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Burgum Signs Off on Expanding Snow Removal Budget
Published April 10, 2023
North Dakota Grain Growers Association Executive Director North Dakota Grain Growers Association Dan Wogsland says budget funding for research is a top priority for NDGGA. "A part of HB1020 is the Waldron Hall project, which will greatly benefit our research…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published April 10, 2023
Conference committee deliberation is underway at the legislature. North Dakota Grain Growers Association Executive Director Dan Wogsland has an interest in HB 1020. Listen to this week's North Dakota Legislative Report to hear more.What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published April 10, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the cattle market is continuing to contract highs. "Packers are short bought and that's helping to drive that market." Dry…Fielding Questions
Published April 10, 2023
In this edition of Fielding Questions, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Insurance Specialist Megan Huether discusses the Livestock Risk Protection insurance policy. Fielding Questions is a collaboration between AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red River Farm Network.HPAI Risk on the Agenda This Afternoon
Published April 10, 2023
A meeting will take place in Willmar this afternoon to evaluate the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza and the implications for the new farm bill. The meeting will include Minnesota Senator Tina Smith, Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen, Farm Service…Ag Trade Deficit Forecast
Published April 10, 2023
The current agricultural trade surplus may turn into a deficit later this year. "We're not talking about breaking records each month like we were at this time last year," said Bart Kenner, USDA economist. Kenner said export numbers have slipped…Labor Issues Continue at West Coast Ports
Published April 10, 2023
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have reopened after a 24-hour work stoppage late last week. The dockworkers have been working without a contract since last summer and were looking for leverage in the negotiations. The ports of…Tensions Escalate in Southeast Asia
Published April 10, 2023
China is stepping up its military drills near Taiwan with naval and aerial blockades. This military exercise began over the weekend after Taiwan’s president met with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. China considers Taiwan as its territory and the issue…Argy Implements ‘Soy Dollars’
Published April 10, 2023
To boost farm exports and pump more dollars into the economy, Argentina is creating a preferential exchange rate for the sale of soybeans. This same situation happened twice in the past year. The new rate is being applied immediately as…