Policy Articles
Omnibus Ag Policy Bill Moves to House Floor
Published March 24, 2023
The Minnesota ag finance bill is expected to be marked up in the House Agriculture Committee this week. The omnibus agriculture policy bill passed out of that same committee Thursday and is now on its way to the House floor.…Thune Criticizes Biden Trade Agenda
Published March 24, 2023
South Dakota Senator John Thune went to the floor Thursday and challenged the administration’s trade policy. "Trade has been a very low priority on the President's list throughout the first two years of his administration," said Thune. "To name just…PEI Potato Case Heard in Canadian Courts
Published March 24, 2023
The Canadian courts have reviewed the export restrictions of Prince Edward Island seed potatoes. In the fall of 2021, potato wart was found on the island which shut down the movement of all potatoes. Those restrictions ended nearly one year…Trade Enforcement Emphasized in Senate Hearing
Published March 24, 2023
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai testified before the Senate Finance Committee Thursday, touting the Biden Administration’s trade agenda. That includes a new record in agricultural exports in 2022. Enforcement action, including efforts on dairy trade to Canada and biotech corn…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…