Policy Articles
Confidence in New House Ag Committee Leadership
Published January 23, 2023
Despite new leadership in the House Agriculture Committee, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish is confident in the timely passage of the new farm bill. “This will be the first farm bill in I believe the last four that we…Negotiations Resume Over GMO Corn Exports
Published January 23, 2023
USDA Undersecretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Services Alexis Taylor and agricultural trade ambassador Doug McKalip are in Mexico today to discuss trade and biotechnology. Mexico has proposed a ban on biotech corn imports by 2024, a move the Biden…Bill Guarantees Paid Family Leave
Published January 23, 2023
The beginning of the legislative session typically happens at a slow, methodical pace. That has not been the case this year in St. Paul. One of the bills on a fast track would require Minnesota businesses to provide up to…Reference Prices Need an Adjustment
Published January 23, 2023
Increasing base acres and reference prices for ARC and PLC programs are a priority for the American Soybean Growers Association. ASA Executive Director of Government Affairs Christy Seyfert pointed out that “going through the China Trade War in 2018, soy’s…NASDA Releases ’23 Policy Priorities
Published January 23, 2023
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has established its policy priorities for the year ahead. The list includes the 2023 farm bill, science-based environmental regulations, a reliable supply chain and workforce development. NASDA CEO Ted McKinney said the…A Consistent Carbon Pricing System
Published January 23, 2023
The World Trade Organization director-general, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, wants world leaders to adopt a shared carbon-pricing system. Today there are at least 70 different carbon pricing options available around the world. The WTO leader believes one consistent policy will provide certainty,…Producer Profitability
Published January 23, 2023
South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Scott Stahl says his organization want to modernize and make more relevant Title I of the new farm bill. “We want to strengthen the reference price and loan rate for corn and to take…New Hire for Cramer’s DC Office
Published January 23, 2023
Abbey Schieffer is the new communications director for North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer. Most recently, Schieffer was the deputy communications director for Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon.House Ag Committee Passes RFA Funding Bill
Published January 23, 2023
The Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee approved two identical bills that would appropriate $50 million from state bond proceeds for the Rural Finance Authority. HF103 is sponsored by Badger Republican John Burkel and HF463 is sponsored by Brooklyn…