Policy Articles
WOTUS Change Draws Ire of Farm Groups
Published August 31, 2023
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the updated WOTUS rule only changed the scope of WOTUS rule minimally. The 23 states that do not have an injunction are bound by the rule. "We're still concerned because dry ditches, subsurface…Vilsack Visits Farm Progress Show
Published August 31, 2023
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was at the Farm Progress Show where he spoke about fertilizer initiatives to support fertilizer production plants in the U.S. "We're learning more about how to efficiently use fertilizer. There is some indication that as much…EPA & Corps Issue New WOTUS Definition
Published August 30, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers have issued its final rule amending its definition of the Waters of the United States. This change was necessary after a recent Supreme Court decision. The EPA plans to lead a…Disappointed
Published August 30, 2023
Numerous farm groups have voiced disappointment about the revised WOTUS rule. National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag said the Administration released a rule that does not respect “the holdings from the recent U.S. Supreme Court case.” The National Association…Revised WOTUS Rule Does Not Apply to 27 States
Published August 30, 2023
Due to a federal court injunction, the updated Waters of the United States rule does not apply in North Dakota and 26 other states. The WOTUS definition implemented before 2015 is in place for these states. North Dakota Senator John…Cabinet Secretary in Beijing
Published August 28, 2023
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is in China to discuss trade and economic issues. Raimondo is the third cabinet secretary to travel to Beijing this summer. These visits precede a meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi in November.Walz Promotes Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Published August 28, 2023
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sent a letter to the editor to media outlets, highlighting the efforts to grow the sustainable aviation fuel industry. Minnesota has a new tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel. Walz also touted crop-based biofuels to reduce…Canada Stands With U.S. Over Trade Dispute With Mexico
Published August 25, 2023
Canada will join the dispute settlement process with the United States and Mexico over the biotech corn. Mexico has banned GM corn for human consumption. Canadian trade and agriculture ministers said they share the U.S. concerns about Mexico not complying…NCGA Defends Atrazine Usage
Published August 24, 2023
Testifying before an EPA scientific advisory panel, National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag highlighted atrazine’s role in weed management and the weed resistance issue. Haag, who farms in Eden Valley, Minnesota, said access to atrazine is an important for…