Policy Articles
Fate of Black Sea Grain Deal in Question
Published April 13, 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s press secretary is repeating a message that has been heard in recent weeks. Dmitry Peskov said the outlook for the Black Sea Grain Initiative is “not so great.” A month ago, Russia only agreed to a…NDFB Praises Court Decision
Published April 12, 2023
NDFB President Daryl Lies is pleased with the court decision regarding the Waters of the United States rule. Lies said U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland recognized the regulatory overreach. "In his statement, he said it was obvious there are constitutional…Court Halts WOTUS Rule
Published April 12, 2023
The newly revised definition of the Waters of the United States rule cannot be implemented or enforced in North Dakota, South Dakota and 22 other states. A federal judge in North Dakota granted a preliminary injunction stopping the new WOTUS…NCGA Opposes EPA GHG Proposal
Published April 12, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency is giving electric vehicles a boost with a proposal for new greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and trucks. In a statement, the National Corn Growers Association said the plan does not recognize the environmental benefits…Banning Foreign Ownership of Farmland
Published April 12, 2023
Legislation banning foreign ownership of farmland has passed with a 90-to-one vote in the North Dakota House. The same bill passed unanimously in the North Dakota Senate. This ban does not apply to land used for ag research.Working Group to Evaluate Biotech Corn Dispute
Published April 11, 2023
The Mexican government has created a working group to investigate the impact of biotech corn imports on the human food supply. The United States is challenging Mexico’s attempt to restrict GMO corn imports. Mexico typically imports 17 million tons of…Statewide Emergency Declared
Published April 11, 2023
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has declared a statewide emergency for spring flooding. All state agencies, including the National Guard, are on standby to provide resources. In addition, the Legislature will consider a $2 million plan for the natural disaster…Farm Bill Politics
Published April 11, 2023
Food stamps and other federal nutrition programs are in the crosshairs for the Republican majority in the House. "Going after the food stamp/SNAP program is a non-starter," said Minnesota Senator Tina Smith. "It only injects politics into what has been a…Farm Bill Listening Sessions Begin This Week
Published April 10, 2023
North Dakota farm groups are hosting farm bill listening sessions throughout the state over the next few weeks. American Soybean Association Vice President Josh Gackle, who farms at Kulm, North Dakota, says it is a critical time. “It’s just a…