Policy Articles
MFBF Update
Published April 11, 2022
Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Amber Glaeser has an update on what's happening in the Minnesota Legislature. Hear more in the latest MFBF Update.E-15 Mandate: A Hard Sell Even in a Supportive Renewable Fuels State
Published April 11, 2022
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association wants the state to adopt an E-15 standard for unleaded gasoline, but it’s been a tricky goal to accomplish in the legislature this year. Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek says strong partnerships with fuel…NPPC Address Policy Priorities
Published April 8, 2022
For the first time in two years, the National Pork Producers Council Legislative Action Conference was an in-person event. Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Preisler said the industry has three priorities. "One is for continued funding for (prevention of)…Emergency Funding Approved for HPAI Response
Published April 8, 2022
State Representative John Burkel describes this as band-aid funding to offset the cost of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza testing supplies and equipment for the veterinary diagnostics lab. "That emergency preparedness response fund had dropped under $400,000 and the state thought…Complicated Scenario for Chlorpyrifos Disposal
Published April 8, 2022
After banning the use of the chlorpyrifos insecticide, the EPA wants states to oversee the disposal of any on-hand product. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring told EPA the Project Safe Send program doesn’t have the resources or funding to…No Deal Yet on MN Disaster Relief
Published April 8, 2022
Minnesota lawmakers could not reach an agreement on a drought relief package before leaving for spring break. Now, lawmakers from both chambers will meet in conference when they return to St. Paul on April 19. Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and…EPA Denies Small Refinery Exemptions from 2018
Published April 7, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency denied 36 small refinery exemptions from oil refiners. However, EPA offered alternative relief to nearly half of those petitions, allowing them to meet blending obligations without purchasing credits. Biofuel supporters, like Growth Energy, the Renewable Fuels…MN Lawmakers Press for Dairy Market Access
Published April 7, 2022
Members of the Minnesota congressional delegation are calling on the Biden administration to reject Canada's recent dairy trade proposals. A letter was sent to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to demand the market access included…Klobuchar Promotes Meyer
Published April 7, 2022
Jane Meyer has been promoted to communications director for Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar. Most recently, Meyer was the deputy communications director. Previously, Meyer had a communications role for the City of New York.