Articles Tagged with ''Joe Biden''

Daybreak Sept. 6: Farm income forecast masks big variation

09/06/24 9:57 AM By Steve Davies

The farm economy is in much better shape than feared at the beginning of the year, according to USDA’s revised farm income forecast. USDA now estimates that net farm income will decline by 7% and remain above the 20-year historical average. Back in February, USDA had projected net farm income would plummet by nearly 26%.

DNC OKs platform that affirms Biden record on ag, targets stepped-up basis

08/19/24 9:07 PM By Steve Davies

Democratic delegates approved a wide-ranging platform Monday night that largely embraces environmental and other policies of the current administration — not surprising, given that the platform was written before President Joe Biden stepped aside in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Democrats kick off convention with energy, polling momentum – and a rural challenge ahead

08/18/24 1:52 PM By Steve Davies

This week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago gives the party a chance to make the case that it cares about lifting up rural residents, which could in turn help Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in some key battleground states.

Trump numbers buoy GOP Senate hopes but Harris impact unknown

07/24/24 6:07 AM By Philip Brasher and Lydia Johnson

Republicans left the GOP convention expressing fresh optimism that they could make significant gains in the Senate in November, but President Joe Biden’s decision to end his re-election effort has injected new uncertainty into swing-state races.

Biden drops out of race for president, endorses Harris

Says decision is 'in the best interest of my party and the country'

07/21/24 2:18 PM By Philip Brasher and Steve Davies

President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he was dropping his re-election bid and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him on top of the Democratic ticket. Biden said he would finish out his term.

Vance slams China, NAFTA trade deals, pledges to protect U.S. jobs

07/17/24 11:11 PM By Philip Brasher

Republican vice presidential nominee and first-term senator JD Vance made a populist, America First case against President Joe Biden Wednesday night, tying him to trade deals that cost American jobs and pledging to stop the replacement of American workers with immigrant labor.

Vilsack says Biden up to the job: 'You're damn right he's capable'

07/10/24 1:04 PM By Steve Davies

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack defended President Joe Biden’s ability to lead the country Wednesday, citing his record on job creation and stance on Russian aggression.

Daybreak July 8: Trump claims ignorance of Project 2025

07/08/24 9:57 AM By Noah Wicks, Rebekah Alvey, and Steve Davies

The Trump campaign – and most notably Donald Trump himself – are trying to distance themselves from the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, a blueprint for a new GOP administration backed by dozens of conservative groups that includes controversial recommendations to overhaul federal farm and nutrition programs.

Washington Week Ahead: Key SCOTUS regulatory ruling due; Trump, Biden debate

06/23/24 10:58 AM By Philip Brasher and Steve Davies

The Supreme Court is due to release a ruling this week that could potentially restrict the power of federal regulatory agencies, and President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump square off in their only scheduled debate.

Trump talks up tariffs to GOP lawmakers

06/13/24 12:19 PM By Philip Brasher

Former President Donald Trump made a case to House Republicans for higher tariffs on China to protect U.S. industries, lawmakers said after the meeting with him on Capitol Hill Thursday.

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09.06.2024

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Sept. 6, 2024: Jessica Taylor with the Cook Report, Anne MacMillan of Invariant and the Russell Group’s Andrew Harker

A handful of races will determine which party controls each chamber of Congress. We spoke with Senate race analyst Jessica Taylor from the Cook Political Report about the probability of Republicans winning the Senate.

Then, Anne MacMillan of Invariant and the Russell Group’s Andrew Harker discuss Republican and Democratic election priorities and what to expect in Congress this month.

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