Articles tagged under: Pete Hanebutt
Ag Seeks a Permanent Fix for Cover Crops and PP Acres
Published August 20, 2020
Farmers, ranchers and agriculture groups in the Northern Plains are welcoming the September 1 date to graze and hay cover crops planted on prevent plant ground. In 2019, prevent plant acres were 3.9 million in South Dakota and 850,000 acres…Water Woes Turn to Water Wins
Published January 26, 2020
Woes about water from Farm Bureau members are now turning into water wins. That's because the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is withdrawing the proposed water supply rule. Additionally, the Waters of the United States replacement rule has been unveiled.…A Strong Legislative Session for ND Ag
Published May 2, 2019
There were many bills passed during the North Dakota legislative session that have an impact on agriculture. According to NDFB Public Policy Liaison Emmery Mehlhoff, a bill relating to semi-trailer licensing was just one, among several. "There also updates to…Budget Issues to Dominate ND Legislative Session
Published January 2, 2019
Agriculture groups across the state are gearing up for the 66th North Dakota Legislative Assembly. According to NDFB Director of Public Policy Pete Hanebutt, some maintenance spending will most likely be on the horizon. "Issue-wise, we're concerned there will be…