Policy Articles
Ethanol Expansion a Proud Moment for ND Corn
Published August 8, 2022
Kulm, North Dakota farmer and former National Corn Growers Association President Bart Schott says one of the biggest wins in North Dakota is the growth of the corn ethanol industry. There are currently six ethanol plants in the state. "In…Looking Back: How the ND Corn Growers Association Began
Published August 8, 2022
The North Dakota Corn Growers Association started with a trade policy issue with Canada. In the 1980s, a Canadian Countervailing Duty challenged the corn market. As the issue got bigger, affecting not only corn growers in the eastern United States,…A Future for the ND Corn Growers Association
Published August 8, 2022
The current North Dakota Corn Growers Association President Andrew Mauch says a push for year-round E15, trade and the upcoming farm bill will continue to be policy priorities for the association. As Mauch looks to the future of North Dakota’s…Budget Reconciliation Bill Includes $40 Billion for Agriculture
Published August 8, 2022
The Senate's Inflation Reduction Act includes nearly $8.5 billion for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, $7 billion for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program and $3.25 billion for the Conservation Stewardship Program. USDA also receives $300 million to quantify carbon sequestration…Senate Passes Climate, Health Care Bill
Published August 8, 2022
The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking a 50-50 tie vote. This bill now goes to the House where a vote is expected at the end of the week. The health care and climate…China Leads in Way of Ag Exports
Published August 5, 2022
China is on track to be the leading international buyer of U.S. agricultural products for the third consecutive year. The total value of exported good to China reached record levels in the first half of 2022. Data published by the…MN Corn Issues Call to Action on Atrazine
Published August 5, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency is adopting an atrazine level of concern at up to 3.4 parts per billion. Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Todd Wentzel says it’s inconsistent with scientific, regulatory data. "There's a public comment period going on…Biden Approves June Disaster Declaration
Published August 4, 2022
Governor Kristi Noem announced that South Dakota has received a Presidential Disaster Declaration from President Biden for a severe storm that occurred in early June. The declaration allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide aid to six counties that…Senate Ag Committee Leader Coming to ND
Published August 4, 2022
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman is coming to North Dakota to get input on the next farm bill. There’s no firm date for the visit, but it should happen within the next few weeks. "I'm anxious to come…