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Emergency Hay Program Could Be Reinstated
Published October 18, 2019
Discussions are underway about reinstating the North Dakota Emergency Hay Transportation Assistance Program. The program was last used during the drought of 2017, providing some reimbursement to eligible livestock producers for a portion of emergency hay transportation expenses.Governor Burgum Planning Townhall Meetings with Farmers
Published October 17, 2019
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is planning a series of townhall meetings across the state to get a look at conditions and hear from impacted farmers and ranchers. A schedule is still being finalized, but the meetings will likely begin…Amidst a Tough Harvest, Agriculture Asks for Disaster Aid
Published October 17, 2019
“This is one of the most challenging harvests North Dakota farmers have ever faced.” Those words come from North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Dan Wogsland, who says conditions aren’t getting any easier. Extreme moisture has resulted in quality issues,…Kudlow: USMCA Could be Ratified by Thanksgiving
Published October 17, 2019
White House Economic Advisor Larry Kudlow told reporters on Thursday he thinks there can be bipartisan backing on the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement in the United States by Thanksgiving. "Political differences exist. I get that, but they can still come…The Potential for Less Ethanol and Continued Hard Times
Published October 17, 2019
National Farmers Union Senior Vice President of Public Policy Rob Larew says the EPA is relying on the Department of Energy’s (DOE) recommended levels of waivers in the proposed biofuels rule and that’s not reality. "The reality is the EPA…Northern Ag Groups Push for “Appropriate Disaster Assistance”
Published October 17, 2019
A letter has been sent to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue seeking “the fullest appropriate disaster assistance” under the WHIP+ program and other USDA programs. This letter was signed by groups representing farmers in the Northern Tier states, including soybeans, wheat,…Potato Harvest on Hold
Published October 17, 2019
Potato growers are looking for a decent harvest window. Hoople, North Dakota farmer T.J. Hall says that could be around the middle of this next week. "We are prioritizing sugarbeet fields first," says Hall. "Potato harvest varies anywhere between 20…Department of Agriculture: Respect Cropland and Rural Roads
Published October 16, 2019
With the wet conditions and recent snowfall, many acres of unharvested crops remain in fields. The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is reminding everyone to respect those crops and farmland. According to Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, incidents of snowmobiles driving…Exercise Caution with Forage Crops After a Frost
Published October 16, 2019
Temperatures in the Northern Plains have either already dropped below freezing or will be soon. While there is not an issue with grazing or feeding most forage frosted crops, some can be toxic when fed to livestock. Sorghum and sudangrass…