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An Even Split for Corn Checkoff Funds

Published February 21, 2023

The North Dakota House passed a bill that would create an equal distribution of funds between the state corn growers association and the state checkoff council. Bismarck Representative Brandon Prichard said the corn growers group now receives six percent of…

More Study Recommended for Grain Bin Sales Tax Exemption

Published January 24, 2023

A bill proposing a sales tax exemption for the sale of grain bins in North Dakota is being referred to the Legislative Management Committee for further study. HB 1370 was heard in the House Finance and Taxation Committee. "We've had a…

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Farm Groups Provide Overview on Workforce Issues

Published January 21, 2023

Farmers Union and Farm Bureau were both represented in a North Dakota Senate Workforce Development Committee hearing Thursday. North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue said agriculture makes up one-third of the sole proprietor employment in the state.…

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Lawmakers Take Aim at Foreign Ownership of Land

Published January 10, 2023

A bill has been introduced in the North Dakota House to ban foreign ownership of agricultural land. Bismarck Republican Larry Klemin introduced the bill in response to the proposed Fufeng corn wet milling project in Grand Forks. However, the bill…

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North Dakota Legislative Leaders Announced

Published December 5, 2022

Representative Mike Lefor of Dickinson is the House majority leader. Representative Josh Boschee of Fargo returns as the minority leader. Senator David Hogue of Minot will lead the Senate. Senator Kathy Hogan of Fargo is the minority leader. The North…

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ND Special Session Scheduled

Published November 1, 2021

The North Dakota Legislature will convene one week from today, November 8, for a special session. Lawmakers will allocate funding from the federal government’s American Rescue Plan. Priorities include strategic investments in infrastructure, workforce development and the economy. Tax relief…

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A Decade-Old Discussion is Settled

Published April 28, 2021

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has signed Senate Bill 2144 allowing for electronic posting of private land. The legislation also enhances criminal trespass protection for landowners on fenced property. This decade-old private property rights debate has failed to pass through…

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ND Lawmakers Wrapping Up Key Ag Bills

Published April 19, 2021

In Bismarck, a $680 million bonding bill is on the way to Governor Burgum's desk. An amendment that called for $30 million for township roads was taken out of this bill. The North Dakota Legislature also passed $30 million in…

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North Dakota Lawmakers Continue to Push Ag Legislation Through

Published March 17, 2021

The 80-day long 67th Legislative Assembly is over halfway done. According to North Dakota Soybean Growers Association government liaison Phil Murphy, there is about one month’s time left for North Dakota lawmakers to finish their work. Several budgets that include…

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ND Ag Groups Provide Testimony During Joint House/Senate Session

Published January 14, 2021

The North Dakota House and Senate Agriculture Committees heard testimony from various agricultural groups on Thursday, who outlined their priorities for the biennium and promotional activities. According to North Dakota Ethanol Council chair Jeff Zueger, the industry is pushing to…

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An Even Split for Corn Checkoff Funds

More Study Recommended for Grain Bin Sales Tax Exemption

Farm Groups Provide Overview on Workforce Issues

Lawmakers Take Aim at Foreign Ownership of Land

North Dakota Legislative Leaders Announced

ND Special Session Scheduled

A Decade-Old Discussion is Settled

ND Lawmakers Wrapping Up Key Ag Bills

North Dakota Lawmakers Continue to Push Ag Legislation Through

ND Ag Groups Provide Testimony During Joint House/Senate Session

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