Policy Articles
Inland Waterways Likely Impacted By 30×30 Goal
Published May 6, 2021
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says it's not only marine waters that will be affected by the 30x30 initiative. The efforts to improve working lands will likely make a positive impact on the water quality in inland waterways. "To that extent,…Farm Groups Offer Mostly Positive Response to 30×30
Published May 6, 2021
In response to the 30x30 preliminary report, the American Farm Bureau Federation said they appreciate the document recognizes the contributions of farmers and ranchers, but the recognition must carry through implementation. More information is needed. The National Farmers Union said…New 30×30 Report Outlines Path Forward for Conservation Goal
Published May 6, 2021
On Thursday, the Biden Administration released the Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful report, a path forward to conserve 30 percent of the nation’s lands and waters by 2030. The preliminary report outlines eight principles to guide the effort, including…EPA Cooperates With GAO Investigation
Published May 6, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency is providing the Government Accountability Office all of the data related to the small refinery waiver petitions dating back to the start of the Renewable Fuels Standard. A bipartisan group of lawmakers requested a GAO investigation…Ag Groups Ask Agriculture Committee Leaders to Seek Additional Ag Research Funds
Published May 5, 2021
Agriculture groups from across the country are asking the leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees to consider more investments in ag research. They ask for $11.5 billion across a five-year period for building updates and maintenance at U.S.…Ag Secretary Vilsack Responds to USDA COVID Relief Lawsuits
Published May 5, 2021
At the end of April, two lawsuits were filed focusing on the socially disadvantaged farmer proposal included in the Biden administration’s latest round of COVID relief. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack responded to those lawsuits on Wednesday. "I have to take…NMPF Wants Trade Representative Tai to Enforce USMCA Provisions
Published May 5, 2021
The National Milk Producers Federation wants trading partners to live up to their end of the bargain in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada-Agreement. According to NMPF CEO Jim Mulhern, that was a big part of a half hour Zoom call with U.S. Trade…Corn Matters
Published May 5, 2021
Budget targets must be set in the Minnesota legislature before negotitations can begin. Find out more from Minnesota Corn Growers Association's Amanda Bilek in Corn Matters.MFU Minute
Published May 5, 2021
Minnesota legislature conference committees are underway in St Paul. Find out more from Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey in the MFU Minute.