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North Dakota Legislative Report
Published 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, made possible by the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, NDFB, North…Wheat Market in a Downward Trend
Published March 25, 2021
Recent rains have improved moisture conditions for the winter wheat crop across the Southern Plains. RML Trading President Bob Lebacken says the wheat market is now in a down trending market. "We had a double top sometime ago and since…RFS Uncertainty Lingers in the New Administration
Published March 25, 2021
EPA Administrator Michael Regan says the Renewable Fuel Standard will be a priority for the agency, but South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Lisa Richardson says how the EPA responds to the upcoming Supreme Court ruling on small refinery…Walz to Deliver State of the State Address
Published March 25, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will deliver a third State of the State address on Sunday. The address was scheduled for Sunday, March 21, but the governor postponed the address to complete a 10-day quarantine. The address will be live-streamed on…House Ag Committee Hearing Highlights Diversity Needs at USDA
Published March 25, 2021
The House Agriculture Committee reviewed the state of black farmers in the U.S. on Thursday. In an opening statement, Committee Chairman David Scott said the hearing is a very public way to address the deep mistrust farmers of color feel…Extreme Drought Conditions Expand in North Dakota
Published March 25, 2021
While drought conditions in Minnesota and South Dakota remain unchanged from the previous week, extreme and severe drought conditions are expanding in North Dakota. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought conditions stretch upward from Billings County into…Calf Care and Quality Assurance Program Launched
Published March 25, 2021
Calf Care and Quality Assurance is the latest addition to the quality assurance program lineup supported by national beef and dairy organizations. This program provides guidelines on calf health and welfare for producers and helps consumers understand the care given…Emerging Farmers Gain Support in MN House Ag Committee
Published March 25, 2021
A bill has been laid over for inclusion in the Minnesota House omnibus agriculture bill. This proposal would establish an emerging farmer office within the Department of Agriculture and hire an outreach coordinator. Janssen Hang represented Hmong farmers during the…U.S. Sugar Makes a Deal for Imperial Sugar
Published March 25, 2021
U.S. Sugar, which is the largest sugarcane producer in the country, is buying Imperial Sugar from the Louis Dreyfus Company. Louis Dreyfus says this deal will allow it to concentrate on its global sugar trading business. The sale is expected…