Policy Articles
Lawmaker Encourages Agriculture to Speak Up for SBARE Funds
Published February 26, 2021
Once lawmakers return to Bismarck after crossover, the House will review funding for North Dakota State University Extension and research. Governor Burgum’s proposal called for significant cuts, but the dollars were reinstated in the Senate bill. Representative Mike Beltz, who…Vilsack is Back to Work at USDA
Published February 26, 2021
Tom Vilsack is back at the USDA working on key priorities. Working remotely from Iowa, the agriculture secretary acknowledged there’s quite a bit to do and little time to do it. The top priority is the COVID pandemic. The USDA…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published February 26, 2021
It's crossover time in the North Dakota Legislature. Featured in this week's North Dakota Legislative Report is lobbyist Lance Gaebe with an update on the session. This update is made possible by the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, North Dakota…Roberts Named a Partner at Capitol Counsel
Published February 26, 2021
Former Senate Agriculture Committee Pat Roberts has joined the Capitol Counsel lobbying firm as a partner. Under the law, Roberts cannot lobby the Senate for two years. The former Kansas lawmaker will provide advice to clients on legislative strategy.GOP to Offer Amendment on COVID Bill
Published February 26, 2021
Ranking Member GT Thompson and Republican members of the House Agriculture Committee are planning to offer an amendment to the Democrats’ COVID relief proposal. Thompson said the Democrats’ bill is filled with “political giveaways and excessive spending,” but it does…ASA Delegates Approve New Resolutions
Published February 26, 2021
American Soybean Association priorities include the re-authorization of Trade Promotion Authority, the development of voluntary carbon markets and a strong crop insurance program that supports the expansion of double crop soybean coverage.Gas Tax Increase Sought to Improve ND Roads
Published February 26, 2021
The North Dakota House has passed a three-cent-per-gallon gas tax increase. Senate Agriculture Committee Larry Luick authored a bill with a seven cent tax bump during the last session, which did not pass. Luick supports the current House bill. "I…MN Legislature Considers a 15% Ethanol Standard
Published February 25, 2021
The bill was laid over by the House Agriculture Committee for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish testified for the bill, saying the current ten percent ethanol requirement is good for the state. "When…MFU Minute
Published February 24, 2021
Minnesota Farmers Union continues to work hard during the legislative session, making sure members voices are heard. Hear more from Government Relations Director Stu Lourey in the MFU Minute.