Articles tagged under: legislature
ND Legislature Secures Funding for NDSU
Published April 29, 2019
In the final days of the North Dakota legislative session, funding was secured for NDSU Extension and the ag research budget. North Dakota Farmers Union Legislative and Member Advocacy Supervisor Kayla Pulvermacher says funding will stay whole. "There won't be…Tax Conformity Brings “A Sigh of Relief” for Farmers
Published April 29, 2019
The Minnesota legislature is in its final weeks of session. Legislation is needed to align the state tax code to address changes passed at the federal level. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Vice President Jamie Beyer says both chambers have included…North Dakota Legislature Adjourns
Published April 29, 2019
The North Dakota Legislature adjourned Friday night with a budget of nearly $15 billion. That represents a 12 percent increase in general fund spending from 2017. After recent cuts, the NDSU Extension and research budget includes a bump in the…Private Property Rights Bill Moves to Conference Committee
Published April 11, 2019
Senate Bill 2315 was heard on the North Dakota House floor yesterday. The bill seeks to alter the state’s trespassing and posting laws. After much debate and a series of amendments, the final bill passed by a vote of 55…Hold-Even Budget Prevails in the Senate for NDSU Extension
Published April 11, 2019
An appropriations bill, HB1020, for NDSU Extension the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station was unanimously passed out of the Senate. Greg Lardy, interim director for NDSU Extension and the ND Ag Experiment Station, says one advancement in the Senate's version…MN Cattlemen Advocate at the Capitol
Published February 26, 2019
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association hosted their “Cattlemen at the Capitol” event in St. Paul. That morning, cattlemen highlighted the importance of the industry during the Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division meeting. "Minnesota's beef industry contributes…ND Legislative Report
Published February 2, 2019
Funding for research and extension are priorities in the North Dakota legislative session, along with taxes. Hear more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, made possible by NDFB, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, North Dakota Corn Growers Association and the North…ND Senate Ag Committee Hears Private Property Rights Bill
Published January 28, 2019
A bill regarding private property rights was heard in the North Dakota Senate Agriculture Committee Friday morning. The Protect Private Property Rights bill would allow North Dakota landowners to require consent before others can access their land. NDFB President Daryl…Freeze Branding Bill Passes ND House
Published January 22, 2019
The North Dakota House of Representatives voted 90-0 in support of allowing freeze brands as legal proof of cattle ownership. The bill was initiated by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association following policy passed at the 2017 convention. A number of…