Policy Articles
ND Special Session Scheduled
Published November 1, 2021
The North Dakota Legislature will convene one week from today, November 8, for a special session. Lawmakers will allocate funding from the federal government’s American Rescue Plan. Priorities include strategic investments in infrastructure, workforce development and the economy. Tax relief…Ag Represented at UN Climate Summit
Published November 1, 2021
The Biden Administration has announced its strategy to reach a net-zero goal for greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The plan includes the use of clean energy to generate electricity. Regarding agriculture, the report promotes climate-smart farming practices. Agriculture Secretary Tom…USDA Under Secretary Stops by National FFA Convention
Published October 29, 2021
Almost three months after being confirmed, USDA’s Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jennifer Moffitt is traveling and meeting with the agriculture industry. Moffitt attended National FFA Convention on Thursday. She says there are a few key issues to…Antitrust Lawyer Gains Committee Approval
Published October 29, 2021
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of Jonathan Kanter to serve as an assistant attorney general in the antitrust division. Kanter is an attorney who has focused on antitrust issues within the technology business. During the hearing,…Infrastructure Vote Delayed
Published October 29, 2021
Congress went home for the weekend without passing the infrastructure bill. The progressive wing of the Democratic Party dug in their heels, refusing to vote on the infrastructure bill unless the budget reconciliation bill was brought up at the same…Framework Language for Build Back Better Bill in Place
Published October 29, 2021
Before leaving for Europe and the climate change conference, President Joe Biden announced a framework for the so-called Build Back Better bill. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack praised this plan, saying it will deal with climate change while promoting economic opportunity…Tai Hopes to Stabilize Trade Relationship With China
Published October 29, 2021
Speaking at a National Chicken Council meeting, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said trade relationship with China is in a difficult place. Tai highlighted a recent call with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He where she spoke about the importance of…Senate Ag Committee Adds Noffsinger to Staff
Published October 28, 2021
Alex Noffsinger is a new policy analyst for the Senate Agriculture Committee. Noffsinger’s responsibilities include commodity agriculture, crop insurance, livestock, dairy, specialty crops and labor. Most recently, Noffsinger was a legislative manager with The Russell Group.House Ag Committee Dives into Biotech
Published October 27, 2021
The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock hosted a hearing on the state of biotechnology on Tuesday. Subcommittee Ranking Member Dusty Johnson of South Dakota gave opening comments. "How are we going to feed a growing world at the same time…