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Skinny Farm Bill to be Marked Up in February

Published January 12, 2026

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson’s plan to introduce Farm Bill 2.0 has been sidelined by the death of one member of his caucus and the hospitalization of another. The Congressional Budget Office also needs to score the proposed…

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Put a Face on Farm Bill Issues

Published January 10, 2026

The 2018 farm bill has been extended three times. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Carolyn Olson wants the certainty of a five-year farm bill. "There are policy updates that need to be made." Like other major pieces of legislation,…

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A Possible January Release of the Farm Bill Text

Published December 31, 2025

Before the holiday break, the Midwest Council on Agriculture was in Washington, D.C. for its annual meeting. The group also met with lawmakers and officials from USDA and EPA. Council President Perry Aasness said House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’…

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Republicans to Resume Farm Bill Talks in January

Published December 23, 2025

Congressional Republicans plan to restart stalled farm bill negotiations in January after failing to pass a new measure before the end of the year. The delay extends uncertainty for farmers already facing high costs, inflation, and ongoing trade disruptions. House…

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New NDFU President Perdue Pledges to Build on Watne’s Legacy

Published December 14, 2025

Newly elected North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue understands that he has some pretty big shoes to fill without going President Mark Watne's retirement. Despite the current ag economic landscape in the country, Perdue says that he's inheriting a…

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Farmers Need More Than Short-Term Relief

Published December 12, 2025

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says farmers are entering the new year with hope, but also with significant uncertainty. “We’re hoping for a more stable 2026, but we have huge challenges that we need to overcome,” Larew said. “We’re…

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Conner: U.S. No Longer Seen as a Reliable Supplier

Published December 6, 2025

U.S. trade policy has been somewhat chaotic with the on-again, off-again tariffs. The Red River Farm Network asked the outgoing president and chief executive officer of the National Federation of Farmer Cooperatives, Chuck Conner, what that means for the U.S.’s…

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The Certainty of a 5-Year Farm Bill Needed

Published November 12, 2025

American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal, who is also president of the South Dakota Farm Bureau, said farmers need the certainty of a five-year farm bill. "We already know that fertilizer prices are going to be quite a bit…

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Klobuchar Wraps 87-County Minnesota Tour

Published November 12, 2025

Senator Amy Klobuchar concluded her annual 87-county tour of Minnesota with a visit to the Olson farm near Thief River Falls, where healthcare costs were part of the conversation. “When I hear these stories in rural Minnesota, they’re just gut-wrenching…

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Short-Term Farm Bill Relief Leaves Long-Term Questions

Published November 11, 2025

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne feels the farm bill extension provides short-term stability but delays important updates needed for farmers and ranchers. “I think it might be a little worrisome, as we obviously got the good news that…

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