Policy Articles
Promoting MN Ag Exports in Morocco
Published January 22, 2024
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen is leading a trade delegation to Morocco. The six-day trade mission began over the weekend and included representatives from six different farm groups. Minnesota exported $13.5 million in agricultural products to Morocco in 2022.Alfalfa Approved for Conservation Crop Rotation in MN
Published January 22, 2024
NRCS has added a short-term perennial option to the list of crops approved for a conservation crop rotation in Minnesota and Michigan. The National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance has been working with USDA and Congress to incentivize the use of…Tax Reform Proposal Introduced
Published January 22, 2024
Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden and House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith have introduced tax reform legislation. This bill increases the refundable amount of the child tax credit. It also changes the write-offs for research and development…Dickinson to Host State of the State Address
Published January 22, 2024
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum will deliver his State of the State Address Tuesday morning at Dickinson State University. Tax relief, workforce development, and infrastructure are expected to be among the issues discussed during the speech.State, Federal Policy Concerns
Published January 22, 2024
South Dakota Farm Bureau board member Jerry Runia represents the northeast district of the state. “We have drainage issues in northeast South Dakota,” said Runia. “We have an extended farm bill, but beyond that, we’ll be trying to get a…AFBF Announces New Partnerships for Mental Health
Published January 22, 2024
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal says the organization will focus on mental health in 2024. Farm Bureau has formed new partnerships to bring free mental health care to rural areas across the country. “Farming is so stressful…A Call to Action
Published January 21, 2024
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall announced a call to action for members during the opening general session of the annual convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. Duvall asked members to reach out to lawmakers about the farm bill.…Finding Middle Ground for Right-to-Repair Policy
Published January 21, 2024
Right-to-repair can be a complex issue. “There’s a lot of things farmers can fix and having access to those codes to tell the computer it’s fixed and get going again is very important to our growers,” said Joe Smentek, executive…Water Issues to be Heard in Upcoming Session
Published January 21, 2024
Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam participated in the MN Ag Expo in Mankato and was thankful to hear from farmers their concerns as they gear up for the 2024 legislative session. Putnam plans to work on soil and…