Policy Articles
SD Lawmakers Meet in Special Session
Published November 5, 2021
The South Dakota Legislature will be meeting in a special session this week to address redistricting. South Dakota Farm Bureau lobbyist Michael Held says there’s been a shift from rural to urban populations in the last ten years. "Committees have…ND Corn: Loan Forgiveness For Ethanol a Good Use of COVID Funds
Published November 5, 2021
The additional money being proposed for North Dakota’s ethanol plants would be put to good use, according to North Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Brenda Elmer. "While many ethanol plants across the country shut down, North Dakota's plants did…Farm Equipment Business Pleased with Steel/Aluminum Tariff Decision
Published November 4, 2021
As reported last week, the United States and European Union have ended a dispute over steel and aluminum tariffs. Association of Equipment Manufacturers Senior Vice President Kip Eideberg says this is positive news for the farm equipment business. "We should…House Ag Committee Evaluates Supply Chain Challenges
Published November 3, 2021
The House Agriculture Committee reviewed the supply challenges in a hearing on Wednesday. Chairman David Scott is very concerned about truck driver shortages in the U.S. "We have a two-pronged problem here. The first issue is the fact there are…MFU Minute
Published November 3, 2021
The Minnesota Farmers Union Convention is coming up later this month. Government Relations Director Stu Lourey previews the convention in this week's MFU Minute.Growth Energy Wants to Sue the EPA Over RVOs
Published November 3, 2021
Growth Energy is threatening to sue the Environmental Protection Agency if they do not release the 2022 Renewable Volume Obligations in the next 60 days. By statute, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says the EPA must release the final Renewable…Special Session Stalled by Political Stalemate
Published November 3, 2021
With the full legislative session about 90 days away, ag lobbyist Bruce Kleven doesn’t expect a special session. "Governor Walz wanted a special session in September or October to allocate $250 million set aside for essential workers. Lawmakers were trying…Corn Matters
Published November 3, 2021
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association is hosting a quarterly marketing webinar on November 11. Find out more from Biofuels and Industry Relations Director Mackenzie Boubin in this week's Corn Matters.Green Technologies Promoted at COP26
Published November 3, 2021
During the climate change conference in Glasgow, Scotland, 40 countries agreed to increase the use of green technologies. Five parts of the economy will be targeted to reduce carbon, starting with agriculture and electricity. The United States is one of…