Policy Articles
Radke Calls Landowner Bill of Rights ‘Insulting’
Published March 7, 2024
The South Dakota Legislature has passed three bills that together make up what is called the Landowner Bill of Rights. South Dakota rancher and long-time ag advocate Amanda Radke says this legislation is a slap in the face to landowners,…ACA Applauds South Dakota Landowner Bill of Rights
Published March 7, 2024
The American Carbon Alliance released a statement congratulating South Dakota’s lawmakers on the passage of the three compromise bills that provide the nation’s first Landowner Bill of Rights. ACA CEO Tom Buis says this will have a positive impact on…A Step in the Right Direction
Published March 7, 2024
The Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity rule to the Packers and Stockyards Act is drawing mixed reactions from producers and coops. North Dakota Farmer's Union President Mark Watne sees this new rule as a good first step in helping to…Redundant New Rule
Published March 7, 2024
While praised by some, the new Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity rule is not without its critics. "Attempting to create a different class of producers, beyond those normal, protected classes, to give them special treatment, that was something that was…Resolution to Enhance Swine Traceability
Published March 7, 2024
U.S. pork producers approved a resolution to enhance the country’s live swine traceability system at the National Pork Industry Forum. Incoming National Pork Producers Council President and Minnesota farmer Lori Stevermer says traceability has been a priority for the industry…House Passes Spending Bill
Published March 7, 2024
On Wednesday, the House passed legislation in a 339 to 85 vote to again avoid a partial government shutdown. The bill moves to the Senate to be voted on by midnight Friday. This bill will renew funding for the Departments…Possible Funding for NDSU Policy Research Center
Published March 6, 2024
A new policy research center at North Dakota State University could be part of the next agriculture appropriations bill working its way through Congress. NDSU Vice President for Agricultural Affairs Greg Lardy says this could be a great opportunity and…A Good First Step
Published March 6, 2024
North Dakota Farmer’s Union President Mark Watne sees the Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Rule - a new rule to the Packers and Stockyards Act - as a good first step in helping fix some of the issues that producers…New Rule Added to Packers and Stockyards Act
Published March 6, 2024
USDA announced a new rule to the Packers and Stockyards Act. The Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Rule aims to provide clearer standards and protect producers from discrimination, retaliation, and deception in livestock and poultry markets. "This is going to…