Policy Articles
North Dakota Legislative Report
Published December 29, 2022
The North Dakota Legislative Report for the 2023 session begins with an update from House Agriculture Committee Chairman Paul Thomas of Velva. With the rapid growth of the soybean crush facilities in the state, Thomas speaks about the need to…ND Lawmakers to Consider Ways to Enhance Animal Agriculture
Published December 29, 2022
During the interim, North Dakota agriculture groups met to find consensus on the expansion of animal agriculture in the state. Senate Agriculture and Veteran Affairs Committee Chair Larry Luick was part of a meeting this past week with North Dakota…MFU Minute
Published December 28, 2022
In this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, President Gary Wertish discusses where agriculture fits in the omnibus bill.A Look Ahead
Published December 28, 2022
As we flip the calendar to 2023, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says the farm bill will be the top priority at the federal level. The current Farm Bill expires in September 2023. Questions revolving around Minnesota’s budget surplus…Crop Insurance Will Face Criticism During the ’23 Farm Bill Debate
Published December 28, 2022
The farm bill debate will begin soon after the new Congress organizes in the weeks ahead. Will Stafford is CHS’ representative in Washington, D.C. and expects to see a familiar theme during the farm bill process. "There will always be…ACE Talks Climate and Farm Bill
Published December 27, 2022
The American Coalition for Ethanol won't shy away from talking about climate change according to ACE CEO Brian Jennings. "We want to make it clear to policy makers on the state, national, and globally that corn ethanol is part of…Omnibus Appropriations Bill Signed
Published December 27, 2022
President Joe Biden has signed the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill. The bill includes $3.7 billion for crop and livestock losses that happened this past year. There’s $2.2 billion for international food assistance and promote U.S. agricultural products overseas. USDA…Three Options for ’23 Farm Bill
Published December 23, 2022
When the new Congress convenes next month, Pennsylvania Congressman Glenn ‘G.T.’ Thompson will be at the helm of the House Agriculture Committee. Thompson says there are three options for the 2023 farm bill. Number one, the bill could be allowed…Year Ends With Confirmation of Ag Trade Ambassador
Published December 23, 2022
As the lame duck session approached the finish line, the Senate confirmed Doug McKalip as the chief agricultural negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office. McKalip was nominated in July, but a hold was put on the confirmation. McKalip was…