Listen "#115 | How Will the 2024 Election Results Impact Ag?"
Episode Synopsis
Now that the votes are counted, what do the 2024 election results mean for the future of agriculture? In this timely episode of The Water Table podcast, Jamie sits down with former Congressman Collin Peterson for a conversation about how the next four years may impact farmers, drainage contractors, and other folks in the industry. Chapters & Episode Topics:00:00 Today on The Water Table podcast01:20 Votes are in– now what?02:10 Will there be a farm bill?03:00 Hurricanes, disaster relief and more04:00 It will be an extension…05:30 The old farm bill covers it.06:20 Why is CRP closed?08:00 What about the turnover on the Senate Ag Committee?10:22 New Secretary of Agriculture11:18 A mandate12:00 What about RFK Jr.?12:45 The DOGE Committee13:15 The farm vote14:00 Who will chair Ag in the house?15:05 It’s all speculation16:15 The election didn’t surprise…17:30 The script has flipped in rural America18:46 Are taxes the bigger issue?20:10 Get ahold of the deficit22:00 Making a difference22:30 Changes are coming on the Ag committee23:29 Next governor of Minnesota?25:00 The politics of it all26:50 Hoping for changes in water rules…Related Content: Episode #28: The Midwest Council On Agriculture Episode #42: How the War in Ukraine Could Impact Agriculture Find us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.
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