Brandon Hanson

Export Manager at POET. Tweeting mostly about ag news, independent political takes, and the Packers. Opinions are my own.

[CBS News @CBSNews]

BREAKING: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is presumed dead after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday, multiple Israeli official sources told CBS News. https://t.co/lhUS7Ze1rM

[Iowa Corn @iowa_corn]

Iowa corn farmer Mark Mueller wrote: “We aren’t looking for a handout; we are looking for market access.”

Year-round E15 costs taxpayers $0. It lowers fuel costs. It strengthens U.S. energy independence. The path is clear. #E15NOW

https://t.co/WEgB6cxZMt

[Thomas Massie @RepThomasMassie]

Carrying a firearm is not a death sentence, it’s a Constitutionally protected God-given right, and if you don’t understand this you have no business in law enforcement or government.

[Brandon Hanson @BrandonFromIowa]

@mtupper17 The report should (and I believe does) report the most accurate numbers based on the data collected. It should never be subject to political influence.

[Iowa State Football @CycloneFB]

Welcome Home, Coach Rogers!

https://t.co/fwSe6HX0Kf

[National Cattlemen's Beef Association @BeefUSA]

.@realDonaldTrump @WhiteHouse Cattlemen and women cannot stand behind President Trump while he undercuts the future of family farmers and ranchers by importing Argentinian beef. It is imperative that @POTUS and @SecRollins let cattle markets work without interference.

If the administration is truly an ally of America’s cattle producers, we call on him to abandon this effort to manipulate markets and focus instead on completing the promised New World Screwworm facility in Texas; make additional investments that protect the domestic cattle herd from foreign animal diseases such as FMD; and address regulatory burdens, such as delisting of the gray wolf and addressing the scourge of black vultures.

[Dave Portnoy @stoolpresidente]

One thing I’ve always wondered. Why does Nebraska act like they are kings of corn when Iowa is the king of corn?🌽

[Brandon Hanson @BrandonFromIowa]

POET is green and growing! Welcome to the team, Obion!

[POET @POETbiofuels]

Today, we're proud to announce that POET will acquire Green Plains Obion, in northwestern TN, expanding our portfolio to 35 bioprocessing facilities across nine U.S. states with a combined annual production capacity of 3.1 billion gallons of bioethanol. Read more: https://t.co/tafa7xTFET

[Midwest vs. The Rest @midwestern_ope]

There are 12 seasons in the Midwest

[Sarah Longwell @SarahLongwell25]

Wanna hear how Republicans talked about tariffs before Trump castrated all of them?

[unusual_whales @unusual_whales]

Two trillion has been erased from the stock market today.

[Angie Setzer @GoddessofGrain]

hi, I'm just here to remind you that absolutely no one has a clue what happens next

hope that helps

[The Kobeissi Letter @KobeissiLetter]

WOW.

The US saw 172,000 job cuts in February, with YTD government layoffs SURGING +41,300% due to @DOGE.

We have now seen a MASSIVE 221,812 job cuts in 2025, the highest YTD total since 2009.

Are we witnessing the largest federal layoff in US history?

(a thread)

[Barchart @Barchart]

U.S. Credit Card Defaults soared to $46 Billion, the most since the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis 🚨

[Brooke Rollins @BrookeLRollins]

Thank you to the entire United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for their 23-0 support of my nomination to be the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. I’m grateful for Chairman @JohnBoozman and Ranking Member @amyklobuchar’s leadership in advancing my nomination, and I’m eager for full Senate consideration.

None of this would be possible without President Trump’s confidence in me and his unwavering commitment to America’s farmers and agricultural communities. Thank you, Mr. President!

If confirmed, I’m ready to get to work immediately to protect and defend America’s farmers and ranchers and can think of no greater honor. God Bless America!!

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

I just had a good call with President Trump. Canada is implementing our $1.3 billion border plan — reinforcing the border with new choppers, technology and personnel, enhanced coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl. Nearly 10,000 frontline personnel are and will be working on protecting the border.

In addition, Canada is making new commitments to appoint a Fentanyl Czar, we will list cartels as terrorists, ensure 24/7 eyes on the border, launch a Canada- U.S. Joint Strike Force to combat organized crime, fentanyl and money laundering. I have also signed a new intelligence directive on organized crime and fentanyl and we will be backing it with $200 million.

Proposed tariffs will be paused for at least 30 days while we work together.

[unusual_whales @unusual_whales]

Futures are deep red.

https://t.co/Jr8tIRmIIc

[Rand Paul @RandPaul]

Tariffs are simply taxes. Conservatives once united against new taxes. Taxing trade will mean less trade and higher prices.

[Dr. Roger Marshall @RogerMarshallMD]

Tonight, we received devastating news of what can only be described as nothing short of a nightmare.  A plane, traveling to the Nation's capital from Wichita, KS carrying roughly 60 passengers collided with a Military helicopter. My prayer is that God wraps his arms around each and every victim and that he continues to be with their families. 

There are no words that can make telling this story any easier. I ask the world to join me in praying for Kansas this evening, the first responders, rescue crews, and all those involved in this horrific accident. I have been in contact with local and national authorities asking for answers and will continue to demand more information on how this unfolded.