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Farmers Receive Emergency Relief Program Payments
Published June 17, 2022
Two weeks into the new Farm Service Agency Emergency Relief Program, crop farmers in the Northern Plains are receiving phase one payments. As of June 13, the FSA paid out $366 million to North Dakota farmers. More than $161 million…Ethanol Has a Moment
Published June 17, 2022
With record high gas prices this summer, ethanol prices stand out at the fuel pump. In many cases, E85 is $2 per gallon less than unleaded gasoline. NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economist David Ripplinger says all ethanol blends may offer cost…A Succession Plan for Syngenta Group Leadership
Published June 17, 2022
Jon Parr, president, Syngenta Global Crop Protection, will retire September 30 after 35 years with the company. Jeff Rowe, who is now the president of Syngenta's global seeds business, will suceed Parr. Justin Wolf will transition from being the regional…SCOTUS Schedules Two Ag-Related Hearings
Published June 17, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear at least two agriculture-based cases in October. In a new schedule released this past week, the court said it will start its new term by hearing Sackett vs. the United States. This case includes…No Action on Climate Solutions Bill
Published June 17, 2022
The House Ag Committee reviewed climate issues, but, the House has not yet passed the Growing Climate Solutions Act. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says it’s taken awhile for lawmakers to understand how to make this work. "How do you…Dry Bean Scene
Published June 17, 2022
The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by SRS Commodities, Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown Bean Company, and BASF-your partner for better dry bean solutions. In this week's Dry Bean Scene, Communique Inc. CEO Adam Veile tells us about…Ag Committee Reviews Climate Research
Published June 17, 2022
The House Agriculture Committee continued its farm bill review process by discussing the role of climate research in supporting agriculture. California Representative Jim Costa said it’s important to pursue sustainability in a way that makes sense to farmers and ranchers.…Beneficial Moisture
Published June 17, 2022
For the first time in two-and-a-half years, the U.S. Drought Monitor map shows no dryness across in North Dakota. North Dakota State Climatologist Adnan Ackyuz says the drought started creeping into the state in May 2020 and started moving out…President Biden Signs the Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Published June 17, 2022
On Thursday afternoon, President Joe Biden signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act into law. This law addresses longstanding supply chain and shipping port issues. "We've come together to solve real problems and I'm proud we made it happen." American Farm…