Policy Articles
Cattle Producers Focused on Trade Access, Climate Change and More
Published February 24, 2021
Day one of the virtual Cattle Industry Convention “Winter Reboot” event was filled with industry updates and policy decisions impacting ranchers. Trade access continues to be a top priority for the U.S. beef industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Director of…ND High Court Rules Township Misinterpreted Setback Rules
Published February 24, 2021
The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled the Pelican Township Board of Supervisors misinterpreted zoning laws, preventing a proposed hog farm from moving forward. The court said the township misapplied the law with its setback requirements. The township, located in the…UM Regent Candidates Have Ag Experience
Published February 24, 2021
Three of the eight finalists for the University of Minnesota Board of Regents have an agricultural connection. In the Seventh Congressional District, the finalists are Doug Huebsch of Perham and Mike Yost of Murdock. Huebsch is a farmer and past…MFBF Update
Published February 23, 2021
There is a Clean Cars proposal being considered in Minnesota. Find out more from Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap in the latest MFBF Update.Harden Named U.S. Dairy Export Council CEO
Published February 23, 2021
U.S. Dairy Export Council Chief Operating Officer Krysta Harden has been promoted and is now serving as its president and CEO. Harden succeeds Tom Vilsack who led the USDEC after serving as agriculture secretary in the Obama administration and has…Vilsack Confirmed by U.S. Senate
Published February 23, 2021
The U.S. Senate confirmed Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack on a vote of 92 to 7. The confirmation vote is met with many welcome back statements from agriculture groups. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said Vilsack’s strong track…COVID and Climate Change Will Be Priorities as Vilsack Returns to USDA
Published February 23, 2021
Once he's sworn in as agriculture secretary, Tom Vilsack will get started on Biden administration priorities. National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett is expecting the USDA to place a big emphasis on COVID. "We talked with Mr. Vilsack last…Legislation Introduced to Alleviate Feed Shortages
Published February 23, 2021
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would help alleviate feed shortages in years with widespread excessive moisture or drought. Specifically, the legislation known as the FEEDD Act would allow haying, grazing, or chopping of cover crops…Ag Groups Thank EPA for Supporting Court Decision on Small Refinery Exemptions
Published February 22, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency will support the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeal’s 2020 decision that small refinery waivers are only temporary. In response, the four petitioning groups including the National Corn Growers Association and American Coalition for Ethanol said they…