Policy Articles
Contract Library and Calf Insurance Under Evaluation
Published February 6, 2023
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Jason Leiseth concentrated on policy work at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Convention in New Orleans. "The Livestock Marketing Committee focused on the Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program to help improve transparency in the industry."An…Staying True to the Grassroots
Published February 6, 2023
South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association President Eric Jennings believes the organization stays true to its grassroots and members can bring local, or regional concerns to the national level to be addressed. New policy proposals happen in every committee. "You have an…Clean Cars Plan Upheld in MN
Published February 6, 2023
The Clean Cars plan is upheld after the Minnesota Court of Appeals said the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency did not violate the nondelegation doctrine. The Minnesota Auto Dealers Association challenged the plan saying there is limited demand for electric vehicles…New Standards Proposed for School Nutrition
Published February 6, 2023
USDA is proposing new nutritional standards for school meals. This plan would limit added sugars to an average of no more than ten percent of calories per week. At least 80 percent of weekly grains consumption must be whole grain…Wilkinson Leads NCBA
Published February 6, 2023
De Smet, South Dakota cow-calf producer and cattle feeder Todd Wilkinson is the new president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Wilkinson succeeds Don Scheifelbein of Kimball, Minnesota. Clark Price of Washburn, North Dakota was elected as chair of the…Tensions Rise Over Suspected Spy Balloon
Published February 6, 2023
China is criticizing the Biden Administration’s decision to shoot down the suspected surveillance balloon. A Chinese foreign ministry official said the U.S.’s use of force is “a clear overreaction and a serious violation of international practice.” A threat of retaliation…Fielding Questions
Published February 5, 2023
With a new farm bill is being written in Washington, D.C., the Fielding Questions podcast considers the process. Howard Olson, SVP Government and Public Affairs with AgCountry Farm Credit Services, discusses the current scenario and where the opportunities and challenges…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published February 3, 2023
House Agriculture Committee Chair Paul Thomas introduced HB 1423. "The emphasis with this bill is to improve upon relationships between counties, townships and private landowners." Listen to the weekly North Dakota Legislative Report for more details.An Opportunity for Legislation That Everybody Needs
Published February 3, 2023
Neither party has an overwhelming majority in Congress. Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach sees a silver lining to the situation. "I see it as an opportunity because I think then you're going to get bills that reflect what everybody needs and what…