Like the farmer-driven Populist Party more than a century ago, ag secretary candidates are gaining bipartisan support for platforms of empowering the working class and opposing big business interests.

The New Farm Populists

As the Trump administration fast-tracks mining for this potent fertilizer, advocacy groups sue over lack of environmental oversight.

The Clash Over Potash

A grudgingly Democratic cattle rancher doesn’t believe beef causes climate change — but proudly adds his voice to the growing chorus of “true” environmental advocates in red Montana.

Montana Rancher, Divided Country

Results from our wholly unscientific, highly interesting election survey.

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The New Farm Populists

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Montana Rancher, Divided Country

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