Policy Articles
CCC Funds to be Used to Address Drought, Supply Chain Disruptions, ASF
Published September 29, 2021
The USDA has unveiled a $3 billion plan to address the drought, animal diseases and supply chain issues. Drought recovery and water management, African Swine Fever prevention and ag market disruption relief efforts will all receive $500 million apiece. USDA…Cattle Producers Come Together with an Optimistic Voice
Published September 27, 2021
Despite the huge challenges facing cattle producers, members of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association came together with an optimistic voice in Fargo over the weekend. President Jeff Schafer of New Rockford says it’s often too easy to get caught up…The Strongest Position for the U.S. Cattle Industry is United
Published September 27, 2021
There are huge issues affecting cattle producers across the nation. That’s according to Kimball, Minnesota rancher Don Schiefelbein, who was a featured speaker during the 92nd Annual North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Convention. Front and center in Washington D.C. are taxes.…USDA is Seeking Nominations for Equity Commission Members
Published September 27, 2021
The USDA will establish an Equity Commission as part of President Biden’s promise to create the group and to address historical discrimination in the agriculture sector. The USDA is requesting nominations for membership on the Equity Commission Advisory Committee. Also,…A Big Week Ahead in Washington D.C.
Published September 27, 2021
Lawmakers are considering solutions to keep the government funded and infrastructure is also on the agenda. The House-passed continuing resolution includes a raise in the debt ceiling, which is expected to be rejected in the Senate. The House may have…Bianchi and White USTR Nominations Advance
Published September 27, 2021
The Senate has confirmed Sarah Bianchi and Jayme White as deputy U.S. trade ambassadors. Most recently, Bianchi oversaw public policy research for Evercore ISI. Bianchi was Vice President Joe Biden’s economic and domestic policy advisor from 2011-to-2019. White has been…Drought Aid Needs MN Legislature Approval
Published September 26, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz unveiled a $10 million drought relief package last week to support Minnesota producers going through the drought. "This drought is as broad as we've seen since 1988, maybe sooner. We activated the drought network to talk…National Farmers Union Creates New Consolidation Campaign
Published September 26, 2021
The National Farmers Union launched a Fairness for Farmers campaign to address consolidation in agriculture. In the campaign, NFU is seeking a reform of the Packers and Stockyards Act, an improvement in price discovery and accurate market information. The NFU…Biofuels Industry Waits on White House RVO Announcement
Published September 26, 2021
The U.S. biofuels industry is still waiting to hear the details of the EPA’s proposed 2021 Renewable Volume Obligations. Last week, Reuters reported the Biden administration was considering big cuts in the nation’s biofuel blending requirements, possibly reducing the blending mandates…