Policy Articles
ND Judge Rules on WOTUS Case
Published March 24, 2023
A federal judge in North Dakota is allowing farm groups to intervene in the ongoing legal battle over the Waters of the United States rule. North Dakota Judge Alice Senechal will consider a motion from 24 states for a preliminary…Seed Competition Task Force Created
Published March 24, 2023
USDA has launched an interagency task force to evaluate competition in the seed industry. USDA officials will be joined by representatives of the Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Patent and Trade Office. An official with the Federal Trade…Livestock Zoning Bill Reviewed
Published March 24, 2023
The North Dakota Senate Agriculture Committee took testimony on HB 1423 relating to a zoning review task force. Several agriculture organizations spoke in favor of the bill. North Dakota Farmers Union Director of Government Affairs Matt Perdue highlighting the regulatory…Speaking Out for Biodiesel
Published March 23, 2023
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association spent time meeting with state legislators Wednesday. Beltrami farmer Mike Skaug, who is a past president of the organization, said biofuels are on the agenda. "Last year was our 20th year of biodiesel in the…Next-Gen Fuels Act Returns
Published March 23, 2023
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley have re-introduced the Next Generation Fuels Act. This proposal would give ethanol a larger role in bringing down the level of carbon emissions nationwide. It is also designed to lower prices…Disappointment
Published March 23, 2023
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is upset with budget agreement announced by Governor Tim Walz and DFL legislative leaders. The $48 million target for agriculture is far below expectations, especially with the budget surplus of $17.5 billion. In a statement,…A Full Plate for Farm Policy
Published March 22, 2023
There's no shortage of agriculture related issues being addressed in the Legislature. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says these concerns often extend beyond the purview of his department. "It may be issues like property taxes, school building referendums, the Beginning…MFBF Minute
Published March 22, 2023
Minnesota's legislative session is speeding by. Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett gives an update on happenings on at Capitol in the latest MFBF Minute.Technical Assistance Requested in the New Farm Bill
Published March 22, 2023
A national coalition of 135 farm groups has sent a letter to congressional leadership, calling for dedicated Farm Bill funding for one-on-one technical assistance for small-and-medium sized farms. With rising land prices and farm input costs, the coalition said additional…