2020 Election
Georgia postpones presidential primary due to coronavirus, CNN
Agriculture
95.0 MILLION U.S. CORN ACRES IN 2020? Successful Farming
Congress
Senate scrambles on coronavirus package as U.S. begins to shut down, Politico Continue reading “In the Know: March 16, 2020”
Last night, the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party’s Executive Committee met and approved a slate of emergency measures designed to combat the spread of COVID-19. These measures include the postponement of all conventions and DFL sponsored events scheduled from March 14th – May 1st are postponed. To read the full list of changes, visit dfl.org/COVID-19
2020 Election
Russian election meddling is back — via Ghana and Nigeria — and in your feeds, CNN
Agriculture
IN A WINK TO CONGRESS, PERDUE CONCEDES ON CROP INSURANCE, Successful Agriculture
Congress
Democratic Senators introduce bill to provide free coronavirus testing, The Hill Continue reading “In the Know: March 13, 2020”
2020 Election
From handshakes to kissing babies, virus upends campaigning, Associated Press
Agriculture
LABOR SHORTAGES, SNAP CUTS, TRADE DEALS: HOW COULD CORONAVIRUS AFFECT OUR FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN?, Successful Farming
Congress
House Democrats’ coronavirus bill delayed as GOP pushes to include Trump proposals, CNBC
Pelosi To Bring Coronavirus Bill To House Floor Thursday, NPR
Congress shuts down Capitol to the public, White House cancels tours amid coronavirus pandemic, CNBC
Democrats have a new coronavirus relief package. Here’s what’s in it., Vox Continue reading “In the Know: March 12, 2020”
2020 Election
Key takeaways from election night, NBC News
Live Primary Election Results: Michigan, Washington and More, New York Times
Russia trying to “incite violence by white supremacist groups” in US ahead of 2020 election: report, Salon
Agriculture
U.S. farmers still dependent on trade aid after China deal, Reuters
U.S. farmers urge lawmakers to continue trade aid until China deal is secure, The Hill
The trade war could weaken U.S. coronavirus response, Axios
Food comes full circle in Sleepy Eye, where even the bison eat local, MPR
Donald Trump
Congress rebukes Trump’s bid to slash CDC funding amid outbreak., MN Reformer
White House likely to pursue federal aid for shale companies hit by oil shock, coronavirus downturn, Washington Post
Trump calls emergency meeting with top health officials at White House, top lawmaker says, CNBC Continue reading “In the Know: March 11, 2020”
2020 Election
6 states have 2020 primary elections on Tuesday. Here’s what they’re doing to protect voters in light of the new coronavirus outbreak, Business Insider
Coronavirus threatens to pose an unprecedented challenge to the 2020 elections, Washington Post
Coronavirus Meets Election 2020: Rallies, Polling Places Under Scrutiny, NPR
‘Remember us’: could Trump lose Florida because of hurricane refugees?, The Guardian
Agriculture
LITTLE EXPECTED FROM TODAY’S USDA REPORT, ANALYST SAYS, Successful Farming
HOUSE AG CHAIR PETERSON, A GOP TARGET, RUNS FOR REELECTION, Successful Farming
Donald Trump
Trump’s Latest Twitter Meme Is Music To The Ears Of QAnon Adherents, TPM
Trump’s life during coronavirus: Same routine, more Purell, Politico
Trump administration orders immigration courts to remove coronavirus posters– then takes it back, Miami Herald
Trump signs $8.3B emergency coronavirus package, Politico Continue reading “In the Know: March 10, 2020”
2020 Election
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock Is Running For Senate, HuffPost
Agriculture
SEEDS OF DESPAIR, USA Today
Donald Trump
Trump facing revolt from senior GOP officials over ‘incompetent’ handling of coronavirus crisis: CNN, Raw Story
President Trump on Vaccines: From Skeptic to Cheerleader, New York Times
Trump Tells Colombia: Spray Coca Fields With Alleged Carcinogen—or Else, Daily Beast
How the Trump Campaign Took Over the GOP, New York Times Continue reading “In the Know: March 9, 2020”
2020 Election
LGBTQ voters turned out in record numbers on Super Tuesday, Vox
Florida woman switched multiple voters’ party affiliations from Democrat to Republican — without their knowledge, Raw Story
Agriculture
FARMOBILE PATENTS BLOCKCHAIN TECH TO PROTECT AND MANAGE GROWERS’ DATA, Successful Farming
Attorney General Keith Ellison
Ellison, other AGs pushing for crackdown on chemical used to sterilize medical devices, StarTribune Continue reading “In the Know: March 6, 2020”
2020 Election
Elizabeth Warren, Once a Front-Runner, Will Drop Out of Presidential Race, New York Times
Russian disinformation efforts targeting 2020 elections began last year: study, The Hill
Texas Officials Have Already Rigged The 2020 Election. Super Tuesday Is Proof, HuffPost
Voter turnout surged in Super Tuesday states that ditched caucuses, Vox
Agriculture
CHANCE OF TRADE WAR PAYMENTS ‘LESS THAN 10%’, Successful Farming
Farmers Fight John Deere Over Who Gets to Fix an $800,000 Tractor, Bloomberg
Attorney General Keith Ellison
Ellison, other AGs pushing for crackdown on chemical used to sterilize medical devices, Star Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: March 5, 2020”
2020 Election
Alabama GOP Senate primary goes to runoff with Sessions and former Auburn football coach, CNN
Bloomberg drops out after terrible Super Tuesday, endorses Biden, The Hill
Agriculture
WITH AGREEMENTS IN HAND, FEWER FARMERS EXPECT TRADE WAR PAYMENTS, Successful Farming
Donald Trump
A Trump Insider Embeds Climate Denial in Scientific Research, New York Times
19 states sue Trump administration over reallocated funding for border wall, The Hill
The Supreme Court appears likely to hand Trump an important victory in a showdown over the CFPB, Vox
Trump campaign sues Washington Post, claims defamation, ABC
Trump launches an urgent fight to save his ticket to reelection, Politico Continue reading “In the Know: March 4, 2020”
2020 Election
How to vote in Minnesota on Super Tuesday, KARE 11
Your State-By-State Guide To Super Tuesday, NPR
Amy Klobuchar Drops Out of Presidential Race, New York Times
Super Tuesday polls: A state-by-state look at who’s leading, NBC News
DCCC targets House GOP members over Trump administration response to coronavirus, The Hill
Agriculture
RED FARM STATES END UP IN THE BLACK WITH TARIFF PAYMENTS, Successful Agriculture
Coronavirus: “Profound Impacts” On Fertilizer and Crop Protection, AgWeb
Congress
Susan Collins withholding judgment on Trump’s top intelligence pick, The Hill
Republicans are making noises on climate action. Some say it’s just greenwashing, The Guardian
Congress eyes $6 billion to $8 billion to combat coronavirus, The Hill Continue reading “In the Know: March 3, 2020 (Super Tuesday)”
