Policy Articles
Doud to Join Aimpoint Research
Published February 8, 2021
Gregg Doud, who was the chief agricultural negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative's Office in the Trump Administration, will be the chief economist for Aimpoint Research. Doud previously served on the staff of the Senate Agriculture Committee, was president of…Conservation Should Be Less of a Burden and More of an Opportunity
Published February 8, 2021
That perspective was advocated by Robert Bonnie during a virtual forum hosted by AGree. Bonnie, who is the deputy chief of staff for returning Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, addressed the use of the CCC for climate change initiatives. "Carbon is…CRP Enrollment Period Extended
Published February 8, 2021
USDA has extended the CRP signup period. This upcoming Friday was the previous deadline. With the change, USDA will continue to accept offers as the administration considers ways to increase enrollment. With the announcement, USDA touted the benefits of CRP,…Ranking Members Named for House Ag Subcommittees
Published February 8, 2021
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member GT Thompson has announced subcommittee leadership for the Republicans. Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach is the ranking member on the commodity exchanges, energy and credit, research and development and broadband subcommittee. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson…North Dakota Ranchers Show Up and Speak Out on Beef Checkoff Bill
Published February 7, 2021
Cattle ranchers and industry stakeholders from across North Dakota filled Room 327C and the lined the hallways of the state capitol building Friday. That's because the House Agriculture Committee took over 65 written statements and heard nearly three hours of…NCBA Makes Improving the Cattle Business Climate a Top Priority
Published February 7, 2021
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association will continue to improve the business climate for cattle producers in 2021. That, along with several other policy priorities, were established during the association’s Winter Business Meeting held virtually this past week. “There is no…Soil Health Bill Debated in ND Legislature
Published February 5, 2021
Thursday morning, the North Dakota Senate held a hearing on SB 2342 bill that would create a new chapter in the North Dakota Century Code for soil health grants, assessments and education programs. Several groups, including North Dakota Farmers Union,…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published February 5, 2021
It was a busy week in the North Dakota legislature for agriculture, according to North Dakota Grain Growers Association Executive Director Dan Wogsland. Hear more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, made possible by the North Dakota Corn Growers Association,…Former Klobuchar Staffer Takes USDA Post
Published February 4, 2021
USDA has named Anne Knapke as its deputy assistant secretary for congressional relations. Most recently, Knapke was a senior program officer for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Previously, Knapke was a legislative director for Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar.