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Sharpen Your Pencils

Published January 28, 2026

Farmers faced a tough year in 2025. According to NDSU Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman, 2026 isn’t looking to be much better. "The margin is looking pretty tight, mainly because we haven't seen really any decline in production costs…

ND Senate Approves Liability Shield for Ag Chem Companies

Published April 16, 2025

The North Dakota Senate passed House Bill 1318 on a 29 to 18 vote, aiming to shield pesticide manufacturers from lawsuits if their products carry EPA-approved labels. Supporters say the bill provides legal clarity and supports the use of science…

Soybean Farmers Urged to Prepare for Gall Midge Threat

Published February 26, 2025

Soybean farmers need to be prepared for the newest pest threat, gall midge. "I warn growers here in Nebraska and other states, this thing's not going away," said University of Nebraska-Lincoln Associate Professor of Entomology Justin McMechan. Part of the…

Pesticide Residue Data Updated

Published February 5, 2024

USDA's Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary shows over 99 percent of samples tested had pesticide residues below the benchmark levels established by the EPA. Tests were conducted on 10,600 samples from 23 commodities including fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, nuts,…

Amicus Brief Filed in Glyphosate Case

Published May 24, 2022

A coalition of 54 agricultural groups is calling on President Biden to withdraw a recent friend-of-the-court brief submitted to Supreme Court. The U.S. Solicitor General advised the court against taking up a case dealing with pesticide labels. The high court…

EPA Bans Chlorpyrifos Use on Food Crops

Published August 18, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency is banning the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on U.S. food crops. According to the EPA, the pesticide has been associated with potential neurological affects in children. In a statement, EPA said after the delays and…

New EPA Expected to Be Tougher on Regulations

Published January 25, 2021

As the Biden administration’s political appointees are named and executive orders are issued, ag lobbyist Jim Callan, is watching what’s happening at the Environmental Protection Agency. "It appears the new administration is going to be tougher on pesticide and herbicide…

ND Pesticide Applicator Certification Dates Extended

Published April 10, 2020

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum issued an executive order suspending the April 1 expiration date for commercial, public and private pesticide applicator certifications. This will continue for the duration of the coronavirus. Applicators and dealers certified through April 1 will…

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Sharpen Your Pencils

ND Senate Approves Liability Shield for Ag Chem Companies

Soybean Farmers Urged to Prepare for Gall Midge Threat

Pesticide Residue Data Updated

Amicus Brief Filed in Glyphosate Case

EPA Bans Chlorpyrifos Use on Food Crops

New EPA Expected to Be Tougher on Regulations

ND Pesticide Applicator Certification Dates Extended

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