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Farmers Weigh Unintended Consequences

Published November 16, 2024

With a second Trump presidency, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew expects regulations to be ratcheted back. "We know that there's going to be a large theme of regulatory reform and deregulation," Larew told RRFN. "A farmer that gets heavily…

MSCA Takes Message to DC

Published June 30, 2024

Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association President-Elect Rachel Gray was part of a delegation that traveled to Washington, D.C. Most of the conversations centered around the farm bill. "We talked about changes we would like to see or hope would be left…

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Sustainability Hero Bridges Gap Between Farmers and Policymakers

Published May 16, 2024

For Corn Refiners Association Director of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Jamaica Gayle, communication with policymakers is a must for farmers. "A big challenge that we're facing right now is that story not being told." Gayle wants lawmakers to understand the…

Special Session Stalled by Political Stalemate

Published November 3, 2021

With the full legislative session about 90 days away, ag lobbyist Bruce Kleven doesn’t expect a special session. "Governor Walz wanted a special session in September or October to allocate $250 million set aside for essential workers. Lawmakers were trying…

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Cattle Producers Come Together with an Optimistic Voice

Published September 27, 2021

Despite the huge challenges facing cattle producers, members of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association came together with an optimistic voice in Fargo over the weekend. President Jeff Schafer of New Rockford says it’s often too easy to get caught up…

The Strongest Position for the U.S. Cattle Industry is United

Published September 27, 2021

There are huge issues affecting cattle producers across the nation. That’s according to Kimball, Minnesota rancher Don Schiefelbein, who was a featured speaker during the 92nd Annual North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Convention. Front and center in Washington D.C. are taxes.…

Waiting on the White House for the 2021 RVOs

Published August 30, 2021

The White House is in the process of reviewing the EPA’s proposed 2021 Renewable Volume Obligations. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper is not clear about the exact language of EPA’s proposal. "We're almost into September 2021 and…

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Funding the Growing Climate Solutions Act

Published August 29, 2021

The U.S. House passed a budget resolution last week. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow has been working with House Agriculture Committee leaders on how to spend the money authorized by the resolution. "I can tell you we'll have robust…

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Tax Policy Front and Center for Cattle Producers

Published August 16, 2021

Cattle producers from across the country brought forth several policy items at the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Allison VanDerWal says tax policy was a main point of discussion. "Tax policy in regards to stepped…

NDSU Extension and Ag Research Budget Bill Passes Both Chambers

Published April 28, 2021

The NDSU Extension and Agriculture Research budget bill has passed both chambers of the North Dakota legislature. Now, Senate Bill 2020 awaits Governor Doug Burgum’s signature. The legislation fully restores the governor’s recommend cuts for NDSU Extension, the Research Extension…

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Articles tagged under: policy

Farmers Weigh Unintended Consequences

MSCA Takes Message to DC

Sustainability Hero Bridges Gap Between Farmers and Policymakers

Special Session Stalled by Political Stalemate

Cattle Producers Come Together with an Optimistic Voice

The Strongest Position for the U.S. Cattle Industry is United

Waiting on the White House for the 2021 RVOs

Funding the Growing Climate Solutions Act

Tax Policy Front and Center for Cattle Producers

NDSU Extension and Ag Research Budget Bill Passes Both Chambers

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