Policy Articles
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…Biden and Vilsack Schedule MN Visit
Published October 30, 2023
President Joe Biden and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will be in Minnesota this week to promote administration’s investment in Rural America. The presidential visit will be at a farm near Northfield. During the next two weeks, other cabinet members and…Farmers Ask EPA to Withdraw Herbicide Proposal
Published October 30, 2023
Nearly 1,500 farmers and ranchers have sent a joint letter to the EPA outlining concerns with the draft herbicide strategy framework. The letter said this draft proposal is “unworkable” and would impose a massive regulatory burden. This strategy includes highly…Johnson Has a Connection to Agriculture
Published October 29, 2023
Combest Sell and Associates Managing Partner Tom Sell is excited to see Congress get back to work with Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson on the job as speaker. “After 20-some odd days of not having a speaker, we’re back to the…GOP Lawmakers Seek Timely Farm Bill Passage
Published October 29, 2023
Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson seeking swift passage of the farm bill. Sixty House Republicans joined Finstad in the letter including North Dakota Representative Kelly Armstrong, South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson, Minnesota Representative Michelle…