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ND Grain Growers E-Tour is This Week

Published June 24, 2019

For the 26th year, the North Dakota Grain Growers Association is hosting Environmental Protection Agency officials from Washington D.C. The 12 participants will visit a variety ag businesses and farms to learn about environmental stewardship in the state. NDGGA Executive…

Cattlemen Continue to Tackle Policy Issues

Published June 12, 2019

A whole host of issues remain top of mind for the U.S. cattle industry. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule that exempts livestock producers from reporting air emissions from animal waste. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President…

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…

ND Legislature Secures Funding for NDSU

Published April 29, 2019

In the final days of the North Dakota legislative session, funding was secured for NDSU Extension and the ag research budget. North Dakota Farmers Union Legislative and Member Advocacy Supervisor Kayla Pulvermacher says funding will stay whole. "There won't be…

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Tax Conformity Brings “A Sigh of Relief” for Farmers

Published April 29, 2019

The Minnesota legislature is in its final weeks of session. Legislation is needed to align the state tax code to address changes passed at the federal level. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Vice President Jamie Beyer says both chambers have included…

North Dakota Legislature Adjourns

Published April 29, 2019

The North Dakota Legislature adjourned Friday night with a budget of nearly $15 billion. That represents a 12 percent increase in general fund spending from 2017. After recent cuts, the NDSU Extension and research budget includes a bump in the…

ND Legislative Report

Published April 26, 2019

Governor Doug Burgum has signed a bill that makes a change to North Dakota corporate farming laws. With the new law, second cousins are allowed to be a part of a family farm corporation. Listen to more in the North…

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ND Livestock Zoning Bill Passes Both Chambers

Published April 25, 2019

The North Dakota Legislature has approved Senate Bill 2345 regarding clarity of zoning regulations for livestock feeding operations. The bill now awaits Governor Doug Burgum’s signature.

ND Legislative Report

Published April 19, 2019

Conference committees for agriculture-related bills are meeting to finalize details. Listen to more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, brought to you by NDFB, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, North Dakota Corn Growers Association and North Dakota Farmers Union.

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Burgum Signs Corporate Farming Bill

Published April 18, 2019

Governor Doug Burgum has signed a corporate farming bill allowing second cousins in the mix of ownership. The legislation allows corporations with up to 15 shareholders to own farms or ranches, as along as the owners are related.

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Articles tagged under: policy

ND Grain Growers E-Tour is This Week

Cattlemen Continue to Tackle Policy Issues

A Strong Legislative Session for ND Ag

ND Legislature Secures Funding for NDSU

Tax Conformity Brings “A Sigh of Relief” for Farmers

North Dakota Legislature Adjourns

ND Legislative Report

ND Livestock Zoning Bill Passes Both Chambers

ND Legislative Report

Burgum Signs Corporate Farming Bill

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