Articles tagged under: farm bill
NFU Staying Engaged in Farm Bill Advocacy
Published March 11, 2024
The 122nd National Farmers Union Convention is underway in Scottsdale, Arizona, and National Farmers Union President Rob Larew does not want farmers to be discouraged about continuing to advocate for the next farm bill. During the State of the Farmers…Protect No-Cost Sugar Program
Published March 4, 2024
Sugarbeet growers from across the country are in Washington, D.C., meeting with over 300 congressional representatives over two weeks. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart says the farm bill message remains consistent. “We need to strengthen the…ND Lawmakers Take Input on the Farm Bill
Published February 22, 2024
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and Congressman Kelly Armstrong participated in an agricultural roundtable event in Minot Wednesday. Hoeven said it is important to maintain and strengthen crop insurance, update the counter-cyclical farm safety net and provide adequate access to…Sustainable Ag Coalition Supports Conservation, Crop Insurance Changes
Published February 21, 2024
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition is out with a new farm policy report. The report said over 60 percent of farm program payments went to farmers in ten states, including North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota. Policy recommendations include means…CBO Baseline Totals $1.46 Trillion
Published February 14, 2024
The Congressional Budget Office’s 2024 baseline for mandatory farm programs and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program projects farm bill expenditures at $1.46 trillion over the next ten years. That’s down 3.5 percent from the previous ten-year baseline forecast of $1.5…Internal Battles Influence Farm Bill Process
Published February 9, 2024
Like other commodities, wheat benefits from foreign market development and market access funding in the farm bill. Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin’s pessimism is evident when discussing a new farm bill. "It's one thing when we have infighting going on across…Lame-Duck Farm Bill Passage Could Avoid the ‘E’ Word
Published February 8, 2024
National Corn Growers Association Director of Public Policy Wayne Stopskof sat on a panel during the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo. Farm bill negotiations are still happening in Washington. “We’re hoping the appropriations process will finalize soon and allow floor…Politics Will Likely Hinder Farm Bill Process
Published February 4, 2024
Kent, Minnesota farmer Pat Freese is a longtime board member for the Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative and American Sugarbeet Growers Association. Freese does not expect the farm bill to be passed this year. "Unfortunately, ag gets pushed to the back many…LRP is a Critical Safety Net
Published February 1, 2024
The farm bill is one of the priorities for members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. NCBA Past President Don Schiefelbein remains doubtful about the passage of a new bill this year. "In an election year like this, everyone is…