Policy Articles
Apprehension Over New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Published April 8, 2019
Associated Milk Producers Incorporated Board Chairman Steve Schlangen attended Friday’s Dairy Margin Coverage meeting in Litchfield, Minnesota. The Albany, Minnesota dairy farmer said local farmers feel like they were burned on the Margin Protection Program and it’s hard for some…Smith and Peterson Meet with Dairy Farmers, Lenders on Farm Bill
Published April 8, 2019
Minnesota dairy farmers and lenders are learning more about the new Dairy Margin Coverage program. Farm bill implementation was the focus at a meeting with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson and Minnesota Senator Tina Smith on Friday. Smith says…ND Cattlemen at the Capitol
Published April 8, 2019
The voice of North Dakota’s cattle industry was heard by federal lawmakers and regulators. While on Capitol Hill last week, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association leaders met with the Environmental Protection Agency, members of Congress and more. NDSA President Dan Rorvig,…Lack of Dairy Margin Coverage Details Challenge MN Dairy Farmers
Published April 7, 2019
Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says dairy farmers are getting more comfortable with the new Dairy Margin Coverage program, but not all agricultural lenders understand the changes for the dairy safety net. That has made securing funding …NDFU “Disappointed” about ND Corporate Farming Bill
Published April 5, 2019
The North Dakota Senate Agriculture Committee passed House Bill 1388, a corporate farming bill, out of committee. An amendment to the legislation that clarified second cousins and those closer did not make it into the final bill passed out of…Dry Bean Scene
Published April 5, 2019
North Dakota and Minnesota dry bean growers were in Washington D.C. this week for the U.S. Dry Bean Council Fly-In. U.S. Dry Bean Council director and Webster, North Dakota farmer Kevin Regan says trade remains the top priority for the…ND Legislative Report
Published April 5, 2019
The North Dakota Senate Agriculture Committee heard House Bill 1388. a corporate farming bill, which passed out of committee. Listen to more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, brought to you by NDFB, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, North Dakota…A Divergence Between Farmers
Published April 5, 2019
As farm loan renewal season wraps up, Bell Bank Director of Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson says there a growing gap between farmers that are doing okay and those who are struggling. "The ones that are doing okay seem to be…Optimism Voiced Over Trade Deal with China
Published April 5, 2019
In a briefing with reporters, President Donald Trump said farmers will be “really happy” with a potential trade agreement with China. More work is needed, but Trump said a deal could be happening soon. "We'll probably know over the next…