Policy Articles
Farm Bill on the Back Burner in the Upper Chamber
Published April 8, 2024
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has outlined his legislative priorities for the weeks and months ahead and the farm bill was not mentioned. House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson has been more optimistic, saying action could be seen in…TX Farmers Sue USDA Over Discrimination Allegation
Published April 8, 2024
Four Texas farmers are suing USDA for prioritizing socially disadvantaged farmers when making disaster and pandemic relief payments. The lawsuit argues it is unconstitutional for this assistance to be based on race and sex.States Should Follow Science-Based Rules
Published April 8, 2024
More than 60 agricultural groups have created a coalition to protect the farmers’ access to crop protection tools. The Modern Ag Alliance is promoting the importance of science-based rules. While states have the option to expand the regulations for glyphosate…Important Decision Coming for Corn Based Ethanol
Published April 8, 2024
Reuters is reporting the Biden Administration will release its climate model for sustainable aviation fuel by mid-May. Citing unnamed sources, the story said ethanol is not expected to automatically qualify as a feedstock for these tax credits unless it can…GREET Decision in ‘Very Near Future’
Published April 7, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency’s update of the so-called GREET life cycle model will be complete in the “very near future.” EPA Administrator Michael Regan made that point at the Society of Environmental Journalists Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. The carbon intensity…Addressing the Rural Vet Shortage
Published April 6, 2024
Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Vice Chair Rob Kupec of Moorhead supports a proposal to address the rural veterinarian shortage. The bill would provide an opportunity for veterinary technicians to be licensed taking the pressure off of veterinarians. "The language is…MN Beef Update
Published April 6, 2024
Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root provides a preview of the organization's advocacy efforts and events. This Minnesota Beef Update highlights an upcoming trip to visit with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and the annual Steak on a Stick…Farm Bill Advocacy
Published April 5, 2024
National Association of Wheat Growers President Keef Felty continues to focus on the farm bill with crop insurance being the primary concern. "Keeping it whole and functional because it is the cornerstone of our safety net in production agriculture so…SD Corn Comments
Published April 5, 2024
South Dakota Corn Utilization Council Vice President Jay Esser provides this week's South Dakota Corn Comments. Esser says recent comments from the U.S. House of Representatives were good news on year-round use of E15.