Policy Articles
More Funds Distributed to ND Farmers in CFAP 2.0
Published November 13, 2020
During the 2020 Crop Outlook and International Durum Forum, attendees heard about the impact of COVID on the pasta industry and making the most of challenging times. USDA farm programs were also a focus. North Dakota Farm Service Agency State…Whats Next for Ag Policy Priorities?
Published November 13, 2020
What can farmers and ranchers expect from the new federal government being formed? The final results are still being determined in some states where House and Senate races have yet to be decided. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President…Government Payments Responsible for a Large Share of Net Farm Income
Published November 13, 2020
According to the USDA, net farm income is expected to total nearly $103 billion in 2020. If realized, this would be the first time net farm income has been above $100 billion since 2013. AgCentric Director Keith Olander also anticipates…DNR Grants Permits for Line 3
Published November 13, 2020
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has approved its last eight permits for the Line 3 pipeline replacement project. The Minnesota Ag Energy Alliance praised the news, saying this project will be a huge economic boost for the farm economy.…HSUS and Others Endorse Fudge for Ag Secretary
Published November 13, 2020
Ohio Representative Marcia Fudge is getting support from a wide range of activist group for her bid to be the agriculture secretary in the Biden Administration. The Humane Society of the United States, Family Farm Action, the Center for Food…An Extension for Small Refinery Exemptions Litigation
Published November 13, 2020
The Trump administration has been given an additional month to respond to a petition from oil refiners regarding small refinery exemptions. The EPA was originally scheduled to respond to in this Supreme Court case yesterday, but now has until mid-December…Hoeven Updates on WHIP+ 2019 Payments and Quality Loss
Published November 12, 2020
The WHIP+ program sign-up wrapped up at the end of October, but local farmers are still waiting for payments. For those waiting for the remaining half of the 2019 payments, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says it will be funded.…Fudge Interested in Ag Secretary Job
Published November 12, 2020
Ohio Representative Marcia Fudge wants to be the next agriculture secretary. Fudge told Politico African American women are a major reason for a successful Biden-Harris ticket. Fudge is a former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and has been active…Farmers May See the Return of a Controversial Regulation
Published November 12, 2020
The Waters of the United States rule may be back in the picture during a Biden Administration. A Washington, D.C. law firm, HoganLovells, has released an analysis of likely environmental policy. A clean energy strategy has been advocated during the…