Policy Articles
AFBF President Congratulates President-Elect Biden
Published November 9, 2020
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall went to Twitter with a message for President-Elect Joe Biden. "It's a time for strong leadership and for us to put our differences aside. Our farmers need more trade, we need to complete…District 20 Farmers Headed to Bismarck
Published November 9, 2020
In North Dakota's District 20, three farmers were elected to office. Jared Hagert of Emerado and Mike Beltz of Hillsboro won their House races and Randy Lemm of Hillsboro took the Senate seat. According to Hagert, economic growth and infrastructure…A Diverse Cabinet Expected
Published November 9, 2020
In addition to USDA, there are other cabinet positions that impact agriculture. The names being highlighted by the national media for the EPA administrator include the chairperson of the  California Air Resources Board Mary Nichols, the senior director of the…MN Continues to Have Only Split Legislature in U.S.
Published November 8, 2020
The Republicans will maintain control of the Minnesota Senate and the DFL has the majority in the Minnesota House. "In the House, the Democrats had control by a decent margin," said Bruce Kleven, ag lobbyist. "It appears six of the…Smith Re-elected to Senate
Published November 7, 2020
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith is ready work with a new Republican leader on the Senate Agriculture Committee. Based on seniority, Arkansas Senator John Boozman is expected to have that job. "I have a good relationship with Senator Boozman and I…Johnson Looks Ahead to Farm Bill Debate
Published November 7, 2020
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson was re-elected for a second term. The House Agriculture Committee member expects work to begin on a new farm bill in 2021. "I know it seems like we just passed one and we did, but…Biden is 46th U.S. President-Elect
Published November 7, 2020
Four days after Election Day, Democratic candidate Joe Biden is projected to be the 46th U.S. president. In a statement following the announcement, President Donald Trump said the election "is far from over" and the campaign will pursue legal action…Dry Bean Scene
Published November 6, 2020
Even though all of the 2020 U.S. General Election results are still unknown, there are some things that are certain for agriculture. David Widmar of Agricultural Economic Insights and Randy Russell of The Russell Group have more in this week's…Ag Priorities Under Trump and Biden Administrations
Published November 6, 2020
With President-elect Joe Biden, Michael Torrey Associates owner Mike Torrey expects to see a different approach to trade and the agricultural agenda will change slightly. "With a smaller margin of Democrats in the House and an expected Republican-controlled Senate, it's…