Articles tagged under: 2023 Farm Bill
VanderWal Anticipates a Strong Farm Bill
Published August 15, 2023
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal talked with Red River Farm Network at Dakotafest in Mitchell, South Dakota. The farm bill continues to be the number one priority for the organization. “The security of our ag industry becomes…A Looming Deadline
Published August 10, 2023
A farm bill roundtable discussion took place in Fargo with Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman and North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer. Boozman said there's no specific timeline in mind to get the farm bill out…Putnam Putting on the Miles
Published August 2, 2023
Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam was part of a Farmfest forum on state agriculture and rural policy. The Farmfest event was just one of many recent farm policy events. "We've had over 20 visits in the past three…Crop Insurance is for the Next Generation
Published August 1, 2023
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth favors enhancements made to crop insurance rather than relying on ad hoc disaster programs. "Sometimes, it is three years before you get your money through ad hoc but with crop insurance you get…Door Opens for Farm Bill Activity
Published May 29, 2023
Combest Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell hopes the agreement on the debt ceiling will spark momentum for the farm bill. “The farm bill tends to be an area where Congress can show how it can work together at…Chamber Hosts Hoeven Farm Bill Meeting
Published May 23, 2023
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven held a farm bill roundtable discussion with members of the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee. Hoeven was happy with the turnout of agriculture leaders and innovators that came to talk about the priorities…MFU to Provide Legislative Feedback
Published May 19, 2023
After the Minnesota legislative session ends, the Minnesota Farmers Union will consult with its membership. "The Legislature passes the approved funding and instructions for agencies, but then those agencies have to create programs around it," said government relations director Stu…SD Corn Comments
Published May 18, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Utilization Council Executive Director DaNita Murray talks about the farm bill process.Corn Growers Testify on Farm Bill Priorities
Published May 8, 2023
National Corn Growers Association First Vice President Harold Wolle testified about the importance of protecting crop insurance programs in farm bill hearing this past week with the U.S. Senate Ag Subcommittee on Nutrition and Forestry. “Our farm bill recommendations seek…