Policy Articles
Change Expected for EPA WOTUS Rules
Published May 25, 2023
Following the Supreme Court ruling in the Sackett v. EPA case, Rinke Noonan Law Firm attorney Kale Van Bruggen said there was a four-part agreement on the controlling opinion. "There are three separate concurring opinions with additional commentary. It is…Vigilance Still Needed
Published May 25, 2023
According to North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Ed Kessel, the Supreme Court Sackett decision is a step in the right direction. Kessel remains cautious. "It does look favorable, but those that are trying to make these (Waters of the United…Supreme Court Delivers Victory for Landowners
Published May 25, 2023
In a long-awaited decision regarding the Waters of the United States rule, the high court found the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers wrongfully claimed authority over wetlands. "In a 9-0 holding, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the…Improvements Coming for RCPP
Published May 24, 2023
After hearing from stakeholders, Natural Resources Conservation Service Deputy Chief for Programs Karen Woodrich said the agency is working on making improvements to the Regional Conservation Partnership Programs. “Through our local state technical committees and stakeholder input, we’re able to…A Victory for AM Radio
Published May 24, 2023
Ford Motor Company has reversed its previous decision and will keep AM radio in its new vehicles. Ford is also offering a software update to provide AM broadcast capabilities in its electric vehicles. National Association of Farm Broadcasting Executive Director Tom…Feedback Sought on PP Coverage
Published May 24, 2023
USDA is seeking public input on possible changes to prevented plant coverage. Issues being addressed include changes to the Harvest Price Option, the ‘one-in-four’ rule and coverage for contract crop production. The Risk Management Agency will host a virtual listening…WOTUS Appeal Filed
Published May 24, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency has filed an appeal in the current litigation over the controversial Waters of the United States rule. Injunctions were granted by federal courts in North Dakota and Texas, putting WOTUS on hold in 26 states. At…CRP Acreage Tops Out
Published May 23, 2023
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency. FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux stressed the importance of the CRP program. In 2022, 5.1 million acres entered into CRP.…Chamber Hosts Hoeven Farm Bill Meeting
Published May 23, 2023
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven held a farm bill roundtable discussion with members of the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee. Hoeven was happy with the turnout of agriculture leaders and innovators that came to talk about the priorities…