Policy Articles
Zellers Moves to Primacy Strategy Group
Published October 30, 2020
Former Minnesota House Speaker and gubernatorial candidate Kurt Zellers has joined Primacy Strategy Group as its vice president of communications and public affairs. Zellers grew up on a Devils Lake, North Dakota farm and has been involved in political advocacy…Wolf Delisting Expected to go Back to Court
Published October 30, 2020
Environmentalists are promising to take the Trump Administration’s decision on the gray wolf to court. Earthjustice, the Sierra Club and the Western Environmental Law Center are among the activist groups saying they will legally challenge the delisting of wolves from…Gray Wolf Removed from Endangered Species Act
Published October 29, 2020
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service removed the gray wolf from the list of protected species under the Endangered Species Act. This final rule has been a top policy priority for the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association. President – Elect Grant…Walz Touts AIC’s ‘Good News Story’
Published October 29, 2020
The Ag Innovation Campus began in 2018 when the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council invested in a feasibility study. Last year, the Minnesota Legislature approved $5 million in state funds for this project and those funds were made available…Ethanol Industry Asks Court to Intervene on FOIA Request
Published October 29, 2020
Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association are asking the courts to step in and have the EPA respond to its Freedom of Information Act requests regarding the small refinery waivers. In a statement, the two groups said the EPA…More than $7 Billion in CFAP 2 Payments Made
Published October 27, 2020
During the first month of the signup period, the USDA approved more than $7 billion in the second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Through CFAP 2, USDA is making $14 billion of assistance available to farmers and ranchers. Iowa…SD Corn Comments
Published October 26, 2020
Election Day is just one week away on Tuesday, November 3. Hear more in the latest Corn Comments from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.Dollars Authorized for Next Round for the Food Box Program
Published October 26, 2020
USDA has authorized $500 million for its fourth round of purchases from its Farmers to Families Food Box Program. This program includes the purchase of fresh meat and dairy products and fresh produce.Second WHIP+ Payment Determined by the Availability of Funds
Published October 25, 2020
Farmers always want to see their income coming from the market rather than in the form of government support. USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey says there is some short-term optimism. "There is a breath of relief that we can actually see…