Articles tagged under: North Dakota Grain Growers Association
E-Tour Connects Regulators with ‘Real-World’ Agriculture
Published June 25, 2025
North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Ryan Ellis says their E-Tour delivers a real-world agricultural experience to EPA and USDA officials. "They work on pesticide labels that we use every day and they may not know much about production agriculture,…E-Tour on the Docket This Week
Published June 23, 2025
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association is hosting Environmental Protection Agency officials this week for its annual E-Tour. The tour will be based out of Grand Forks and will visit farms, grain companies and ag processing facilities. The E-Tour is…NDGGA Names New Executive Director
Published April 30, 2025
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association has named Nick Sinner as its new executive director. Most recently, Sinner served as a program manager for Northern Crops Institute. He previously was president and chief executive officer of the Minnesota-South Dakota Equipment…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…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…Pulvermacher to Exit NDGGA Leadership Role
Published November 21, 2024
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association is looking for a new executive director. Kayla Pulvermacher has accepted a new role as a government relations manager for Midco. Pulvermacher joined NDGGA in July of 2023, succeeding longtime Executive Dan Wogsland.NDGGA Weighs in on Potential Treated Seed Regs
Published February 15, 2024
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association has submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding its proposed approach to the regulation of treated seed. The group said it does not believe treated seed should be classified as a pesticide. An…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.…Wogsland Humbled by NDSU Harvest Bowl Recognition
Published November 13, 2023
Former North Dakota Grain Growers Association Executive Director Dan Wogsland is the 2023 NDSU Harvest Bowl Agribusiness Award recipient. "I am so grateful and I am so humbled," said Wogsland. "It's all due to everyone in agriculture and everyone in North…