Articles tagged under: policy
MFP Payments Coming Soon
Published November 8, 2019
The Trump Administration has authorized the second tranche of Market Facilitation Program payments, which will be made later this month or in early December. "I full expect the November payments to be distributed," says Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer.…MFU Seeking Second Class for the New Leader Academy
Published July 18, 2019
The Minnesota Farmers Union is now accepting applications for the second class of their New Leader Academy program. The program helps strengthen leadership within the organization and in rural Minnesota. Applications are due October 1 and can be found online…ND Grain Growers E-Tour is This Week
Published June 24, 2019
For the 26th year, the North Dakota Grain Growers Association is hosting Environmental Protection Agency officials from Washington D.C. The 12 participants will visit a variety ag businesses and farms to learn about environmental stewardship in the state. NDGGA Executive…Cattlemen Continue to Tackle Policy Issues
Published June 12, 2019
A whole host of issues remain top of mind for the U.S. cattle industry. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule that exempts livestock producers from reporting air emissions from animal waste. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President…A Strong Legislative Session for ND Ag
Published May 2, 2019
There were many bills passed during the North Dakota legislative session that have an impact on agriculture. According to NDFB Public Policy Liaison Emmery Mehlhoff, a bill relating to semi-trailer licensing was just one, among several. "There also updates to…ND Legislature Secures Funding for NDSU
Published April 29, 2019
In the final days of the North Dakota legislative session, funding was secured for NDSU Extension and the ag research budget. North Dakota Farmers Union Legislative and Member Advocacy Supervisor Kayla Pulvermacher says funding will stay whole. "There won't be…Tax Conformity Brings “A Sigh of Relief” for Farmers
Published April 29, 2019
The Minnesota legislature is in its final weeks of session. Legislation is needed to align the state tax code to address changes passed at the federal level. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Vice President Jamie Beyer says both chambers have included…North Dakota Legislature Adjourns
Published April 29, 2019
The North Dakota Legislature adjourned Friday night with a budget of nearly $15 billion. That represents a 12 percent increase in general fund spending from 2017. After recent cuts, the NDSU Extension and research budget includes a bump in the…ND Legislative Report
Published April 26, 2019
Governor Doug Burgum has signed a bill that makes a change to North Dakota corporate farming laws. With the new law, second cousins are allowed to be a part of a family farm corporation. Listen to more in the North…