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Senate Ag Committee Prepares for Farm Bill Debate
Published May 16, 2018
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts still plans on marking up his version of the farm bill before the Memorial Day recess. Roberts is trying to resolve regional differences over a proposal authored by South Dakota Senator John Thune that…Weed Control Now a Focus for Beet Growers
Published May 16, 2018
American Crystal Sugar general agronomist Tyler Grove says sugarbeet planting is virtually done for American Crystal Sugar Company. Weed control now becomes the focus. “A lot of the sprayers are getting ready to go into the fields. Getting some pre-emergence…Wheat Seed Still Moving
Published May 16, 2018
Jared Hagert says seed is finally on the move from his facility near Emeredo, North Dakota. “We’re in the process of repackaging some stuff. Some orders changed. We’re taking care of our customers, keeping them moving in the fields.” Hagert…Crop Watch: Planting Complete at Chaffee, ND
Published May 15, 2018
Chaffee, North Dakota farmer Brett Levos finished planting crops a week ago. “The wheat is coming up nicely. Beets are coming up and they need a little bit of rain. The beans are going into decent moisture. They’ve only been…Biofuels Highlighted at Bio-Industry Summit
Published May 15, 2018
The 2018 Bio-Industry Summit took place in Fargo, North Dakota on Tuesday. Taking center stage was biofuels, specifically corn ethanol. NDSU bioenergy economist David Ripplinger says the hot topic of the day was policy influencing the industry. "The RFS and…Finding Funding for Farm Bill Energy Title
Published May 15, 2018
In the House version of the farm bill, there is currently no funding for the Energy Title. Biotechnology Innovation Organization Policy Director Erick Lutt says the Energy Title has been critical in promoting and developing a bio-based economy for farmers."The…Senators Push for Increased Rural Health Care Funding
Published May 15, 2018
A bipartisan group of 30 U.S. Senators are urging the Federal Communications Commission to increase the funding cap for a program aimed at improving health care in rural areas. In a letter to the FCC chairman, the Senators addressed the…Canola Minute
Published May 15, 2018
Here’s the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. This week, board member Jon Wert provides a planting progress update.Corn Matters
Published May 15, 2018
In this week’s Minnesota Corn Growers Association Corn Matters, Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek discusses farm bill priorities for MN Corn.