Articles tagged under: farm bill
Bigger Pie Needed for New Farm Bill
Published August 31, 2022
National Corn Growers Association First Vice President Harold Wolle says the organization is focusing on farm bill priorities. "Our mantra is to do no harm to crop insurance, that's the top priority." The Madelia, Minnesota farmer also emphasizes the importance…Crop Insurance Leads the Way in Farm Bill Priorities
Published August 22, 2022
South Dakota's congressional delegation participated in a farm bill discussion at Dakotafest. At the event, South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal said crop insurance is a top priority. "It's very important to our risk management programs and crucial to…More Work Ahead for the Farm Bill
Published August 19, 2022
The next farm bill is coming into focus. South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson says it will be important to build in flexibilities for the American farmer and ranchers for the next six years. "I wonder if there are tweaks we…Farm Bill May Get A Bipartisan Boost
Published August 12, 2022
Of the $40 billion for agriculture included in the Inflation Reduction Act, roughly half is expected to be used for conservation programs. The infusion in conservation funding is divided between the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program,…Senate Ag Committee Leader Coming to ND
Published August 4, 2022
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman is coming to North Dakota to get input on the next farm bill. There’s no firm date for the visit, but it should happen within the next few weeks. "I'm anxious to come…Hoeven: A Boost in Reference Prices Needed
Published August 4, 2022
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven supports an increase in reference prices for the new farm bill. "Reference prices have to be updated for inflation or they're not relevant. We've had to update this in the past, but clearly, we're going…A Deep Dive into Farm Bill Funding
Published August 3, 2022
With rising production costs, agriculture groups are asking for more money in the farm safety net for the next farm bill. Texas A&M Agriculture and Food Policy Center Co-Director Bart Fischer says an increase in baseline funding is not an…Policy Highlighted at Sweetener Symposium
Published August 3, 2022
According to Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association board member Jason Schatzke, sugarbeet growers need the sugar program to sustain sugar cooperatives. "We have to be able to produce domestically so we can sustain longer term investments in our processing…A Budget Challenged Farm Bill
Published August 3, 2022
There's been an effort by emerging crops to capture specialty crop funding in the next farm bill. This includes the hemp, wild rice and aquaculture industries. "Both the National Potato Council and Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance have come out…