The North Dakota House Appropriations Committee met this past week to discuss House Bill 1020. State Board of Agriculture Research and Education Chair Sarah Lovas testified about Extension and research priorities. “Number one is the need for field lab facilities and the second priority is the need to enhance NDSU employee compensation.” NDSU Vice President of Agricultural Affairs Greg Lardy said meetings were held over the summer to identify potential areas for improvement. “They have identified several needs including a plant production and protection initiative and more emphasis in plant breeding, especially for pulse crops.”
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