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‘Liberation Day’

Published January 20, 2025

Calling it 'Liberation Day,' President Donald Trump issued a number of policy changes on his first day in office. "Instead of taxing our citizens to enrich other countries, we will tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich our citizens," Trump…

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Biden Highlights His Rural Agenda on a MN Farm

Published November 2, 2023

Dutch Creek Farms, south of the Twin Cities, hosted President Joe Biden as he kicked off his focus on rural issues. Biden said the economics of agriculture told farmers they had to get big or get out. "Over the past…

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White House: WOTUS Ruling is a Step ‘Backwards’

Published May 26, 2023

EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the agency is still evaluating the Supreme Court decision on Waters of the United States. "I am deeply disappointed that the Court is taking away EPA's ability that has been standing for 50 years." Meanwhile, the…

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Biden, Trudeau and Lopez Obrador Meet in Mexico City

Published January 9, 2023

President Joe Biden is in Mexico City for a summit meeting with his counterparts from Mexico and Canada. Trade will be on the agenda. For agriculture, that includes Mexico’s proposed ban on biotech corn imports.

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Biden Addresses UN General Assembly

Published September 21, 2022

The United States is investing nearly $3 billion to help address global food insecurity. President Joe Biden also spoke about the importance of providing relief to those in need. "We're calling on all countries to refrain from banning food exports…

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Biden Blames Russia for Inflation

Published July 7, 2022

Speaking at an event in Ohio Wednesday , President Joe Biden said his administration has done positive things for the economy over the past year and a half. "However, we have a long way to go because of inflation and…

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Duvall, Biden Discuss Supply Chain

Published June 9, 2022

American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall spoke with President Joe Biden about the ongoing supply chain issues and record shipping costs. The high cost of fuel and fertilizer was also part of the conversation. Biden invited the AFBF leader to…

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U.S. Bans Russian Oil Imports

Published March 8, 2022

In retaliation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Biden has put a ban on Russian oil imports. The ban could happen as early as Tuesday, March 8th. "We're banning all imports of Russian oil and gas. That means Russian oil…

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Biden Ends First Year in Office with News Conference

Published January 20, 2022

President Joe Biden spoke about the need for competition. The president said there are too many industries where a handful of large companies dominate the market. “Over time, it has reduced competition, squeezed out small businesses and farmers, ranchers and…

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Schiefelbein: Pleased With Plans to Expand Processing Capacity

Published January 3, 2022

The White House released a new plan overnight to bring more competition to meat and poultry market. Details are still coming in, but National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Elect Don Schiefelbein is pleased with the plans to expand processing capacity.…

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