Articles tagged under: Dusty Johnson
Negotiations Sought for Panama Canal
Published January 9, 2025
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson introduced legislation to authorize the incoming president and his administration to negotiate with the Panama government to assume control of the Panama Canal. This is a concept floated by President-Elect Trump. The U.S. built the…Advancing the Trump Agenda
Published January 7, 2025
President-elect Donald Trump is calling on Congress to pass one or two massive bills to address everything from taxes and the debt ceiling to border security and energy policy. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, South Dakota…A No-Win Situation
Published December 21, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson faced criticism from all sides as he maneuvered through the final week of the session. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson said Johnson was in a difficult position. "He's got one leg and two arms tied behind his…GOP Victory in ND, SD Statewide Races
Published November 6, 2024
In North Dakota, Kelly Armstrong moves from his congressional office in Washington, D.C. to the governor's office in Bismarck. Senator Kevin Cramer won over Democrat Katrina Christiansen with a 66-to-33 percent margin. Longtime Public Service Commissioner Julie Fedorchak easily won…E15 Proposal Introduced
Published September 29, 2024
A bipartisan group of House members have introduced legislation calling for year-round access to higher blends of ethanol. The sponsors include Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig and South Dakota Republican Dusty Johnson. Under current law, there are limits on the availability…Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher
Published May 27, 2024
The importance of the farm bill legislation cannot be overstated. "It's really important stuff and as someone who comes from the third or fourth-largest agricultural district in the country and someone who did rural broadband before coming to Congress, the…Johnson Takes Pride in Farm Bill Plan
Published May 17, 2024
Regarding the farm bill, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson said farmers wanted crop insurance protected; reference prices increased; more emphasis on working lands conservation and more international market access. "We are getting all of that done." The nutrition title remains…SD Corn Comments
Published April 5, 2024
South Dakota Corn Utilization Council Vice President Jay Esser provides this week's South Dakota Corn Comments. Esser says recent comments from the U.S. House of Representatives were good news on year-round use of E15.Ag Trade Needs to be a Priority
Published February 26, 2024
The House Agriculture Trade Caucus has sent a letter to the Biden Administration, urging them to make agriculture a priority in its trade agenda. Nearly 30 House members signed the letter calling for trade agreements that open markets and reduce…