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Lindell: I Know a Guy

Published August 6, 2026

My Pillow founder Mike Lindell, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the Minnesota governor’s seat, said permitting reform will be his priority. “When I'm governor, it will be done yesterday. I'm very impatient. We need to get things done.…

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Senate Candidates Square Off in Farmfest Forum

Published August 6, 2026

International trade and tariffs were part of the discussion. Republican challenger Michelle Tafoya said tariffs have served as leverage to bring other countries to the table. “In the short term, that causes disruptions and that stinks,” said the sports journalist.…

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USDA Taking Farmer Input on Restore Confidence in Reports

Published August 5, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a series of listening sessions across the country to discuss an update to its data collection process. Rollins said the farmer response to USDA reports has steadily declined, and the agency has failed the American…

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Election Will Determine Farm Bill Success if Delayed Until Lameduck

Published August 5, 2026

Georgia Congressman Austin Scott is the vice chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, right behind Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson in the Republican majority. Scott remains optimistic the farm bill will get across the finish line this year. "The one caveat…

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Farmfest: Ag Secretary News Conference

Published August 4, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins led a media briefing at Farmfest.

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On-Again, Off-Again Negotiations With Iran Are Back On

Published August 3, 2026

President Trump says U.S. talks with Iran are scheduled to begin today as the administration seeks a diplomatic solution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Tehran's nuclear program. Trump delayed potential military action to allow negotiations to move…

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Black Sea Shipping Turmoil

Published August 3, 2026

Russia is stepping up security for commercial shipping in the Black Sea after a series of drone attacks on vessels and port infrastructure tied to the war in Ukraine. Russian officials say they're also developing alternative cargo routes to keep…

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CR Procedural Vote Tonight

Published August 3, 2026

The Senate will take a procedural vote tonight to fund the government through December 11. Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee came to terms on the continuing resolution over the weekend. Passing this legislation would prevent a government shutdown ahead…

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Ag Committee to Vote on Farm Bill This Week

Published August 2, 2026

The Senate Agriculture Committee will markup its version of Farm Bill 2.0 Thursday morning. Chairman John Boozman released the text of the bill Friday night. The bill includes language authorizing year-round sales of E15. As a concession to Democrats, the…

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Farmland Remains a Strong Asset

Published August 2, 2026

Farmland values continue to push higher. According to USDA’s annual farmland values report, cropland values nationwide totaled $6,020 per acre. That’s up nearly $200 or 3. 3 percent from last year. In this region, Minnesota cropland is valued at $7,300…

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