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Millers Outline Farm Bill Priorities
Published May 26, 2023
The North American Millers’ Association is out with its farm bill priorities. At the top of the list, NAMA wants to put ‘the food back in food aid,’ requiring not less than half of Food for Peace funds be used…White House: WOTUS Ruling is a Step ‘Backwards’
Published May 26, 2023
EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the agency is still evaluating the Supreme Court decision on Waters of the United States. "I am deeply disappointed that the Court is taking away EPA's ability that has been standing for 50 years." Meanwhile, the…Cease-and-Desist Order Issued
Published May 26, 2023
The State of North Dakota has issued a cease-and-desist order against Agridime LLC and its owner Joshua Link. The Arizona man has sought investors to buy cattle at $2,000 per head, promising a guaranteed 15-to-25 percent annual return. State Securities…Thaler Selected as Teacher of the Year
Published May 26, 2023
The interim head of the Animal Science Department, Dr. Robert Thaler, has been named the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Teacher of the Year. He has been given this same honor in 2000 and…A Possible Merger
Published May 26, 2023
Viterra and Bunge are reportedly discussing a merger. These are two of the largest grain trading firms and have a large presence in the United States. Viterra, which formerly was known as Glencore Agriculture, had a failed takeover attempt with…Prevented Planting Reminders
Published May 26, 2023
Countryside Insurance Agency owner Jennifer Otteson says prevent plant acres should be lower than last year in the Red River Valley. That doesn't mean there aren't some wet spots. “As you go west out of the Valley and get more…Change Expected for EPA WOTUS Rules
Published May 25, 2023
Following the Supreme Court ruling in the Sackett v. EPA case, Rinke Noonan Law Firm attorney Kale Van Bruggen said there was a four-part agreement on the controlling opinion. "There are three separate concurring opinions with additional commentary. It is…Vigilance Still Needed
Published May 25, 2023
According to North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Ed Kessel, the Supreme Court Sackett decision is a step in the right direction. Kessel remains cautious. "It does look favorable, but those that are trying to make these (Waters of the United…Supreme Court Delivers Victory for Landowners
Published May 25, 2023
In a long-awaited decision regarding the Waters of the United States rule, the high court found the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers wrongfully claimed authority over wetlands. "In a 9-0 holding, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the…