Policy Articles
AFBF Delegates Spend Hours Debating Cattle Markets
Published January 12, 2022
Farm Bureau delegates gave the organization its marching orders for the year ahead. The newly-adopted policies include a focus on the cattle markets. After several hours of debate, the resolution says Farm Bureau opposes any government mandates that force livestock…EPA Renews Enlist Registrations, With Updates
Published January 11, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency issued two seven-year registrations for Enlist Duo herbicide and Enlist One herbicide from Corteva Agriscience. According to the EPA, the new product labels feature robust control measures to protect non-target plants and animals, meet FIFRA standards…Geo-Political Events Influence Agriculture Locally
Published January 11, 2022
The United States may be a superpower, but geopolitical events around the world can still significantly impact farmers and ranchers. American Farm Bureau Economist Veronica Nigh uses Russian natural gas as an example. "If the Russians aren't providing natural gas…Supreme Court Bypasses E15 Case
Published January 11, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court will not weigh in on a key issue for the ethanol business. Growth Energy petitioned the court to review the lower court ruling that vacated the Trump Administration’s E15 policy. The EPA approved year-round sales of…Court May Determine Access to Glyphosate
Published January 11, 2022
Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments about the ability for farmers to use glyphosate this past week. Following the oral arguments, a coalition representing agriculture, landscaping and golf courses issued a statement supporting the continued registration of glyphosate. This coalition…Biden Emphasizes the Importance of Competition
Published January 11, 2022
During the Farm Bureau convention in Atlanta, President Joe Biden delivered a video greeting. During those comments, Biden said farmers deserve affordable seed and crop inputs, a fair price for their livestock and the right and ability to repair the…Taking Steps to Ease Supply Chain Disruptions
Published January 10, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed the current supply chain disruptions during his address to the American Farm Bureau Federation. "There's a lot of reasons why we're faced with the current dilemma and in a strange way part of it is…Seeking a Competitive Cattle Market
Published January 10, 2022
Farm Bureau delegates will vote on policies to enhance competition within the cattle and beef industries. "We're trying to find ways to increase compeition," siad Reid Jensen, board member, South Dakota Farm Bureau. "It's a hard thing to do, but…Canola Minute
Published January 10, 2022
In this week's Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman outlines the renewable fuels market and its impact on the canola industry.