Policy Articles
Canola Group Establishes Federal Priorities
Published March 8, 2022
The U.S Canola Association met virtually for its annual meeting. "We talked about things we support like appropriations," said Barry Coleman, executive director, Northern Canola Growers Association. "We had some discussion about biotech trade and regulatory approvals." The canola industry…Finstad Files for Congressional Race
Published March 7, 2022
Minnesota’s former USDA Rural Development Director Brad Finstad is running for Congress. Finstad hopes to succeed First District Representative Jim Hagedorn, who passed away last month. Finstad served six years in the state legislature and was CEO of the Center…Corn Matters
Published March 7, 2022
In this week's Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Bryan Biegler recaps the association's Day on the Hill event, including a push for year-round E15.MFBF Update
Published March 7, 2022
A drought relief bill is making its way through the Minnesota Legislature. Hear more from Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing about the legislation in this week's MFBF Update.USDA Moving Slowly on 2020/21 Disaster Aid Implementation
Published March 7, 2022
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is getting frustrated with the time it has taken USDA to distribute 2020 and 2021 disaster relief. "We passed this assistance at the end of September 2021. It's been way too long for the assistance…“Getting Back to Normal” at ND Farm Service Agency
Published March 7, 2022
It’s North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen’s second week on the job. She is familiar with the agency and chaired the state committee during the Obama administration. One of the big changes at the FSA since…Another Continuing Resolution?
Published March 7, 2022
The latest continuing resolution to fund the government expires on Friday. House and Senate negotiators will likely add money for defense and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, but there is no agreement on other parts of this bill. Without action, Congress…Roseau County Landowners Release Map Opposing Project
Published March 6, 2022
The Roseau River Watershed District have been building a development project for three years. Institute for Justice Fellow Porter Enstrom says a group of local farmers are concerned it could flood productive farmland. "The Roseau River Watershed District has settled…Regulatory Process Influenced by EPA Staffing Levels
Published March 5, 2022
Val Dolcini, North America business sustainability and government affairs head, Syngenta, says the pesticide industry continues to face uncertainty at EPA. "The Pesticide Registration Improvement Act was originally passed some decades ago and we thought as an industry that it…