Policy Articles
AFBF Fertilizer Report Takes Deep Dive Into High Prices
Published December 16, 2021
A new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation takes a deeper look at the higher than usual fertilizer costs. AFBF economist Shelby Meyer says there are many factors contributing to higher costs, including strong domestic and global demand, low…Build Back Better Act Punted Into ’22
Published December 16, 2021
Over the weekend, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin said he can not support the $2 trillion Build Back Better bill. The Russell Group President Randy Russell says there are two issues with this proposal; "what's going on with the inflation…EPA Sued Over Neonics
Published December 16, 2021
The Center for Food Safety and Pesticide Action Network of North America have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency. The environmental groups claim the agency has failed to regulate neonicotinoid seed treatments which is threatening pollinators and beneficial…An Important Step for the Spiritwood Crush Project
Published December 15, 2021
Archer Daniels Midland and Marathon Petroleum finalized their joint venture for the soybean crush plant at Spiritwood, North Dakota. ADM will own 75 percent of the joint venture and Marathon Petroleum will own the remaining 25 percent. The joint venture,…MN Agencies Welcome Feedback on Clean Fuel Standard
Published December 15, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota Department of Transportation took public input on the state’s Clean Fuel Standard in a series of virtual meetings. This follows Governor Tim Walz’s directive for state agencies to determine if and how to…Sitting on the Sidelines
Published December 14, 2021
Rather than negotiating trade agreements, the United States has concentrated on the enforcement of existing trade agreements. During a Farmers for Free Trade town hall event, Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode said the United States is losing…Democratic Congressman Frustrated With Current Trade Policy
Published December 14, 2021
California Democratic Congressman Jim Costa calls the Biden Administration’s trade policy as ‘a work in progress.’ In a Farmers for Free Trade roundtable discussion, Costa voiced frustration. "The Biden Administration has been in office for ten months and we didn't…Level the Field for American Exporters
Published December 14, 2021
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and South Dakota Senator John Thune are working together on a bill to address the supply chain disruptions. Klobuchar said ocean carriers are treating Midwest exporters unfairly. "What Thune and I are doing is to even…Pleased with 2022 DMC Changes
Published December 13, 2021
Minnesota Milk Producers Association is glad to see changes made to the 2022 Dairy Margin Coverage program. Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says Minnesota farmers pushed for these changes. "We've been pushing for supplemental changes for years. If you built a…