J.D. Scholten
@jdscholten.bsky.social
Iowa State Representative (District 1), anti-monopolist and professional baseball player.
In the last 10 years, China has bought at least 22.6mmt of U.S. soybeans (2018 being the lone exception).
To date in 2025, China has bought just under 3mmt.
$12B to U.S. farmers
$40B to Argentina
To date in 2025, China has bought just under 3mmt.
$12B to U.S. farmers
$40B to Argentina
December 8, 2025 at 9:43 PM
In the last 10 years, China has bought at least 22.6mmt of U.S. soybeans (2018 being the lone exception).
To date in 2025, China has bought just under 3mmt.
$12B to U.S. farmers
$40B to Argentina
To date in 2025, China has bought just under 3mmt.
$12B to U.S. farmers
$40B to Argentina
Attended the NW Iowa AEA-Superintendent legislative meeting this morning.
Two takeaways:
✅ 90% of public schools in Iowa have a decrease in enrollment
✅ Even Republican superintendents are very disappointed with public education legislation from the past few years
Two takeaways:
✅ 90% of public schools in Iowa have a decrease in enrollment
✅ Even Republican superintendents are very disappointed with public education legislation from the past few years
December 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Attended the NW Iowa AEA-Superintendent legislative meeting this morning.
Two takeaways:
✅ 90% of public schools in Iowa have a decrease in enrollment
✅ Even Republican superintendents are very disappointed with public education legislation from the past few years
Two takeaways:
✅ 90% of public schools in Iowa have a decrease in enrollment
✅ Even Republican superintendents are very disappointed with public education legislation from the past few years
Coffee is great but have you tried stepping outside when it’s 0 to wake you up… 🥶
December 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Coffee is great but have you tried stepping outside when it’s 0 to wake you up… 🥶
We are now in December and China is not even close to the 12 MMT of soybeans that Trump indicated they agreed to for 2025.
December 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
We are now in December and China is not even close to the 12 MMT of soybeans that Trump indicated they agreed to for 2025.
From @dailykos.com about how Iowa and Nebraska have had the largest GDP losses in 🇺🇸 in 2025. Not great.
November 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM
From @dailykos.com about how Iowa and Nebraska have had the largest GDP losses in 🇺🇸 in 2025. Not great.
To date, China has purchased less than 2 million metric tons (mmt) of the “agreed” 12 mmt of soybeans this year.
This administration continues to get played by China.
This administration continues to get played by China.
November 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
To date, China has purchased less than 2 million metric tons (mmt) of the “agreed” 12 mmt of soybeans this year.
This administration continues to get played by China.
This administration continues to get played by China.
With under a week to go until the Special Election, @aftynbehn.bsky.social is within 2 points in a Trump +22 district!!! Who is going to help her phone bank, door knock, donate, etc.?!?!? 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
With under a week to go until the Special Election, @aftynbehn.bsky.social is within 2 points in a Trump +22 district!!! Who is going to help her phone bank, door knock, donate, etc.?!?!? 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Always enjoy the annual @ibewinternational.bsky.social L.U. 231’s Holiday Lighted Parade in Sioux City!!!
November 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Always enjoy the annual @ibewinternational.bsky.social L.U. 231’s Holiday Lighted Parade in Sioux City!!!
Had a great time speaking on behalf of @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social last night in Centerville at the Rural Unity Forum! 🇺🇸
November 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Had a great time speaking on behalf of @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social last night in Centerville at the Rural Unity Forum! 🇺🇸
Got to speak about many things at tonight’s regional Iowa Cattlemen’s dinner, especially my concern of South American beef influx here without Country of Origin Labeling (COOL). 🇺🇸
November 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Got to speak about many things at tonight’s regional Iowa Cattlemen’s dinner, especially my concern of South American beef influx here without Country of Origin Labeling (COOL). 🇺🇸
“It never rains in Southern California…”
Cheering on Hawkeye football with my dad for his birthday! 🏈
Cheering on Hawkeye football with my dad for his birthday! 🏈
November 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
“It never rains in Southern California…”
Cheering on Hawkeye football with my dad for his birthday! 🏈
Cheering on Hawkeye football with my dad for his birthday! 🏈
Can’t think of a better thing to spend taxpayers money on… 🤦♂️
November 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Can’t think of a better thing to spend taxpayers money on… 🤦♂️
I enjoyed spending the day with @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social as we went to Carroll, Sac City, door knocked in Rockwell City and finished things up in Fort Dodge.
Josh’s U.S. Senate campaign is building something special here in Iowa! 🇺🇸
Josh’s U.S. Senate campaign is building something special here in Iowa! 🇺🇸
November 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I enjoyed spending the day with @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social as we went to Carroll, Sac City, door knocked in Rockwell City and finished things up in Fort Dodge.
Josh’s U.S. Senate campaign is building something special here in Iowa! 🇺🇸
Josh’s U.S. Senate campaign is building something special here in Iowa! 🇺🇸
Today, @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social and I got to door knock for @burnsforiowa.bsky.social today in Rockwell City. Special Election for Iowa House District 7 is on December 9. 🇺🇸
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Today, @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social and I got to door knock for @burnsforiowa.bsky.social today in Rockwell City. Special Election for Iowa House District 7 is on December 9. 🇺🇸
Despite the one good arm, I spent the morning serving cheesy potatoes to veterans. Thank you to HyVee for putting this on every year. Thank you to all of the veterans! 🙏🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Despite the one good arm, I spent the morning serving cheesy potatoes to veterans. Thank you to HyVee for putting this on every year. Thank you to all of the veterans! 🙏🇺🇸
Here are my committee assignments for the next legislative session starting in January. 🇺🇸
November 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Here are my committee assignments for the next legislative session starting in January. 🇺🇸
🚨 Tomorrow in Carroll and Fort Dodge you’ll find @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social and me! Come swing by! 🇺🇸
November 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🚨 Tomorrow in Carroll and Fort Dodge you’ll find @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social and me! Come swing by! 🇺🇸
First snow of the year here in Sioux City! ❄️
November 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
First snow of the year here in Sioux City! ❄️
The DOJ should investigate the meatpackers corruption! 🇺🇸
November 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The DOJ should investigate the meatpackers corruption! 🇺🇸
Surgery to repair my left torn bicep went well. Let the healing begin…
November 5, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Surgery to repair my left torn bicep went well. Let the healing begin…
While national folks talk about NYC, Virginia, New Jersey and Georgia, my race of the the night is the Avoca, IA City Council where two candidates got 8 votes and the third got 7… Luckily, it was for three spots and all candidates move forward. 🇺🇸
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
While national folks talk about NYC, Virginia, New Jersey and Georgia, my race of the the night is the Avoca, IA City Council where two candidates got 8 votes and the third got 7… Luckily, it was for three spots and all candidates move forward. 🇺🇸
It’s a beautiful day to go vote! Sioux City, we have City Council and School Board elections today!!! 🗳️ 🇺🇸
November 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
It’s a beautiful day to go vote! Sioux City, we have City Council and School Board elections today!!! 🗳️ 🇺🇸
Ended the day yesterday at a packed Raccoon Motel in Davenport to support Adam Peters and his campaign launch for Iowa House! 🇺🇸
November 3, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Ended the day yesterday at a packed Raccoon Motel in Davenport to support Adam Peters and his campaign launch for Iowa House! 🇺🇸
Started today out by door knocking. If you’re in Council Bluffs, vote Shudak for Mayor on Tuesday! 🇺🇸 🗳️
November 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Started today out by door knocking. If you’re in Council Bluffs, vote Shudak for Mayor on Tuesday! 🇺🇸 🗳️