Policy Articles
Beef Producers Invited to Participate in NDBC Meetings
Published November 9, 2023
For the third consecutive year, the North Dakota Beef Commission is hosting producer meetings. "We've had a lot of good feedback from these," said Nicole Wardner, executive director, NDBC. "This is an opportunity for the producer board of the Beef Commission…Diverse Group Calls on Congress to Pass the Farm Bill
Published November 8, 2023
More than 100 farm and food groups are working together on a campaign called ‘Farm Bill for American Families.’ These groups are calling on Congress to pass a farm bill in a timely basis. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy…Consumers and Farmers Weigh in on Ag Issues
Published November 8, 2023
There are wide gaps in perceptions between farmers and consumers. That’s according to a survey conducted this past spring by Nutrien. The largest divide between farmers and consumers is in environmental stewardship. When asked if farmers use more chemicals than…California’s Glyphosate Warning Label Blocked
Published November 8, 2023
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco upheld a permanent injunction, finding it unconstitutional to force Bayer and other ag companies to include a warning label for glyphosate. California’s warning label would link the use of glyphosate to…Evaluating the Risk of Feral Pigs in MN
Published November 8, 2023
The Minnesota DNR is working with the Department of Health, the Department of Agriculture and the Board of Animal Health to review the threat of feral pigs near the U.S.-Canadian border. The public will be able to provide input in…Ag Committee Chair Calls for Farm Bill Extension
Published November 7, 2023
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘G.T.’ Thompson wants the farm bill extended until the end of September, 2024. Thompson made that point during an event in Oklahoma City. "I would love to be able to honor the new Speaker with his…Scott Seeks a One-Year Farm Bill Extension
Published November 6, 2023
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott is calling for a one-year farm bill extension. The Georgia Democrat said his colleagues are committed to passing a strong, effective farm bill as soon as possible. However, Scott said farmers should not…Not Just Surviving, But Thriving
Published November 4, 2023
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing attended the Biden event at Northfield and was happy to hear the rural infrastructure announcement. “We’re all about helping rural communities thrive; we need those communities to be strong so we can raise…Rural Veterinary Clinics Face Uncertain Future
Published November 4, 2023
Labor is hard to find in the U.S. no matter the industry. Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam and Moorhead Senator Rob Kupec recently met with University of Minnesota veterinary medicine students. Rural areas are facing extreme vet shortages…