Policy Articles
Dry Bean Scene
Published March 22, 2019
Trade and farm bill implementation remain top policy priorities for agriculture. Senator John Hoeven hosted a roundtable discussion about those topics with North Dakota agriculture groups in Bismarck. Hear more in this week's Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the…Sugar Growers Monitor U.S. Brazil Meeting
Published March 22, 2019
While the meetings between U.S. President Trump and Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro were positive for U.S. wheat growers, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Dan Younggren says sugarbeet growers continue to watch closely. "We don't need another pound of…ND Legislative Report
Published March 21, 2019
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard testimony on the agriculture research bill. North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Legislative Director Scott Rising says more funding is needed for NDSU Extension. Listen to more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, sponsored by NDFB,…Flooding to Impact Fertilizer Movement North
Published March 21, 2019
Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says flooding on the nation’s inland waterways not only impact barge transportation to the ports, but it also movement of fertilizer products north. "April is typically the busiest month of the year for…MN Corn Matters
Published March 20, 2019
Corn Matters is a weekly update from Minnesota Corn Growers Association. The association has been advocating for additional funding for the University of Minnesota Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Tech Transfer program. Hear more from MCGA President Brian Thalmann.Brazil to Offer Duty-Free Tariffs for U.S. Wheat
Published March 20, 2019
Brazil will implement a duty-free tariff rate quota for U.S. wheat. This gives U.S. wheat growers access to about 28 million bushels of opportunity, according to U.S. Wheat Associates Vice-President of Communications Steve Mercer. "Argentina is where Brazil buys most…Trump and Bolsonaro Talk Trade
Published March 20, 2019
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump welcomed Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to Washington D.C. This was the first White House visit for the Brazilian president. In a press conference after the leaders met, President Donald Trump said the two have similar…MFBF Update
Published March 19, 2019
Here’s the latest from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. The Minnesota Legislative Session is moving fast and furious, with finance bills and property tax packages making appearances. Hear more from MFBF Associate Director of Public Policy Josie Lonetti.ND Home Exemption Reform Bill Passed
Published March 19, 2019
The North Dakota House of Representatives has passed a home exemption reform bill. The bill changes the required amount of income from farming to qualify for the exemption from 50 percent of net income to 66 percent of gross income.…