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NRCS Awards Funds to Help Mitigate Climate Change
Published April 27, 2021
USDA is investing $330 million in 85 locally-driven, public-private partnerships to address climate change, water quality and soil health. The Regional Conservation Partnership Program is funding a rangeland resiliency program in South Dakota and an effort to improve wildlife habitat…Canola Crush Capacity Expands in Saskatchewan
Published April 27, 2021
Viterra has announced plans to build a canola crush plant at Regina, Saskatchewan. The facility will crush up to 2.5 million tons of canola per year and should be operational by late 2024. In the past month, Richardson International revealed…MN Loses No Congressional Seats
Published April 27, 2021
Despite fears to the contrary, Minnesota will not lose a congressional seat in the next election. Minnesota’s Seventh District, now represented by Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, is expected to cover a larger geography, but the seat will not be lost. With…Tonsager Moves From NAWG to Ag Committee Staff
Published April 27, 2021
House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott has announced additions to the committee staff. Josh Tonsager will serve as the subcommittee staff director for general commodities and risk management. Most recently, the South Dakota native was the vice president of policy…Biotech Potato Variety Deregulated
Published April 27, 2021
USDA is extending its deregulation to the Snowden Z6 potato. The J.R. Simplot potato variety is genetically engineered for late blight protection and reduced bruising. USDA previously reviewed and deregulated another Simplot biotech variety called Innate. The Animal and Plant…A Record First Quarter for ADM
Published April 27, 2021
Archer Daniels Midland is reporting first quarter net income of $689 million, up from $391 million one year ago. ADM’s ag services and oilseed business had a record quarter with operating profits up 84 percent from last year. Strong Chinese…North Dakota State Veterinarian to Retire
Published April 26, 2021
Longtime North Dakota state veterinarian Dr. Susan Keller will retire two months from now on June 30. The Kansas native joined the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and State Board of Animal Health in 1997, where she has served as…Michael Torrey Associates Hires Nelson
Published April 26, 2021
Michael Torrey Associates has hired Danielle Nelson as director of govern affairs. In this role, Nelson will provide strategic guidance to clients on agriculture and food policy issues. Nelson worked at the Agricultural Retailers Association prior to joining MTA.Farmers Elected to ND Wheat Commission Board
Published April 26, 2021
Epping, North Dakota farmer Dustin Johnsrud and Scott Huso of Aneta were elected to the North Dakota Wheat Commission board. The Commission consists of seven farmer board members, six of which are elected and one appointed by the governor. Johnsrud…