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President Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his SOTU speech Thursday. From the economy to his thoughts on infrastructure, the border and climate, there were several key takeaways for agriculture.

We are living in an age of political disruption. Candidates who break the silence on trade and offer a positive agenda for expanding exports may find themselves rewarded with farm-country votes.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Trump is the favorite of 49% of Republicans for the party's nomination to run against Democratic President Joe Biden in November.

AgriTalk has extended an invitation to all the 2024 presidential hopefuls to join Host Chip Flory and answer five standard questions about what they would focus on once in office.

Ron DeSantis, candidate for 2024 Republican presidential nomination and current Florida governor, joined Chip Flory on AgriTalk to share his motivation to be president and plans for agriculture if elected.

Analysts say an initial cut could be made as early as first quarter 2024. One of the key factors the central banking system will consider is whether its inflation rate target of 2% has been achieved.

Milei's win brings hope for change on our Argentine farm. We anticipate economic growth, improved trade, and ag innovation despite challenges like a three-year drought.

While voters are casting ballots today, they're also looking ahead. A Biden-Trump presidential race rematch is currently forecast, but their ages, economic turmoil at home and conflicts abroad are weighty concerns.

For example, Rep. Ralph Norman in the past unsuccessfully pushed crop insurance amendments that would have cut premium incentives/subsidies by 15% for producers with specified adjusted gross incomes.

Some legislative officials have discussed the possibility that the Treasury could use an obscure law authorizing platinum coins to circumvent Congress if lawmakers don't raise the debt ceiling.

Speaker McCarthy agreed that the House wouldn’t lift the debt ceiling unless Congress slashes federal spending next fiscal year. Because of this, Bank of America is telling clients to expect a debt default this fall.

After four days and 15 rounds of voting, McCarthy’s wait to become Speaker of the House has ended. During his first year as Speaker, he will need to raise the debt limit and fund the government.

“For the next two years, I am intensely focused on… leading the passage of the next five-year Farm Bill, which determines our nation’s food and agriculture policies," says Sen. Stabenow.

For the first time in 100 years, the fate of the House speaker moved into a second vote on Tuesday. The House cannot move to the new congress, nor swear in new members, until a speaker is elected.

Big moves in Washington in 2023 could impact your farm.

The agreement will allow lawmakers to spend the coming week hashing out specific spending levels for each federal agency as well as what legislative items they will attach to the bill, likely including ag aid.

Officials have been bracing for an influx of migrants when the authority lifts on Dec. 21. The Dept. of Homeland Security is projecting 14,000 migrants may then attempt to cross the U.S. southern border per day.

Georgia voters today will decide the final Senate contest in the country, choosing between Democratic incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker.

Thompson is gearing up to replace Rep. Scott as the House Ag chairman in Jan. With his new title in tow, Thompson will be working alongside current Senate Ag Chairwoman Stabenow to pass farm bill 2023. 

Pelosi is to step down as leader of the Democratic Party in the House, a position she has held since 2003. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says he will remain in Congress but won’t seek a leadership position.

Most now look for President Biden to increase his use of executive orders and regulations to fulfill some other goals, including those in the coming farm bill.

The farm bill debate depends in part on who controls the House because leadership of the Ag Committee would see definite changes if the GOP wins.

"We need to find the right direction for the bilateral relationship going forward and elevate the relationship," Xi said, while Biden stressed that the two countries can compete without it turning into a conflict.

“I strongly believe Trump should no longer be the face of the Republican Party,” said former Representative Peter King of New York, a longtime Trump supporter.

What caused the polls to shift away from the predicted ‘red wave’ many had suggested? It comes down to multiple factors, including abortion, Trump and voter turnout.

Randy Russell, The Russell Group says it will impact 2022 midterm elections and, very likely, the next farm bill.

David Wasserman, Senior Editor, U.S. House of Representatives for The Cook Political Report, shares his perspective on potential outcomes of national elections.

The new Congress and Administration will have an agenda that differs significantly from the past four years – and just as likely, a different approach to the role of government.

The Trump and Obama administrations had very different relationships with agriculture and rural America. Will the Biden Administration learn any lessons from those two predecessors?

Following the inauguration of President Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States, agriculture industry leaders congratulated Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Following a turbulent 2020, which included a global pandemic, hard-fought presidential race and numerous congressional changeovers, the path of U.S. ag policy is likely headed for an adjustment.

USDA announced the release of $2.3 billion in leftover funds from the first and second rounds of the Coronavirus Food Aid Program (CFAP) on Friday, most of it to benefit contract hog and poultry producers.

NCGA CEO Jon Doggett says the outreach of the Biden transition team to agriculture groups is like nothing he's seen in his more than 30 years in Washington.

The landscape has changed from what was expected for ag issues.

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has said that he will not immediately act to remove the Phase 1 trade agreement, which President Donald Trump inked with China, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.

Senator Chuck Grassley's record streak of not missing a vote has ended due to possible COVID-19 exposure.

A post election analysis from Jim Wiesemeyer of Pro Farmer and John Herath of Farm Journal.

Watch for live, ag-centric analysis of the 2020 election with Jim Wiesemeyer of DC Signal to Noise as well as AgriTalk Radio's Chip Flory, Clinton Grifiths of AgDay TV and more.

During election week, the markets are even more unpredictable than normal. So, what are some factors farmers should watch—no matter the outcome after Tuesday? University of Missouri economists weigh in.

There are some areas of Joe Biden's tax plan that could reach farmers and ranchers making less than $400,000 according to Farm CPA Paul Neiffer.

Will split-ticket voting preserve a republican majority in the Senate?

Farm Journal Editor Clinton Griffiths will host a forum on the presidential candidates' stance on food and ag policy sponsored by The Farm Foundation. Watch live at 9 a.m. Central.

Ag policies at the center of the presidential election.

On this week's podcast: a look at the state of the presidential race and we get answers for growers waiting on WHIP+ payments.

The Iowa senator anticipates the vote will take place a week before the election.

Regardless of which way the votes go in November, it’s going to be a consequential election for agriculture. Here are insights to top questions.

Op-Ed from Dawn Riley and Larry Elworth in support of Joe Biden.

Op-Ed from Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller in support of President Donald Trump.

Op-Ed from former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack supporting the candidacy of Joe Biden.

Op-Ed from Charles Herbster, Chairman of Farmers and Ranchers for Trump