Policy Articles
Pelosi Meets With NFU Members
Published March 6, 2023
In an address to the National Farmers Union Convention in San Francisco, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said her caucus will fight for farmers in the new farm bill. The veteran lawmaker said the new farm bill will concentrate on…Farm Bill, Competition, Climate
Published March 6, 2023
In a speech to the National Farmers Union membership, President Rob Larew said this will be a big year for farm policy. "We have a farm bill ahead of us and all of the things that we want to see changed…Line Speed Provision Extended
Published March 6, 2023
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is allowing eligible pork processing plants to operate at an increased line speed. This trial period is now in place until November 30, 2024. In a statement, the National Pork Producers Council said “ensuring…Phase II ERP Methodology Questioned
Published March 6, 2023
A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach, sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about the way Phase II of the Emergency Relief Program is being handled. Unlike Phase I, the letter says the new methodology…Tax Credits for Beginning Farmers
Published March 6, 2023
The new and beginning farmer tax credit is a priority for Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam. “The beginning farmer tax credit is an extremely popular program. I’m going to try to put more money into it and expand…A Full Slate for NFU Delegates
Published March 6, 2023
National Farmers Union delegates will debate several big issues at their convention, including the farm bill, climate change, renewable fuels and trade. “As members get together to debate policy, it is always good to see people from around the country,"…A Quiet Session in Pierre
Published March 6, 2023
According to South Dakota House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Chair Roger Chase, it has been a relatively quiet legislative session. While a bill proposing more strict regulations on foreign ownership of farmland was killed, Chase says House Bill 1189…Uncertainty for the Black Sea Grain Initiative
Published March 6, 2023
In a webinar hosted by the Northern Crops Institute, Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro said there is still great uncertainty for the Black Sea Grain Initiative. “I have no insight about what is going to happen with…RRVSGA Takes Message to Capitol Hill
Published March 6, 2023
The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association was on Capitol Hill this past week, promoting the importance of crop insurance. “We have got to maintain that. We have to make sure both the rural and urban legislators are aware of…