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More Uncertainty for Wetlands

Published September 1, 2021

North Dakota Farm Bureau Public Policy Director Pete Hanebutt said this federal court Navigable Waters ruling just creates uncertainty for farmers and ranchers. "No pun intended, it is going to be hard for us to navigate what we do going…

Rural Infrastructure Funds Near the Finish Line in North Dakota

Published April 30, 2021

The North Dakota Legislative session adjourned early Friday morning. Once North Dakota’s Health and Human Services budget fell into place, lawmakers worked out the details of the Office of Management and Budget bill. "The budget is like a jigsaw puzzle.…

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North Dakota Legislative Report

Published April 2, 2021

Bills must be reported out of committee in the second chamber by Friday, April 9. Learn more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, made possible by the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, NDFB, North Dakota…

North Dakota Legislative Update

Published February 19, 2021

The proposal to use legacy funds to support value-added agriculture products is still in play in the North Dakota legislature. Crossover is also coming up, which means bills must pass out of one chamber and move to the other. Hear…

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.…

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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…

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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…

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More Uncertainty for Wetlands

Rural Infrastructure Funds Near the Finish Line in North Dakota

North Dakota Legislative Report

North Dakota Legislative Update

Ag Seeks a Permanent Fix for Cover Crops and PP Acres

Water Woes Turn to Water Wins

A Strong Legislative Session for ND Ag

Budget Issues to Dominate ND Legislative Session

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