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Farm Bureau President to Speak on Policy Priorities at SDFB Convention

Published November 16, 2020

Those representing agriculture on Capitol Hill are busy wrapping up business for 2020 and planning for 2021. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said building a bridge is important with…

Whats Next for Ag Policy Priorities?

Published November 13, 2020

What can farmers and ranchers expect from the new federal government being formed? The final results are still being determined in some states where House and Senate races have yet to be decided. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President…

Cattle Producers, Organizations Continue to Seek Change

Published October 11, 2020

“Price discovery” and “transparency” have certainly been two trigger words in the cattle industry lately. The discussion on improving those issues in the cattle markets certainly picked up when USDA released a report highlighting the investigation of the boxed beef…

New NASDA Policy Adopted

Published September 7, 2020

The nation’s top agricultural officials have unanimously approved a new diversity and inclusion policy during the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture annual meeting. In a statement, NASDA CEO Barb Glenn said the future of agriculture is best served…

Senate Pushback Expected in Phase Four Stimulus Bill

Published May 16, 2020

On Friday, the House passed a phase four economic stimulus bill with a price tag of $3 trillion. Senate Republicans say the bill will be dead on arrival in the Senate. The Russell Group President Randy Russell says the cost…

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Ag Groups Seek Policy to Help Farmers Navigate COVID-19

Published March 20, 2020

Provisions to help farmers and ranchers navigate current business challenges could be included in the third coronavirus package. "We've asked lawmakers to look for additional avenues of flexibility to reduce the burden of producers from existing loans and interest requirements…

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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…

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MN Cattlemen Applaud Policy Wins

Published February 10, 2020

Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association President Mike Landuyt says cattle producers are gaining ground with the multiple trade wins. "Some of the regulations aren't even necessary loosened up, we can just better navigate them now." Landuyt adds another high point for…

NCBA Rolls Out Policy Priorities at 2020 Convention

Published February 5, 2020

At the Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association unveiled their top policy priorities for 2020. The focal points include trade and market access, fake meat, climate policy, fair cattle markets and regulatory reform. This list…

Farm Bureau Sets 2020 Policy Priorities

Published January 23, 2020

Delegates to the 101st American Farm Bureau Federation convention finalized policy priorities for the year ahead. AFBF Vice President Scott VanderWal, who farms at Volga, South Dakota, says the decisions made by members address important issues facing the American farmer.…

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Farm Bureau President to Speak on Policy Priorities at SDFB Convention

Whats Next for Ag Policy Priorities?

Cattle Producers, Organizations Continue to Seek Change

New NASDA Policy Adopted

Senate Pushback Expected in Phase Four Stimulus Bill

Ag Groups Seek Policy to Help Farmers Navigate COVID-19

Six Special Orders Approved by NFU Members

MN Cattlemen Applaud Policy Wins

NCBA Rolls Out Policy Priorities at 2020 Convention

Farm Bureau Sets 2020 Policy Priorities

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