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Ag Bills Squeak Through at the End of the Session

Published May 23, 2022

It came right down to the wire, but the omnibus agriculture bill is on its way to Governor Tim Walz’s desk. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Sundin said it would have been a better bill if more money was available.…
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Support Remains for Value-Added Ag Opportunities

Published March 13, 2022

The North Dakota Corn Growers Association is supportive of value-added agriculture opportunities in the state, including the proposed corn wet mill in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Gilby farmer and NDCGA board member Greg Amundson says the proposed corn wet mill…
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Market Competition in Ag Highlighted in State of Union

Published March 2, 2022

In President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address, the speech focused on Russia-Ukraine, infrastructure and the economy. Biden also briefly talked about competition in agriculture. "Small businesses and family farmers and ranchers. I need not tell our Republican…
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Larson: NDSU Has Unmatched Support

Published January 28, 2022

Debra Larson, the vice president of academic affairs and provost for California State University at Chico, wants to continue North Dakota State University's current momentum. "The commitment by the state, by business and the farming community to the university is…
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Biden Launches a New Action Plan for Market Competition

Published January 3, 2022

The Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive and Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain includes four strategies to help create a more competitive market. The Biden administration will use $1 billion in American Rescue Plan funds to expand independent…
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An Unclear Future of Drought Relief for MN Ag

Published November 7, 2021

Earlier this fall, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz proposed drought aid for livestock producers and farmers using COVID relief money. Without having a special session, Minnesota Senator Torrey Westrom is not confident how or if that money will be coming to…
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Special Session Stalled by Political Stalemate

Published November 3, 2021

With the full legislative session about 90 days away, ag lobbyist Bruce Kleven doesn’t expect a special session. "Governor Walz wanted a special session in September or October to allocate $250 million set aside for essential workers. Lawmakers were trying…
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Federal COVID Relief Funds May Help ND Agriculture

Published November 2, 2021

North Dakota lawmakers are in Bismarck for a special session. The two big items on the agenda are redistricting and deciding how to spend $1.1 billion in American Rescue Plan funds. In the last three weeks, North Dakota House and…
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