Policy Articles
Livestock Dealer Trust Provides Added Protection for Unpaid Sellers
Published January 25, 2021
A Livestock Dealer Trust was established in the omnibus spending bill passed by Congress last month. This gives unpaid sellers of livestock additional protection, but it only applies if the entity being sold to is a livestock dealer. "As long…National Biodiesel Board Holds Virtual Conference and Expo
Published January 25, 2021
The National Biodiesel Board hosted their virtual conference and expo last week. Part of the conference focused on biofuels policy. "There are some states getting impatient with the federal government's speed at removing carbon from transportation and heating fuels; states…New EPA Expected to Be Tougher on Regulations
Published January 25, 2021
As the Biden administration’s political appointees are named and executive orders are issued, ag lobbyist Jim Callan, is watching what’s happening at the Environmental Protection Agency. "It appears the new administration is going to be tougher on pesticide and herbicide…Biden’s Executive Orders Confirm Priorities to Ag Groups
Published January 25, 2021
President Joe Biden made regulatory changes with a series of executive orders during his first few days in office. As expected, COVID recovery is a top focus. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew thinks the additional attention for addressing COVID…Biofuels Industry Looks for Fresh Start in New Administration
Published January 25, 2021
During the final days of the Trump administration, the EPA granted three additional small refinery exemptions. National Farmers Union Senior Advisor Anne Steckel says NFU is looking forward to a fresh start. "There's a different administration now with a different…Farmer-Lender Mediation to be Reviewed Today
Published January 25, 2021
Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Sundin says Farmer-Lender Mediation will be reviewed today. "Representative Lippert has authored House File 80, to extend the Farmer-Lender Mediation period to give the farmers in dire straits more breathing room." If there’s time…CAFO Bill Being Considered in Pierre
Published January 25, 2021
In the first ten days of the 47-day South Dakota legislative session, there's been a number of ag-related bills in the hopper. South Dakota Farm Bureau Lobbyist Mike Held says very few bills have seen any action yet. "The Senate…Revised Bonding Proposal Released
Published January 25, 2021
Today is the last day for North Dakota senators to introduce bills for this session. A new bonding proposal was introduced this past year. The $800 million package replaces a $1.1 billion bill that was introduced during the first week…Biden Issues Executive Order for SNAP Benefit Increase
Published January 25, 2021
Within 48-hours of being sworn in as president, Joe Biden signed an executive order to have the USDA increase SNAP benefits by as much as 20 percent. There will also be assistance provided for families for school lunches that are…