Policy Articles
Long-Term Land Use Study Shows Carbon Benefit in SD
Published February 25, 2024
According to South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director DaNita Murray, previous land-use studies showing carbon sequestration and soil quality fell short do not tell the whole story. A new study funded by the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council looked…ND Not Included in E15 Announcement
Published February 25, 2024
North Dakota is not among the eight states granted year-round access to 15 percent ethanol blends. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum signed the original letter to EPA in April 2022, but rescinded the request six months later to support a…WTO Ministerial Takes Place This Week
Published February 24, 2024
The agriculture chair of the World Trade Organization has circulated a draft text ahead of this week’s ministerial conference. Topics up for negotiation include public policy over food security and assistance for the most vulnerable countries. The ministerial is being…NASDA Considers Trade Opportunities in Cuba
Published February 24, 2024
A trade delegation from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture traveled to Cuba this past week. There were seven state ag leaders on the trip, including Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. This delegation met with government officials and…MFU Minute
Published February 23, 2024
Minnesota Farmers Union recently held its Lobby Day at the Capitol. MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey says members had a chance to discuss key issues with lawmakers. In this week's MFU Minute, Lourey said priorities include right-to-repair legislation and…MFBF Minute
Published February 23, 2024
The Minnesota legislative session continues. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett is preparing for the organization’s Day on the Hill March 19. Get the details from this edition of the MFBF Minute.SD Corn Comments
Published February 23, 2024
It has been over two decades since a U.S. president had first-hand experience in agriculture. In this week’s edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Dave Ellens celebrated Presidents Day by sharing some history and…Foreign-Owned Farmland Bill Advances
Published February 23, 2024
The South Dakota Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee gave a ‘do pass’ recommendation for legislation placing restrictions on foreign ownership of agricultural land. Agriculture Secretary Hunter Roberts testified in favor of the bill. "South Dakota has seen nearly a 320…E15 Approved in ’25
Published February 23, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a petition from eight Midwestern states allowing sales of E15 during the summer months. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said this announcement was a ‘good news, bad news’ situation. Cooper is…