Policy Articles
Top Story #8: Infrastructure Bill Signed Into Law
Published December 30, 2021
In November, Congress passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package and then, President Biden signed it into law. For years, lawmakers talked about passing an infrastructure bill, but failed to reach an agreement on the price. This year, lawmakers pushed…Top Story #6: A New Administration in Washington D.C.
Published December 30, 2021
President Biden signed 17 executive orders on his first day in office, including a review of the Trump administration’s environmental regulations. COVID recovery and climate change have also been priorities in the first year of the administration. In late February,…Ag Strives to Collaborate on Climate Policy Efforts
Published December 28, 2021
Climate is a top priority for the Biden administration. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Chuck Conner, member of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance, says it’s been interesting to monitor how the ag industry’s recommendations are being incorporated into policy.…Fragile Growth Forecast for U.S. Economy
Published December 28, 2021
In its report on the year ahead, CoBank says the rural economy is facing three significant headwinds: the pandemic, financial policies and the Chinese economy. This forecast expects COVID to have only a modest impact on the global economy and…NDFB County Meetings Planned to Discuss 30×30
Published December 27, 2021
The Biden administration's 30x30 proposal aims to conserve 30 percent of U.S. land and water resources by the year 2030. North Dakota Farm President Daryl Lies says "We've seen that a lot of our members are upset at the prospect…Build Back ‘Broke’
Published December 25, 2021
As we move into the new year, Senate Ranking Member John Boozman is offering a hopeful tone. "I'm excited about the New Year," Boozman told RRFN. "Hopefully, we can put 'Build Back Broke' aside and get back to the normal…House Ag Committee to Start Farm Bill Review in 2022
Published December 24, 2021
House Ag Committee Ranking Member Glenn “GT” Thompson tells the Red River Farm Network the House Ag Committee will focus on the farm bill in 2022. In the new year, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is expected to make an appearance…Northern Plains Still Waiting on FSA Appointments
Published December 24, 2021
The Northern Plains is still waiting to hear more details about Farm Service Agency State Executive Directors. FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says to stay patient. "Announcements are coming out about every other week so I don't think it will be…Kicking the Can Down the Road
Published December 24, 2021
This past week, the Environmental Protection Agency released reports on off-target dicamba injury, but offered no decision on what will happen with dicamba use in 2022. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the EPA kicked the can down the…