Policy Articles
ITC 2,4-D Ruling Challenged
Published April 5, 2024
The U.S. International Trade Commission is being asked to determine if imports of 2,4-D are harming or threatening U.S. agriculture. Corteva filed the antidumping and countervailing duty petitions with the ITC in a dispute over trade practices by India and…Supplemental Budget Bill Advances in St. Paul
Published April 5, 2024
The Minnesota House Agriculture Committee has laid over a supplemental budget bill that includes an additional $7 million for the state Agriculture Department. That includes a one-time investment of $4 million for the Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation Program. This…Solving Problems Through Partnership
Published April 4, 2024
The partnerships behind the Ag Policy Research Center have proven that it is easier to work together towards a common goal than it is to go it alone. According to Grand Farm co-founder Brian Carroll, it all starts with identifying…NDSU Hosts Ag Industry Roundtable Discussion
Published April 4, 2024
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and Ag industry leaders gathered at NDSU this week to discuss plans for a new Agriculture Policy Research Center at the university. Senator Hoeven helped secure $2 million in funding for the new facility…$1.5 Billion Available for Conservation
Published April 4, 2024
During a stop in Mankato, Minnesota, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of $1.5 billion in Regional Conservation Partnership Program funds for this fiscal year. Proposals must be submitted to USDA by July 2. The RCPP is designed to…HPAI Reviewed in Ag Committee
Published April 3, 2024
Following the recent confirmation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in dairy cattle, goats and a person, the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee got an update on the virus. Minnesota Board of Animal Health Executive Director Dr. Brian Hoefs said the agency…USDA Reviewing Federal Order Proposals
Published April 2, 2024
The deadline is now past for dairy industry stakeholders to submit legal briefs for the modernization of federal milk marketing orders. USDA has until July 1 to review this information. This lengthy process began with a hearing near Indianapolis that…Water Quality Seen as a Legislative Priority
Published April 2, 2024
Minnesota Senate Ag Committee Chair Aric Putnam is seeing concern from farmers about soil quality and water quality across the state. "That's the whole state, not just the Karst region," said Putnam. "I know we've been talking a lot about…Conservative Caucus Calls for Farm Bill Cuts
Published April 2, 2024
The Republican Study Committee has released its farm bill budget targets for Fiscal Year 2025. The conservative congressional group is proposing the elimination of the sugar and dairy programs. The proposal would cut the crop insurance premium subsidy by 14…