Policy Articles
Nearly 1 Million Acres Enrolled in Water Quality Certification Program
Published June 8, 2023
The Minnesota Water Quality Certification Program is in its eighth year and has over 975,000 acres certified. Nearly 1,400 farms have gone through the certification process. The R.D. Offutt Twin Rivers Seed Farm at Staples is the latest addition to…Policy Priorities for Pork
Published June 8, 2023
The National Pork Producers Council leadership outlined policy priorities to kick off World Pork Expo. Topics included trade, the prevention of foreign animal diseases and an agricultural labor shortage. California’s Proposition 12 was cited as an issue that will impact…R.D. Offutt Farm Certified in MN Water Quality Program
Published June 7, 2023
R.D. Offutt’s Twin Rivers Seed Farm at Staples is the latest operation to be certified in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program. R.D. Offutt Farms President Keith McGovern says this program demonstrates RDO’s commitment to regenerative agriculture. "What are…RMA Takes Input on PP Policies
Published June 7, 2023
The Risk Management Agency is seeking feedback to consider possible changes to prevented planting. "One is the harvest price option," said RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger. "Currently, with prevent plant the only price that is applicable is the spring price, but much…Support for Small Farms
Published June 7, 2023
A bill has been introduced in the House and Senate to create a new office within USDA to focus on small farms. New Jersey Senator Cory Booker said this office would consider the specific needs of small farms and facilitate…Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Approved in House Committee
Published June 7, 2023
The House Education and Labor Committee has approved a bill allowing schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk. House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, who is also a member of the education and labor…Safety Review Coming for All Major Railroads
Published June 7, 2023
The federal government will perform a safety assessment of all major U.S. railroads. This decision follows the February derailment of the Norfolk Southern train in Ohio. The Federal Railroad Administration will conduct this review over the next year. Senate Majority…Wolf Delisting Bill Introduced
Published June 6, 2023
Legislation has been introduced in the Senate to delist the gray wolf from the endangered species list. This plan would create a region-specific plan to delist the wolf in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It would create an advisory…Radio Keeps You Connected
Published June 5, 2023
We received positive news just over a week ago when Ford Motor Company reversed its initial decision and announced its 2024 model vehicles will include AM radio. This effort to keep AM radio in the vehicle dashboard is being heard…