Policy Articles
House and Senate Versions of Omnibus Ag Bill Differ
Published May 5, 2022
The tax bill moving through the Minnesota Legislature seems to have broad support. Lathrop GPM Senior Government Relations Specialist Daryn McBeth is optimistic about the overlap between the House and Senate tax bills. "I'm just hopeful in reading the tea…Tax Bill Advances
Published May 5, 2022
The Minnesota House passed its omnibus tax bill with a vote of 69-to-62. The bill includes an expansion of the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit and the Ag to School Tax Credit. A conference committee is expected to work out the…Putin Responds to “Unfriendly Actions” Taken by U.S. and Others
Published May 4, 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an executive order, shutting down exports. Putin is also ordering his government to compile a list of sanctions against foreign companies and individuals. This action is being taken to retaliate against the United States and…Farm State Lawmakers Need to Educate Urban Colleagues
Published May 2, 2022
The 2023 Farm Bill is expected to be evolutionary, not revolutionary. South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson does not anticipate many new concepts, but there is an interest in addressing crop reference prices and developing a better safety net for cattle…Washington Watch: Prepping for New Farm Bill
Published May 2, 2022
While the Senate is in session this week, House lawmakers are back in their home state on district work periods. Ahead of the break, the House Agriculture Committee took a deeper dive into the farm bill. The current farm bill…Walz Extends Emergency Trucking Waiver for Poultry Haulers
Published May 1, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order Friday extending a trucking waiver for poultry haulers helping stop the spread of bird flu. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to be a challenge for Minnesota's poultry industry. Since late March, HPAI…Michigan Hosts First Farm Bill Field Hearing
Published May 1, 2022
During the Senate Agriculture Committee’s first farm bill field hearing, Chair Debbie Stabenow asked questions centered around climate change and possible updates to crop insurance. Juliette King McAvoy, vice president of sales, King Orchards responded, saying she couldn't imagine trying…Year-Round E-15
Published April 29, 2022
Eight Midwestern governors, including North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, are seeking year-round availability of E-15. According to the Renewable Fuels Association, these eight states represent nearly 60 percent of all…Biden Administration Wants Food Production Increase
Published April 29, 2022
The White House is seeking $33 billion to support Ukraine. To reduce the impact on global food supplies, the plan includes incentives for U.S. farmers to increase production of certain food crops. There’s $400 million for a two-year bump in…