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State and Federal Regs Discussed at Conference
Published January 28, 2020
State and federal water regulations were a big part of the conversation at the Red River Basin Drainage Conference. Watershed districts and county leaders asked questions about the Minnesota-specific Wetland Conservation Act and the recently announced Navigable Waters Protection Rule.…Flood Mitigation Highlighted at Drainage Conference
Published January 28, 2020
Tile drainage, ditch design alternatives and water retention are three areas of focus for the Red River Watershed Management Board Technical Advisory Committee. Houston Engineering Incorporated Engineer Jerry Bents says water retention in the right locations can provide flood resiliency.…Coronavirus Reverberates Throughout the Economy
Published January 28, 2020
Between Sunday and Monday, there was a 65 percent increase in the number of reported coronavirus cases in Mainland China, moving from 2,700 cases to 4,500. More than 100 deaths have been linked to disease. The seriousness of this health…USCHI Meeting This Week
Published January 27, 2020
The U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc. annual convention will be held later this week in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Red River Farm Network farm broadcaster Randy Koenen will be at this meeting to report on the 2020 crop outlook and the issues…Red River Basin Drainage Conference Underway
Published January 27, 2020
The Red River Watershed Management Board is hosting the second annual Red River Basin Drainage Conference in Moorhead. The conference covers a variety of drainage issues for watershed districts and county leadership on the Minnesota side of the Red River…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published January 27, 2020
Volatility, fuel costs, coronavirus and copper; these topics and more can be found in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets with Tommy Grisafi from Advance Trading.Above Normal Spring Flood Risk in Red River Valley
Published January 27, 2020
According to the National Weather Service, the risk of spring flooding is above normal in the Red River Valley. The wet fall and near-to-above average snowfall increases flood risk. "Right off the get-go, we're sitting with conditions charged for runoff.…Economic Impact of Coronavirus
Published January 27, 2020
Nearly 3,000 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in mainland China. To contain the disease, a lockdown is now in place for 57 million people in 15 cities in China. This comes during China’s Lunar New Year, which is one…An Important Week for USMCA
Published January 27, 2020
The Canadian Parliament reconvenes today and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the first priority is the ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. President Donald Trump will sign the bill implementing the trade deal on Wednesday.