Policy Articles
Dry Bean Scene
Published February 2, 2022
Northarvest board member Ryan Peterson, who farms at Clear Lake, Minnesota, participated in a recent ag advisory committee meeting with Representative Michelle Fischbach. Peterson outlined dry bean industry challenges with USDA ad hoc disaster programs. Listen to the report.Bohn Reflects on Year as NCBA Leader
Published February 2, 2022
Looking back on his time as president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Jerry Bohn said the biggest achievement was protecting taxes for agricultural options. "The Biden Administration was looking pretty hard at taking away stepped-up basis, increasing capital gains…Senators Want EPA to Enforce Renewable Fuel Standard
Published February 1, 2022
A bipartisan group of Senators, including South Dakota Senator John Thune and Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, sent a biofuels letter to the EPA this past week. The lawmakers asked EPA Administrator Michael Regan to take four steps…Wiesemeyer: Washington D.C. is Dysfunctional
Published February 1, 2022
ProFarmer Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer caught the attention of the farmers attending the American Sugarbeet Growers Association annual meeting. "I told attendees Washington is more dysfunctional than what they see and got a few gasps from the audience, but that's…Building Coalitions
Published January 31, 2022
Raymond, Minnesota farmer Nate Hultgren is the incoming president of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association. Hultgren says one of his priorities is developing agriculture partnerships to get the next farm bill passed. "The sugarbeet industry has been successful, but I…The Work Got Done
Published January 31, 2022
American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Dan Younggren said it's been a successful two-year run, despite many challenges. "I hope no other president has to go through a 100 year pandemic like I did, but the work got done," said the…MFU Minute
Published January 31, 2022
Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey is ready for the state legislative session. Lourey discussions priorities for the organization in this week’s MFU Minute.MFBF Minute
Published January 31, 2022
Minnesota lawmakers are gathering in Saint Paul this week for the upcoming legislative session. Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Amber Glaeser previews the session in this week's Minnesota Farm Bureau Minute.Concentration Not Affecting Pork Prices, Says NPPC
Published January 31, 2022
Pork prices are rising, but not from concentration in the meat packing industry. According to a report from the National Pork Producers Council, pork prices are increasing due to strong demand, high input costs and labor shortages. Concentration levels today…