Policy Articles
NDSA in DC
Published April 22, 2024
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson joined members of the organization in Washington D.C. this past week. "There are several overarching issues of importance for our organization and our producers," said Ellingson. "Of course, livestock disaster programs…Weather Resources Needed for Data Collection
Published April 22, 2024
South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association President Warren Symmens wants additional weather stations in the state. "South Dakota State University has been pretty key in helping in that process and that has to do with insuring grasslands, grazing lands and hay lands for…Unleaded 88 Reaction
Published April 22, 2024
Corn and ethanol groups are responding favorably to the Biden Administration’s temporary waiver, allowing summer use of E-15 or Unleaded 88 for 2024. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Richard Syverson said this will benefit consumers and retailers. "This assures…Good for the Environment, Good for the Pocketbook
Published April 22, 2024
National Corn Growers Association President Harold Wolle describes the E15 waiver as a temporary solution. The Madelia, Minnesota farmer would like to see nationwide approval for E15. Wolle appreciates the consumer demand for the 15 percent ethanol blended fuel. "It's good for…Additional Taxes Not the Answer
Published April 22, 2024
There have been proposals for an additional tax on fertilizer to address nitrate issues in southeast Minnesota. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek hopes a different approach will prevail. "We went into session really amplifying that instead…E-15 Waiver Granted
Published April 22, 2024
The Biden Administration approved a temporary waiver expanding the summer use of 15 percent ethanol blends,also known as Unleaded 88. The measure extends the period that E-15 is available for eight midwestern states from June 1 to September 15, 2024.MFU Minute
Published April 22, 2024
Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey joins this week's MFU Minute. Minnesota Farmers Union has been following and providing input on the agriculture omnibus bills in the House and Senate. Lourey says there has been a focus on…SDFU and SD FFA Working Together
Published April 22, 2024
The South Dakota Farmer's Union takes an active role in the South Dakota FFA Convention. According to SDFU Education Program Specialist Samantha Olson, the FFA members have unlimited potential. "There are endless opportunities for the students in agriculture. You don't…EPA Rules Reduced Use of Fungicide
Published April 20, 2024
The EPA’s decision to restrict the use of Chlorothalonil could have a lasting impact on dry bean yields. According to NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch, losing Chlorothalonil would leave other fungicides used as part of a tank mix almost…