Policy Articles
Thune Honored at SD Corn Event
Published January 21, 2024
During the South Dakota Corn Conference, the South Dakota Corn Growers Association presented the Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award to South Dakota Senator John Thune.MCGA Delegates Finalize Policy Book
Published January 21, 2024
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association held its annual meeting during the MN Ag Expo. MCGA President Dana Allen-Tully said the downturn in grain prices is top-of-mind. “I think as producers are looking to put in next year’s crop, we’re being…Policy Discussion Included in SD Corn Convention
Published January 21, 2024
South Dakota Corn hosted its annual conference on Saturday in Sioux Falls. Policy discussion kicked off the day. South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Dave Ellens said issues included private property rights. "Carbon pipelines comes up and there’s always talk…Membership Makes a Difference
Published January 20, 2024
Numerous topics were addressed during Saturday's South Dakota Corn Conference in Sioux Falls, including foreign farmland ownership and CO2 pipelines. South Dakota Corn Growers Association Vice President Taylor Sumption said another focus was on growing its membership. "We've come out…Lowering the Carbon Intensity Score
Published January 20, 2024
All the ethanol plants that belong to the Minnesota Biofuels Association have committed to have a net-zero or net-negative carbon intensity score by 2050. Executive Director Brian Werner says there are several ways to achieve that goal. "One is doing energy…Another Short-Term Spending Package
Published January 19, 2024
Congress passed another stopgap spending measure and it was signed into law by President Biden, avoiding a government shutdown. This bill funds agriculture, transportation, energy and other departments until March 1. The rest of the government is funded through March…Time to Get Serious on the Farm Bill
Published January 19, 2024
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow has outlined her plan to strengthen the safety net in the new farm bill. In the letter to her committee, Stabenow said farm programs must be targeted to active farmers and adjusted to provide…NCGA Disappointed in Phosphate Fertilizer Decision
Published January 19, 2024
The International Trade Commission upheld its previous decision for duties on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco and Russia. The U.S. Court of International Trade will now review the decision and issue a final ruling. The Commerce Department will also weigh…MN Ag Expo Panel Highlights Nitrate Concerns
Published January 18, 2024
Environmental groups petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to address groundwater contamination in eight southeastern Minnesota counties. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency must report on their work to provide safe drinking water…