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New NDSU Endowment Established
Published April 5, 2024
The North Dakota State University Foundation has announced a new endowment establishing the Joe and Norma Peltier Vice President for Agriculture. NDSU Vice President for Agriculture Greg Lardy will be the inaugural holder of the endowment. A special medallion ceremony…Ag Policy Research Center to Impact Policy Decisions
Published April 5, 2024
Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member John Hoeven helped secure $2 million for a new Ag Policy Research Center at NDSU. Once built, the North Dakota senator said it will help decision-makers know more about ag issues that are important…Safety Precautions Advised
Published April 5, 2024
With HPAI expanding from juvenile goats to dairy cattle to a person, additional safety precautions are advised. Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health Director Renee Anthony said this may be an isolated case, "but, we really need to be prepared…Climate Disclosure Rule on Pause
Published April 5, 2024
A rule requiring companies to disclose their climate-related risk has been put on hold while a legal challenge moves through the courts. The Securities and Exchange Commission finalized this rule last month. A group of Republican attorneys general challenged the…ITC 2,4-D Ruling Challenged
Published April 5, 2024
The U.S. International Trade Commission is being asked to determine if imports of 2,4-D are harming or threatening U.S. agriculture. Corteva filed the antidumping and countervailing duty petitions with the ITC in a dispute over trade practices by India and…Supplemental Budget Bill Advances in St. Paul
Published April 5, 2024
The Minnesota House Agriculture Committee has laid over a supplemental budget bill that includes an additional $7 million for the state Agriculture Department. That includes a one-time investment of $4 million for the Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation Program. This…New Herbicide from Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions in Trials
Published April 4, 2024
Farmers can never have too many tools in their bags, especially when it comes to herbicide resistance. A new product from Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions is expected to be available as early as the 2025 planting season. Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions board…Solving Problems Through Partnership
Published April 4, 2024
The partnerships behind the Ag Policy Research Center have proven that it is easier to work together towards a common goal than it is to go it alone. According to Grand Farm co-founder Brian Carroll, it all starts with identifying…Soy Checkoff Finding Uses for Soy Meal
Published April 4, 2024
The United Soybean Board held a recent board meeting to discuss the use of soy checkoff dollars and to start presenting proposals for their 2025 budget. Board Treasurer Brent Gatton says that finding other options to help move the soybean…