Policy Articles
Ag Groups Address Climate Disclosures Proposal
Published June 20, 2022
A coalition of major farm organizations is opposed to the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule on climate-related disclosures for investors. These groups claim the proposed rule would be expensive, burdensome and nearly impossible to comply for small and medium-sized…Senate Ag Committee Hosts Second Farm Bill Field Hearing
Published June 19, 2022
The Senate Agriculture Committee was in Arkansas Friday for the second farm bill field hearing of the year. "We're in unprecedented times," said Ranking Member John Boozman. "The pandemic, the war in Europe, historic and widespread inflation and now, serious…MFU Minute
Published June 17, 2022
In this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, Government Relations Director Stu Lourey talks about the recently passed bill in the House that is designed to lower food and fuel costs.MFBF Minute
Published June 17, 2022
Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing and others from the association traveled to Washington D.C. Hear more about the visit in the latest Minnesota Farm Bureau Minute.Legislation Introduced to Reduce Input Costs
Published June 17, 2022
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Glenn “GT” Thompson introduced a bill that calls on the Biden administration to reverse regulatory barriers to farming. "American agriculture, if given the right tools and regulatory certainty, can serve a vital role in alleviating…Prospects for a Permanent Disaster Program
Published June 17, 2022
No ad-hoc disaster relief program is perfect. With the possibility of a permanent disaster program in the next farm bill, lawmakers are trying to lay the groundwork for better policy. "Everyone likes the idea of building on top of crop…Ethanol Has a Moment
Published June 17, 2022
With record high gas prices this summer, ethanol prices stand out at the fuel pump. In many cases, E85 is $2 per gallon less than unleaded gasoline. NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economist David Ripplinger says all ethanol blends may offer cost…SCOTUS Schedules Two Ag-Related Hearings
Published June 17, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear at least two agriculture-based cases in October. In a new schedule released this past week, the court said it will start its new term by hearing Sackett vs. the United States. This case includes…No Action on Climate Solutions Bill
Published June 17, 2022
The House Ag Committee reviewed climate issues, but, the House has not yet passed the Growing Climate Solutions Act. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says it’s taken awhile for lawmakers to understand how to make this work. "How do you…