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SD House Ag Committee Moves Hemp Bill
Published February 6, 2020
A bill to legalize hemp production in South Dakota passed through the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Thursday. Committee Chairman Tom Brunner reflects on the bill that will now be debated by the full House. "We allowed Governor…The Little Things Are Important
Published February 6, 2020
Minnesota Wheat Executive Director Charlie Vogel says 2019 was a great reminder of how important the little things are in production. "Things are easy in perfect conditions and 2019 was 180 degrees from perfect conditions," says Vogel. "It really showed…Bacterial Leaf Streak and Scab Could Return in 2020
Published February 6, 2020
Bacterial leaf streak and scab impacted spring wheat grown across North Dakota and portions of Minnesota in 2019. NDSU Extension Cereal Crop Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop says both could pop up again in 2020. "Mother Nature will determine how much…USDA Launches Pilot Hemp Crop Insurance Program
Published February 6, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering a new multi-peril crop insurance pilot program for hemp farmers in 2020. To be eligible, farmers must live in specific counties of 21 states including Minnesota and North Dakota. Farmers also need a…Marketing Old Crop Soybeans Differs from New Crop
Published February 6, 2020
Attendees at the Best of the Best event learned more about the U.S. and China phase one trade deal. As the trade deal goes into effect, NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson reminds farmers to approach marketing old crop soybeans…An Unprecedented Year for Crop Insurance Claims
Published February 6, 2020
This past year will go down in the record books for the number of crop insurance claims. Countryside Insurance Agency owner Jennifer Otteson says the losses were significant. "In my 25-plus years in crop insurance, I've never seen anything like…NCBA Rolls Out Policy Priorities at 2020 Convention
Published February 5, 2020
At the Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association unveiled their top policy priorities for 2020. The focal points include trade and market access, fake meat, climate policy, fair cattle markets and regulatory reform. This list…Trump Touts Trade
Published February 5, 2020
During the State of the Union address, President Donald Trump touted trade policies including the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Trump said the USMCA will expand markets for farmers and ranchers. The president said the trade deal delivers more fairness and reciprocity…MN Operating Hemp Pilot Program in 2020
Published February 4, 2020
Minnesota is also going to continue their hemp pilot program in 2020. The state did not submit a hemp plan to the USDA. According to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, there were some components of the new hemp rule they…