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Amidst a Tough Harvest, Agriculture Asks for Disaster Aid

Published October 17, 2019

“This is one of the most challenging harvests North Dakota farmers have ever faced.” Those words come from North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Dan Wogsland, who says conditions aren’t getting any easier. Extreme moisture has resulted in quality issues,…

Wheeler Visits ND to Discuss Waters of U.S. Rule

Published October 7, 2019

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler is in North Dakota today for a roundtable discussion on the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. North Dakota Grain Growers Association president Jeff Mertz is cautiously optimistic about the discussion. "There's been a…

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Farm Groups Respond to WOTUS Repeal

Published September 13, 2019

The Environmental Protection Agency repealed the Waters of the United States rule this past week. North Dakota Grain Growers Association president Jeff Mertz says due diligence is needed moving forward. "I don't think the fight will ever be over," says…

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Wheat Quality Council Tour Estimates 43.1 HRSW Yield

Published July 26, 2019

The results are in from this year’s Wheat Quality Council Tour, covering 371 hard red spring wheat and durum fields. The HRSW crop is estimated at 43.1 bushels per acres, a yield increase of just two bushels per acre from…

ND Grain Growers E-Tour is This Week

Published June 24, 2019

For the 26th year, the North Dakota Grain Growers Association is hosting Environmental Protection Agency officials from Washington D.C. The 12 participants will visit a variety ag businesses and farms to learn about environmental stewardship in the state. NDGGA Executive…

Local Farm Groups Ask USDA for Fair Trade Aid

Published May 22, 2019

In a letter submitted to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Tuesday, local farm groups including the North Dakota Grain Growers Association, Northarvest Bean Growers Association and the North Dakota Corn Growers Association ask USDA for fair payment for all commodities. They…

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NAWG Responds to NDGGA’s Resignation

Published May 8, 2019

The North Dakota Grain Growers Association wants the National Association of Wheat Growers to be more proactive on policy issues, like wetlands and crop insurance. In 2008, NDGGA had the ability to get a quality adjustment from RMA. All they…

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ND Grain Growers Association to Leave National Association of Wheat Growers

Published May 7, 2019

The North Dakota Grain Growers Association has decided to leave the National Association of Wheat Growers, effective July 1. The group sent a letter to NAWG and notified members Tuesday morning. President Jeff Mertz told the Red River Farm Network…

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Seeking a Resolution to NAWG-NDGGA Conflict

Published March 5, 2019

During his first official day as president of the National Association of Wheat Growers, Ben Scholz was listening to the concerns of the largest wheat production state in the country. The North Dakota Grain Growers Association is upset with the…

NDGGA and NAWG Clash Over Representation

Published March 1, 2019

Farmers from the nation’s number one wheat production state are upset with their representation in the National Association of Wheat Growers and may leave the organization. North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Jeff Mertz says NAWG should be more proactive…

Articles tagged under: North Dakota Grain Growers Association

Amidst a Tough Harvest, Agriculture Asks for Disaster Aid

Wheeler Visits ND to Discuss Waters of U.S. Rule

Farm Groups Respond to WOTUS Repeal

Wheat Quality Council Tour Estimates 43.1 HRSW Yield

ND Grain Growers E-Tour is This Week

Local Farm Groups Ask USDA for Fair Trade Aid

NAWG Responds to NDGGA’s Resignation

ND Grain Growers Association to Leave National Association of Wheat Growers

Seeking a Resolution to NAWG-NDGGA Conflict

NDGGA and NAWG Clash Over Representation

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