Policy Articles
SEC Proposal Has Implications for Agriculture
Published April 28, 2022
More than 100 ag groups have sent a joint letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission, seeking more time to provide public comment on a proposal to require all segments of the public supply chain to report on climate issues.…Investing in Food Security
Published April 28, 2022
USDA and the U.S. Agency for International Development are providing $670 million in food assistance. A total of $282 million from the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust will be used to secure U.S. commodities to address food security in Ethiopia, Kenya,…Cattle Markets Scrutinized
Published April 28, 2022
Bills to improve price discovery and market transparency within the cattle industry received mixed reviews in the Senate Agriculture Committee. The president-elect of the Kansas Livestock Association, Shawn Tiffany, testified against this proposed legislation, saying it may result in fewer…Passage for MN Supplemental Omnibus Ag Bill
Published April 26, 2022
The Minnesota House has passed the omnibus agriculture, broadband and housing supplemental bill with a vote of 70-to-62. The bill includes $4.5 million for emergency response and preparedness, which can be used to deal with the current avian flu outbreak.…RFS Lawsuit Settled
Published April 26, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency and Growth Energy have settled a lawsuit that deals with the Renewable Fuel Standard. EPA frequently misses the RFS deadlines, but with this deal, the government must announce the 2021 and 2022 annual biofuel volumes by…MFU Minute
Published April 25, 2022
In this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, Government Relations Director Stu Lourey has an update on the state legislative session.Rail Freight Backed Up for Weeks
Published April 25, 2022
North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson says the rail situation is as difficult as it has been in many years. Freight is typically backed up four-to-six weeks. "If you're a shipper and you've made a sale…Walz Seeks Common Ground in State of the State
Published April 25, 2022
Governor Tim Walz said Minnesota is strong and moving forward. With less than one month left in the legislative session, Walz emphasized the need to find common ground on the budget surplus. Walz would like to cut taxes for the…Learn from the Previous Farm Bills
Published April 24, 2022
Later this week, the Senate Agriculture Committee will hold their first field hearing on the 2023 Farm Bill. The hearing takes place in Michigan. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says there are a series of hearings coming up, with one expected…