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Talking Trade in China
Published November 4, 2023
A delegation of 11 U.S. farm organizations, including U.S. Wheat Associates and the U.S. Grains Council, is in China to discuss agricultural trade. This is the largest agricultural delegation to visit China since 2016. The group will be in Shanghai…Friends of the Earth: This Critical Protection Must be Restored
Published November 3, 2023
The environmental group condemned the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to reverse EPA’s 2021 decision to ban chlorpyrifos in food crops. “The 8th Circuit’s decision to overturn this critical science-based regulation is unconscionable and hands the pesticide industry a…Carbon Insets Present New Opportunities
Published November 3, 2023
A new option for carbon credits is gaining popularity. NDSU Extension bioenergy economics specialist David Ripplinger says to be on the lookout for carbon inset programs. “Long term, it will likely become a common part of marketing crops and livestock…Budget Hawks Criticize Farm Program Spending
Published November 3, 2023
A coalition of advocacy groups is appealing to House Republicans to resist attempts to increase farm support programs in the farm bill debate. Heritage Foundation Senior Policy Analyst David Ditch said additional government subsidies would only increase input costs. “When…Becton Accepts New Role in Swine Health Sector
Published November 3, 2023
Dr. Lisa Becton will be joining the Swine Health Information Center in January as its next associate director. Most recently, Becton served the National Pork Board as its director of swine health. Becton will succeed Dr. Megan Niederwerder, who will…Obstacles Remain for Chlorpyrifos
Published November 3, 2023
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber is pleased with 8th Circuit Court decision on chlorpyrifos, but remains cautious. "It's definitely a win for us, but there are a lot of hoops yet that need to be jumped…ACSC Promotes Bernhardson
Published November 3, 2023
Dan Bernhardson is the new vice president of operations for American Crystal Sugar Company. Bernardson has been with ACSC for nearly 19 years, most recently as the director of operations.Drummond to Lead ND 4-H Foundation
Published November 3, 2023
Chloe Drummond is the new board coordinator and relationship specialist for the North Dakota 4-H Foundation. In this role, Drummond will work with the foundation's board and NDSU Extension staff to develop financial support for North Dakota 4-H programs. Drummond…More Time Sought for Feedback on H-2A Reform
Published November 3, 2023
A bipartisan group of senators is asking the Department of Homeland Security and the Labor Department for a 60-day extension for public comment on reforms to the H-2A ag worker program. There is concern the DHS and DOL will finalize…