Policy Articles
Endangered Species Rules to be Adjusted
Published June 7, 2021
The White House is rescinding some of the changes made to the Endangered Species Act during the Trump Administration. There is that excludes an area from receiving habitat protection if there were economic reasons and other benefits for industry and…An Investment in Food Security
Published June 7, 2021
USDA is investing up to $1 billion to start building a better food system. With this effort, USDA will purchase $500 million in domestically produced food through The Emergency Food Assistance Program. Up to $400 million will support local, regional…Fischbach Supports ‘Real Infrastructure’
Published June 7, 2021
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach supports infrastructure legislation, but believes in a focused approach. "I want to make sure that when we're spending money on infrastructure it is real infrastructure like roads and bridges." Fischbach says there are still funds from…House Dems Prepare to Introduce the Infrastructure Bill
Published June 7, 2021
House Democrats are planning to mark up their version on an infrastructure bill on Wednesday. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm made that point during a Sunday morning appearance on CNN. The White House and Senate Republicans will meet again today, but…ND Farmers Union Wants Climate Clarity
Published June 6, 2021
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne asked the EPA for clarity in coming up with tools for farmers to capture carbon. "I think there's a ton of avenues we can use to move forward. We can bring tools to…EPA to Hold a ND WOTUS Listening Session
Published June 6, 2021
The EPA will return to North Dakota for an official WOTUS listening session. "EPA's Office of Water lead Radhika Fox pledges to have a listening session in North Dakota when confirmed," said Kevin Cramer, North Dakota Senator. "She'll probably be…Hoeven: Risk Management Agency to Visit North Dakota
Published June 6, 2021
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven plans to bring the Risk Management Agency to North Dakota to take a look at the drought conditions. "I want to get them out here not only so our farmers know crop insurance is available,…Grain Market Rally Provides Chance to Make Crop Sales
Published June 6, 2021
Summit Commodities market analyst Tim Marsh thinks U.S. corn acreage may turn out higher than the USDA forecasted. "I also think the USDA's corn yield at 179.5 bushels per acre is unrealistic given the lack of subsoil moisture in the…Cattlemen Try to Stir Up Some ‘Hope’ During Spring Roundup Meeting
Published June 6, 2021
The town of Hope, North Dakota was the perfect place for cattlemen and women to come together for the first of several Spring Roundup meetings. As North Dakota Stockmen's Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson put it, “ranchers sure could…