Unpredictable Policy Influences Decisions on the Farm

Uncertainty in agriculture policy was a key topic at the North Dakota Farmers Union’s Evolution Ag Summit on Tuesday. Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson highlighted how unpredictability in government programs affects decision-making on the farm. “As we infuse some more uncertainty into the industry, it makes it hard for farmers to work with programs that may incentivize things if the incentives aren’t going to be there with certainty.” Despite the challenges, he emphasized the importance of industry collaboration. “I think having a chance to have open lines of communication to see what the industry needs and really what we as farmers can provide is crucial.”