January 17, 2025-The State Board of Agricultural Research and Education was in Bismarck this week to outline funding priorities for NDSU Extension, the research outreach centers, Northern Crops Institute, and more. SBARE Chair Sara Lovas says North Dakota has a unique system.
January 10, 2025-Property tax reform was among the topics addressed in Governor Armstrong’s State of the State Address. North Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Brenda Elmer stressed rural North Dakota and agriculture should not “be on the chopping block” when the legislature looks for ways to fund property tax cuts.
January 3, 2025-The North Dakota Legislature convenes on Tuesday. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Larry Luick says property taxes will be one of the key issues addressed in the upcoming session.
April 28, 2023- The North Dakota Legislative session is in the last 24-28 hours. Senate Ag Committee Chair Larry Luick says it’s been a busy year at legislature for animal agriculture.
April 21, 2023- The North Dakota Legislative session is winding down, and legislators are working through night sessions to get bills done. North Dakota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pete Hanebutt says there are several agriculture zoning bills.
April 14, 2023- The countdown is on to get bills moved through committee. North Dakota Representative Jared Hagert says work in the tax and finance committee focused on the Legacy Fund.
April 7, 2023- Conference committee deliberation is underway at the legislature. North Dakota Grain Growers Association Executive Director Dan Wogsland has an interest in HB 1020.
March 31, 2023- Senate Bill 2183 would help costs associated with snow removal in rural townships. North Dakota Senator Terry Wanzek says he’s gotten calls about townships paying four to five times their budget on snow removal.
March 24, 2023- House Bill 1515, which would allow dairy farms to sell raw milk, is in the Senate at committee. North Dakota Senate Ag Committee Chair Larry Luick says there’s been a lot of interest in the bill.
March 17, 2023- The Fufeng Project in Grand Forks prompted the introduction of Senate Bill 2371. North Dakota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pete Hanebutt discusses the implications of foreign ownership of land.
March 10, 2023- NDSU Extension and Research budget, livestock county designations, and grain bin sales tax are all highlighted by North Dakota Corn Growers Association Legislative Liaison Samantha Vangsness.
March 3, 2023- North Dakota Soybean Legislative Liaison Phil Murphy discusses bills related to the expansion and support of animal agriculture.
February 24, 2023-The North Dakota Legislature is in recess until Wednesday when the second half of the session begins. House Agriculture Committee Vice Chair Mike Beltz recaps the work done over the past two months.
February 17, 2023-North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue highlights legislative efforts to support animal agriculture, agricultural research and infrastructure.
February 10, 2023-Crossover is coming up at the end of February. A bill has to clear one chamber by that time before it can move to the other chamber. North Dakota Grain Growers Association Executive Director Dan Wogsland says it is crunch time in the state legislature. The NDSU ag research and Extension bill is also highlighted.
February 3, 2023-HB 1423 was introduced in the House Agriculture Committee this week. Chairman Paul Thomas introduced the bill and says it is designed to improve relationships between counties, townships and private landowners.
January 27, 2023-HB 1437 is one of the bills being debated during this session to enhance animal agriculture in the state. North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Nancy Johnson and Representative Mike Beltz are featured in this week’s update. Listen for more in the North Dakota Legislative Report.
January 20, 2023-The early days of the session have been busy. NDFB Public Policy Director Pete Hanebutt says one issue that will be coming up during this session is the proposed carbon capture pipeline. Listen for more in the North Dakota Legislative Report.
January 13, 2023-There are a couple bills in the hopper that address water regulations. SB 2037 would change the century code relating to a cost/benefit analysis for water projects. Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee Chair Larry Luick outlines this debate. Listen for more in the North Dakota Legislative Report.
January 6, 2023- The appetite to incentivize animal agriculture in the state is high. In this week’s update of the North Dakota Legislative Report, North Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Brenda Elmer outlines the options available to lawmakers. Listen for more in the North Dakota Legislative Report.
December 30, 2022 –The North Dakota legislative session begins Tuesday. In the first update for this session, House Agriculture Committee Chair Paul Thomas discusses the opportunities to expand animal agriculture in the state. Listen for more in the North Dakota Legislative Report.
April 30, 2021 – Governor Doug Burgum has signed Senate Bill 2144, making North Dakota the first state to allow electronic posting. Learn more in the this final edition of the North Dakota Legislative Report.
April 16, 2021 – In the final weeks of the state legislative session, there are a few key issues for agriculture that still need to reach the finish line. Learn more in the the North Dakota Legislative Report.
April 9, 2021 – In the final weeks of the state legislative session, there are a few key issues for agriculture that still need to reach the finish line. Learn more in the North Dakota Legislative Report.
April 2, 2021 – Bills must be reported out of committee in the second chamber by Friday, April 9. Learn more in the North Dakota Legislative Report.
March 26, 2021 – A funding increase for rural roads and bridges is currently being considered by the state lawmakers. Learn more in the North Dakota Legislative Report.
March 19, 2021 – The grain inspection bill has passed the North Dakota legislature and been sign by Governor Doug Burgum. Learn more in the North Dakota Legislative Report.
March 12, 2021 – There is a proposal to increasing funding in the state Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund for value added agriculture products. Hear more in the North Dakota Legislative Report.
March 5, 2021 – The ag research and extension bill goes before the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday. Hear more from State Board of Agricultural Research and Education chair Mark Birdsall in the North Dakota Legislative Report.
February 26, 2021 – It’s crossover time in the North Dakota Legislature. Featured in this week’s North Dakota Legislative Report is lobbyist Lance Gaebe with an update on the session.
February 19, 2021 – The proposal to use legacy funds to support value-added agriculture products is still in play in the North Dakota legislature. Crossover is also coming up, which means bills must pass out of one chamber and move to the other. Hear more in the North Dakota Legislative Report.
February 12, 2021 – In this week’s North Dakota Legislative Report, State Senator Terry Wanzek outlines the proposed NDSU Research and Extension budget. Significant cuts were made at the subcommittee level, but Wanzek expects those dollars to be restored.
February 5, 2021 – It was a busy week in the North Dakota legislature for agriculture, according to North Dakota Grain Growers Association Executive Director Dan Wogsland. Hear more in the North Dakota Legislative Report.
January 29, 2021 – There are concerns from NDSU Extension and the Agricultural Experiment Station over budget cuts. Hear more from Extension and Experiment Station director Greg Lardy in the North Dakota Legislative Report.
January 21, 2021 – Farm groups are watching the work being done on water and the Beef Checkoff program this legislative session. Hear more in this week’s North Dakota Legislative Report.
January 15, 2021 – Land considered posted was a contentious in the last legislative session, but compromise is evident this go-around. Find out more in the latest North Dakota Legislative Report.
January 8, 2021 – The North Dakota legislative session is now underway. In the first edition of the 2021 North Dakota Legislative Report, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Dennis Johnson previews a livestock permitting bill and highlights the budget situation.
