Ag Business Articles
Seeking Protection From Ag Nuisance Lawsuits
Published February 19, 2023
The South Dakota Senate Judiciary Committee support a bill being advanced by Governor Kristi Noem to protect farmers from nuisance lawsuits. The full Senate is expected to take up the issue this week.NDSU Releases Crop Budgets
Published February 17, 2023
NDSU released its projected crop budgets for 2023, which vary by region and crop. NDSU Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen says according to their budgets farmers should make a decent profit across most crops. "There's a few crops in…Career News From NCBA DC Office
Published February 17, 2023
Sigrid Johannes has been promoted and will serve as director of government affairs for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and director of the Public Lands Council. Most recently, Johannes was part of the NCBA communications team. Kelsea Forward has joined…NCI Hosts Future of Feeding Webinar
Published February 17, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting another Future of Feeding Webinar Wednesday at 9 AM. Janeth Colina, applied nutrition technologist, Insta-Pro International, will be presenting on High-Shear Dry Extruded Corn for Animal Feeding. This webinar series focuses on using innovation…Broadcasting Live From Red River Watershed Management Board Conference
Published February 17, 2023
The Red River Watershed Management Board/Red River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Work Group Annual Joint Conference will be held Tuesday and Wednesday in Moorhead. Seven watersheds from within the region make up the RRWMB. The Red River Farm Network will…Honors for McCarvel
Published February 17, 2023
The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance honored Bonnie McCarvel with its President's Award. McCarvel is the TPSA operations manager and the executive director of the MidAmerica CropLife Association. McCarvel is a Minnesota native.EPA Amends Dicamba Labels in SD, IA, IL, IN
Published February 17, 2023
The EPA has adjusted the deadline for spraying dicamba in four states nationwide, including South Dakota. For South Dakota, the deadline has tightened up from June 30 to June 20. June 12 is the new deadline in Iowa, Illinois and…WOTUS Litigation Resurfaces
Published February 17, 2023
Twenty-four states, including North Dakota and South Dakota, are suing the Environmental Protection Agency over its new Waters of the United States rule. The attorneys general claim the rule is too restrictive and may end up hurting farmers, ranchers and…A Critical Risk Management Tool
Published February 17, 2023
Due to trade retaliation, the pandemic and weather, ad hoc disaster payments to farmers ramped up in recent years. Torrey Advisory Group Executive Vice President Tara Smith says a steady, reliable farm safety net is favored over ad hoc assistance.…