Articles tagged under: agriculture
North Dakota Lawmakers Continue to Push Ag Legislation Through
Published March 17, 2021
The 80-day long 67th Legislative Assembly is over halfway done. According to North Dakota Soybean Growers Association government liaison Phil Murphy, there is about one month’s time left for North Dakota lawmakers to finish their work. Several budgets that include…ND Winter Show Didn’t Miss a Beat
Published March 12, 2021
The North Dakota Winter Show was one of the last in-person agricultural events in the state in 2020. One year later, the 84th year of the show is able to happen once again even despite setbacks associated with the coronavirus…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published March 12, 2021
There is a proposal to increasing funding in the state Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund for value added agriculture products. Hear more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, made possible by the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, North Dakota Soybean…SD Farm Bureau Health Benefit Plan Moves Forward, Additional Bills Monitored
Published February 8, 2021
A bill allowing South Dakota Farm Bureau to provide a health benefit plan to members passed the Senate on Wednesday. Farm Bureau state lobbyist Michael Held says this plan isn’t considered insurance. "It would be a full wide range of…A “Black Swan” Event Ag Won’t Forget
Published January 25, 2021
A glimpse into the agricultural economy was part of the keynote address to Minnesota Corn Growers Association members during their virtual annual meeting. The coronavirus pandemic will go down in the history books as a black swan event many in…Minnesota Professor Selected for Ag Air Quality Task Force
Published January 19, 2021
Twenty-six people have been appointed to serve on USDA’s Task Force for Agricultural Air Quality Research. Among those selected include Dr. Rodney Venterea of Mounds View, Minnesota. Dr. Venterea works for the Agricultural Risk Management agency and is an adjunct…ND Ag Groups Provide Testimony During Joint House/Senate Session
Published January 14, 2021
The North Dakota House and Senate Agriculture Committees heard testimony from various agricultural groups on Thursday, who outlined their priorities for the biennium and promotional activities. According to North Dakota Ethanol Council chair Jeff Zueger, the industry is pushing to…#10 Story of 2020: Farm Meetings Respond to the New COVID World
Published December 28, 2020
The Red River Farm Network is capping off 2020 with a look at the top stories of the year. Due to the need for social distancing, farm organizations were forced to cancel or postpone many face-to-face meetings this past year.…Agriculture Recovery Expected in 2021
Published December 28, 2020
CoBank’s 2021 outlook sees a year of recovery coming. CoBank Knowledge Exchange Division Manager Tanner Emke says that is good news for agriculture. "Especially for those impacted in the food service sector, because of so many restaurants and schools being…