Policy Articles
Farm Bill Amendments to be Heard in Rules Committee
Published May 15, 2018
The House Rules Committee will determine the farm bill amendments that will come to the House floor. Numerous amendments have been filed that would make substantial changes to the federal crop insurance program. At least one of those amendments are…A Sustainable Cattle Industry
Published May 15, 2018
The beef checkoff has released a new report highlighting the cattle industry’s commitment to animal welfare, beef quality, sustainability and community involvement. The Cattlemen’s Stewardship Review found the well-being of cattle is the top priority for 95 percent of producers.…CoBank Seeks Support for Current Sugar Program
Published May 15, 2018
One of the largest lenders in the country is urging Congress to support the current sugar program. CoBank sent a letter to members of the House Agriculture Committee, saying changes in the sugar program would “negatively impact” the farmers ability…MFBF Update
Published May 14, 2018
Here's the latest from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. This week, MFBF Director of Public Policy Amber Glaeser has a farm bill update, stressing the importance of the amendment process.Working Out the Details of ARC-County Payments
Published May 14, 2018
Getting a farm bill written and negotiated in the next work period is the goal for the Senate Agriculture Committee. Lawmakers are working out the details of some fixes for ARC-County. This includes Senator Thune/Brown’s marker legislation. North Dakota Senator…SD Farmers Seeing Fertilizer Application Delays
Published May 14, 2018
The Wilmot, South Dakota area hasn’t experienced any fertilizer shortages, However, with farmers in the fields at the same time, fertilizer spreaders are trying to keep up. "We haven't heard that the actual product has been unavailable," says Wilmot farmer…DNC Delivers $$$ to MN DFL for Rural Vote
Published May 14, 2018
The Democratic National Committee is providing a $100,000 grant to the Minnesota DFL. The money will be used to support the DFL’s strategy for rural Minnesota. The Republicans have the majority in both the Minnesota House and Senate with much…Starling Moves From White House to USDA
Published May 14, 2018
The Special Assistant to the President on Agriculture Ray Starling is making a move to USDA. Starling will take over as Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s chief of staff, replacing Heidi Green, who is returning to her home state of Georgia.AMS Has a New Administrator
Published May 14, 2018
Bruce Summers has been appointed as the administrator of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. Summers has been working at AMS for more than 30 years.