The Senate government operations appropriations committee reviewed funding requests for NDSU Extension, the Research Outreach Centers, Northern Crops Institute and the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute this past week. NDSU Extension Vice President of Agriculture Dr. Greg Lardy emphasized the importance of these investments. “These solutions are an investment in the future of North Dakota and provide a return on investment through enhanced yield, productivity, better milling characteristics in grains that lead to enhanced consumer acceptance and additional market opportunities, improved livestock performance, and more cost-effective input solutions. More importantly, these solutions provide a means to enhance the state’s economy and improve the economic condition of our communities large and small across the state.” The State Board of Agricultural Research and Education priorities include funding for the Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies, a focus on digital agriculture and precision farming, and an investment in animal health diagnostics.
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