Policy Articles
Smith Sympathizes With Young Farmers
Published December 12, 2019
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith has heard from many farmers hurt by crop losses and a delayed harvest. "I think about the younger farmers, in particular, who don't have a lot of equity and are still trying to get their feet…Goehring Meets With Perdue, Wheeler
Published December 12, 2019
In a meeting with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring outlined concern with the surveys conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service. "I filled mine out recently and I noticed that when I got to the…SDFU Honors Daschle
Published December 12, 2019
The South Dakota Farmers Union has presented former Senator Tom Daschle with its 2019 Ag Ambassador Award. Daschle was a long-time Democratic leader, serving twice as the Majority Leader and as the Minority Leader. Daschle was also an active member…Seeking an Equitable Solution for Beet Growers
Published December 11, 2019
USDA is reviewing options to provide disaster assistance to sugarbeet producers. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson and Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative CEO Kurt Wickstrom met with USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey to discuss the losses seen this fall.…Meat Labeling Legislation Introduced in the Senate
Published December 11, 2019
The Marketing Edible Artificial Truthfully (MEAT) Act has been introduced in U.S. Senate, addressing the labeling on plant-based meat. It aims to establish a definition of beef for labels, reinforces existing misbranding to eliminate consumer confusion and enhances the government's…Good News for Agriculture
Published December 11, 2019
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap was an in-studio guest Wednesday and lauded the signing of the updated U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. "We need some good news in agriculture and this is a critical step as we work on the importance…Praise for USMCA
Published December 11, 2019
The latest developments on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement are receiving widespread praise. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said the USMCA announcement is “great news” for farmers. Peterson said this trade deal preserves market access for U.S. farmers, while making modest…Cattlemen Request Marfrig Foods Investigation
Published December 9, 2019
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association has submitted a request to U.S. Treasury Steven Mnuchin for an investigation of Marfrig Global Foods’ attempt to acquire American-based National Beef Packing Company. Recently, the Brazilian-owned food company raised its stake in National Beef Packing…RVO Rule Goes to the White House
Published December 9, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency has sent its blending targets for the Renewable Fuel Standard to the White House for further review. Four billion gallons of RFS requirements have been lost in recent years and that has been a sore spot…