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North Dakota Ranchers Show Up and Speak Out on Beef Checkoff Bill
Published February 7, 2021
Cattle ranchers and industry stakeholders from across North Dakota filled Room 327C and the lined the hallways of the state capitol building Friday. That's because the House Agriculture Committee took over 65 written statements and heard nearly three hours of…NCBA Makes Improving the Cattle Business Climate a Top Priority
Published February 7, 2021
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association will continue to improve the business climate for cattle producers in 2021. That, along with several other policy priorities, were established during the association’s Winter Business Meeting held virtually this past week. “There is no…95th Little “I”: The Show Must Go On
Published February 7, 2021
Students part of the Saddle and Sirloin Club at North Dakota State University are gearing up for the 95th Little International. While the past year was filled with so much uncertainty, Little “I” manager Kadey Holm, a senior from Forbes,…Soil Health Bill Debated in ND Legislature
Published February 5, 2021
Thursday morning, the North Dakota Senate held a hearing on SB 2342 bill that would create a new chapter in the North Dakota Century Code for soil health grants, assessments and education programs. Several groups, including North Dakota Farmers Union,…Doing More With Less
Published February 4, 2021
With the changing times in agriculture, it seems like farmers have less time to cover more acres. This is one point made by U of M Extension small grains specialist Jochum Wiersma. "How do we manage that," asks Wiersma." Apply…EPA Nominee Talks WOTUS and Biofuels Policy in Confirmation Hearing
Published February 4, 2021
The Waters of the United States rule, the Renewable Fuel Standard and other regulations were part of EPA Administrator Nominee Michael Regan’s confirmation hearing. Regarding WOTUS, "I think courts will give us a ruling, but I also don't want to…Younggren Touts ASGA Successes
Published February 4, 2021
Despite the headwinds of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Dan Younggren said the organization accomplished great things this past year. "We have a new five-year suspension agreement with Mexico; we defeated anti-sugar amendments in Congress and we…Bayer Settlement Announced
Published February 4, 2021
Bayer will provide $2 billion over the next four years to settle current and future legal claims over the use of Roundup herbicide. In June, Bayer reached a wider $9.6 billion settlement that would resolve most of the more than…Vilsack Faces Senate Ag Committee
Published February 2, 2021
On Groundhog Day, Tom Vilsack ironically found himself back in front of the Senate Agriculture Committee for a confirmation hearing. Vilsack is returning to the job he held for eight years during the Obama Administration. The former Iowa governor kicked…