Policy Articles
$145 Billion in Disaster Losses in ’21
Published March 10, 2022
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports 2021 was the third-costliest disaster year in history. North Dakota suffered the biggest economic hit with over $2.4 billion in losses. The bulk of that was due to drought damage. Analysis from American…Moore Announces Retirement from AFBF
Published March 10, 2022
American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Dale Moore announced his intent to retire in 2022 after four decades serving as an agricultural leader in Washington, D.C. Before joining the Farm Bureau staff in 2011, Moore spent time as the…NAWG Passes Resolution Inviting ND Grain Growers Back
Published March 10, 2022
The National Association of Wheat Growers board of directors passed a resolution inviting the North Dakota Grain Growers Association to rejoin the association ahead of the next farm bill. Newly-elected NAWG President Nicole Berg said the vote was unanimous. "We'll…Election Year Politics Delay Farm Bill Debate
Published March 10, 2022
The president’s party almost always loses seats in the midterm elections, which could change the majority in the House in 2023. American Soybean Association Chairman Kevin Scott, who farms at Valley Springs, South Dakota, says that is slowing down the…Bonnie: Climate Solutions Can Be Integrated Into 2023 Farm Bill
Published March 10, 2022
USDA Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie tells the Red River Farm Network there's interest in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. "If we do it right, it will be an opportunity for agriculture and forestry and there will…Putting Together a Laundry List of Farm Bill Wants
Published March 10, 2022
South Dakota Wheat Growers Association Executive Director Caren Assman is gathering a laundry list of farm bill issues from other states to review. "We'll go through our seven districts and have meetings across the state through the summer. We'll ask…NAWG Will Iron Out Farm Bill Priorities Later This Spring
Published March 10, 2022
The farm bill priorities for the National Association of Wheat Growers are typically ironed out at the Commodity Classic. "Talking with colleagues in corn and soybeans, normally we come out of the Commodity Classic with our top ten priorities, but…Regulatory Headaches
Published March 9, 2022
The regulations coming out of the Environmental Protection Agency are an ongoing frustration for many farmers, including Jamie Beyer of Wheaton, Minnesota. "For those of us in the western part of the state, WOTUS (Waters of the United States) is…Speaking Out for Ethanol
Published March 9, 2022
With the Biden administration’s decision to ban Russian oil imports, the case is being made for homegrown energy. "As corn growers, we need to speak up and say how important it is to have that E15 blend for summer months,"…