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Sugarbeet Processors Welcome Bladow’s Return
Published May 1, 2020
The U.S. Beet Sugar Association has named Cassie Bladow as its new president. Most recently, Bladow was the chief of staff for North Dakota Senator John Hoeven. Before that, Bladow was the USBSA vice president. Bladow is a Minnesota native…Hoeven Names New Chief of Staff
Published May 1, 2020
Tony Eberhard will serve as the new chief of staff for North Dakota Senator John Hoeven. Eberhard was Hoeven’s deputy chief of staff and legislative director until 2017 and comes with 14 years of Capitol Hill experience. For the past…Goodman Returns to North Dakota as Pioneer District Sales Lead
Published May 1, 2020
Brett Goodman is the new District Sales Lead for Pioneer in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Most recently, Goodman was in a similar role in the Nashville area. The Milton, North Dakota native previously worked as a strategic account manager…Dry Bean Scene
Published May 1, 2020
NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist Abbey Wick has been fielding questions from farmers. Some of the common questions deal with salinity and cover crop use. Extension is hosting a series of webinars on these topics and more. Hear more in…Calcium Optimizes Quality in Potatoes
Published May 1, 2020
After a difficult growing season in 2019, farmers are hoping for a better situation this season. "Our guys are anxious to be in the field and put that in the rear view mirror and cover that rear view mirror with…Loan Guarantees and Interest Buydowns for ND Ethanol Plants
Published May 1, 2020
The North Dakota Industrial Commission has approved a $50 million loan guarantee and interest buydown program for the state’s ethanol industry. With ethanol plants shutting down across the country, the North Dakota Ethanol Producers Association said this program will help…Wheat Tour Goes Virtual
Published May 1, 2020
The Wheat Quality Council is going virtual for its Hard Winter Wheat Tour. Extension agents, crop advisors, grain elevator personnel and farmers are being asked to make yield and quality observations and share the information online. The Kansas tour will…U.S. Considers Trade Retaliation Against China
Published May 1, 2020
The U.S. is investigating the source of the coronavirus and what China did to prevent the spread of the disease. "China is buying billions of dollars worth of our products, farm products and other products, and it is a good…A Matter of Days
Published May 1, 2020
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem spoke with President Donald Trump Thursday. There was also a conversation with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue "about our pork producers and about getting our plants back on line in South Dakota." That conversation was followed…