Policy Articles
Lawmakers Send Trade Agenda Letter to Biden Administration Officials
Published May 12, 2022
South Dakota Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds along with North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and other lawmakers sent a letter to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai asking them to prioritize market access initiatives in…$500 Million Ag Plan Pulled from Ukrainian Relief Package
Published May 11, 2022
The House passed a $40 billion economic assistance package for Ukraine. Before passage, a provision to support U.S. farmers was eliminated from the bill. The Biden Administration proposed a $500 million plan to increase marketing loan rates and incentivize double…EPA Holds First Virtual WOTUS Roundtable
Published May 9, 2022
On Monday, the EPA hosted its first virtual regional roundtable on the Waters of the United States rule. Iowa State University Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Larry Weber told the EPA there are high levels of nitrates leaving Iowa in…MFU Minute
Published May 9, 2022
Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says Minnesota lawmakers got at least one hurdle out of the way in the state session. Hear more in this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute.A Few Unanswered Questions
Published May 9, 2022
Badger, Minnesota farmer Shayne Isane attended breakfast with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Saturday, representing Minnesota Farm Bureau. "It's not often the U.S. secretary of agriculture comes to northern Minnesota. If I would have been in the field, it would…$47 Million Requested for Flood Projects
Published May 9, 2022
The Red River Watershed Management Board is requesting $47 million from the Minnesota Legislature to help with the development of flood projects. RRWMB Executive Director Robert Sip says there’s a significant amount of water storage that needs to get done.…Ag Leaders Participate in Q&A Session with USDA Leader
Published May 9, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with about 100 local farmers, ranchers and agriculture leaders before giving a commencement address at the University of Minnesota-Crookston Saturday. At breakfast, Vilsack answered questions about Ukraine, trade, the farm bill and more. Crookston, Minnesota…Vilsack’s Visit Shows “A Strong Commitment to the Region”
Published May 9, 2022
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talked about resiliency and perseverance in Saturday's commencement address at the University of Minnesota - Crookston. "No doubt you all will face adversity in your life, likely multiple times. You have the skills to make a…Losing Ground in Ag Trade
Published May 9, 2022
Nearly a year-and-a-half into the Biden administration, key agricultural trade positions remain unfilled, and agriculture may be losing ground. According to former Chief Agriculture Negotiator Gregg Doud, it takes about ten years to see how well a trade deal went.…