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New Forage Association Formed
Published January 27, 2023
The newly formed Northern Plains Forage Association held its first meeting this past week at the Sioux Falls Farm Show. SDSU Extension Forage Field Specialist Sara Bauder said it s a partnership of forage growers and industry partners to promote…SD Corn Comments
Published January 27, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Executive Director DaNita Murray answers questions about the Farm Bill process.MMPA Release Priorities for 2023
Published January 27, 2023
The Minnesota Milk Producers Association has released its policy and fiscal priorities for the upcoming year. Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says there is overlap with many issues with soil health practices like alfalfa, conservation, and manure management at the top…AURI Update
Published January 27, 2023
Join the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute for their new Ag Innovation News Podcast which features ag leaders and innovators. Learn more in this AURI Update with Director of Government and Industry Relations Dan Skogen.Wireworm Worries
Published January 27, 2023
Establishing a good stand is critical for final yields. BASF Regional Seed Treatment Account Manager Carrie Pederson says controlling wireworms in small grains is essential. "As soon as that root germinates, it attracts wireworms that start feeding and will kill…Canola Minute
Published January 27, 2023
In this week's Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman discusses canola acres in the latest USDA crop report.ERP Phase 2 Coverage Differs From First Round
Published January 27, 2023
The Emergency Relief Program Phase Two covers shallow losses not accounted for under Phase One. North Dakota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen says farmers should note that the second phase is being based off of revenue and not…Johnson Re-Introduces Cattle Bills
Published January 27, 2023
South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson re-introduced two livestock-focused bills: the Butcher Block Act and the Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the U.S. or A-PLUS Act. The Butcher Block Act would establish a grant and loan program at USDA for new…Burgum, Goehring Lead Off HB 1371 Testimony
Published January 27, 2023
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum kicked off testimony Friday for a bill designed to expand animal agriculture in the state. Burgum downplayed questions about the siting of livestock operations and zoning. "As North Dakotans, I can't believe that Minnesotans, Iowans, Nebraskans…