Policy Articles
MN Beef Update
Published April 6, 2024
Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root provides a preview of the organization's advocacy efforts and events. This Minnesota Beef Update highlights an upcoming trip to visit with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and the annual Steak on a Stick…Farm Bill Advocacy
Published April 5, 2024
National Association of Wheat Growers President Keef Felty continues to focus on the farm bill with crop insurance being the primary concern. "Keeping it whole and functional because it is the cornerstone of our safety net in production agriculture so…SD Corn Comments
Published April 5, 2024
South Dakota Corn Utilization Council Vice President Jay Esser provides this week's South Dakota Corn Comments. Esser says recent comments from the U.S. House of Representatives were good news on year-round use of E15.Lab Grown Meat Generates Debate in State Senate
Published April 5, 2024
The omnibus agriculture policy bill passed in the Minnesota Senate and will now go to the House for consideration. During the debate, three attempts were made to label lab-grown meat products. Senator Rich Draheim, who is a Republican from south-central…Ag Policy Research Center to Impact Policy Decisions
Published April 5, 2024
Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member John Hoeven helped secure $2 million for a new Ag Policy Research Center at NDSU. Once built, the North Dakota senator said it will help decision-makers know more about ag issues that are important…Climate Disclosure Rule on Pause
Published April 5, 2024
A rule requiring companies to disclose their climate-related risk has been put on hold while a legal challenge moves through the courts. The Securities and Exchange Commission finalized this rule last month. A group of Republican attorneys general challenged the…ITC 2,4-D Ruling Challenged
Published April 5, 2024
The U.S. International Trade Commission is being asked to determine if imports of 2,4-D are harming or threatening U.S. agriculture. Corteva filed the antidumping and countervailing duty petitions with the ITC in a dispute over trade practices by India and…Supplemental Budget Bill Advances in St. Paul
Published April 5, 2024
The Minnesota House Agriculture Committee has laid over a supplemental budget bill that includes an additional $7 million for the state Agriculture Department. That includes a one-time investment of $4 million for the Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation Program. This…Solving Problems Through Partnership
Published April 4, 2024
The partnerships behind the Ag Policy Research Center have proven that it is easier to work together towards a common goal than it is to go it alone. According to Grand Farm co-founder Brian Carroll, it all starts with identifying…