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ND and Western MN Conditions Get Drier
Published August 11, 2022
In the last month, National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Greg Gust says drier conditions started to creep back into North Dakota. Rains are spotty now and there is some crop stress showing up. "Richland County is starting to pop…Finstad Wins Special Election
Published August 10, 2022
Republican Brad Finstad will finish out the term of former Minnesota Congressman Jim Hagedorn, who died in January. Finstad is a farmer and former USDA rural development director who won the special election over former Hormel CEO Jeff Ettinger. Finstad…Parade of Champions: Have Patience
Published August 8, 2022
Megan Rodine from Oakes, North Dakota is part of the Dakota Workers 4-H Club in Dickey County and Oakes Sargent Central Ellendale FFA Chapter. Rodine started participating in FFA and 4-H as soon as possible. "I showed beef cattle." As…Budget Reconciliation Bill Includes $40 Billion for Agriculture
Published August 8, 2022
The Senate's Inflation Reduction Act includes nearly $8.5 billion for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, $7 billion for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program and $3.25 billion for the Conservation Stewardship Program. USDA also receives $300 million to quantify carbon sequestration…Senate Passes Climate, Health Care Bill
Published August 8, 2022
The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking a 50-50 tie vote. This bill now goes to the House where a vote is expected at the end of the week. The health care and climate…Optimism Despite Volatile Markets
Published August 4, 2022
The AgCountry Farm Credit Services board met this past week in Willmar, Minnesota and made a side trip to Farmfest Wednesday. After meeting with farmers at the trade show and at its customer appreciation picnics in three states, AgCountry President…Focus on What You Can Control
Published August 4, 2022
To finish the growing season strong, Golden Harvest Agronomy Manager David Schlake reminds farmers to focus on what they can control. "Stay mindful of any late season diseases that come in, but in a lot of areas, that will probably…Senate Ag Committee Leader Coming to ND
Published August 4, 2022
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman is coming to North Dakota to get input on the next farm bill. There’s no firm date for the visit, but it should happen within the next few weeks. "I'm anxious to come…Hoeven: A Boost in Reference Prices Needed
Published August 4, 2022
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven supports an increase in reference prices for the new farm bill. "Reference prices have to be updated for inflation or they're not relevant. We've had to update this in the past, but clearly, we're going…