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Walz Wins Another Term
Published November 9, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been reelected. The incumbent beat Republican challenger Scott Jensen with a margin of 52 percent-to-44 percent. Jensen had the majority of the vote across most of outstate Minnesota, but it was not enough to overcome…ND Voters Support Term Limits
Published November 9, 2022
North Dakota voters gave their support to term limits in the state legislature and the governor’s office. This measure passed with a 63-to-37 margin. The North Dakota Farmers Union and North Dakota Farm Bureau opposed term limits, saying it would…A Change in Perspective for the House Agriculture Committee
Published November 9, 2022
For the past two years, President Biden has been in the Oval Office and the Democrats had the majority in the House and Senate. Republicans took control of the House in Tuesday's election. Public policy consultant and lobbyist James Callan…End of Year Planning
Published November 8, 2022
Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Advisor Betsy Jensen says the high interest rates could throw a curveball if farmers are caught unaware. "Our interest rates are unique this year in that it's up at least four percent…Back on Track
Published November 8, 2022
NDSU Center for the Study of Public Choice and Private Enterprise Director Jeremy Jackson says the U.S. Gross Domestic Product is almost back on track after the pandemic. "We're not quite back onto the same path as we would be…EU Energy Crisis
Published November 8, 2022
NDSU Extension Bioproducts and Bioenergy Economics Specialist David Ripplinger is keeping an eye on the European energy crisis. "This started prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; there's extremely high energy prices and high natural gas prices, that's only been exasperated…Packers Hesitant to Expand
Published November 8, 2022
USDA has invested the expansion of beef processing capacity. However, Iowa State University Extension Livestock Economist Lee Schulz beleives some meat processors are having second thoughts. "Some of those planned additions are being postponed indefinitely." Numerous factors are at play.…Mississippi Shipments Down over 75 percent
Published November 8, 2022
According to the USDA, the number of grain barges being unloaded in New Orleans during September and October dropped significantly. Typically, 30-40 barges can move down the river together, and the new restriction says no more than 25 after river…Summit Carbon Pipeline Secures Half of Easements
Published November 8, 2022
Summit Carbon Solutions has secured easement agreements for more than 50 percent of the proposed pipeline route across its entire project footprint. Over 3,400 easements agreements have been signed by landowners, totaling 1,030 miles across Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota,…