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Trade, energy independence, immigration and reducing regulations dominated the discussion between aggies at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Throughout four days of official sessions, fundraisers, delegate sessions, parties, receptions and events, GOP guests created a tone of unity, although the event was overshadowed by the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump the Saturday before the festivities commenced. Philip Brasher and Lydia Johnson reported from Milwaukee on the proposals that could bring policy changes to the farm gate after the November election. This gallery is a small snapshot representing the meaningful messages from movers and shakers. 

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: July 19, 2024: Republican National Convention with Kellyanne Conway, Rep. “GT” Thompson, Sen. John Boozman

Delegates, elected officials, farmers, and industry representatives gathered in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention this week. We dove into discussions about trade, immigration, and energy proposed in the GOP platform that could change the policy landscape after the November election.

Trump claims GOP nomination with pledges to kill 'Green New Scam,' protect U.S. jobs, end illegal immigration

Former President Donald Trump, in his third acceptance speech since 2016, made sweeping promises Thursday night to protect American jobs from foreign competition, abolish the Biden administration’s “Green New Scam” clean energy policies and end illegal immigration.

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

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.

Senate Ag Republican: We’d be better off punting farm bill to next year

Senate Agriculture Committee Republican Roger Marshall said Wednesday farmers would be better off if work on a new farm bill is punted into next year, when Republicans could be in control of the White House and both houses of Congress.

Arizona rancher makes case for border control, Trump: 'Feels like an invasion because it is'

An Arizona ranching couple appeared at the Republican National Convention Wednesday to detail their experience with illegal immigration, which they say has surged five-fold on their border land under President Joe Biden.