Policy Articles
MFU Minute
Published November 15, 2023
Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl joins us to talk about their annual meeting and the process of setting policy. Hear more in this week's MFU Minute.MFBF Minute
Published November 15, 2023
Minnesota Farm Bureau board member Shane Isane talks about their annual convention in the latest MFBF Minute.Seeking Clarity in Meat Labeling
Published November 14, 2023
Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer has reintroduced the Real Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully (MEAT) Act. This proposal would require plant-based proteins to clearly display the word ‘imitation’ on their labeling. “It’s time to end the deceptive propaganda of plant-based protein products…EPA Draft Policy to Protect Endangered Species
Published November 14, 2023
James Callan Associates CEO Jim Callan is keeping a close eye on a proposed strategy from the Environmental Protection Agency. This plan would establish a list of species that would be impacted by herbicides and propose mitigation strategies. “The problem…Shapiro Delivers a ‘Big Picture’ Look at Ag Issues
Published November 13, 2023
For decades, the United States was the sole global superpower. In the view of geopolitical analyst Jacob Shapiro, the shift has been made to multipolarity without a dominant global power. In this environment, Shapiro said U.S. agriculture needs a more…Biden and Xi to Meet in San Francisco
Published November 13, 2023
President Joe Biden will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week in San Francisco. This rare face-to-face meeting will take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference. This is Xi’s first visit to the United States…Two-Pronged Approach to Fund the Government
Published November 13, 2023
To avoid a government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson is proposing a two-point spending bill. Funding for USDA, Transportation and a few other areas would be extended until January 19. The continuing resolution for the rest of the federal agencies…One-Year Farm Bill Extension Likely
Published November 13, 2023
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to avoid a government shutdown includes an extension of the current farm bill by one year. The four leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committee Committees released a statement Sunday saying they were able…NDSGA Takes Message to DC
Published November 12, 2023
The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association spent time on Capitol Hill this past week. The focus was on renewable fuels, but NDSGA Executive Director Nancy Johnson said the farm bill was also an obvious discussion point. “No one is just…