Policy Articles
Argentine Leader Promotes Free Market Economy at Davos
Published January 18, 2024
Argentine President Javier Milei had a warning for Western nations while addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos. Milei spoke about the growing risk of socialism and state intervention in the West. The Argentine leader used his own country as…Searching for a Solution to Prop 12
Published January 18, 2024
Legislation has been introduced on the federal level that would prevent new initiatives like California’s Prop 12. National Pork Producers Council President Elect Lori Stevermer says the main goal is to avoid a patchwork of regulation across the country. “In…USB Releases Annual Sustainability Report
Published January 18, 2024
This report highlights the range of renewable soy-based products available or in development today. Checkoff-funded research into new uses for soybeans is also cited. USB and its partners are in the midst of a three-year project to reduce the impact…Lawmakers Urges USDA to Open DMC Signup
Published January 18, 2024
A group of nine House Republicans, led by Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad, is asking USDA to quickly open enrollment for the 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage program. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux, the…Election-Year Dynamics and the Farm Bill
Published January 17, 2024
Combest Sell and Associates Managing Partner Tom Sell believes election-year politics could be good for the farm bill process. "People want to get something done," said Sell. "That plays well for their constituencies, particularly throughout Rural America." The presidential campaign…Walz Proposes New Infrastructure Plan
Published January 17, 2024
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is proposing another $1 billion investment in infrastructure. That’s on top of the $2.6 billion bonding bill that was approved this past year. In addition to money for roads and bridges, there’s $3 million for port…Administration Considers Removal of Snake River Dams
Published January 16, 2024
The export business has been complicated by transportation issues, ranging from the conflicts on the Red Sea and Black Sea to low water levels at the Panama Canal. Bismarck lawyer David Barrett, who previously served as general counsel for the…Hoeven Highlights Farm Bill Priorities
Published January 16, 2024
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven made a stop at this past week’s North Dakota Grain Dealers Convention to discuss the farm bill process. Hoeven’s priorities include maintaining and strengthening the crop insurance program, updating reference prices and supporting export promotion.…Seeking a Solutions-Based Answer for the EPA
Published January 15, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency is considering plans to protect more than 900 endangered species through its draft herbicide strategy. "Some of them work for us in North Dakota, some of them work for people in other parts of the country,"…