Policy Articles
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…MFBF Minute
Published May 23, 2023
The 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session is in the books. Minnesota Farm Bureau Public Policy Specialist Kaytlin Bemis recaps the session in the latest MFBF Minute.Praise for New Ag Homestead Tax Credit
Published May 23, 2023
The new Ag Homestead Tax Credit is seen as a highlight of the Minnesota legislative session. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Past President Jamie Beyer says this policy change will ease the farmers’ tax burden by setting the tier valuation limit…MSGA Moves Forward With ‘Clean Cars’ Lawsuit
Published May 22, 2023
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has responded to a lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and Minnesota Service Station and Convenience Store Association. The MPCA rules require vehicles sold in the state meet California’s zero-emission' standards. “Their response…Gas Tax Increase Included in Transportation Bill
Published May 22, 2023
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is indicating he will sign the transportation bill passed by both chambers of the Legislature this weekend. The bill passed with a 69-61 margin in the Senate and a 34-32 margin in the House. The bill…