Articles tagged under: Brad Finstad
GOP Lawmakers Seek Timely Farm Bill Passage
Published October 29, 2023
Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson seeking swift passage of the farm bill. Sixty House Republicans joined Finstad in the letter including North Dakota Representative Kelly Armstrong, South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson, Minnesota Representative Michelle…Political Airs
Published July 10, 2023
Schiefelbein Farms is the largest seedstock cattle operation in Minnesota and one of the largest in the country. The site that is home to an annual bull sale hosted lawmakers from across the country for the House Ways and Means…A Farm Bill for the Farmer, by the Farmer
Published April 27, 2023
The farm leaders facing the House Agriculture subcommittee Wednesday focused on the importance of crop insurance and a strong farm safety net. National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag, who farms at Eden Valley, Minnesota, was asked about his biggest…Frustration Remains Over Water Rule
Published April 22, 2023
The Waters of the United States rule is not enforceable in 26 states, but it remains in place for Minnesota. "It doesn't pass the southern Minnesota farmer common sense test," said Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad. "It's a faceless, nameless bureaucrat…MN Native Moves to Finstad Staff
Published January 5, 2023
John Altendorf has joined the staff of Minnesota Representative Brad Finstad as a legislative assistant with a focus on agriculture. Previously, Altendorf worked for North Dakota Senator John Hoeven.Lawmakers Ask for More Data on Foreign U.S. Farmland Purchases
Published October 3, 2022
House lawmakers, including Minnesota’s Brad Finstad and Michelle Fischbach, are asking the U.S. Government Accountability Office to complete a study on foreign investment of U.S. farmland and what that means for national security, trade and food security. A letter to…Finstad Joins Ag Committee
Published September 2, 2022
Minnesota First District Congressman Brad Finstad has been appointed to the House Agriculture Committee. Finstad won a special election to fill the seat left vacant with the death of former Congressman Jim Hagedorn. Finstad is a farmer and small business…Finstad Goes to Washington D.C.
Published August 12, 2022
New Ulm, Minnesota farmer and former USDA Rural Development Director Brad Finstad was sworn into office Friday in Washington D.C. Finstad is finishing out the term of former Minnesota Congressman Jim Hagedorn, who died in January. "I'm rolling up my…Finstad Wins Special Election
Published August 10, 2022
Republican Brad Finstad will finish out the term of former Minnesota Congressman Jim Hagedorn, who died in January. Finstad is a farmer and former USDA rural development director who won the special election over former Hormel CEO Jeff Ettinger. Finstad…