Policy Articles
Corporate Farming Law Being Considered by a Conference Committee
Published April 17, 2023
A House-Senate conference committee is reviewing North Dakota’s corporate farm law. The bill provides more flexibility for the expansion of animal agriculture in the state. HB 1371 is expected to pass in the legislature and signed by the governor.Omnibus Ag Bill Moves to the House
Published April 17, 2023
The omnibus agriculture bill will be heard in the Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee today. The language differs greatly from the bill that passed in the Minnesota Senate last week. One major policy change is language banning crop protection…Higher Renewable Fuel Volumes Sought
Published April 17, 2023
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley are leading a bipartisan group of lawmakers who are calling on the EPA to strengthen the Renewable Fuel Standard. In a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, the senators said the…Bonding Bill Hits Minnesota House
Published April 15, 2023
Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chair Samantha Vang says it was an exciting week with the $13 million bonding bill up for authorization. The bonding bill covers loan programs from beginner farmers to livestock expansion. "A lot of these funds will…Taiwan Reaffirms Trade Partnership
Published April 14, 2023
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and ranking members of the Senate Agriculture Committee met with Taiwan’s Council of Agriculture deputy minister to discuss agriculture and trade relations. The two parties signed letters of intent for Taiwan to purchase $3.2 billion…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published April 14, 2023
The countdown is on to get bills moved through committee. North Dakota Representative Jared Hagert says work in the tax and finance committee focused on the Legacy Fund. Hear more in this week's North Dakota Legislative Report.Pipeline Hearings Continue
Published April 13, 2023
The third of five public hearings on Summit Carbon Solution’s carbon pipeline took place in Wahpeton. Summit Carbon Solutions Director of Public Affairs Jesse Harris says the hearings give the public a spotlight to express their concerns. "We've held thousands…MFBF Minute
Published April 13, 2023
Legislators still need to hear from you. Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett gives an update on what's happening at the capitol in the latest MFBF Minute.Omnibus Agriculture Bill Passes in Minnesota Senate
Published April 13, 2023
The Minnesota Senate voted in favor of Senate File 1955 known as the Agriculture, Broadband and Rural Development bill. The bill passed 58 to 7. Amendments proposed during the floor session were not approved. This was the first omnibus bill…