Policy

MCGA, MBA urge full reallocation of SRE volumes

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe U.S. could have difficulty meeting its 2026 and 2027 renewable fuel targets without full reallocation, MCGA and MBA said.

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Additional fine-tuning of updated Nutrient Reduction Strategy is needed

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe updated Nutrient Reduction Strategy should emphasize evidence-based, voluntary strategies that support measurable nutrient reductions while recognizing the practical and economic realities facing Minnesota farmers.

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Make America Healthy Again Commission report backs away from misinformation on crop protection tools in second report

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe recommendations specific to crop protection tools are an improvement over an earlier version of the report.

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MCGA applauds passage of bill legalizing E15 in California

Reading Time: 3 minutesLast week, the California State Senate voted 39-0 to approve Assembly Bill 30, which would legalize E15 immediately upon the signature of Governor Gavin Newsom.

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Biofuel infrastructure grant program opens for applications

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 2026 AGRI Biofuels Infrastructure Grant program, supported in part by MCGA, is accepting applications between now and Oct. 23.

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More to come on EPA’s approach to SREs

Reading Time: 1 minuteThe EPA’s approach to SRE petitions deals with the backlog but creates uncertainty for the 2023 and 2024 compliance years.

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DNR begins updating Public Waters Inventory

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe project will proceed county-by-county, with the goal of completing an average of 12 counties a year, according to the DNR.

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MCGA praises passage of reconciliation bill

Reading Time: 2 minutesFor nearly three years, the MCGA has advocated for federal Farm Bill policy priorities including a strengthened safety net, protect and enhance crop insurance, increase funding for export promotion, and maintain voluntary adoption of conservation practices.

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Protecting Public Health Requires Science-Based Regulation, Not Just a MAHA Moment

Reading Time: 3 minutesNCGA will continue to push the MAHA Commission to be open and transparent and rely on peer-reviewed, science.

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