Articles tagged under: farm policy
Advocating for the Farm Bill and Disaster Relief
Published November 21, 2024
The Midwest Council on Agriculture was in Washington D.C. this past week to lobby for farm policy. “We’ve been advocating for a strong farm bill before the end of the year,” said Jim Callan, James Callan Associates. “At the same…U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
Published November 7, 2021
On a vote of 228 to 206, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package on Friday night. The vote happened after House lawmakers agreed the Build Back Better plan didn’t have to be passed in…Paap Will Not Seek Reelection
Published March 9, 2021
After 16 years as president of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, Kevin Paap has announced he will not seek reelection in November. Paap took on a new role this past year as a Blue Earth County commissioner. A new Farm…American Sugarbeet Growers Association to Hold Virtual Meeting
Published January 28, 2021
The American Sugarbeet Growers Association will have a virtual annual meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday. The event will feature key congressional lawmakers like Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow and North Dakota Senator John Hoeven. Attendees will also hear from…McConnell Expresses Optimism for Passing Continuing Resolution
Published September 23, 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Wednesday all Senators will be carefully reviewing the Continuing Resolution sent over by the House. McConnell is optimistic the CR can become law by the end of the month. "The Republicans kept the…NFU Hosts Virtual Fly-In for Members
Published September 21, 2020
The National Farmers Union hosted a virtual fly-in last week. Attendees heard from key lawmakers and leaders in agriculture and met with their state’s Congressional delegations to discuss ag policy. North Dakota Farmers Union president Mark Watne says there are…Six Special Orders Approved by NFU Members
Published March 4, 2020
National Farmers Union delegates approved six special orders of business at convention. These special orders will guide NFU government affairs priorities in the next year. Those special orders include a look at the 2020 election, the development of a mandatory…Larew Elected to Lead National Farmers Union
Published March 2, 2020
The newly elected National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says he will focus on building off of the current strength of the organization. "Times are tough. There are lots of challenges, not the least of which is what the weather…