Articles tagged under: Amanda Bilek
MN Ethanol Boost Featured in House Omnibus Ag Finance Bill
Published April 26, 2021
The omnibus ag finance bill passed the Minnesota House. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek says the bill would boost ethanol blends. "In the House agriculture omnibus finance bill is $2 million per year in funding proposed…MSGA/MCGA Outline Ag Policy Priorities at Small Grain Meeting
Published January 14, 2021
Farm policy was part of Tuesday’s virtual Small Grains Update Meeting. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek outlined a few of the association’s policy priorities. "The Minnesota Agriculture Department recently added two neonicotinoids for surface waters and along…Another Chance Possible to Finalize MN Bonding and Tax Bills
Published July 22, 2020
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned without reaching a deal on the bonding and tax bill, but there could be another opportunity. With the possibility of a third special session next month, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek…MN Corn Matters
Published June 17, 2020
In the latest Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek discusses the Minnesota legislature special session. Listen here.MN Corn Matters
Published April 22, 2020
The recently announced CARES Act includes funding for farmers. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek has more in the latest MN Corn Matters.MN Corn Matters
Published April 1, 2020
There are specifics in the third coronavirus stimulus package to assist farmers. Learn more in Corn Matters from Amanda Bilek, senior public policy director for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.engAGe: Tough as Nails
Published August 26, 2019
In her two years at the Minnesota Corn Growers Association, Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek is learning a lot. Bilek says there are more women working in policy-based positions in agriculture. It takes thick skin to be successful and…MN Corn Matters
Published May 22, 2019
The ag finance committee report released by the Minnesota Legislature includes funding for AGREET. Learn more from Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek in Corn Matters, a weekly update from Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Transportation Bill Continues to Spark Debate
Published April 15, 2019
The deadline to pass spending bills in the Minnesota legislature has passed. When session resumes after Easter, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek the transportation bill will be contentious. "The gas tax is only included in…