Policy Articles
‘One Minnesota’ Theme Reiterated
Published January 3, 2023
In his inaugural address, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said gridlock is over and it is time to get things done. Walz said includes serving the needs of farmers and rural communities. "We can make sure prosperity extends across the state,"…Ag Issues at the Forefront for Fischbach
Published January 2, 2023
Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is preparing for the farm bill debate. "We have to protect the risk management programs, the sugar program, which is very important in my district, and making sure we are maintaining a reliable, sustainable disaster relief…Ready for the New Legislative Session
Published January 2, 2023
MInnesota Farm Bureau Public Policy Director Pierce Bennett is excited to represent the organization's farmer-members."It will be a busy year with a fairly new state legislature in Minnesota and the Farm Bill going on in DC." Previously, Bennett was part…Sackett Ruling Expected by Spring
Published January 2, 2023
Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing the scope of the Clean Water Rule An Idaho couple, Micheal and Chantell Sackett, is suing over WOTUS and the federal government permitting authority. A decision is expected from the high court by…‘A Recipe for Disaster’
Published January 2, 2023
The Biden Administration wrapped up 2022 by redefining the Waters of the United States rule. North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer said the Biden Administration has gone too far. "When (EPA) Administrator Regan and (Army Corps of Engineers) Assistant Administrator Fox…Freshman to Serve as Senate Ag Committe Vice Chair
Published January 1, 2023
Rob Kupec will serve as the vice chair of the Minnesota Senate Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee. The freshman lawmaker from Moorhead looks forward to getting to work. "Right-to-repair legislation, ensuring farmers don't get caught in bad situations when…Optimisim for ’23
Published December 31, 2022
Reflecting on the past year, North Dakota Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring said it was profitable for farmers, even with difficult conditions. "Farmers have reaped some of the rewards with higher commodity prices, but operating costs are also insanely expensive." Goehring…SD Corn Comments
Published December 31, 2022
This week on South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director DaNita Murray talks about the political atmosphere changes in state and federal legislature.Expect More Litigation
Published December 31, 2022
North Dakota Grain Growers Association Executive Director Dan Woglsand is not surprised with the EPA-Army Corps of Engineers WOTUS decision. "This is another classic case of federal regulatory overreach," said Wogsland. "I'm very confident that the State of North Dakota…