Articles tagged under: Neal Fisher
Supply Chain and Rail Issues Addressed in Senate Ag Hearing
Published June 10, 2022
While a House Ag Subcommittee reviewed the farm bill on Thursday, a Senate Agriculture Subcommittee took a closer look at agricultural trade. Associated Milk Producers Incorporated Co-CEO Sheryl Meshke testified the U.S. government must address supply chain issues. "Congress must…Fisher Awarded NDSU Honorary Doctorate of Agriculture
Published May 16, 2022
North Dakota State University honored North Dakota Wheat Commission Administrator Neal Fisher with an honorary doctorate of agriculture over the weekend. "It's overwhelming when they read that you're the 165th recipient of this degree," Fisher tells the Red River Farm…NDGGA Awards Handed Out at Prairie Grains Banquet
Published December 13, 2021
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association has presented its Kernel Award to North Dakota Wheat Commission Administrator Neal Fisher and NDGGA Past President John Weinand of Hazen.North Dakota’s Wheat Abandonment Could Be Worse
Published October 1, 2021
North Dakota Wheat Commission Administrator Neal Fisher expected spring wheat abandonment to be slightly higher in the state this year. "USDA has abandonment in North Dakota around six percent. That's not far off from a typical year, running from three…Spring Wheat Going Through the Baler
Published July 28, 2021
North Dakota Wheat Commission Administrator Neal Fisher says there are a few bright spots with the spring wheat and durum crop in the state, but there’s also disappointment. "Spring wheat harvest is sporadic right now." Fisher is seeing more balers…Spring Wheat Tour Begins with a Look at the Better Crop
Published July 27, 2021
It’s going to be a hot week for a wheat tour as more than 40 participants travel across North Dakota. Hot temperatures combined with a lack of moisture will translate into an interesting spring wheat crop. The first leg of…A Divided Spring Wheat Crop in ND
Published June 19, 2020
The spring wheat crop has a decent stand across much of North Dakota, but there is a divide. "In the west, the topsoil moisture has been challenged by hot, windy days. That's starting to take a toll," said Neal Fisher,…A Trade Disadvantage for U.S. Wheat
Published December 28, 2018
The Trans-Pacific Partnership will go into effect at the end of the year without the United States. North Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Neal Fisher says U.S. wheat must prepare for a worst-case scenario. "Tariffs with a country like Japan…Exports Important for the Nation’s #1 Wheat State
Published December 5, 2018
The North Dakota Wheat Commission country representatives met in Fargo this past week. NDWC Administrator Neal Fisher emphasized the new emerging markets for spring wheat and durum. "Half of the wheat crop every year goes overseas, but 77 percent of…