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Lawmakers to Clash Over Regulations

Published November 23, 2022

The Minnesota DFL will control the Governor’s office, House and Senate in the upcoming biennium. With the Democrats having a slim, one-vote majority in the Senate, incoming Minority Leader Mark Johnson believes the Republican caucus will need to be proactive. "We've…

EPA Issues Final Vehicle Regulations

Published April 1, 2020

On Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency issued final regulations for vehicle fuel economy and emissions standards. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said the final rule puts in place a sensible one national program that has a good balance of protecting the…

MN Soybean is Staying Engaged in Drainage Conversations

Published March 2, 2020

As of late, the regulatory environment seems to be challenging. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Jamie Beyer says there are always developments, but no major improvements. At Commodity Classic, the association followed a resolution addressing when federal agencies acquire land.…

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…

Water Woes Turn to Water Wins

Published January 26, 2020

Woes about water from Farm Bureau members are now turning into water wins. That's because the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is withdrawing the proposed water supply rule. Additionally, the Waters of the United States replacement rule has been unveiled.…

Livestock Industry Continues to Push for ELD Implementation Delay

Published November 19, 2019

Although the Dakotas and Minnesota have a hefty number of cattle, but a lot of those animals are fed in the Central and Southern Plains. "When electronic logging devices were implemented for livestock haulers, problems started to arise," says Jara…

Northern Ag Groups Push for “Appropriate Disaster Assistance”

Published October 17, 2019

A letter has been sent to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue seeking “the fullest appropriate disaster assistance” under the WHIP+ program and other USDA programs. This letter was signed by groups representing farmers in the Northern Tier states, including soybeans, wheat,…

Comment Period Open for Origin of Livestock Rule

Published October 3, 2019

A public comment period has been reopened for the proposed Origin of Livestock rule. Originally published in 2015, the proposed rule would change the requirement for the origin of livestock under USDA organic regulations. Comments will be accepted until December…

Fake Proteins and Grazing Top MSCA Policy Priorities

Published December 10, 2018

At the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Convention, the Policy and Resolutions Committee outlined priorities for the upcoming year. MSCA President Krist Wollum says one issue that rose to the top is cell-cultured protein products. "We need to make sure we're…

ND Stockmen Focus on Policy Priorities

Published September 17, 2018

At the 89th Annual North Dakota Stockmen's Association, approximately 350 ranchers met in policy and resolution committee meetings. NDSA Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson says Electronic Logging Device regulations, fake meat, trade and more remain top priorities for cattle producers.…

Articles tagged under: regulations

Lawmakers to Clash Over Regulations

EPA Issues Final Vehicle Regulations

MN Soybean is Staying Engaged in Drainage Conversations

NCBA Rolls Out Policy Priorities at 2020 Convention

Water Woes Turn to Water Wins

Livestock Industry Continues to Push for ELD Implementation Delay

Northern Ag Groups Push for “Appropriate Disaster Assistance”

Comment Period Open for Origin of Livestock Rule

Fake Proteins and Grazing Top MSCA Policy Priorities

ND Stockmen Focus on Policy Priorities

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