Articles tagged under: animal agriculture
Renewed Energy for Animal Agriculture
Published September 12, 2023
The North Dakota Legislature passed incentives earlier this year to grow animal agriculture in the state. Livestock development was also part of the conversation at the Next 5 Years Conference in Moorhead. "It's gotten renewed energy and vigor for a…Spurring on Animal Agriculture
Published May 3, 2023
The approval of several value-added processing facilities in North Dakota has generated excitement for the future of animal agriculture in the state. Green Bison Soy Processing President Mike Keller says the Spiritwood facility is set to process 150,000 bushels of…A Welcome Legislative Session
Published April 29, 2023
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson is pleased with the support for the livestock industry during this legislative session. "We have the raw ingredients to be very successful in animal agriculture and these new tools will help…Governor Signs Animal Agriculture Bill
Published April 29, 2023
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum signed House Bill 1371, which modernizes state law to support animal agriculture. Burgum said the decline of animal agriculture in North Dakota is hurting the economy. "Ninety years ago, we had almost a million dairy…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published March 3, 2023
Leading up to the North Dakota legislative session, an emphasis was put on expanding animal agriculture. North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Legislative Liaison Phil Murphy says there are several bills directed at supporting animal ag. in North Dakota. Find out…Opportunities for Animal Agriculture
Published December 9, 2022
Incoming North Dakota House Agriculture Committee Chair Paul Thomas sees the addition of more soy crush facilities could open the door to animal agriculture in the state. "There's going to be more meal available for animal feed." Thomas is seeing…Study Highlights Need for More Livestock
Published December 6, 2022
Agriculture contributes $31 billion to the North Dakota economy. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum says the NDSU study highlighted the need for more animal agriculture. "There's one thing missing in North Dakota compared to Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa and that's…An Opportunity to Grow ND’s Animal Agriculture Industry
Published June 3, 2022
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum challenged attendees at Thursday's groundbreaking event to find ways to remove barriers for agriculture to bring more animal agriculture to the state. "Whether you're building a turkey barn, a chicken operation or a dairy operation,…Advocacy Groups File Lawsuit Against FSA
Published February 13, 2020
The Farm Service Agency is being sued by a handful of advocacy groups in a disagreement over large-scale animal agriculture operations. The lawsuit claims the FSA has delayed and overly redacted Freedom of Information Act requests. The Public Justice Foundation,…