Policy Articles
Lawmakers Seek Early Haying and Grazing on CRP Acres
Published June 16, 2021
The congressional delegations from North Dakota and South Dakota are asking USDA to allow emergency haying and grazing on CRP ground before August 1. In separate statements, both delegations said this action would provide much-needed forage and reduce the need…USDA to Disperse Biofuels, Livestock COVID Relief
Published June 15, 2021
In March, USDA announced $6 billion in available funds through pandemic assistance for new programs or existing efforts. Within the next 60 days, USDA will be implementing those funds. This includes $700 million for biofuels producers, $400 million for a…Texas A&M Study Looks at Impact of Tax Law Changes
Published June 15, 2021
A study conducted by the Texas A&M Agriculture Food and Policy Center considers how proposed changes in the current tax law would impact agriculture. More farms and ranches would pay more in taxes. Using a database of 94 farms across…Corn Matters
Published June 15, 2021
The Minnesota legislature is in special session, and the Minnesota Corn Growers Association is watching what happens with the agriculture omnibus bill. Learn more from association President Tim Waibel in the latest Corn Matters.Burgum Hears from ND Farmers and Ranchers About Drought
Published June 15, 2021
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum met with agriculture groups in the Red River Valley on Monday afternoon to hear more about the dry conditions. The governor has already declared a statewide drought disaster, and there are drought resources available from…CRP Signup Deadline Established
Published June 15, 2021
USDA has set a July 23rd deadline for enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program general signup. In addition, the Farm Service Agency will accept applications for the CRP Grasslands program from July 12-to-August 20. USDA is including a Climate-Smart Practice…USDA’s Socially Disadvantaged Loan Forgiveness Program on Hold
Published June 14, 2021
A federal judge in Green Bay, Wisconsin issued a temporary restraining order, suspending a USDA loan forgiveness program for socially disadvantaged farmers. The American Rescue Plan pays off up to 120 percent of direct and guaranteed USDA loans. The lawsuit…Looking at Better Ways to Help Farmers in Disasters
Published June 14, 2021
Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says this may not be the last of the WHIP+ program. "House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott is now talking about doing a better job with the programs so we don't have…QLA Program Payments Appreciated by ND Grain Growers
Published June 14, 2021
North Dakota Grain Growers Association Executive Director Dan Wogsland says farmers appreciate the Quality Loss Adjustment Program payments coming this week. "We do have good market conditions, but we also have a crop in North Dakota that's in big trouble.…