China TRQ and Phase 1
For the wheat industry, China presents one of our most complex trade policy issues. It also presents one of our greatest opportunities. I have been working for months to break down the issue into a…
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One of the most common questions we get as leaders of a commodity organization is simple: what is the value for members? What do we do for the producers in our area? For our Montana…
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What Happens When A Farm Bill Expires??
The Farm Bill is an expansive piece of legislation that impacts every American, especially farmers. It is renewed every 4 years, typically the legislation is passed before the current bill expires on September 30th. This…
View PostPolicy and Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
As the visibility of women in agriculture increases and the number of women involved in policy organizations and policy leadership increases there is always discussions about ways to increase involvement and attendance at our organizations.…
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