Policy Articles
Runoff Election Scheduled
Published October 23, 2023
Argentine Economy Minister Sergio Massa and libertarian economist Javier Milei will face off in a November 19 presidential runoff. The two men won the first round of voting over the weekend. While Argentina is a major force in agricultural markets,…Lawmakers Return to Bismarck
Published October 23, 2023
North Dakota Governor Doug Bergum has called state legislators back to Bismark for a special session. At the end of September, the North Dakota Supreme Court ruled the state appropriations bill violated the state Constitution’s single-subject rule. In addition to…Input Sought on Proposed Seed Treatment Rule
Published October 23, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on a proposed rule dealing with treated seed. The rule will consider the storage, planting and disposal of treated seed. Comments will be accepted through December 11.Different Views on Navigator Decision
Published October 23, 2023
American Carbon Alliance CEO Tom Buis called the Navigator’s decision to cancel its carbon pipeline project “incredibly disappointing.” In Buis’ view, the carbon capture pipeline project is “an opportunity of a lifetime.” South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke has…Today is Day #21 Without a House Speaker
Published October 23, 2023
The Republican caucus will meet tonight for a candidate forum, followed by a closed-door vote and a possible vote on the House floor Tuesday. Nine lawmakers are in the race, including Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer. Emmer is the majority whip,…Back to the Drawing Board
Published October 20, 2023
Ohio Representative Jim Jordan failed to capture the Speaker's gavel during a third round of voting. James Callan Associates CEO James Callan said Jordan lost support throughout the week. "He was at 194 votes in his third attempt, but he…Roberts to Participate in USDA Trade Mission
Published October 20, 2023
USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor will lead a trade mission Southeast Asia October 30th to November 3. The delegation will visit Malaysia and Singapore. South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources Hunter Roberts will…CO2 Pipeline Timeline Delayed
Published October 20, 2023
Summit Carbon Solutions is offering a new timeline for its CO2 pipeline. In a prepared statement, Summit is now looking to begin operations in early 2026. Previously, the pipeline project was scheduled to start next year. The five-state project will…Senators Hope to Block EPA’s Unofficial Push for EVs
Published October 20, 2023
Nearly 30 Senators are co-sponsoring legislation that would prevent the EPA from implementing a de facto mandate for electric vehicles. The EPA is proposing strict emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles that would influence a move to EVs. North…