Policy Articles
SDCGA Farm Bill Priorities
Published January 26, 2023
The South Dakota Corn Growers Association have set their goals and priorities for the new farm bill. SDCGA President Scott Stahl says they are looking to modernize and make more relevant Title I of the new farm bill. “We want…Fertilizer Fee Increase Proposed
Published January 26, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is seeking an increase in the fertilizer tonnage fee to fund inspections, permitting and nitrogen point source evaluations. The fee would increase from 39 cents per ton to 64 cents. State Representative Bobbie Harder questioned…MDA Budget Addresses Ag Needs
Published January 26, 2023
The governor’s budget includes an additional $117 million over the next four years for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. This proposal includes $4 million for a soil health financial assistance program and $4 million in revolving loans to improve water…SD Native Joins Senate Ag Committee Staff
Published January 26, 2023
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman has named Jackie Barber as the minority chief counsel. Previously, Barber was the chief counsel and deputy staff director for the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the chief counsel for the…Food Security Crisis
Published January 25, 2023
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Africa, where she said urgent action is needed to improve long-term food security. This has been a common theme for the former Fed chair. Yellen said the war in Ukraine has worsened the food security…More Study Recommended for Grain Bin Sales Tax Exemption
Published January 24, 2023
A bill proposing a sales tax exemption for the sale of grain bins in North Dakota is being referred to the Legislative Management Committee for further study. HB 1370 was heard in the House Finance and Taxation Committee. "We've had a…Johnson to Serve on Select Committee on China
Published January 24, 2023
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson has been named to the Select Committee on China. Johnson has been critical of China’s purchase of U.S. farmland and its role in the supply chain headache.Seeking Consensus on Federal Orders
Published January 24, 2023
If the International Dairy Foods Association and National Milk Producers Federation can not come to terms on Federal Milk Marketing Order reform in the next month, IDFA will submit its own proposal to USDA. The two groups have been meeting…No Resolution Seen on GMO Corn Dispute
Published January 24, 2023
Mexico’s proposed ban on biotech corn imports brought USDA Undersecretary Alexis Taylor and agricultural trade ambassador Doug McKalip to Mexico City for another round of negotiations. In a statement, the U.S. trade officials said the proposal is not based in…