Articles tagged under: Doug Burgum
Burgum Announces Plan for COVID Federal Funds
Published October 1, 2021
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has unveiled his ‘Accelerate North Dakota’ plan to use federal funds from the American Rescue Plan. This plan includes $207 million in income tax relief over the next two years. There’s $396 million for workforce…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…Burgum Waives Restrictions for Truckers Helping ND Livestock Producers
Published September 25, 2021
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum issued an executive order waiving the hours of service, weight, width, height restrictions and fees for commercial truckers hauling hay, water and livestock in North Dakota. While the dry conditions are improving slightly, nearly all…Emergency Feed Transportation Assistance Reactivated
Published August 27, 2021
The North Dakota Emergency Commission has approved $2.5 million in funding to reactive the Emergency Feed Transportation Assistance program. This program reimburses farmers and ranchers for a portion of their hay transportation expenses. Governor Doug Burgum said this lowers the…As Drought Persists, Burgum Signs Executive Order
Published August 9, 2021
The hours-of-service restrictions for drivers of commercial vehicles hauling hay, water and livestock to help North Dakota livestock producers have been waived. "Ensuring that supplemental water and feed can be delivered in a timely fashion is critical for North Dakota…Governor Burgum Keynotes Cultivate Conference
Published July 16, 2021
Agriculture and technology industries collided Thursday at the Cultivate Conference, where hundreds of entrepreneurs, innovators, technologists and farmers from around the country came together at the Grand Farm Innovation Site south of Fargo, North Dakota. Delivering the keynote address during…Burgum Hosts Town Hall Drought Meetings
Published June 18, 2021
Without additional flexibility from the Risk Management Agency, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum believes the state is facing a disaster of historic proportions. One-hundred percent of the state is in some stage of drought, destroying the grass and hay supply.…Burgum Hears from ND Farmers and Ranchers About Drought
Published June 15, 2021
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum met with agriculture groups in the Red River Valley on Monday afternoon to hear more about the dry conditions. The governor has already declared a statewide drought disaster, and there are drought resources available from…Hours of Service Waiver Granted in ND
Published May 5, 2021
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has issued an executive order, granting an hours-of-service waiver for truckers hauling anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizers. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring requested the waiver, saying warm, dry conditions have increased the demand for fertilizer statewide.…