Policy Articles
Skunes Discusses Biotech Issues in South America
Published April 1, 2019
Arthur, North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes is home from a trade meeting in Brazil. Skunes represents the National Corn Growers Association on a board with his counterparts in Brazil and Argentina. "This group will work with the World Trade Organization,…ND Study Sought on Grain Traders
Published April 1, 2019
The North Dakota Senate has unanimously passed an amendment to House Bill 1467. The original bill moved grain regulation from the Public Service Commission to the Agriculture Department. The Senate determined more study is needed on agricultural issues, such as…“Constructive” Trade Talks with China
Published March 30, 2019
The trade talks between the U.S. and China in Beijing are being described as “constructive.” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin made that comment in a tweet at the end of Friday’s face-to-face negotiations. This week, Chinese Vice Premier Liu He will…ND Legislative Report
Published March 29, 2019
There is focus on Senate Bill 2315, which involves private property rights. Listen to more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, sponsored by NDFB, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, North Dakota Corn Growers Association and North Dakota Farmers Union.Chao Willing to Address Ag’s Concern With HOS, ELD
Published March 29, 2019
During Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s appearance before the Senate Transportation Committee, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven outlined concerns with the hours-of-service and electronic-logging-device rules and the impact on livestock producers. "This is what happens with a one-size-fits-all solution," said Chao.…Checkoff Bill Resurfaces in U.S. Senate
Published March 29, 2019
A bill seeking changes in the mandatory commodity checkoff programs has been reintroduced in the Senate. The proposal would put restrictions on the organizations receiving checkoff funds. It also calls for more transparency and more audits. The bill is being…MFU Minute
Published March 28, 2019
Here’s the latest update from the Minnesota Farmers Union. A report from the University of Minnesota shows farm earned the lowest median income in the past 23 years. Hear more on the report from MFU President Gary Wertish.Concerns for Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-Up
Published March 28, 2019
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson says he is concerned about the time frame to implement the new Dairy Margin Coverage program. Listening to farmer feedback, Peterson says the June timeline is too long. Sign-up for the program begins mid-June.…U.S. Officials Set to Visit Brazil Beef Plants
Published March 28, 2019
Following trade talks between the U.S. and Brazil, U.S. officials are set to inspect Brazilian beef plants in mid-June. According to the Brazilian agriculture minister, UDSA food safety officials will audit the country’s inspection system for beef and pork. The…