laws requiring companies to label genetically modified foods, but now republican congressman michael pompeo is proposing a bill that could preempt state efforts. our agricultural reporter joins me now with more. the agriculture secretary was here in new york today, which is why you are here. he spoke to the council of foreign relations. interesting comments, you tell me, about the drought in california. >> it was interesting the concern the secretary had about the drought in california. there's a horrible water situation. they had the driest year on record in 2014, and it has not stopped. he said the impact on food prices may be greater than the corn belt drought. why is this? farmers continue to grow corn and soybeans, and you could smooth out the supply disruptions. the water situation in california is so bad that farmers are not even planting the crops. we are relying on foreign markets that may or may not be fulfill demand. >> what is it doing to farmers and the overall economy? >> california is the biggest overall california -- the biggest overall agriculture state in the country. you