Policy

NCGA Focused on Advancing Grower Priorities in New Legislative Landscape

Reading Time: 3 minutesWith our growers facing tough economic headwinds, NCGA and corn grower-leaders are working hard to shape the coming policy landscape.

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MCGA Calls on Congress to Enact a Strong, New Farm Bill this Year, Include Economic and Production Loss Assistance

Reading Time: 4 minutesGiven the challenging economic conditions, it’s critical that Congress pass a farm bill and emergency assistance for America’s farm families.

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MCGA urges approval of robust, accurate 45Z tax credit guidance

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 45Z tax credit guidelines should accurately account for on-farm conservation practices, MCGA board member Richard Syverson says.

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EPA’s insecticide strategy could increase costs, complexity for farmers

Reading Time: 3 minutesMCGA urges EPA to finalize a strategy that includes greater flexibility, less regulatory costs for farmers, and future process certainty.

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Brief highlights case against emissions standards

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe EPA lacks clear congressional authority to enact a policy with such vast economic and political significance, the brief says.

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NCGA, Allied Ag Groups Step Up Calls for Congress to Pass Farm Bill

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By Brooke S. Appleton

Fall has almost arrived, and along with it comes marathon season. You would expect to see everyone moving at a slow steady speed as a result.

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State soil health grant program impacts farm families

Reading Time: 2 minutesNearly $2.8 million in grant funding is available this year through the Minnesota Soil Health Financial Assistance Program, which has helped family farmers like the Oelfkes purchase soil health equipment.

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MCGA comments on proposed Wetland Conservation Act changes

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This past legislative session, the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) brought forward several technical and other changes to the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) statute.

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Take action – voice your support for inland waterway improvements

Reading Time: 2 minutesSend your House Representative an email supporting locks and dams, and ask that Section 109 in the Senate version get into the final bill.

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