Policy Articles
ND Population Shifts Away from Rural Areas
Published November 12, 2021
Changes made in the redistricting process in North Dakota during the special session will impact rural areas. "Some districts changed and numbers shifted. Other districts are going away, being reassigned to others," said Pete Hanebutt, Director of Public Policy, NDFB.…Fewer Rural Districts in North Dakota
Published November 12, 2021
North Dakota lawmakers approved a new redistricting map this past week. Representative Mike Brandenburg says North Dakota lost three rural districts. "Changes were made from Devils Lake and Grand Forks down to Jamestown and Valley City, all the way to…Redistricting Bill Signed in ND
Published November 12, 2021
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has signed the legislative redistricting bill. With the new plan, each district will have about 16,500 residents. That is 2,000 more people than in the last ten years.Inflation on the Rise
Published November 11, 2021
U.S. inflation is rising at the fastest pace in 30 years. The region that includes North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota had prices increase 7.3 percent last month compared to one year ago. The overall jump in inflation is due…A Tight Situation
Published November 10, 2021
It’s been one of the more difficult years for spring wheat and durum production, due to the ongoing drought conditions. Depending on the area, North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson says production dropped 40 to…ND Ag Groups Give Input on Livestock Disaster Aid
Published November 10, 2021
North Dakota farm groups met with Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux in a roundtable discussion this week to discuss the distribution of $10 billion in disaster aid Congress approved in September. It's still not clear when USDA will announce…What’s the Status of the 20/21 WHIP+ Program?
Published November 10, 2021
More than 40 days ago, Congress approved a continuing resolution that included WHIP+ program money for 2020 and 2021 disasters. The USDA has not made an official announcement about a launch date of the program. Combest, Sell and Associates managing…Ag Research Funding Considered in Special Legislative Session
Published November 8, 2021
The North Dakota State Board of Agricultural Research and Education is asking North Dakota lawmakers for funding during this special session. "The draft bill North Dakota lawmakers have in front of them this week has more than $8 million in…ND Special Session Begins Today
Published November 8, 2021
North Dakota lawmakers are in Bismarck for a special session this week, looking at redistricting and deciding how to spend $1.1 billion in American Rescue Plan funding. North Dakota’s House Agriculture Committee Chairman Dennis Johnson is hopeful for a greater…