Policy Articles
Vilsack: Biden’s Tax Changes Won’t Hurt Family Farmers
Published September 9, 2021
In an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the proposed tax law changes will not hurt family farmers. Vilsack said there are special protections built into the plan for family businesses, including a $2.5…Ag Groups Oppose EPA’s Remand Motion
Published September 9, 2021
A coalition of biofuel groups has voiced its opposition to EPA’s motion to remand, but not vacate the 31 small refinery waivers granted by the Trump Administration in 2019. This coalition wants EPA to reconsider these small refinery exemptions, but…Additional Drought Relief Secured for Livestock Producers
Published September 8, 2021
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says this is important help for ranchers. "Under the Emergency Livestock Assistance Program, up to 60 percent of the hauling cost of getting feed for their cattle will be covered and we have it retroactive…AFBF: Reconciliation Package Will Increase Tax Burden
Published September 8, 2021
Farm Bureau is raising its concern with the proposed budget reconciliation package. In a letter to congressional leadership, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said the tax increases in the bill will have “a disproportionate impact” on farmers and…Supply Chain Issues
Published September 6, 2021
The American Farm Bureau Federation has sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack with recommendations to address the current supply chain issues. That list includes support for small meat packers and improvements to the U.S. rail and port systems.…Seeking Market Transparency
Published September 3, 2021
The cattle industry has been seeking ways to increase competition and transparency in the marketplace. Livestock Marketing Association Government and Industry Affairs Director Pierce Bennett says that includes Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley’s bill that would require 50 percent of a…Senator Smith Goes to Bagley
Published September 3, 2021
While the rain was coming down Thursday, Minnesota Senator Tina Smith spent part of her day at Bagley Livestock Exchange seeking input from farmers dealing with a historic drought. "It has been a really, really hard summer and I heard…Harvest Prices for Revenue Policies Up From Last Year
Published September 3, 2021
The final harvest prices for revenue coverage have been announced. The spring wheat price is $9.21 per bushel, up from $6.53 last year. Barley is at $4.79, up from $4.18 per bushel. In North Dakota, the harvest price for durum…PACE Option Available for Those Who Split-Apply Nitrogen
Published September 3, 2021
USDA is offering a new crop insurance option for farmers in certain states who split-apply nitrogen on their corn. The Post Application Coverage Endorsement will make payments when there is a projected yield loss when farmers are unable to apply…