Policy Articles
Klobuchar: Conservation Funding a Jumpstart
Published August 15, 2022
There’s $20 billion in conservation funding within the Inflation Reduction Act. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar sees it as a jumpstart for the next farm bill. "We see it as kind of a down payment on something we would have had…E-15 Waivers Expected
Published August 15, 2022
According to Agri-Pulse, the Environmental Protection Agency is planning to grant E-15 waivers to eight states, including the Dakotas and Minnesota. The waivers would allow E-15 to be sold year-round on a permanent basis by next summer.Finstad Goes to Washington D.C.
Published August 12, 2022
New Ulm, Minnesota farmer and former USDA Rural Development Director Brad Finstad was sworn into office Friday in Washington D.C. Finstad is finishing out the term of former Minnesota Congressman Jim Hagedorn, who died in January. "I'm rolling up my…Farm Bill May Get A Bipartisan Boost
Published August 12, 2022
Of the $40 billion for agriculture included in the Inflation Reduction Act, roughly half is expected to be used for conservation programs. The infusion in conservation funding is divided between the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program,…ACE Intensity Conference Happens in Omaha
Published August 12, 2022
American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says the annual conference was the perfect time to discuss a key policy issues. "We dived into carbon market opportunities for farmers and ethanol producers. We also talked about the $18 billion for…Finstad Wins Special Election
Published August 10, 2022
Republican Brad Finstad will finish out the term of former Minnesota Congressman Jim Hagedorn, who died in January. Finstad is a farmer and former USDA rural development director who won the special election over former Hormel CEO Jeff Ettinger. Finstad…Use of Crop Protection Tools in Jeopardy
Published August 9, 2022
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring does not trust the Environmental Protection Agency and its handling of crop protection products. "They're geared up and ready to start pulling things off the shelf; they cancel registrations, change labels and that's getting…Climate Package Includes Biofuels Language
Published August 9, 2022
The U.S. ethanol industry is pleased with the biofuels investments included in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp says there are several incentives for biodiesel and renewable…NDCGA at 35: Skunes Reflects on His Time as National President
Published August 9, 2022
Kevin Skunes is one of three North Dakotans to lead the National Corn Growers Association, serving as president in 2017 and 2018. "It was a whirlwind." In addition to ethanol policy, the farm bill was a priority during his time…