Policy Articles
Lab Grown Meat Generates Debate in State Senate
Published April 5, 2024
The omnibus agriculture policy bill passed in the Minnesota Senate and will now go to the House for consideration. During the debate, three attempts were made to label lab-grown meat products. Senator Rich Draheim, who is a Republican from south-central…Ag Policy Research Center to Impact Policy Decisions
Published April 5, 2024
Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member John Hoeven helped secure $2 million for a new Ag Policy Research Center at NDSU. Once built, the North Dakota senator said it will help decision-makers know more about ag issues that are important…Climate Disclosure Rule on Pause
Published April 5, 2024
A rule requiring companies to disclose their climate-related risk has been put on hold while a legal challenge moves through the courts. The Securities and Exchange Commission finalized this rule last month. A group of Republican attorneys general challenged the…ITC 2,4-D Ruling Challenged
Published April 5, 2024
The U.S. International Trade Commission is being asked to determine if imports of 2,4-D are harming or threatening U.S. agriculture. Corteva filed the antidumping and countervailing duty petitions with the ITC in a dispute over trade practices by India and…Supplemental Budget Bill Advances in St. Paul
Published April 5, 2024
The Minnesota House Agriculture Committee has laid over a supplemental budget bill that includes an additional $7 million for the state Agriculture Department. That includes a one-time investment of $4 million for the Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation Program. This…Solving Problems Through Partnership
Published April 4, 2024
The partnerships behind the Ag Policy Research Center have proven that it is easier to work together towards a common goal than it is to go it alone. According to Grand Farm co-founder Brian Carroll, it all starts with identifying…NDSU Hosts Ag Industry Roundtable Discussion
Published April 4, 2024
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and Ag industry leaders gathered at NDSU this week to discuss plans for a new Agriculture Policy Research Center at the university. Senator Hoeven helped secure $2 million in funding for the new facility…$1.5 Billion Available for Conservation
Published April 4, 2024
During a stop in Mankato, Minnesota, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of $1.5 billion in Regional Conservation Partnership Program funds for this fiscal year. Proposals must be submitted to USDA by July 2. The RCPP is designed to…HPAI Reviewed in Ag Committee
Published April 3, 2024
Following the recent confirmation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in dairy cattle, goats and a person, the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee got an update on the virus. Minnesota Board of Animal Health Executive Director Dr. Brian Hoefs said the agency…