Policy

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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USDA provides update on economic, disaster recovery assistance

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Included in the December 2024 continuing resolution was $30 billion in funding directed to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to administer economic and disaster recovery assistance to farmers and ranchers.

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Legislative recap: With heavy hearts, lawmakers begin legislative offseason

Reading Time: 2 minutesState lawmakers passed a flurry of bills, including a tax bill, during a one-day special session last week in St. Paul.

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Proposed RVOs for 2026, 2027 could bolster family farmers

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe agency has proposed an implied 15-billion-gallon annual target for conventional renewable fuels like ethanol.

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Legislative update: Legislature adjourns; special session upcoming

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe regular session of the Minnesota Legislature adjourned before the deadline last night with much work left to be done during a special session.

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Reconciliation legislation approved by U.S. House panels

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe bills advanced by key U.S. House committees this week include several of MCGA’s key federal policy priorities.

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