Policy Articles
Jacob Shapiro to Speak at Next 5 Years Conference
Published August 17, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is pleased to announce the opening keynote speaker for the upcoming Next 5 Years Conference is Jacob Shapiro. Shapiro is the partner and director of geopolitical analysis at Cognitive Investments, where he oversees geopolitical analysis and…Anxiety Over the Future of Irrigation Business in Minnesota
Published August 17, 2023
During a drought, more reliance is placed on irrigation, increasing the chance to go over the permitted water allocation. Previously, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources had a tiered system for penalties, ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. Irrigators of Minnesota…A Matter of Parity
Published August 17, 2023
Senator Tina Smith visited Bejou, Minnesota farmer Mike Gunderson in his wheat field Wednesday to discuss the new farm bill. Crop insurance and additional funding for trade promotion were cited as farm bill priorities. Gunderson, who is president of the…Farm Bill Extension is Necessary
Published August 17, 2023
With only 12 days on the legislative calendar before the current farm bill expires, Minnesota Senator Tina Smith said an extension is expected. Smith said the Senate is farther along in the process and will likely to the lead in…Building a Workforce
Published August 17, 2023
The State of North Dakota has established a new way to address workforce shortages. An Office of Legal Immigration has been formed to assist in the recruitment and retention of foreign labor. This new office is part of the Commerce…Freedom Caucus Won’t Delay Farm Bill
Published August 17, 2023
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson does not expect the conservative Freedom Caucus to delay the new farm bill. However, Johnson said some of the most conservative members of Congress may push for cuts to farm bill spending, preventing the legislation…CAFO Petition Denied
Published August 16, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency has denied a petition submitted by a collection of environmental activist groups. Food & Water Watch and its co-petitioners wanted EPA to toughen the Clean Water Act regulations for large scale livestock and poultry farms. However,…Battling Concentration in the Cattle Market
Published August 16, 2023
During a stop at Dakotafest, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association President Justin Tupper said this is not a time to be complacent about concentration. The St. Onge, South Dakota rancher believes the cattle industry can learn from the pork and poultry sectors. "We…VanderWal Anticipates a Strong Farm Bill
Published August 15, 2023
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal talked with Red River Farm Network at Dakotafest in Mitchell, South Dakota. The farm bill continues to be the number one priority for the organization. “The security of our ag industry becomes…