Policy Articles
Local Potato Growers Attend Washington Summit
Published March 5, 2022
Potato growers and industry leaders were in Washington D.C. last week for the annual Washington Summit. NoKota Packers President Carissa Olsen and three others from North Dakota and Minnesota focused on agricultural policy issues like ag labor and trade. "We've…Food vs. Fuel Shows Up Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Published March 5, 2022
According to Reuters, the Biden administration is considering whether waiving the U.S. biofuel blending mandates could stabilize rising prices for food ingredients. Corn and soybean oil prices continue to increase since Russia invaded Ukraine. Reuters says there are concerns at…Ocean Shipping Reform Bill Reviewed in Senate
Published March 5, 2022
When President Biden talked about the higher prices of shipping goods on ocean vessels in the State of the Union address last week, a reference was made to the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. This proposal is sponsored by Minnesota Senator…Biofuel Supporters Tell Biden to Get Renewable Fuel Standard on Track
Published March 5, 2022
As fuel prices increase due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, renewable fuel supporters want President Biden to expand access to biofuels. In a joint statement, the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union, Renewable Fuels Association and others said now is…A Glimpse into the Farm Bill Process if the GOP is in the Majority
Published March 5, 2022
Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas is hopeful the upcoming elections will switch the majority in the House. If that’s the case, Glenn "G.T." Thompson would be the chairman of the agriculture committee. "If Republicans are in the majority,…Thompson: House Ag Committee Behind in Farm Bill Review
Published March 5, 2022
The current farm bill expires on September 30, 2023. That’s more than one year away, but the House Agriculture Committee is reviewing the 2018 Farm Bill. Last week, the committee took a closer look at the commodities title. "The 2018…Landowners Will Receive Payments for Underground CO2 Storage
Published March 3, 2022
The world’s largest carbon capture project should be online by the spring of 2024 and it will be in North Dakota. Continental Resources will invest $250 million over two years to help fund the development and construction of the Summit…The FSA Office Will Be a Busy Place for the Next Couple Weeks
Published March 3, 2022
The general signup deadline for the Conservation Reserve Program is Friday. The decision for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage program must be made by mid-month. "Even if you want to roll over your contract and make the same…ND Farmer Testifies Before House Ag Committee
Published March 2, 2022
Bismarck farmer Clark Coleman spoke on behalf of the sunflower, barley canola and pulse industries when testifying before the House Agriculture Committee. Coleman said the Title One programs are the backbone of the farm bill. "Without these programs, it would…