Policy Articles
NFU in DC
Published September 11, 2023
The National Farmers Union Fly-in is underway this week in Washington, D.C. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and other USDA officials are scheduled to speak to Farmers Union members later this morning.Tighter Soybean Carryout Likely
Published September 11, 2023
USDA will release the September supply and demand estimates tomorrow. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says most traders are expecting a tighter soybean carryout number. That will also be reflected in the average yields. "We really can't lose a bushel…WOTUS Rule Changes Likely
Published September 11, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency released its final WOTUS Rule earlier this month. Rinke Noonan Law Firm attorney Kale Van Bruggen expects to see more changes in the future. “Several administrations have attempted to tackle this issue, but none of them…Relationships Nurtured Through NASDA
Published September 10, 2023
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming for its annual meeting. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen is wrapping up his time as president of the Midwestern regional association. Petersen sees value in the relationships…Farm Income Takes a Hit
Published September 8, 2023
USDA is forecasting the biggest-ever drop in net farm income. U.S. farm income is expected to total $141 billion this year, down $42 billion from last year. Farm income at the farm level is down 20 percent nationally and down…BT Corn Dispute Could ‘Stifle’ Innovation
Published September 7, 2023
U.S. Trade Representative Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip says the dispute between U.S.- Mexico biotech corn issue could affect farmer’s productivity. "They have put in place presidential decrees that threatens to disrupt trade, potentially harm U.S. farmers, and stifle innovation."…MFU Minute
Published September 7, 2023
In this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey talks about MFU's fly-in to Washington D.C.FMMO Reform in Sight
Published September 7, 2023
The hearing over the Federal Milk Marketing Orders may last well into October. This is the first comprehensive hearing about federal orders in over 20 years. National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern said progress is being made…MN Lawsuit Stayed
Published September 6, 2023
A lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association, the Clean Fuels Development Coalition and a convenience store trade group will not continue. A federal judge in Minnesota put the case dealing with Minnesota's Clean Car rule on hold. MSGA…