Articles tagged under: Nancy Johnson
North Dakota Legislative Report
Published January 27, 2023
With the expansion of the soybean crush business, an agriculture coalition was created a year ago to help grow animal agriculture in the state. In this week's North Dakota Legislative Report, comments from Thursday's House Agriculture Committee are featured. HB…Overcoming Hurdles
Published September 29, 2022
North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Nancy Johnson says there are barriers to overcome to help pique the interest of hog production in the state. Wednesday's conference in Fargo focused on ways to overcome those hurdles. "There have been…Johnson Awarded Distinguished Leadership Award
Published March 13, 2022
North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Nancy Johnson was awarded the American Soybean Association’s Distinguished Leadership Award during the Commodity Classic. This award recognizes a grower or association staff member dedicated to achieving successes to benefit soybean growers. Johnson’s…Dieticians and Food Influencers Learn About Soybean Prodcution
Published October 19, 2019
A group of dietitians, nutritionists and culinary lifestyle marketers learned more about soybean production at Hillsboro, North Dakota. This was a part of a soyfoods and farm tour organization by the National Soyfoods Council. North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Executive…Running Out of Enthusiasm
Published March 8, 2019
Local soybean growers are running out of enthusiasm on potential soybean sales to China. North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Nancy Johnson says they are waiting for proof of sales. In the meantime, the soybean industry isn't hearing many…A Desire to Add Palmer Amaranth to North Dakota’s Noxious Weed List
Published October 19, 2018
The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association made a formal request to the North Dakota Agriculture Department earlier this year to add Palmer amaranth on the noxious weed list. This spring, there was some push back on adding the weed to…Keeping Quality in Stored Soybeans is Important
Published September 1, 2018
The combination of low soybean prices and an unusually wide basis level has farmers looking at storage options for soybeans. North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Nancy Johnson says storage options for soybeans are limited. Keeping soybeans in good condition…Farmers Anxious About Demand Outlook
Published August 15, 2018
Some North Dakota farmers are anxious about demand for their crop. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne joined a group of state farmers in a meeting with congressional staffers to talk trade this past week. Watne says farmers attending…