Policy Articles
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…Collaborative Approach Highlighted
Published April 18, 2023
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was among the topics addressed in a House agriculture subcommittee Tuesday. USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt emphasized a collaborative approach to educate all parties about avian flu. "The partnerships with states, with…Troubled by House Environment Bill Provisions
Published April 18, 2023
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation is concerned about the House omnibus environment bill. "Fortunately, we were able to get two of the four provisions that were most concerned about out of the bill on the floor," said Kaytlin Bemis, public policy…A Strong Safety Net is a Must
Published April 18, 2023
The National Farmers Union is continuing to meet with lawmakers to educate them about the intricacies of the farm program. "Farmers Union is very much focused on making sure that we get a farm bill done and we get one…Omnibus Environment, Energy Bill Passes in MN House
Published April 18, 2023
The omnibus environment, natural resources, climate and energy bill passed with a ten-vote margin in the Minnesota House and has been sent to the Senate. DFL Representative Rick Hansen, who is from South St. Paul, spoke in favor of the…Thompson Defends Nutrition Title
Published April 17, 2023
House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn 'GT' Thompson hosted a farm bill listening session in the State of New York Friday. "Nutrition is not coming out of the farm bill," assured Thompson. "That is near and dear to my heart. Those…‘Balanced and Fair’
Published April 17, 2023
The Minnesota Senate approved the omnibus agriculture bill with a vote of 58-to-seven. The amount of funding available was lower than what had been expected earlier in the session. Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam said they built the best bill…Education Necessary for a Successful Farm Bill
Published April 17, 2023
The number of U.S. lawmakers representing rural areas is lower than ever. Land O’ Lakes Director of State Government and Industry Affairs Amber Glaeser says everyone will need to work together to get the farm bill to the finish line.…A Budget Hole for ’26-’27
Published April 17, 2023
Nearly a month ago, Minnesota legislative leaders announced budget targets. For 2024-2025, agriculture was allocated $48 million. Governor Tim Walz sought $71 million for ’26 and ’27, but the Legislature’s ag budget target is $40 million. Cory Bennett, who leads…