Policy Articles
SD Corn Comments
Published February 23, 2024
It has been over two decades since a U.S. president had first-hand experience in agriculture. In this week’s edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Dave Ellens celebrated Presidents Day by sharing some history and…Foreign-Owned Farmland Bill Advances
Published February 23, 2024
The South Dakota Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee gave a ‘do pass’ recommendation for legislation placing restrictions on foreign ownership of agricultural land. Agriculture Secretary Hunter Roberts testified in favor of the bill. "South Dakota has seen nearly a 320…E15 Approved in ’25
Published February 23, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a petition from eight Midwestern states allowing sales of E15 during the summer months. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said this announcement was a ‘good news, bad news’ situation. Cooper is…Focus on Biofuels Continues to Grow
Published February 23, 2024
With new ethanol plants opening, the growing use of E15, and a new focus on sustainable aviation fuels, biofuels continue to push the envelope in the fuel market. Growth Energy's Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley feels that…MN House Ag Committee Concentrates on Nitrate Contamination
Published February 23, 2024
In response to a directive from the EPA, Minnesota is addressing nitrate levels in private wells in the southeastern corner of the state. During testimony before the House Agriculture Committee, there was a focus on the karst geology in southeastern…Grassley, Tester Oppose P & S Rider
Published February 23, 2024
Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley and Montana Democrat Jon Tester have sent a letter to their Senate colleagues in opposition to recent efforts to weaken the Packers and Stockyards Act in the agriculture appropriations bill. There is a policy rider in…EV ‘Mandate’ Challenged
Published February 23, 2024
More than 130 members of the U.S. House and Senate are asking the Biden Administration to withdraw its proposed rule that would require 67 percent of new lightweight vehicles and 46 percent of medium-duty vehicles to be electric by 2032.…Freedom Caucus Wants CR Extension
Published February 22, 2024
The House Freedom Caucus is calling for a year-long extension to the stopgap spending bill. The current continuing resolution to fund the government has deadlines of March 1 and March 8. In a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, the conservative…ND Lawmakers Take Input on the Farm Bill
Published February 22, 2024
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and Congressman Kelly Armstrong participated in an agricultural roundtable event in Minot Wednesday. Hoeven said it is important to maintain and strengthen crop insurance, update the counter-cyclical farm safety net and provide adequate access to…