Policy Articles
Do No Harm
Published May 6, 2022
Even though it’s early in the farm bill discussions, Crop Insurance Professionals Association President William Cole says the industry is still pushing for Congress to do no harm. "We hope that it stays in place or improves on where we're…Equal Support Families and Farmers for the Next Farm Bill
Published May 6, 2022
At the NAFB Washington Watch event, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow answered questions on the nutrition title of the 2023 Farm Bill. "It's essential to me to keep the commitment on access to food for folks who temporarily need…Slow Go for Disaster Relief
Published May 6, 2022
As Northern Plains livestock producers get their first round of drought relief payments, crop farmers are still waiting for more details from the Farm Service Agency on disaster relief. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says the USDA is expected to…How American Agriculture Responds to Global Food Needs
Published May 6, 2022
Global food needs are rising as the Ukraine war continues. When it comes to making big decisions on global food security, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is calibrating the importance of production and profit. "We know in the best case scenario,…Interest Grows in Midwest Council on Agriculture
Published May 6, 2022
Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson continues to work closely with the development of Midwest Council on Agriculture. The multistate agriculture coalition is growing, now at 70 members. Peterson says there is a goal of 100 members. "We're starting…Omnibus Ag Bill, Drought Package Unresolved
Published May 6, 2022
Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Torrey Westrom and his House counterpart, Representative Mike Sundin, have agreed to the ground rules for their work on the omnibus agriculture bill. There are differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill.…Lawmakers Ask Walz for Help With Drought Relief Package
Published May 5, 2022
With two weeks left in the state legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers have been unable to reach an agreement on a drought relief package for agriculture. Leaders in the Senate and House agriculture committees are negotiating the details, but there’s one…Chlorpyrifos Litigation Moves Forward
Published May 5, 2022
Chlorpyrifos can no longer be applied on any food crops in the United States. That means sugarbeet and soybean growers will use different products to manage pests this year, but agriculture groups are trying to get the product back. Twenty…Redefining WOTUS Is Not Simple
Published May 5, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency is developing a more durable definition of Waters of the United States. The agency wants to provide certainty to agriculture, but EPA Administrator Michael Regan says it is a fine line to walk. "How do you…