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Farm Bill Deadline Looming Closer
Published July 21, 2023
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne has been traveling around the state for his President’s Tour. Watne spoke with members about critical issues, including crop insurance and the farm bill. "There's obvious concern that the farm bill will need…More Opportunity to Expand Canola Acres
Published July 21, 2023
The BASF InVigor Showcase Plot Tour will be held Tuesday in the Rugby, North Dakota area. "There's a lot of some nice looking canola in the area," reports Bob Bohl, BASF area manager. "There's a few areas where Mother Nature punched…USMCA Panel Reviews Dairy TRQ Dispute
Published July 21, 2023
The conflict over dairy tariff-rate quotas was heard by a USMCA dispute settlement panel this past week. This is the second time the United States sought enforcement action against Canada over its restrictive dairy import policy. The two days of…Register Now for NCI’s Market Update: Special Edition Webinar with Dave Green
Published July 21, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a Market Update: Special Edition webinar on Thursday at 2:30 PM. This special edition will feature Dave Green, Executive Vice President, Wheat Quality Council, and will focus on this year’s Hard Spring and Durum…North Dakotan Joins AgMarket.Net Team
Published July 21, 2023
John Stewart & Associates has added hedging strategist Kenan Layden to its farm division, known as AgMarket.Net. Layden is based out of the Almont, North Dakota office. Previously, Layden taught risk management, agribusiness fundamentals and plant science at Bismarck State…Ukraine Wants Grain Deal to Return
Published July 21, 2023
Ukraine’s foreign minister is calling for the restoration of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. During a stop in Pakistan, the Ukrainian leader said it is impossible to ship the necessary amount of grain by land. The United Nations has warned…Federal Court Grants a Stay in WOTUS Lawsuit
Published July 21, 2023
The federal court in North Dakota has sided with the Environmental Protection Agency and agreed to a delay in the latest legal action concerning the Waters of the United States. Judge Daniel Hovland said the federal government has “demonstrated good…Protecting Farmers and Consumers
Published July 21, 2023
USDA is partnering with attorneys general in 31 states to address anticompetitive market conditions in agriculture. The state attorneys general will now have additional authority to conduct investigations into price gouging, conflicts of interest and anticompetitive behavior in the food…Lawmakers Propose Emergency Haying Provision
Published July 21, 2023
A bill has been introduced to expedite the process for emergency haying of CRP ground. This emergency provision is currently not available until after the primary nesting season ends August 1. The bill would allow emergency haying before that date…