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Foreign-Owned Farmland Bill Advances
Published February 23, 2024
The South Dakota Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee gave a ‘do pass’ recommendation for legislation placing restrictions on foreign ownership of agricultural land. Agriculture Secretary Hunter Roberts testified in favor of the bill. "South Dakota has seen nearly a 320…E15 Approved in ’25
Published February 23, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a petition from eight Midwestern states allowing sales of E15 during the summer months. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said this announcement was a ‘good news, bad news’ situation. Cooper is…Crop Input Purchases Ahead
Published February 23, 2024
The long fall season will give many farmers a head-start this spring. Helena Agri-Enterprises sales representative Tim Stanislawski says that is especially true for fertility. Stanislawski believes a lot of buying decisions still need to be made. "I think there's some…ND Soybean Crush Plants to Improve Basis
Published February 23, 2024
Over 90 percent of North Dakota’s soybeans are shipped out of state and about two-thirds of the crop is exported to other countries. Three new soybean crush plants in the state are expected to provide more market opportunities. Green Bison…Shark Farmer Shares His Story
Published February 23, 2024
Rob Sharkey is no stranger to adversity and much of his keynote speech at this year's Evolution Ag Summit focused on just that. Known as 'the Shark Farmer, Sharkey opened his speech by detailing how his early venture into hog…Focus on Biofuels Continues to Grow
Published February 23, 2024
With new ethanol plants opening, the growing use of E15, and a new focus on sustainable aviation fuels, biofuels continue to push the envelope in the fuel market. Growth Energy's Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley feels that…Livestock Systems: A Tool to Improve the Environment
Published February 23, 2024
Sustainability research is not limited to just crop studies. NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist, Miranda Meehan is looking into ways livestock can help greener production and the farmers' bottom line. "I look at it as how we can use…MN House Ag Committee Concentrates on Nitrate Contamination
Published February 23, 2024
In response to a directive from the EPA, Minnesota is addressing nitrate levels in private wells in the southeastern corner of the state. During testimony before the House Agriculture Committee, there was a focus on the karst geology in southeastern…Pinke Strong
Published February 23, 2024
Hunter Pinke came home to be the keynote speaker at the International Crop Expo. A skiing accident left the University of North Dakota football player paralyzed from the chest down. "Being a North Dakota kid, this is pretty special for…