Articles tagged under: agriculture
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…Optimism in the Ag Economy
Published September 28, 2021
Net cash income is up and farm loan delinquencies are down. A new report from Farmer Mac says working capital for farmers is forecast to be at its highest level in seven years. Farm real estate values are up nationwide,…Burgum Stresses the Importance of Value-Added Ag During Address to Stockmen
Published September 27, 2021
Drought has been and continues to be top of mind for the North Dakota livestock industry this year. From January-to-July, more than 148,000 cows have been moved in the state. This is an 18 percent increase compared to 2020 and…Funding the Growing Climate Solutions Act
Published August 29, 2021
The U.S. House passed a budget resolution last week. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow has been working with House Agriculture Committee leaders on how to spend the money authorized by the resolution. "I can tell you we'll have robust…Navigating Rough Shipping Waters
Published July 26, 2021
Agricultural shippers are navigating rough waters lately, as the availability of shipping containers has been scarce. This is creating logistical challenges for agribusinesses, including Casselton, North Dakota-based SB&B Foods, who is an exporter of food-grade products. President Bob Sinner says…