Policy Articles
Denver Ballot Initiative Could Hurt Midwest Lamb Producers
Published Yesterday
Denver, Colorado is facing a ballot initiative this fall that would ban the slaughter of animals within city and county boundaries. Superior Farms is the one packing plant within the city. American Sheep Industry Association Executive Director Peter Orwick says…RRVSGA: School Nutrition Rule Has Good and Bad
Published Yesterday
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says there were some positive provisions in the new USDA school lunch standards. "As commodity producers, we always want to see our products included in those programs. There are some…Ag Finance Merged into a Bigger Bill
Published Yesterday
The Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee folded eight supplemental budget bills into three to reduce the number of bills heard on the House floor. The agriculture budget bill was merged with the climate and energy and commerce bills.Opportunities for ND Agriculture
Published April 25, 2024
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring was part of the USDA trade delegation in India. "I'm encouraging our companies to continue to seek this market." Goehring said India can learn about farm production from the U.S. "We're doing more with…Flavored Milk Remains Important in Children’s Diets
Published April 25, 2024
The USDA announcement on school nutrition standards generally received a positive reaction from the ag industry. According to National Milk Producers Federation Director of Regulatory Affairs Miquela Hanselman, flavored milk plays an important role in children's diets. "A big reason…Ag and Airlines Call for SAF Support in the Farm Bill
Published April 24, 2024
A unique coalition of farm groups, biofuel groups and commercial airlines is asking House and Senate Agriculture Committees to deliver support for sustainable aviation fuel in the next farm bill. The U.S. aviation industry is committed to a goal of…Ag Industry Responds to USDA Announcement
Published April 24, 2024
A statement released by National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Gregg Doud said USDA’s action on testing and interstate movement of dairy cattle is appropriate. Doud also stressed milk is safe and pasteurization leaves all viruses inactive. Meat Institute…USDA Takes Proactive Step to Limit H5N1 Threat
Published April 24, 2024
In response to the threat of H5N1 Avian Influenza, USDA is taking action to protect the U.S. livestock industry. As of Monday, a negative test is needed before the interstate movement of dairy cattle. If cattle test positive, animal movement…Forging Trade Relationships with India
Published April 24, 2024
Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor led a USDA trade mission to India. The delegation included officials from 47 agribusiness and farm organizations and 11 state agriculture departments. Taylor said India was an easy choice for…