James Callan

🇺🇸 U.S. Government Relations Consultant passionate about public policy, politics, sports & fitness. Contact: [email protected]

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Year-round E15 legislation is pending in Congress, and the window to pass it this year is closing. Add your name and tell lawmakers to get it to the president’s desk this year. I signed. Will you? https://t.co/GuRI2E3WJt

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Fun time last evening with DC colleagues - met Ireland's Ambassador to the USA Geraldine Byrne, at a farewell reception for three embassy officials including my friend and colleague Finbar Brown, Agriculture and Food Counsellor. Particular meaning to be h…https://t.co/RIvdj56Vwf

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North Dakota ag led by the ND Grain Growers welcomed officials this week from EPA headquarters in DC to the Williston area for modern farming tours and discussions, and we were joined by congressional staff and ND State University extension. Williston may…https://t.co/lbxaYwh8Er

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U.S. Food and Ag Dialogue for Trade is hosting
an event on "U.S.-China Foreign Policy and Implications for U.S. Agricultural Trade" at the American Farm Bureau Federation on June 22, which I will be attending in person.

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Working with leaders of the Midwest Council on Agriculture (MWCA) has been a productive experience. Here we are recently outside the Senate floor with two of the best in U.S. agriculture policy, Senator John Hoeven (ND), 3rd from left, member of Senate Ag…https://t.co/dGzE3JcClh

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I've had opportunities in the past to talk with the new Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, and appreciated his support for U.S. agriculture and in particular a science-focused regulatory system for crop protection. I look forward to working with him and…https://t.co/6ArRZ0Y6aT

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Much appreciate being named a top lobbyist by The Hill. A big thank you to my clients who made this possible. #thehill #toplobbyists2022 https://t.co/dY9C55G9Kf

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This morning, I was interviewed by Don Wick, president of the Red River Farm Network (RRFN) to provide a "first take" on the implications of the federal elections for U.S. agriculture. RRFN delivers news, market, and weather inform…https://t.co/l3XLE8gkDX https://t.co/YW4Wvs4vPc

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Thank you to the U.S. Durum Growers Association Alyssa Mutschelknaus Deana Wiese for the opportunity to speak last Thursday to the Crop Outlook and International Durum Forum conferees, providing a Federal Policy and Farm Bill Update. https://t.co/De8BOY8IfR

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Joined an E-tour this week for U.S. EPA officials focusing on the Red River Valley of ND and MN, and hosted by Dan Wogsland of the ND Grain Growers and leaders from ND Corn, ND Soybeans, and Red River Valley Sugarbeets. Met with ND Governor Doug Burgum, w…https://t.co/QlH1XgGwW3

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Grateful to meet in person this week during Corn Congress with Sen. Boozman, Sen. Hoeven, Sen. Cramer, Rep. Armstrong, the Embassy of Canada, and the Farm Service Agency of USDA. #ndcorngrowers #nationalcorn https://t.co/CK1LZFUUrz

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The Ag Transportation Coalition Annual Conference #TheAgTC this week has been timely and informative. While President Biden today signed into law at #TheWhiteHouse the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act #OSRA that was supported and inspired by AgTC memb…https://t.co/nRgC7Xe88p

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@WandoCock @paulgallipeau @Super70sSports How courageous.

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Excellent being at #AgandFood22 and #NationalAgDay this week to hear from and meet with U.S. ag leaders, while the DC cherry blossoms were in full bloom #cherryblossoms. https://t.co/J7FpxygBDg

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Commodity Classic is always an excellent U.S. agriculture show, and after a one-year absence achieved its high standards again this week in New Orleans. Congrats to the organizers for their hard work. Enjoyed hearing from growers, USDA Secretary Vilsack,…https://t.co/CkxLQW0qWr

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The annual Prairie Grains Conference this week in Grand Forks, ND had 700 attendees from #NDwheat #NDbarley #MNwheat and #MNbarley. It was an honor to provide federal issue updates and a look into future agriculture policy coming from Washington, DC, and…https://t.co/LCg4qaU9OJ

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Looking forward to attending the Ag Transportation Condensed Virtual Meeting 2021, to learn about and discuss critically important shipping challenges
Thursday, October 7, 2021 | Session 1: 10:00-11:30 AM Pacific | Session 2: 12:30-2:00 PM Pacific | Visit https://t.co/WqdQZ1tX8t

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@si_vault Two players for the ages who have the highest respect for one another, especially as time went by. Interesting how the terrific teammate DJ is right in there.

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USDA sets corn price at $4.20 for now https://t.co/RszqjleUH9

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I just signed up for a briefing with President Biden's senior advisor and the director of the White House OPE @Richmond46 and the National Economic Council deputy director @BharatRamamurti on the American Rescue Plan. https://t.co/Ia281Z8KCR