Policy Articles
Drought Bill Passes in MN House Ways and Means Committee
Published March 1, 2022
The Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee has approved a drought relief bill that combines assistance for farmers with legislation to support the Department of Natural Resources. The agriculture portion includes grants for drought-related expenses and $5 million for Rural…DOJ and FMC Work Together on Ocean Freight Concerns
Published March 1, 2022
The U.S. Justice Department and Federal Maritime Commission are working together to make sure large ocean freight companies don’t take advantage of U.S. businesses and consumers. The DOJ’s antitrust division will focus on shipping laws while the Federal Maritime Commission…Improve the Farm Bill Safety Net
Published March 1, 2022
Agriculture groups are beginning to lay the foundation for the 2023 farm bill debate. "I would like to see them enhance the safety net a little bit," said North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne. "We need more money into…A $9 Billion Budget Surplus for Minnesota
Published March 1, 2022
Minnesota’s General Fund surplus is now forecast at $9.25 billion. That’s up from the $7.7 billion surplus projection that was made in November. "I am fully aware that we're going to have to compromise together, but the good news is…Potato Growers Meeting in Washington D.C. This Week
Published February 28, 2022
Potato growers from across the country are in Washington D.C. to set policy priorities and discuss key issues like ag labor reform, trade, nutrition and the upcoming farm bill. "This year, we've combined the fly-in with our annual meeting of…Tester Working on a Suite of Bills to Address Cattle Market Concentration
Published February 28, 2022
Montana Senator Jon Tester has five bills designed to bring more transparency to the cattle markets. That includes proposals to require packers to purchase more animals in the cash market and the hiring of a special investigator to enforce the…Fighting the Corporate Squeeze
Published February 27, 2022
National Farmer Union’s Fairness for Farmers campaign and the issue of competition are the overriding themes at the NFU convention. "We need to push against the corporate squeeze that is being put on all of us farmers," said North Dakota…NFU Award Winners Described as “Rock Stars and Legends”
Published February 27, 2022
National Farmers Union Past President Roger Johnson has received the organization’s Meritorious Service Award. Johnson, who is a former North Dakota agriculture commissioner, came from a Farmers Union family. While addressing the NFU convention, Johnson spoke about the breakdown of…Two Candidates for NFU Vice Presidency
Published February 27, 2022
Wisconsin dairy farmer Patty Edelburg has been the National Farmers Union vice president for the past four years and is seeking reelection. Edelburg is being challenged by Aberdeen, South Dakota farmer Jeff Kippley. "My focus is on the next generation…