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Final Milk Marketing Order Rule is Out

Published Today

USDA has issued its final rule on federal milk marketing orders. Most of the changes take effect on June 1. National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Gregg Doud said this change “will provide a firmer footing and fairer milk…

Walz Unveils Budget Plan

Published Today

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has released a budget proposal that includes a sales tax cut. The budget also expands the Minnesota sustainable aviation fuel tax credit and supports growth of that industry. There’s also money to shorten the permitting and…

Thompson Named Wheat Leader of the Year

Published Today

The National Association of Wheat Growers named House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson with its 2024 Wheat Leader of the Year Award. NAWG also presented four other members of Congress with its Wheat Advocate Award, including North Dakota Senator…

Trump Appoints South Dakotan for USDA Post

Published Today

A South Dakotan will be the next USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. Luke Lindberg is the president and chief executive officer of South Dakota Trade. Lindberg is also a Senior Fellow at the America First Policy Institute.…

Left Out

Published Yesterday

While corn and soybeans were included as eligible crops in the USDA’s interim climate smart rule, canola was not. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says more work needs to be done. "We understand that the climate-smart program won't…

Key Committee Reviews SBARE Priorities

Published Yesterday

The Senate government operations appropriations committee reviewed funding requests for NDSU Extension, the Research Outreach Centers, Northern Crops Institute and the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute this past week. NDSU Extension Vice President of Agriculture Dr. Greg Lardy emphasized the…

The Weaponization of the Endangered Species Act

Published Yesterday

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum faced a wide range of topics in his confirmation hearing Thursday. Burgum, who has been chosen to lead the Interior Department, was asked about the use of the Endangered Species Act. "You raise a very…

New Role for Stabenow

Published Yesterday

Former Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow has joined the Liberty Partners Group lobbying firm. Stabenow spent four terms in the U.S. Senate

More Flexibility for Climate Smart Farming Practices

Published Yesterday

USDA’s new interim rule for climate-smart crops provides more flexibility for farmers. To qualify for incentives, including the 45Z tax credit, farmers can use cover crops, nutrient management or adopt no-till or reduced tillage practices. This is different than the…

Groundwater Protection Map Updated

Published Yesterday

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has updated the maps for its groundwater protection rule. Areas vulnerable to groundwater contamination face restrictions on fall nitrogen fertilizer applications. The map can be found on the MDA website.

Policy Articles

Final Milk Marketing Order Rule is Out

Walz Unveils Budget Plan

Thompson Named Wheat Leader of the Year

Trump Appoints South Dakotan for USDA Post

Left Out

Key Committee Reviews SBARE Priorities

The Weaponization of the Endangered Species Act

New Role for Stabenow

More Flexibility for Climate Smart Farming Practices

Groundwater Protection Map Updated

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