Policy Articles
MN Drought Relief Checks Coming
Published August 23, 2022
Minnesota’s livestock farmers and specialty crop growers who applied for disaster assistance to help with 2021 drought should get checks soon. The Minnesota Agriculture Department says checks are being mailed this week. Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen says there’s still…MFBF Minute
Published August 22, 2022
The Minnesota State Fair is finally here. Hear what Minnesota Farm Bureau has planned for the event in this week's MFBF Minute.Crop Insurance Leads the Way in Farm Bill Priorities
Published August 22, 2022
South Dakota's congressional delegation participated in a farm bill discussion at Dakotafest. At the event, South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal said crop insurance is a top priority. "It's very important to our risk management programs and crucial to…Two Sides to the Pipeline Story
Published August 22, 2022
The proposed Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline would carry carbon dioxide from ethanol plants across the Midwest to underground storage in North Dakota. A status update on the pipeline took place at Dakotafest. "We've seen a really good buildup in easement…Noem Makes Energy Prices a Priority
Published August 22, 2022
The Governor's Ag Innovation Forum at South Dakota's Dakotafest featured a panel that delved into markets and challenges of different segments of the ag industry. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said she’s making energy prices a priority. "One of the…More Phase One Emergency Relief Program Applications Being Mailed
Published August 19, 2022
The Farm Service Agency will mail additional pre-filled Emergency Relief Program applications in the next two weeks to farmers who have potential crop losses from disasters in 2020 and 2021. Farmers are expected to receive their assistance direct deposited to…FSA Fixes AGI Calculation Challenges in Disaster Aid
Published August 19, 2022
The Farm Service Agency has created an appeal process for farmers challenged by the Emergency Relief Program’s adjusted gross income calculation. The calculations prevented some farmers from fully recovering eligible losses due to payment limits. "This is very good news…Lawmakers Push Back on Atrazine Changes
Published August 19, 2022
House members sent a letter to the EPA, pushing back on a proposed new label for atrazine. The lawmakers said the EPA also proposes an unworkable list of mitigation measures required when using the herbicide. Minnesota Representatives Tom Emmer and…More Work Ahead for the Farm Bill
Published August 19, 2022
The next farm bill is coming into focus. South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson says it will be important to build in flexibilities for the American farmer and ranchers for the next six years. "I wonder if there are tweaks we…