Policy Articles
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,"…Congress to Consider Another Stopgap Spending Package
Published January 15, 2024
Congressional leaders took steps over the weekend to avoid a government shutdown. This deal calls for another continuing resolution to fund parts of the government, including USDA, until March 1. The rest of the agencies would have enough money to…Kiel Announces Retirement Plans
Published January 15, 2024
Minnesota Representative Deb Kiel will retire from public office at the end of her current term. Kiel farms at Crookston and has represented northwest Minnesota in the Legislature for seven terms.Border Debate Slows Congressional Progress
Published January 15, 2024
Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt says March may be an optimistic goal for marking up the farm bill. However, “if you don’t set a date, you don’t do the work before that needs to occur.” Congress has a full plate,…Innovative FEEDS Act
Published January 14, 2024
Proposed legislation could change the way feed ingredients are regulated in the U.S. American Feed Industry Association Vice President of Public Policy and Education Leah Wilkinson says the Innovative FEED Act would give the Food and Drug Administration clear authority…Corn Growers Meet in St. Louis
Published January 14, 2024
State corn growers association leaders met in St. Louis this past week to collaborate on issues impacting growers across the country. North Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Brenda Elmer says the discussion included the Next Generation Fuels Act, and…Common Sense Trade Policy Sought
Published January 14, 2024
Growth Energy General Counsel Joe Kakesh says Brazilian ethanol imports are a worry. “In 2023, there was a pretty significant imbalance in the tariffs that are imposed on American ethanol,” said Kakesh. “We’re really trying to think through the best…A Rally for Private Property Rights
Published January 14, 2024
A group gathered at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre, South Dakota last week to demonstrate the importance of property rights. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says the issue stems from the use of eminent domain for…SDFB Prepared for the Policy Debate
Published January 14, 2024
The South Dakota legislative session began last week. “Eminent domain with the carbon dioxide pipelines is probably going to be very heated and take a lot of time,” said Matthew Bogue, policy director, South Dakota Farm Bureau. SDFB will also…