Articles tagged under: elections
Rural Versus Urban Vote
Published November 7, 2022
Rural voters may be a deciding factor in the midterm election. "People like to put it to different categories of race, gender, and economic status, but the big break point this time is going to be between rural and urban…Midterm Elections and the Impact for Agriculture
Published October 12, 2022
There’s currently a 50-50 split in the Senate and a narrowly-divided House. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says the midterm election could change the majority in both chambers. "As we head into 2023, there will be an entirely new…Mid-Term Elections May Shake Things Up
Published April 18, 2022
It is a mid-term election year. All of the 435 seats in the House and 34 of the 100 seats in the Senate are up for a vote. The outcome of these elections will impact the future of agricultural policy,…Skaug Named President of MN Soybean Growers
Published July 12, 2021
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association has elected Mike Skaug as the new president. Skaug farms with his son Ryan near Beltrami in Polk County. Skaug replaces former president Jamie Beyer, who stepped down after two years. Lake Benton farmer Bob…NDSC Welcomes New Board Members
Published April 19, 2021
The North Dakota Soybean Council welcomed two new board members, JP Lueck of Spiritwood and Jim Thompson of Page. Wolford farmer Jim Brossart and Edgeley farmer Mike Schlosser were re-elected to the board of directors. Also re-elected were Austin Langley…Election Year Priorities Addressed at United Fresh Conference
Published September 24, 2020
The United Fresh Washington Virtual Conference featured representatives of the Trump and Biden campaigns for a look at ag policy. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s former chief of staff, Ray Starling, credits President Trump for putting together a quality team at…Top Stories of 2018
Published December 30, 2018
1. The Ongoing Trade War- The tit-for-tat trade spat between the U.S. and China dominated the agricultural news scene this past year. The tension began in March with President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. China responded…