Articles tagged under: Amy Klobuchar
Werner Moves to MN Biofuels Association
Published August 11, 2022
Brian Werner is the new executive director of the Minnesota Biofuels Association. Previously, Werner was the deputy legislative director for Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar.Midwest Ag Summit Kicks Off Ag Week in Fargo
Published June 28, 2022
The Midwest Ag Summit focused on new technology in agriculture, renewable diesel and the growth in local soybean crushing sector. Regarding policy, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is getting ready for the 2023 farm bill debate. Klobuchar says crop insurance couldn’t…Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances
Published June 14, 2022
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act is on its way to President Biden, where it is expected to be signed. This legislation prevents ocean carriers from refusing cargo space for U.S. exports. It gives the Federal Maritime Commission the ability to…Lawmakers Ask Ag Secretary’s Help for Wet Planting Season
Published May 26, 2022
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, along with other lawmakers from Minnesota and North Dakota, sent a letter to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack asking him to provide support and certainty to farmers dealing with excessive moisture.…Seeking Federal Support
Published May 24, 2022
Minnesota’s congressional delegation is asking Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for financial support for farmers impacted by a wet, cold spring and two recent storms. The lawmakers want the federal government to expedite the state’s request. Read the letter.Learn from the Previous Farm Bills
Published April 24, 2022
Later this week, the Senate Agriculture Committee will hold their first field hearing on the 2023 Farm Bill. The hearing takes place in Michigan. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says there are a series of hearings coming up, with one expected…Lawmakers Promote Domestic Fertilizer Production
Published March 30, 2022
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators are urging the White House to prioritize domestic production of green fertilizer. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar said the ammonia-based nitrogen fertilizer produced by regional hydrogen hubs will provide a stable supply for farmers and…CRP Improvements Sought
Published March 23, 2022
South Dakota Senator John Thune and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar have introduced legislation to improve access to grazing within the Conservation Reserve Program. During last year’s drought, farmers and ranchers sought the ability to utilize CRP ground to feed their…Ocean Shipping Reform Bill Reviewed in Senate
Published March 5, 2022
When President Biden talked about the higher prices of shipping goods on ocean vessels in the State of the Union address last week, a reference was made to the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. This proposal is sponsored by Minnesota Senator…