Policy Articles
Seeking Endangered Species Protection for Iowa Skipper
Published March 28, 2023
The Center for Food Safety has filed a formal petition with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, seeking protection for the Iowa skipper butterfly under the Endangered Species Act. The government now has 90 days to make an initial determination.…Omnibus Ag Bill Laid Over
Published March 28, 2023
The Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee has laid over the omnibus agriculture bill for a vote at a later time. The committee was given a $48 million budget target, far less than many farm groups expected with the $18 billion budget…NCBA Disappointment of WOTUS Ruling
Published March 27, 2023
The U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Texas denied a national preliminary injunction that would have halted the Biden administration’s Waters of the United States rule from taking effect. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Chief Council Mary Thomas-Hart was…Change to Corporate Farming Law Heard in Senate Ag Committee
Published March 27, 2023
Expanding animal agriculture in North Dakota has had a lot of attention in the state’s legislative session. House Bill 1371 was heard in the Senate Agriculture Committee and would expand ownership options for animal agriculture operations. North Dakota Department of…MN Lawmakers Consider Paid Family Leave
Published March 27, 2023
Bills to create a wage tax in the State of Minnesota of .7 percent have been proposed to create a fund for paid family and medical leave. Halstad, Minnesota farmer Rachel Arneson says this is not the proper solution. “While…Livestock Planning Grants Bill Reviewed
Published March 27, 2023
House Bill 1437 was heard in the North Dakota Senate Agriculture Committee this past week. This proposal would create regional livestock planning grants. Agriculture, economic development and township organizations spoke in favor of the bill. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive…Another Deadline Approaches in Bismarck
Published March 27, 2023
The North Dakota Legislature is facing a Friday deadline to get bills through the policy committees and on to the appropriations committee. The bills moving through the process include efforts to expand animal agriculture in the state, ban foreign ownership…Lula Trip to China Postponed
Published March 27, 2023
After being diagnosed with the flu, Brazilian President Lula has canceled this week’s trip to China. Brazil’s agriculture minister arrived in Beijing last week, but the signing of any trade agreements between the two countries has been postponed.Vilsack to Testify, Testify, Testify
Published March 27, 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will make three trips to Capitol Hill this week. Vilsack is scheduled to testify before the House Agriculture Committee tomorrow. The USDA leader will face the Senate Ag Appropriations Committee on Wednesday and the House Ag…