Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Yellowstone River Valley Experiences Historic Flooding
Published March 29, 2019
Ice jams have caused historic flooding in the Yellowstone River Valley near the North Dakota/Montana border. Governor Doug Burgum had the opportunity to survey the area and damages in McKenzie County. Burgum says this particular flooding event is unusual. "In…Hillsboro, ND Farmer Sworn in as Senator
Published March 27, 2019
Hillsboro, North Dakota farmer and rancher Randy Lemm was sworn as the new state senator for District 20. Lemm fills a vacancy left by former Senator Arne Osland of Mayville, who recently suffered a stroke. "Randy will understand what is…Winter Wheat Starts to Break Dormancy
Published March 26, 2019
The winter wheat crop is starting to break dormancy. According to the USDA, the Kansas wheat crop is rated 52 percent good to excellent. Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin says the crop planted before the fall moisture is in good…Holding Out Hope for a Hold-Even Budget
Published March 25, 2019
Funding for NDSU Extension and the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station is being considered by the North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee. State Board of Agricultural Research and Education member Sarah Lovas says there is hope a hold-even budget will prevail.…ND Ag Exports Decline in 2018
Published March 22, 2019
There was positive growth for North Dakota exports in 2018, even with trade tariff uncertainty. The U.S. Census Bureau says the state's exports had an overall increase of up to $6.8 billion. North Dakota equipment manufacturing segment exports increased 26…ND Legislative Report
Published March 21, 2019
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard testimony on the agriculture research bill. North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Legislative Director Scott Rising says more funding is needed for NDSU Extension. Listen to more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, sponsored by NDFB,…ND Youth Compete in 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
Published March 19, 2019
Youth from across North Dakota recently competed in the state 4-H Livestock Judging Contest at North Dakota State University. The team from Dickey County took first place in the senior division, while the Morton County team took first in the…ND Home Exemption Reform Bill Passed
Published March 19, 2019
The North Dakota House of Representatives has passed a home exemption reform bill. The bill changes the required amount of income from farming to qualify for the exemption from 50 percent of net income to 66 percent of gross income.…ND Legislative Report
Published March 15, 2019
Senate Bill 2315, a private property rights bill, is currently being heard in the House. NDFB President Daryl Lies explains this bill has changed in session. Hear more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, sponsored by NDFB, North Dakota Soybean…