Policy Articles
GOP Offers Plan to Raise Debit Ceiling
Published April 20, 2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has introduced a plan to raise the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion or through March of next year, whichever comes first. This proposal is tied to cuts in federal spending. President Joe Biden has already said…NCBA Defends Traceability Rules
Published April 20, 2023
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has filed comments on USDA’s proposed traceability rule. This proposal calls for the use of electronic ear tags as the official identification for cattle and bison. NCBA President Todd Wilkinson said a foreign animal disease…MFU Minute
Published April 19, 2023
Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey joins us to discuss the passage of the Minnesota Senate's omnibus agriculture bill. Hear more in this week's MFU Minute.MFBF Minute
Published April 19, 2023
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Public Policy Specialist Kaytlin Bemis talks about the passage of the omnibus bills. Hear more the latest MFBF Minute.Transportation Secretary Touts Infrastructure Improvements
Published April 19, 2023
While meeting with farm broadcasters in Washington, D.C., Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg addressed the supply chain issues that have impacted agriculture. "We're able to do a lot because of the infrastructure improvements that we're funding," said Buttigieg. "Whether it's the port…Who Holds the Cards in the Farm Bill Debate?
Published April 19, 2023
Russell Group President Randy Russell does not expect the new farm bill passed before the current bill expires at the end of September. "There's not a snowball's chance that is going to happen." It is more likely action will be…WOTUS Veto Sustained
Published April 19, 2023
The House did not get the necessary two-thirds majority to overturn President Joe Biden’s veto dealing with the Waters of the United States rule. Congress tried to undo the revised WOTUS rule, but that was met with a presidential veto.…Rail Safety Takes Priority
Published April 18, 2023
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigeg says rail safety has stepped up since the derailment at East Palestine, Ohio, but that congress needs to update legislation to prevent more incidents. “Right now if we find an egregious hazardous material related violation…Legislature Tackles Foreign Land Ownership
Published April 18, 2023
A bill banning foreign ownership of North Dakota farmland has passed in the House. This issue was prompted by the China-owned Fufeng corn wet milling project in Grand Forks. The legislation targets foreign adversaries, like China or North Korea, preventing…