Articles tagged under: farm bill
Soy Leaders Urge Policy Action
Published March 2, 2025
North Dakota Soybean Growers Association President Justin Sherlock says we're long overdue for a new farm bill. "We've extended the 2018 farm bill twice now." There's a lot on the agenda for federal policy right now. We're still waiting to…Johansson: Foreign Subsidies Hurt U.S. Growers
Published February 28, 2025
Rob Johansson, director of economics and policy analysis, American Sugar Alliance, spoke about shifting policies and economic uncertainty at the USDA Ag Outlook Forum. "There’s a lot of potential policies the administration is pursuing that will affect farm country, both…Farm Bill Urgency
Published February 28, 2025
At the USDA Ag Outlook Forum, American Sugarbeet Growers Association President/CEO Luther Markwart emphasized the urgent need for a new farm bill. "It is incredibly difficult out on the farm right now," Markwart said. "Our input costs are up, commodity…Unpredictable Policy Influences Decisions on the Farm
Published February 20, 2025
Uncertainty in agriculture policy was a key topic at the North Dakota Farmers Union's Evolution Ag Summit on Tuesday. Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson highlighted how unpredictability in government programs affects decision-making on the farm. "As we infuse some…Evolution Ag Summit Highlights Biofuels and Trade
Published February 20, 2025
The 3rd annual Evolution Ag Summit took place Tuesday at the North Dakota Farmers Union in Jamestown, bringing together farmers, policymakers, and industry leaders. National Farmers Union Biofuels Advisor Anne Steckel provided a federal policy update, stressing the importance of…Senate Ag Committee Hears Calls for Stronger Farm Safety Net
Published February 5, 2025
In the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on the farm economy. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall spoke about the need for an updated farm bill to help farmers during tough economic times. "The USDA's most recent farm sector income…Hoeven Says Rollins Will Lead Agriculture Effectively
Published February 2, 2025
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is confident Brooke Rollins will be confirmed as the next agriculture secretary. Hoeven believes Rollins’ leadership will be key in addressing agricultural priorities. Hoeven also remains optimistic about passing a farm bill this year. "We've…Callan: Trade, Tariffs, and Farm Bill Top Concerns for Farmers
Published January 29, 2025
In the early days of the Trump presidency, concerns remain in the agriculture sector, particularly regarding trade, tariffs and the farm bill. Jim Callan, president, James Callan Associates, said uncertainty remains with these issues. "Congress is still working through what…Farm Bill Could be an Early Win
Published January 26, 2025
The new Congress has a full plate, dealing with the debt ceiling, a tax bill and the confirmation process. However, American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad would like to see the farm bill completed sooner rather than later. "I…