Articles tagged under: agriculture
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…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…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…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…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…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…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…Burgum Waives Hours of Service for Fertilizer Transport
Published October 19, 2021
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is granting hours of service waivers to commercial drivers transporting anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizer. Now is the time where farmers are starting to apply fall fertilizer. The drought conditions limited the use of anhydrous…Vilsack Outlines USDA’s Focus in Climate Smart Ag
Published September 29, 2021
USDA is investing in pilot projects that promote and monitor the benefits of climate-smart conservation practices. The agency is seeking public input on the design of the new initiative, taking comments through the Federal Register by November 1. "We need…