Policy Articles
Ag Groups Glad Snyder Named EPA Ag Advisor
Published October 8, 2021
Agriculture and biofuel groups have a mostly positive response to the EPA’s recently named agriculture advisor. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall is confident Rod Snyder will be a strong advocate for agriculture engagement and collaboration. National Farmers Union…Ag Committee Takes Closer Look at Livestock Industry
Published October 8, 2021
The House Agriculture Committee considered the state of the livestock industry in a hearing on Thursday. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack testified about the importance of creating a resilient and efficient meat processing system, supporting smaller processors and expanding capacity. "There's…Minnesota Seeks Feedback on Clean Fuel Standard Proposal
Published October 8, 2021
The development of Minnesota’s Clean Fuel Standard is being led by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Deputy Ag Commissioner Andrea Vaubel says a low carbon fuel standard is something that’s been explored in other…Threat Remains for Estate Tax Exemption
Published October 8, 2021
Now that the Senate passed a solution to address the immediate debt ceiling needs, lawmakers are focused on the Build Back Better plan. Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman said the pay-fors for the upcoming legislation are still concerning.…Short-Term Debt Ceiling Fix Passed in Senate
Published October 8, 2021
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed a short-term fix to the debt ceiling. The House will return from recess the week of October 11 and are expected to take up the Senate’s fix on Tuesday. Congress will need to revisit…Walz Advances Climate Change Initiative
Published October 7, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued a directive for the state agriculture and transportation departments to pursue a new Clean Fuel Standard. Stakeholder groups will be asked to identify goals and opportunities and deliver their recommendations in February. A Future Fuels…EPA Ag Advisor Selected
Published October 7, 2021
The Biden Administration has selected Rod Snyder as the EPA’s senior advisor for agriculture. For the past seven years, Snyder has been president of Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture. Previously, Snyder worked for the National Corn Growers…MN Governor Offers a Wish List for Special Session
Published October 6, 2021
After meeting with state legislative leaders on Tuesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz followed up with a letter asking lawmakers to be ready to pass essential legislation during a special session. Walz laid out an agenda on issues like frontline worker…Expanding Disaster Relief
Published October 5, 2021
There’s $10 billion available for the USDA to help farmers and ranchers going through weather-related disasters. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack tells the Red River Farm Network the USDA is taking a close look at the expansion of the WHIP+ program.…