Articles tagged under: North Dakota Grain Dealers Association
Hoeven Highlights Farm Bill Priorities
Published January 16, 2024
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven made a stop at this past week’s North Dakota Grain Dealers Convention to discuss the farm bill process. Hoeven’s priorities include maintaining and strengthening the crop insurance program, updating reference prices and supporting export promotion.…Economic Rebound Still Years Away
Published January 20, 2023
The Juday Group founder and principal Dave Juday addressed the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association this past week. Juday said the economic rebound after COVID will be slow. "The whole shock to the system from energy to transportation is still…A Game-Changer
Published January 17, 2023
When operational, the three proposed soybean crush facilities in North Dakota are expected to utilize nearly 70 percent of the state’s soybean production. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says that will be a game-changer for…Smaller, But Bigger
Published January 16, 2023
North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says the industry has seen consolidation and facility closures in the past five years. "Membership is smaller but bigger, if that makes sense," said Letcher. "A smaller number but larger firms.…Possible Rail Strike Complicates Northern Plains Grain Movement
Published October 12, 2022
Members of the third largest railroad union voted against ratification of the tentative contract agreement with the Class I railroads. Negotiations will resume in hopes of preventing a strike. A strike could happen as soon as November 19. If a…NDGDA Testifies Before Surface Transportation Board
Published October 4, 2022
North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Past President Mark Hovland testified before the Surface Transportation Board in favor of the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger. "Freight rates in North Dakota are some of the highest in the country when compared to similar…Concerns Linger on Possible Rail Strike
Published September 13, 2022
A rail strike would hit North Dakota at the worst possible time. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Director Stu Letcher says grain elevators are getting ready to ship small grains and soon, the soybeans. "A rail strike at this…ND Grain Dealers Respond to Railroad Reporting Requirements
Published May 6, 2022
The North Dakota Grain Dealers Association is glad to see the Surface Transportation Board take this step to try and give some certainty in the timeline for rail service recovery. According to Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher, this shows…Rail Service Will Be Reviewed at STB Hearing
Published April 22, 2022
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Surface Transportation Board will take testimony on rail carrier service problems. In late March, the National Grain and Feed Association sent a letter to the STB saying its members have not been able to purchase…