Policy Articles
Wiesemeyer Highlights Farm Bill Timeline
Published February 9, 2024
The farm bill remains in limbo until the budget allocation is locked down. Farm groups have asked for an increase in reference prices, but Pro Farmer Washington Policy Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says that will be a big lift because of…Foreign Farmland Hearing Sparks Spy Story
Published February 9, 2024
The South Dakota House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee is considering legislation to place restrictions on foreign ownership of farmland. South Dakota Agriculture and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts gave a personal example during his testimony. "In 2022, a Chinese delegation…Internal Battles Influence Farm Bill Process
Published February 9, 2024
Like other commodities, wheat benefits from foreign market development and market access funding in the farm bill. Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin’s pessimism is evident when discussing a new farm bill. "It's one thing when we have infighting going on across…An Economic Transformation on the Way
Published February 8, 2024
Demographics around the world are changing. Geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan says this will cause a great disruption in how our economic systems function. “The world is running out of people under age 40,” said Zeihan. “This is the decade we’re…Lame-Duck Farm Bill Passage Could Avoid the ‘E’ Word
Published February 8, 2024
National Corn Growers Association Director of Public Policy Wayne Stopskof sat on a panel during the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo. Farm bill negotiations are still happening in Washington. “We’re hoping the appropriations process will finalize soon and allow floor…ASA President Provides D.C. Update
Published February 8, 2024
American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle of Kulm, North Dakota gave a policy update during the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo. Communicating the importance of updating and passing the farm bill this year is a focus for ASA. “It’s difficult…Funding Decisions Needed Before Farm Bill Can Advance
Published February 8, 2024
The farm bill is being stymied by the appropriations process. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Vice President of Government Affairs Zack Clark says the agriculture committee has the topline numbers for a farm bill and something needs to happen soon. "They're hard…A Game Changer
Published February 8, 2024
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth says the dicamba ruling couldn’t have come at a worse time. "What a game-changer," said Worth. "This is really a bad time of the year to be having a ruling come out like this;…NASDA Approves Policy Action Items
Published February 8, 2024
During its winter policy conference, members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture approved action items to address ag labor shortages and provide incentives for new and beginning farmers. With the federal court dicamba ruling, NASDA encourages EPA…