Policy Articles
Additional Emergency Relief Program Funding
Published November 15, 2022
USDA is preparing to roll out Phase Two of the Emergency Relief Program and a new Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program. The Agriculture Department said it was sharing information early to help farmers and ranchers put together documentation and train FSA…Ranchers Able to Monetize Grazing Land
Published November 15, 2022
Two venture capital firms have invested $9 million in a seed round for a tech company called Enriched Ag. Business Development Director Mike Komp says this grazing and carbon insights platform provides ranchers an opportunity to manage and monetize their…WTO and FAO Highlight ‘Fertilizer Crisis’
Published November 15, 2022
The World Trade Organization and United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization are calling for urgent action to address the global fertilizer supply. The two groups have released a study about the current volatility in the fertilizer market and the impact…A Rural-Metro Split
Published November 14, 2022
Food and agricultural interests will need to nurture a relationship with the many new faces in the Minnesota Legislature. According to agricultural lobbyist Cory Bennett, the DFL won the majority by winning the metro and suburban vote. "Lines have been…COP27 Addresses Climate Concerns
Published November 14, 2022
President Joe Biden made a weekend stop at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt. Biden said his administration has a bold agenda to address the climate crisis. "Approving a good climate policy is good economic policy," said Biden.…Work Remains During the Lame Duck Session
Published November 14, 2022
The House and Senate are returning to Washington, D.C. this week. In addition to electing new leadership, Congress still needs to pass the 12 appropriations bills, which will likely be folded into one massive omnibus bill. The Russell Group President…Biden and Xi Meet
Published November 14, 2022
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting face-to-face on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Indonesia. Ahead of the meeting, Biden said both countries have a responsibility to manage their differences.North Dakota’s Supermajority
Published November 14, 2022
North Dakota Republicans dominated the state legislative races in Tuesday's election. In the Senate, Republicans control 43 of the 47 seats. In the House, the GOP has the majority in 82 of the 94 seats in the House. Two House…A Time of Education
Published November 13, 2022
Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek believes work needs to be done to educate both sides of the aisle about agriculture. Minnesota Corn is already at work stressing the importance of agriculture’s agenda. "We are going…