Policy Articles
Wahpeton State Legislator Passes
Published Today
North Dakota State Representative Cynthia Schreiber-Beck has died. Schreiber-Beck has been in the state legislature for ten years and served on the agriculture committee. Schreiber-Beck, 70, operated Tri-State Aviation in Wahpeton and she served as the executive director of the…Minnesota Ag Bill Clears Legislature
Published Yesterday
A major agriculture funding bill is heading to the governor’s desk after passing the Minnesota Legislature with strong bipartisan support. The omnibus ag finance and policy bill passed the House 130-4 and the Senate 58-8, with the final agreement posted…‘Much Needed Support for Rural America’
Published Yesterday
Tom Sell, managing partner at Combest Sell and Associates, says the House budget proposal addresses long-standing needs for the farm sector. “GT (House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson) was able to do that while also trying to make investments that…Farm Policy Provisions Found in Budget Bill
Published Yesterday
The budget reconciliation bill moving through the House increases reference prices and farm program payment limits. It allows farmers to add base acres for ARC and PLC programs. The coverage for Dairy Margin Coverage expands and doubles the money for…Budget Reconciliation Passes Committee in Unusual Sunday Night Vote
Published Yesterday
The House Budget Committee voted 17-16 to approve a comprehensive bill, including everything from tax cuts, action to protect the border and agriculture provisions. This bill was shut down Friday night when four Republicans voted against it. It was revived…Canola Minute
Published May 18, 2025
Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman discusses proposed changes in the 45Z tax credit are positive news for the canola industry. Coleman calls it 'a game-changer.' Listen to the Canola Minute by clicking here.SD Corn Comments
Published May 18, 2025
In South Dakota Corn Comments, Danita Murray, executive director of South Dakota Corn, discusses a recent negotiation between India and the U.S. Murray said a promise by India to work on issues, such as the importation of biotech corn, is…Experts Caution: Tariff Pauses Don’t Equal Trade Peace
Published May 16, 2025
Tariff exchanges between the U.S. and trade partners have made a significant mark on the commodities markets, and in some cases, agreements to negotiate have been made. But, as some NDSU economists are saying, an agreement to negotiate is not…Wheat Growers Support Boosts to PLC and Crop Insurance
Published May 15, 2025
The National Association of Wheat Growers is voicing support for the House Agriculture Committee’s version of the reconciliation bill. NAWG President Pat Clements says the legislation includes many of the top priorities wheat growers have pushed for over the past…