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The WOTUS Legal Battle Continues
Published February 28, 2024
The attorneys general for 24 states have asked the federal court in North Dakota to vacate the Biden Administration’s updated Waters of the United States rule. In a separate filing, the states and industry groups claim the EPA and Army…A Matter of Fairness
Published February 28, 2024
The farm bill remains on the 'to do' list for farmers attending Commodity Classic. When it comes to an update to reference prices, Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Past President Mike Gunderson wants to see parity for wheat. "Over the…Farm Bill Focus Continues
Published February 28, 2024
The farm bill was again on the agenda for the policy meetings at Commodity Classic. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers President Kevin Leiser was part of the debate at the National Association of Wheat Growers Annual Meeting. "We have to…U.S. Wheat is ‘the Best’
Published February 27, 2024
East Grand Forks, Minnesota farmer Rhonda Larson has wrapped up her year as past chair of U.S. Wheat Associates, ending her six-year run on the USW officer team. "It's been a whirlwind." Larson is proud of the reputation of U.S. wheat.…Government Shutdown Looms
Published February 26, 2024
Congressional leaders were unable to find a consensus on a funding bill over the weekend. Without action, USDA and three other major government agencies will run out of money on Friday. A government shutdown for the rest of the agencies…ND Not Included in E15 Announcement
Published February 25, 2024
North Dakota is not among the eight states granted year-round access to 15 percent ethanol blends. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum signed the original letter to EPA in April 2022, but rescinded the request six months later to support a…Control What You Can Control
Published February 24, 2024
North Dakota soybean production falls short of the national average on a per-acre basis, but the gap is narrowing. North Dakota Soybean Council Research Programs Coordinator Miki Miheguli credits the farming practices that are being adopted. "We cannot control all…Franzen to Retire
Published February 24, 2024
Longtime NDSU Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen will this fall. In his presentation at this year's International Crop Expo, Franzen reviewed the changes he has seen in the past 30 years in soil science. "We started out with yield goal-based…Grower-Focused Potato Research
Published February 23, 2024
NDSU/University of Minnesota Potato Extension Agronomist Andy Robinson helped curate the potato agenda at this past week's International Crop Expo in Grand Forks. Research was highlighted "We've been doing a lot of different things, all of them grower-focused grower projects…