Policy Articles
Corn Matters
Published March 3, 2021
Higher blends of ethanol was one point of policy discussions during the virtual Commodity Classic. Learn more from Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Tim Weibel in the latest Corn Matters.Ag Leaders Kick Off Commodity Classic Opening Session
Published March 3, 2021
American Soybean Association President Kevin Scott, who farms at Valley Springs, South Dakota, spoke about the challenges seen with the pandemic. "One of our primary goals is to have face-to-face time with our legislators." Scott said the ASA adapted by…Walz: Opponents Spreading Misinformation About Clean Cars Rule
Published March 3, 2021
Public comments are being accepted through March 15 for Minnesota’s ‘clean car’ rule. This initiative is designed to address the issue of climate change, creating low-emission and zero-emission vehicle standards. There’s been substantial pushback on this rule. In an interview…Cramer Named Subcommittee Ranking Member
Published March 3, 2021
North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer will serve as the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. This subcommittee has jurisdiction over issues involving road projects and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water projects.Senators Seek Continued Investigation of Ocean Carriers
Published March 2, 2021
A bipartisan group of senators, including South Dakota Senator John Thune and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, want the Federal Maritime Commission to continue investigating unreasonable practices by ocean carriers. In a letter sent to the commission, the lawmakers said the…Boozman: Agriculture Learned a lot From COVID
Published March 2, 2021
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman learned a lot about the agriculture supply chain since last March. "The supply chain didn't break, but it bent. That's one of the things we need to do, look back and see what…Stabenow: New COVID Relief Includes Help for Agriculture
Published March 2, 2021
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says there is more than $16 billion included for agriculture in the COVID bill, but no direct payments for farmers and ranchers. "There's $4 billion to repair the food supply chain and deal with…A New Chance for Dialogue
Published March 2, 2021
Speaking at the National Farmers Union Convention, North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne said it is important to consider what happens to the farm safety net in a post-COVID world. "The fact that we put out that much money…Environmental Working Group Seeks Farm Payment Reform
Published March 2, 2021
The Environmental Working Group is calling on Congress and the White House to change the way farm program benefits are distributed. The activist group says the majority of commodity and ad hoc payments are going to the largest and wealthiest…