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Potato Growers Heading to D.C

Published February 13, 2026

Potato growers are ramping up advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., to address transportation, labor, and policy challenges affecting the industry. Gary Shields, executive director, Northland Potato Growers Association, says federal policy remains a top priority for maintaining a competitive and…

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…

Shapiro: Global Agriculture Entering a Structural Shift, Not a Cycle

Published December 12, 2025

There is a cyclical nature to production agriculture and the commodities markets, but Bespoke Group Director of Research Jacob Shapiro says this current market landscape is different. "This is not a normal cycle; I think we're undergoing a fundamental structural…

South Dakota Farm Bureau Delegates Gear Up for Policy Debate

Published November 17, 2025

The South Dakota Farm Bureau annual meeting will be held in Sioux Falls. "We start Friday with a policy update," said SDFB Regional Manager Lowell Mesman. "Then we jump right into district caucuses for the seven districts." Saturday starts with…

Fedorchak: Political Gridlock Puts Ag Priorities on Hold

Published October 1, 2025

North Dakota Representative Julie Fedorchak says the current stalemate puts critical farm policy and government funding at risk. "We got our work done by passing a very nonpartisan, commonsense solution to this, which is stopgap funding in a clean, continuing…

Face-to-Face Meetings with Policymakers Pay Off

Published August 5, 2025

Farmfest serves as a connection point between farmers and lawmakers. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Vice President Ryan Mackenthun highlighted federal policy priorities. "We have some concerns about some of the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) report, with some of the…

Infrastructure Leaders Gather to Discuss Waterway Regs

Published March 15, 2025

This past week's National Waterways Conference Legislative Summit focused on the regulations and policies impacting U.S. transportation and infrastructure. Much of the talk at this year's Legislative Summit surrounded Trump 2.0. "There have been some changes in the executive branch…

The Farmers’ Voice is Being Heard

Published March 14, 2025

The North Dakota legislative sessions continue to move toward the finish line, but for farmers like Drew Courtney, that doesn't mean they can slow down. Courtney, a North Dakota Corn Growers Association board member, has spent much of the winter…

Opportunities & Risks Ahead for Biofuels Sector

Published December 10, 2024

A large supply of corn and soybeans combined with an increased demand for biofuels is raising the expectations of many heading into 2025. With raised expectations, there is also uncertainty. "We had a really successful year," said Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association…

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…

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Articles tagged under: policy

Potato Growers Heading to D.C

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

Shapiro: Global Agriculture Entering a Structural Shift, Not a Cycle

South Dakota Farm Bureau Delegates Gear Up for Policy Debate

Fedorchak: Political Gridlock Puts Ag Priorities on Hold

Face-to-Face Meetings with Policymakers Pay Off

Infrastructure Leaders Gather to Discuss Waterway Regs

The Farmers’ Voice is Being Heard

Opportunities & Risks Ahead for Biofuels Sector

Farmers Weigh Unintended Consequences

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