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Rogers, El-Sayed try to win over Michigan farmers ahead of midterms

Fourth-generation soybean farmer Bob Thompson drives his tractor and hay baler through his field in Weidman Michigan, on June 22, 2026. The president of the Michigan Farmers Union said most farmers have bought used equipment in recent years.
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Fourth-generation soybean farmer Bob Thompson drives his tractor and hay baler through his field in Weidman Michigan, on June 22, 2026. The president of the Michigan Farmers Union said most farmers have bought used equipment in recent years.

Michigan’s marquee US Senate race could determine which party controls Congress. 

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are running on two very different platforms, but they both say they want to help farmers. 

And they need it, because as WCMU’s Emma George-Griffin reports, it's more expensive than ever to be a farmer.  George-Griffin breaks down how this key voting block is feeling going into Election Day.

Also on the show, a rundown of the top news stories impacting central and northern Michigan.

Reporting on this episode comes from WCMU reporters AJ Jones, Emma George-Griffin, Rick Brewer and MPRN's Russ McNamara.

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This podcast is produced in part by the members of NABET Local 412. This episode of Between the Lakes was edited and mixed by Rick Brewer. Our theme music comes from Gabe Schall and Jack Ecker designed our show art. Mike Horace is our executive producer.

AJ Jones is the general assignment reporter for WCMU. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and a native of metro-Detroit.