Policy Articles
Minnesotans on Witness List for Wednesday Hearing
Published May 30, 2022
The House Agriculture Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee will host a hearing on careers in conservation this Wednesday. Central Lakes College Dean of Agricultural Studies Keith Olander and Pheasants Forever Education and Outreach Program Manager Marissa Jensen are on the witness…Enrollment Begins Soon for MN Drought Relief
Published May 30, 2022
Sign-up for Minnesota’s agricultural drought relief program will begin in mid-June. Livestock farmers and specialty crop producers are eligible to apply for up to $7,500 per farm. The application window will last 10 to 12 business days.Next Farm Bill Hearing Scheduled
Published May 27, 2022
The Senate Agriculture Committee continues their review of the current farm bill in preparation for 2023. The next farm bill listening session will be on Friday, June 17 at Arkansas State University. The event will start at 9 a.m. and…Walz Sends Letter to USDA on MN Disaster Designation
Published May 27, 2022
Governor Tim Walz asked Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack for the USDA to support Minnesota's disaster designation due to the recent storms. This is from the derecho event earlier this month, bringing tornadoes, high winds, heavy rains and hail. In a…More Resources to Help with Avian Influenza
Published May 27, 2022
Minnesota’s poultry industry has been hit the hardest this year with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. That’s due the cold, wet weather and migratory bird fly patterns. Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen says some of the newly approved USDA funds may come…Walz Signs Ag Omnibus Bill
Published May 27, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the agriculture omnibus bill into law. This law provides $18.4 million in drought relief to Minnesota's farmers and ranchers, along with investments in broadband and ag programs like the Agricultural Emergency Account and the Emerging…American Soybean Association Outlines 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
Published May 27, 2022
Farm bill priorities for the American Soybean Association range from the farm safety net and conservation to trade, energy and research. ASA director and Valley City, North Dakota farmer Monte Peterson says soybean growers want the Ag Risk Coverage and…CRP Flexibility
Published May 27, 2022
USDA has announced additional flexibility for landowners who are in the final year of their Conservation Reserve Program contract. Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says the request must be made in writing through the local FSA office. "We're going…Cutting Red Tape
Published May 27, 2022
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach is part of a small bipartisan group seeking to address global food shortages by speeding up the delivery of food assistance. This bill would temporarily waive the requirement that half all food aid shipments be carried…