Articles tagged under: Doug Burgum
ND Pesticide Applicator Certification Dates Extended
Published April 10, 2020
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum issued an executive order suspending the April 1 expiration date for commercial, public and private pesticide applicator certifications. This will continue for the duration of the coronavirus. Applicators and dealers certified through April 1 will…ND Winter-Grade Fuel Sales Extended to May 1
Published April 9, 2020
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has issued an executive order allowing winter-grade fuel to be sold until May 20. The order was warranted due to the state having an oversupply of winter-grade fuel due to travel restrictions and economic downturn…Burgum Addresses Crop Challenges in State of the State Speech
Published February 2, 2020
According to North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum in the 2020 State of the State address, North Dakota is strong, growing and full of opportunity. "This isn't about the state of the state in 2020 and we're in fantastic shape, but…Burgum: States Can Now Manage Waters Effectively
Published January 24, 2020
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum says the new Navigable Waters Protection Rule provides clarity and common sense for landowners. According to Burgum, the new rule can work with North Dakota regulations and states can now manage their own waters effectively.ND Presidential Disaster Request Approved
Published January 21, 2020
President Donald Trump has approved North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s request for a presidential disaster declaration. An October snowstorm caused up to $9.7 million in damage to public infrastructure, according to preliminary assessments. The declaration covers 16 counties including Grand…Burgum Waives HOS Rules for 30 Days
Published January 20, 2020
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is waiving the hours-of-service requirements for commercial vehicles hauling livestock and hay supplies. The ongoing hay shortage has forced North Dakota ranchers to purchase supplemental hay supplies from other states or move livestock to areas…ND Submits Presidential Major Disaster Declaration Request
Published December 16, 2019
North Dakota is requesting a presidential major disaster declaration due to fall flooding and the early October snow storm. Governor Doug Burgum says this new disaster declaration request is focused on infrastructure. "Some of the places that sustained damage this…Cost Share Funds Available for Feed Transportation
Published December 13, 2019
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring have announced a new emergency cost-share program to defray feed transportation costs. The state emergency commission unanimously approved $250,000 for the program. Farmers and ranchers who can verify feed losses…Burgum Asks FERC to Help Alleviate Propane Shortage
Published November 22, 2019
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum describes the current propane shortage as a “dire” situation. In Burgum’s words, this situation puts agriculture and the state economy at risk. "We literally had the perfect storm of late spring planting, record precipitation, the…