Policy Articles
LIP Payment Rates Adjusted
Published July 21, 2022
USDA updated payment rates under the Livestock Indemnity Program. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said this will provide more help for ranchers. "In essence, it increases the reimbursement they'll get for calves they lost in the blizzard last spring from…Responding to Climate Emergency
Published July 21, 2022
President Joe Biden is prepared to use his executive powers to address climate change. Speaking at an event promoting wind energy, Biden said climate change "is an emergency." The president said formal action will be taken within a matter of…House Ag Committee Takes Closer Look at Crop Insurance
Published July 20, 2022
The House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management reviewed the crop insurance portion of the farm bill. Eden Valley, Minnesota farmer and National Corn Growers Association First Vice President Tom Haag testified in favor of federal crop…Ag Groups Have Positive Response to Fertilizer Ruling
Published July 19, 2022
The International Trade Commission’s rejection of final duties on urea ammonium nitrate was not expected, but applauded by agricultural groups. National Corn Growers Association President Chris Edgington says this is a welcome relief, because tariffs would increase input prices much…SD Corn Comments
Published July 18, 2022
In the latest South Dakota Corn Comments, hear more about making summer memories on the farm.International Trade Commission Rejects Fertilizer Tariffs
Published July 18, 2022
The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled against imposing tariffs on nitrogen fertilizers imported from Russia and Trinidad and Tobago. The decision comes after CF Industries filed a petition with the ITC in 2021, seeking tariffs on urea ammonium nitrate. The…MN Farmers Union Minute
Published July 18, 2022
The House Agriculture Committee will have a farm bill listening session in Minnesota later this month. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish has more about the new farm bill and the listening session in this week's update.NAWG Wants Boost in Reference Prices in Next Farm Bill
Published July 18, 2022
Like other agricultural groups, the National Association of Wheat Growers wants to protect crop insurance in the next farm bill. NAWG CEO Chandler Goule says there are additional issues important to the U.S. wheat industry. "There is clearly a strong…Farm Bill a Top Priority for Soybean Growers
Published July 18, 2022
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth is back home from a trip to Capitol Hill. "I met with lawmakers from Minnesota and it's always a good discussion for them to hear about what's happening on the farm and our…