Policy Articles
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…NDSU’s Bresciani Advocates for New Ag Products Development Center
Published January 22, 2021
The North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee heard testimony from North Dakota State University President Dean Bresciani Wednesday morning. In opening remarks, President Bresciani highlighted the land grant university’s national ranks. "We're one of the top 100 public research universities in…MN Soybean Growers Association Delegates Hear From State Political Leaders
Published January 22, 2021
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association annual meeting featured Governor Walz and leaders from the Minnesota House and Senate. MSGA President Jamie Beyer said said the proposed 'Clean Cars Minnesota” rule was a topic of discussion. "Our stance is to make…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published January 22, 2021
In this state legislative session, North Dakota Corn Growers Association Past President Randy Melvin says the group is watching work being done on water and changes to the Beef Checkoff program. Hear more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, made…Rural Mainstreet Index Gets a Boost From Market Rally, Gov’t Payments
Published January 22, 2021
According to the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index, the rural economy has been supported by the higher commodity prices, federal farm payments and low interest rates. Forty-four percent of the bank CEO surveyed in the ten-state area expect low loan…Walz Meets With Farm Groups
Published January 22, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association’s annual meeting and the Minnesota Farmers Union lobby day Thursday. Walz cited the Soybean Innovation Campus at Crookston as a success story. Walz also defended his ‘clean car’ strategy.Ag Groups Show Support for Incoming EPA Administrator
Published January 22, 2021
Twenty-three farm groups have sent a letter to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voicing support to EPA Administrator-nominee Michael Regan. These groups include Farm Bureau, Farmers Union and commodity groups representing corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, pork, dairy and…USDA Names Three Deputy Under Secretaries for Biden Administration
Published January 21, 2021
The USDA announced three Deputy Under Secretary positions on Thursday. The Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services is Stacy Dean. Dean previously worked at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and the Office of Management and…