Policy Articles
MN Beef Council Elects Board Members
Published April 27, 2018
Six individuals have been elected to serve on the Minnesota Beef Research and Promotion Council. Patricia Erickson of Polk County, Tom Olson of Lake of the Woods County, Dave Marquardt of Wright County, Travis Reith of Murray County, Lori Beckel…Hamilton Chairmanship Suspended
Published April 27, 2018
State Representative Rod Hamilton’s chairmanship of the Minnesota House Agriculture Finance Committee has been suspended as allegations of sexual assault are investigated. Hamilton released a statement, denying this accusation. Hamilton is serving his seventh term in the Minnesota House and…Pruitt Faces House Subcommittee
Published April 27, 2018
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt was in the hot seat Thursday before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee. In addition to questions about alleged ethics violations, Pruitt discussed the recent uptick in small refinery waivers from the Renewable Fuel Standard. "What's…Farm Bill Issues Have Peterson’s Attention
Published April 26, 2018
According to House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson, there could be an amendment to eliminate the sugar program when the bill comes to the House floor. “It sounds like Chairman Conaway is getting some Freedom Caucus people in line.…More Ahead for Dairy in the Farm Bill
Published April 26, 2018
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is looking to put more of a focus on dairy in the Senate version of the farm bill. “We’re looking at what we have for crop insurance and applying it to dairy. That’s some of the…Potato Industry Priorities
Published April 26, 2018
National Potato Council Senior Director of Public Policy Kam Quarles shares an update on the farm bill discussions. Watch the coverage from Capitol Hill in this Facebook Live video. RRFN's Farm Bill Focus coverage is sponsored, in part, by the…The Need for More Transparency
Published April 26, 2018
Transparency is key and when it comes to the Renewable Fuel Standard. North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer says the hardship waivers refineries are getting aren’t transparent. “It’s easy to understand why the real small refineries can’t meet the demand with…Mixed Thoughts on NAFTA
Published April 26, 2018
Opening up Canadian markets in the North American Free Trade Agreement may not happen. That’s according to North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp. Heitkamp has mixed thoughts when it comes to the NAFTA renegotiation. “We do have dairy producers who want access…Building on Dairy Programs in the Farm Bill
Published April 26, 2018
It’s a tough time for dairy farmers. “For dairy farmers the last few months especially, it’s been significantly impactful on farmer’s bottom lines.” Associated Milk Producers Incorporated Vice-President of Public Affairs Sarah Schmidt says there are some important changes in…