Articles tagged under: policy
MN Cattlemen Advocate at the Capitol
Published February 26, 2019
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association hosted their “Cattlemen at the Capitol” event in St. Paul. That morning, cattlemen highlighted the importance of the industry during the Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division meeting. "Minnesota's beef industry contributes…ND Legislative Report
Published February 22, 2019
A bill providing more authority on licensing public warehouses and grain buyers passed in the North Dakota Senate. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says the association would also like to see stronger bonding in the…ND Legislative Report
Published February 18, 2019
North Dakota Soybean Growers Association legislative director Scott Rising remains optimistic about the agriculture-related bills that are being heard in Bismarck. The North Dakota Legislative Report is sponsored by NDFB, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, North Dakota Corn Growers Association…ND Legislative Report
Published February 8, 2019
So far, NDFB Public Policy Director Pete Hanebutt is feeling positive about the current legislative session. Hear more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, sponsored by NDFB, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, North Dakota Corn Growers Association and North Dakota Farmers…ND Legislative Report
Published January 25, 2019
The deadline to introduce in the House and Senate has passed. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says a large number of the bills deal with agriculture. Hear more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, made possible by NDFB, North Dakota Soybean…Farm Bureau Outlines Policy Priorities
Published January 16, 2019
Delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention finalized policy priorities for the year ahead. Farm Bureau is urging the Trump Administration and Congress to work together to end the government shutdown. AFBF Vice President Scott VanderWal, who farms at…NFU Fly-In Takes Place This Week
Published September 9, 2018
The National Farmers Union will host 350 members in Washington D.C. for their 2018 Fall Legislative Fly-In this week. During their time in the capitol city, farmers and ranchers from around the country will meet with Trump administration officials and…Next Step: Merging Two Farm Bills Into One
Published July 4, 2018
Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish is pleased the 2018 farm bill passed both the Senate and House. The challenge now is to fold those two bills into one farm bill. "We're pleased the Senate formula provides some support to the…NCGA Names Doggett as Interim CEO
Published June 22, 2018
The National Corn Growers Association has selected Jon Doggett as interim CEO. Currently, Doggett serves as executive vice present and start in his new capacity August 1. The Montana native has more than 30 years of agricultural policy experience, previously…