Articles tagged under: election
Ag Priorities Under Trump and Biden Administrations
Published November 6, 2020
With President-elect Joe Biden, Michael Torrey Associates owner Mike Torrey expects to see a different approach to trade and the agricultural agenda will change slightly. "With a smaller margin of Democrats in the House and an expected Republican-controlled Senate, it's…Ag Economy Barometer Sets All-Time High in October
Published November 3, 2020
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer set an all-time high in October, fueled by the optimism of the future and current financial situation for farms. An early fall rally in commodity prices combined with government payments and decent yields…Biden: Trade, Infrastructure and Climate Change
Published November 2, 2020
Agriculture priorities for Vice President Joe Biden’s administration would include an improvement in trade relations, infrastructure and climate change. "The focus will be on expanding global markets and using our agricultural products in ways that can advance manufacturing," said former…Trump: Regulatory Reform and Trade
Published November 2, 2020
Ahead of Election Day, State Representative Mike Brandenburg is grateful for the regulatory reform, trade deals and aid that came during the Trump administration. "A lot of these (ag assistance) payments came about because farmers need to show a black…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published October 12, 2020
Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi outlines What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. In today's update, Grisafi highlights the USDA carryout numbers and the impact presidential politics has on the market.Trump: New Economic Stimulus Package on Hold Until After Election
Published October 6, 2020
President Donald Trump ended negotiations for another COVID-19 economic stimulus package. According to a Twitter post, the president instructed his representatives to stop negotiating until after the November election. At that time, President Trump said "we will pass a major…ND Corn Council Has New Leadership
Published June 26, 2020
DeLamere, North Dakota farmer Terry Wehlander is the new chairman of the North Dakota Corn Council. Also elected to leadership roles are Jason Rayner of Finley as vice chairman and Tysen Rosenau of Carrington as secretary/treasurer.Peterson Stops in Home District for Farm Forum
Published March 9, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson made his first in-district appearance since announcing his re-election plans at the KKCQ Farm Forum in Fosston. Farm Forum attendees applauded when Peterson said apparently, his district got the most money in the Market…NFU Officially Says Goodbye to President Johnson
Published February 25, 2020
The National Farmers Union officially saw Roger Johnson into retirement at the Farmers and Distillers Restaurant in Washington D.C. Johnson served as president for 11 years, announcing his retirement a couple months ago. The election of a new president will…