Policy Articles
MN Represented on Ways and Means Committee
Published January 12, 2023
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach has been appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. This is the chief tax-writing committee in Congress. In a statement, Fischbach emphasized “the importance of a competitive tax code and robust market access” for…Ag Groups Participate in North American Summit
Published January 12, 2023
Nearly 20 farm groups are pushing for the governments from the U.S., Canada and Mexico to strengthen North American trade in agricultural products. On top of the North American Leaders Summit in Mexico City, this farm groups also asked for…Farm Bureau Delegates Complete Policy Book
Published January 12, 2023
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal oversaw the resolution process at the group's annual convention. "Our delegates voted to modernize the Farm Bill by expanding baseline funding and developing more flexible disaster relief programs. They also voted for…Vang Oversees First Ag Committee Hearing
Published January 11, 2023
Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chair Samantha Vang led the organizational meeting forher committee on Tuesday, saying she looks forward to this session. "Farmers represent less than two percent of the Minnesota population, yet 100 percent of us eat or have benefitted…Additional Flexibility Added to FSA Programs
Published January 11, 2023
The Farm Service Agency has updated several conservation and disaster programs. Additional flexibility is being provided to socially disadvantaged, beginning and veteran farmers for the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. For the Emergency Conservation Program, USDA is now making advance…MN Dicamba Regs Remain in Place
Published January 11, 2023
Minnesota’s dicamba restrictions will remain in place for 2023. The application of Engenia, Tavium and XtendiMax cannot be made south of I-94 after June 12th and June 30th north of the interstate. There is also a temperature cutoff of 85…Wetland Mitigation Bank Funding Awarded
Published January 11, 2023
USDA has awarded $4.7 million in funding for the Wetland Mitigation Bank Program. This program allows off-site wetland mitigation through the purchase of credits. Six projects were given grant money in this round, including nearly $1 million for South Dakota…Glessing Re-elected
Published January 11, 2023
During the American Farm Bureau Federation convention, Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing was re-elected to the board of directors.Support for Labeling Law
Published January 11, 2023
A coalition of 50 agriculture, rural and consumer groups has sent a joint letter to key lawmakers, seeking support for mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. The letter references a recent poll of American voters that found 86 percent of respondents…