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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…

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…

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…

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.…

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Articles tagged under: policy

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

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

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