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EPA Vacates 3 Small Refinery Waivers
Published May 4, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency has filed a motion to vacate three small refinery waivers issued during the last 24 hours of the Trump Administration. These three exemptions were given to Sinclair Oil. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper…Ranchers are Preparing for Less Forage Production
Published May 3, 2021
Following drought conditions last fall, NDSU Extension estimated a 20-to-25 percent in grassland forage production under normal precipitation conditions for this spring. Even with an average amount of rainfall in May, Extension forage and rangeland specialist Kevin Sedivec said North…Canola Minute
Published May 3, 2021
Canola growers are seeing record demand from several market sectors. Learn more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the Canola Minute.Corn Comments
Published May 3, 2021
Corn growers are saluting the cattle industry during May Beef Month. Hear more in the latest Corn Comments program, a production of the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council and the South Dakota Corn Growers Association.The 2021 North Dakota FFA Convention Will Be In Person
Published May 3, 2021
The 2021 North Dakota FFA Convention will be in-person this year following the 2020 virtual event. North Dakota FFA Association State Advisor Aaron Anderson anticipates record attendance for the convention coming up June 7 through June 10. "We think that…May is an Important Time for Moisture
Published May 3, 2021
May will be an important month for moisture and World Weather Incorporated says rainfall is expected to be near to above average for much of the Dakotas and Minnesota. Rain fell over the weekend and there’s additional light rain in…A Volatile Market
Published May 3, 2021
May corn futures went off the board Friday limit higher in a short squeeze play. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says the May corn contract pulled everything with it. "Bull spreads work with up-front contracts lead the charge." Weather will…More Discrimination Lawsuits Target the USDA
Published May 3, 2021
Another discrimination lawsuit was filed last week against the USDA. This time, the lawsuit was filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty in a Wisconsin federal court. Five white farmers from Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota and Ohio claim…Ag Provides a Solution for the Carbon Market
Published May 3, 2021
The interest in carbon markets is growing. Indigo Ag Senior Manager of Partnerships and Grower Advocacy Ryan Stockwell says organizations and companies across different sectors are turning to agriculture to help meet their sustainability goals. "Agriculture can satisfy the need…