Articles tagged under: government shutdown

Farmers Await Relief as Congress Stalls

Published October 29, 2025

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says he’s working to keep critical farm programs and federal nutrition assistance funded during the government shutdown. Using Section 32 and school nutrition funds, programs like WIC and SNAP will operate through October, but funding…
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NDFU Calls for Stronger Action from Congress

Published October 27, 2025

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne is urging the state’s congressional delegation to take stronger action to protect U.S. agriculture, warning that current federal policies are threatening both farmers and consumers. “Our food production system is being attacked, and…
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Grassley Defends U.S. Cattle Producers

Published October 24, 2025

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says cattle producers are facing challenges from low herd numbers, higher input costs, and unclear federal policies. Grassley says he supports President Trump’s effort to strengthen the U.S. beef sector but opposes expanding imports from Argentina.…
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Smith: ‘We Need to Negotiate and Come Together’

Published October 12, 2025

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says the government shutdown is having a particular effect on rural communities. “We keep having the same vote over and over again, and nothing changes, which tells me that what needs to happen is we actually…
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Self-Inflicted Uncertainty

Published October 12, 2025

As Minnesota farmers wrap up soybean harvest, they’re facing another round of challenges from trade tensions, rising costs, and the ongoing government shutdown. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says the combination of tariffs and policy uncertainty is weighing heavily…
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Pressure Mounts in Washington

Published October 12, 2025

As the government shutdown continues, political pressure is mounting on Capitol Hill. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer expects lawmakers to reach an agreement before the end of the month and possibly as soon as this week. “Eventually, we always get a…
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Farmers Face Uncertainty as Shutdown Continues

Published October 10, 2025

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Representative Angie Craig warns that the lack of government services is already impacting farmers across the country. “Farmers are hurting, and they need help." The Minnesota Democrat said her caucus is ready to work, but…
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Democrats Push to Stop Insurance Premium Hikes

Published October 9, 2025

Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar links the ongoing government shutdown to America's healthcare crisis. She says many Minnesotans, especially farmers, are at risk due to rising health insurance costs. "The thing that we want to see, which would…
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