Policy Articles
Boozman Lauds FARMER Act
Published April 10, 2024
Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman praised North Dakota Senator John Hoeven's FARMER Act from the Senate floor. Boozman said work must be done to enhance the safety net for farmers and ranchers in the farm bill. "Here's the reality; producers…EWG Criticizes FARMER Act
Published April 10, 2024
The Environmental Working Group, which is a frequent critic of the crop insurance program, is criticizing Senator Hoeven’s farm bill proposal. EWG Midwest Director Anne Schechinger said the proposed changes will drive up taxpayer costs. "The CBO rated the changes…Crop Insurance Enhancements an Improvement Over Ad Hoc Disaster Payments
Published April 10, 2024
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne joined Senator Hoeven in the announcement about the FARMER crop insurance reform plan. Watne said North Dakota farmers have relied on ad hoc disaster programs since 2018. "That's not a sustainable way to fund farm…FARMER Act-Good for Farmers and Taxpayers
Published April 10, 2024
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven has introduced the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience or FARMER Act. In Hoeven’s view, this proposal puts the farm back into the farm bill. "That means we've got enhanced crop insurance, which is…NCBA Opposes NASS Decision
Published April 10, 2024
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is calling on USDA to reverse its decision to cancel the July cattle inventory report and county estimates for crops and livestock. In a statement, the NCBA said it may be “politically expedient” to blame…Food Allowances Change for WIC Participants
Published April 10, 2024
The Agriculture Department has announced changes to the federal nutrition program. It increases the allowance for fruits and vegetables in the Women, Infants and Children program and reduces the amount of dairy and cheese products. It also makes plant-based and…HPAI Highlights the Need for Biosecurity
Published April 9, 2024
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is not a major concern for pork producers, but it is being monitored. Obviously, it's something that's on our radar," said Scott Hays, immediate past president, National Pork Producers Council. "We don't feel like it's a huge…Disappointed, Not Surprised
Published April 9, 2024
South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Danita Murray is not completely surprised by the appeals court ruling on the California Clean Air waiver, but is disappointed. "When it comes to emissions, we think that there are smarter things that can…Appeals Court Upheld California’s EV Mandate
Published April 9, 2024
The federal court of appeals in Washington, D.C. has upheld California’s vehicle emissions waiver, allowing the state to adopt more stringent fuel emission standards than the federal government. The California Air Resources Board is requiring 100 percent of the new…