Articles tagged under: Ed Kessel

Cool Weather Slows Maturity

Published July 28, 2025

Dickinson area farmer Ed Kessel says recent rainfall has helped maintain solid crop conditions. “Things actually look pretty good right now,” said Kessel. “Grass is green, the wheat’s still green." Kessel said the cool weather has slowed maturity in the…

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Standing Up for Agriculture in the Property Tax Debate

Published February 3, 2025

The North Dakota Legislature is considering property taxes this week. "We've been following that and making sure ag is represented with how the home exemptions will work," said North Dakota Grain Growers Association Past President Ed Kessel. "We want to…

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NDGGA Hosts Successful Annual Meeting

Published December 12, 2024

The North Dakota Grain Growers Association passed eight resolutions and re-elected four district directors at its annual meeting. The directors are Ed Kessel, Jeff Mertz, Troy Bratcher, and Dean Knell. "We've got a full board, which is always a good…

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Policy Priorities

Published December 18, 2023

The North Dakota Grain Growers Association is focused on the issues coming out of Washington, D.C. "Pesticides are always at the forefront and we're trying to get a better handle around the EPA'sis herbicide action plan," said Ed Kessel, president, NDGGA.…

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July Scorches Yield from Spring Wheat Crop

Published August 18, 2023

Dickinson, North Dakota farmer Ed Kessel is about one-third of the way through his small grain harvest. The winter wheat, peas,and barley are done. Kessel says the hot, dry weather in July hurt his spring wheat crop. "it's only slightly…

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Highly Variable

Published July 28, 2023

North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Ed Kessel was driving one of the routes on the Wheat Quality Council Spring Wheat and Durum Tour. The crop is highly variable, but disease pressure is non-existant. "Other than a little bit of…

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Practical Experience Gained on E-Tour

Published June 29, 2023

The North Dakota Grain Growers Association E-Tour was based out of the Williston area this year.  "This is our 29th year hosting the tour," said Ed Kessel, president, NDGGA. "We looked at a broad spectrum of things on what it…

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Vigilance Still Needed

Published May 25, 2023

According to North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Ed Kessel, the Supreme Court Sackett decision is a step in the right direction. Kessel remains cautious. "It does look favorable, but those that are trying to make these (Waters of the United…

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Wogsland to Retire From NDGGA

Published May 2, 2023

After 19 years as the executive director of the North Dakota Grain Growers Association, Dan Wogsland will retire June 1. NDGGA President Ed Kessel says Wogsland has made his mark on the industry. "When Dan talks people listen just because…

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NDGGA Talks Crop Insurance on Capitol Hill

Published March 2, 2023

A North Dakota Grain Growers Association Fly-in to Washington, D.C. focused on pesticides regulations, trade, crop insurance and more. NDGGA President Ed Kessel said it was noted that moving the crop insurance payment date would better align with the marketing…

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