Articles tagged under: North Dakota Legislative Session
A Welcome Legislative Session
Published April 29, 2023
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson is pleased with the support for the livestock industry during this legislative session. "We have the raw ingredients to be very successful in animal agriculture and these new tools will help…Defending Raw Milk Sales
Published March 17, 2023
State Representative Dawson Holle testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee about HB 1515, his bill that would allow farms to sell raw milk. Holle, who is the youngest elected legislator in North Dakota history at 19, said raw milk could…Legislators Consider Meat Processing Regs
Published March 3, 2023
The licensing of meat processors has been reviewed by the North Dakota House Agriculture Committee. North Dakota Department of Agriculture Livestock Industries Director Dr. Andrea Grondahl said this bill would help protect public health by requiring licensure of meat processing…NDSU Extension Takes Spotlight at Capitol
Published January 19, 2023
The North Dakota House Appropriations Committee met this past week to discuss House Bill 1020. State Board of Agriculture Research and Education Chair Sarah Lovas testified about Extension and research priorities. "Number one is the need for field lab facilities…NDGGA Prioritizes Funding for Ag Products Development Center
Published April 15, 2021
Bills are making their way into conference as the North Dakota Legislature enters into the final days of the session. "If you use hockey as an example, I'd say we're about halfway through the third period," said Dan Wogsland, director,…ND Legislature Approves Bonding Bill
Published April 12, 2021
A bonding bill is on the way to Governor Burgum for his signature. The bill includes $50 million for the NDSU Agriculture Products Development Center and Northern Crops Institute project. The Senate considered a $30 million proposal to fund township…Second Half of ND Legislative Session Begins
Published March 5, 2021
North Dakota Senate Agriculture Committee Vice Chair Janne Myrdal says one focus for legislative session is funding for rural infrastructure. "We have hope in the Senate to get funding to townships for the roads." Bonding issues and the interest in…