Policy Articles
GAO Recommends Changes in Tariff Rate Quotas for Sugar
Published November 1, 2023
The Government Accountability Office is recommending changes in the way raw sugar tariff rate quotas are allocated. The GAO said the U.S. sugar program provide significant benefits to sugar farms, increasing consumer costs. The GAO, which is an independent, non-partisan…Airlines & Ethanol Industry Unite for GHG Modeling Change
Published November 1, 2023
Delta, Southwest and other airlines and aviation companies have sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urging support for sustainable aviation fuel. These airline companies have joined the ethanol industry in asking the government to make regulatory changes so…Biden and Xi to Meet in San Francisco
Published November 1, 2023
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to meet later this month in San Francisco. Relations have been tense between the two countries in recent years. The meeting will be held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific…Watch for Tag-Alongs in the Next Farm Bill
Published October 30, 2023
Regarding the new farm bill, Gowan USA Agriculture Relations Director Cindy Smith believes there are still details to work out with the nutrition title and crop insurance. Once that's complete, “I think we just need to pay attention to things…More Work Ahead for Biofuels
Published October 30, 2023
Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner addressed the Agri-Women’s Harvest of Knowledge Conference in Grand Forks on Friday., highlighting the organization’s work to potential for biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “We want to make sure that any clean…Dairy Holds the Key to Farm Bill Decision
Published October 30, 2023
The farm bill process was put on a shelf when Congress was trying to elect a new speaker. With a full legislative agenda, lawmakers will have a difficult time completing the farm bill before the end of the year. If the…Fischbach Highlights Farm Policy at AgriBank Event
Published October 30, 2023
The AgriBank District Farm Credit Council recognized Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach with its Friend of Farm Credit Award. Fischbach is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction on tax policy, trade and other areas. At the…Support for Rural America
Published October 30, 2023
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach introduced the Invest in Rural America Act. This bill would codify the ability for the Farm Credit System to work with local banks on behalf of rural communities. "I don't care where you go across Minnesota or…Biden-Xi Summit Seems Likely
Published October 30, 2023
U.S. and Chinese officials met this past week to prepare for a summit between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping. This summit will be held in conjunction with an annual meeting with Pacific Rim leaders in mid-November in…