Policy Articles
Canadian Potato Industry Wants Potato Export Ban Lifted
Published January 6, 2022
A ban on fresh potato exports from Prince Edward Island remains in effect after potato wart was discovered in two fields last year. At the Potato Business Summit, United Potato Growers of Canada Chairman Ray Keenan said it is not…New Crop Insurance Option Available to Corn Farmers
Published January 6, 2022
USDA has unveiled its new crop insurance option for corn farmers who split-apply nitrogen. The Post Application Coverage Endorsement, also known as PACE, is available in North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota and eight other Midwestern states. Risk Management Agency Administrator…Canada Increasing Dairy Market
Published January 5, 2022
The USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel has ruled Canada is unfairly restricting access to its market for U.S. dairy products. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the United States will now be able to sell more dairy products to Canada. "We're going…A Government – Market Intervention
Published January 4, 2022
Market competition isn’t a new issue for agriculture, but U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Vice President and South Dakota rancher Justin Tupper says the COVID-19 pandemic brought market competition issues to light again. "People have called to tell me they don't want…Biden Administration Resolves to Create a Level Playing Field
Published January 3, 2022
On Monday afternoon, President Joe Biden hosted a roundtable discussion on market consolidation with Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, Attorney General Merrick Garland and U.S. farmers and ranchers. Biden said in too many industries, a handful of giant companies dominate the…Scalpel Needed, Not an Ax
Published January 3, 2022
Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt recognizes there are abuses within the packing and processing business, but remains leery about today’s White House announcement. "No matter what you do there is a cause and effect," said Truitt. "If we start moving…A Familiar Agenda in the Senate
Published January 3, 2022
With the Senate back in Washington today, familiar issues will be on the table. A scaled-back version of the Build Back Better plan is expected to get attention. The current package has $90 billion in agriculture, forestry and nutrition provisions.…Biden Launches a New Action Plan for Market Competition
Published January 3, 2022
The Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive and Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain includes four strategies to help create a more competitive market. The Biden administration will use $1 billion in American Rescue Plan funds to expand independent…Busy Year for Minnesota Corn Growers Association
Published January 2, 2022
Minnesota Corn Growers had a busy year with policy changes and weather challenges. Minnesota Corn Growers past president Tim Waibel (W-able) says they have more on the agenda for 2022. "We had our sights set on getting E-15 getting passed…