Articles tagged under: Jim Hagedorn
Republican Lawmakers Want a Better Registration Process from EPA
Published November 23, 2021
A bicameral group of Republican Agriculture Committee members is calling on the EPA to rescind its decision to revoke all food tolerances for chlorpyrifos and follow scientifically sound, risk based regulatory processes. In a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan,…Farmfest: Ag Policy at the Crossroads
Published July 30, 2021
Farmfest begins its three-day run Tuesday near Redwood Falls in southern Minnesota. "There will be close to 500 exhibitors at Farmfest and you'll be able to see the latest and greatest in machinery and technology," said Kent Thiesse, forum coordinator.…Johnson, Hagadorn and Grassley Call for an Appeal
Published June 4, 2021
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is urging USDA and the Justice Department to appeal a recent federal court ruling that will reduce line speeds at pork processing plants. Minnesota Congressman Jim Hagedorn and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley are also behind…Smithfield Closing Raises Questions About Food Security
Published April 17, 2020
In a podcast produced by Roll Call, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson outlined the current shutdown of the Sioux Falls pork processing plant. Johnson was asked about possible food shortages with closures like this one. "We don't have shortages now…Policy Wins Highlighted at MN Soybean Meeting
Published January 22, 2020
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association held their annual meeting and delegate session ahead of the MN Ag Expo. MSGA President Jamie Beyer highlighted a few 2019 legislative wins for Minnesota’s farmers. "Finding ways to help with rural mental health and…MN Congressional Delegation Backs Disaster Declaration Request
Published November 7, 2019
The Minnesota Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Thursday in an effort to get a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for Minnesota farmers. In the letter, the delegation offers support for Governor Tim Walz’s request and note…MN Farmer/Businessman Enters Congressional Race
Published October 15, 2019
A new candidate has joined the race for Minnesota’s First Congressional District. Ralph Kaehler is a fourth-generation farmer with a background in trade and renewable energy. Kaehler said he’s not a politician, but decided it was time to take action.…Lawmakers Upset with EPA Over Small Refinery Waivers
Published May 8, 2019
Thirty-five members of Congress have called on the EPA to end the practice of granting small refinery exemptions for large or unqualified refineries. Fifty-four exemption requests have been granted since President Trump took office without a single denial. The bipartisan…