Author Archive for: Aaron Krauter

About Aaron Krauter

Aaron and his wife Cindy are full time farmers raising durum, spring wheat, canola, flax, barley, corn, and alfalfa. More importantly, they raised their family on the values of country life. Aaron served in the North Dakota State Senate for twenty years. Most recently, he was the State Executive Director of USDA Farm Service Agency for North Dakota. His understanding and expertise in agriculture policy is recognized and sought by commodity groups, farm organizations, and members of both political parties.

Entries by Aaron Krauter

KRAUTER: It’s All About “Ifs”

February 13, 2020/by Aaron Krauter

It’s an election year. Of course, there is going to be another round of Market Facilitation Payments (MFP) for farmers. The real questions that should be asked are, 1) are they going to get them correct this time? 2) Is the administration going to correctly look at the lost exports and lower prices for all […]

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