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A Disappointing Wheat Run in Colorado

Published July 24, 2025

Strasburg, North Dakota-based Wade’s Harvesting is just finishing up the winter wheat harvest near Aurora, Colorado, east of Denver. "It was dry; they didn't get much rain," explained owner Wade Haak. "Last year, they were in the middle 50s for…

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Investing in Soil Health: A Game-Changer

Published January 28, 2025

While water is necessary for what farmers do, it can also be a burden. Hefty Seed Company co-owner Darren Hefty believes that tile drainage can be a game-changer for farmers when dealing with saturated fields. "It's really good for the…

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Low Snow Melt Could Impact Ranchers

Published April 20, 2024

NDSU Extension Rangeland Management Specialist Kevin Sedivec says that low snow throughout the state could have farmers struggling with water issues later this year. "We're going to have very little melt and runoff into our dugouts and wetlands. So if…

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SD Ag Department Approves Water Grants

Published June 24, 2022

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources approved nearly $234 million in grants and loans for drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste projects for 59 projects in South Dakota. The total includes $118.7 million in grants and $125.1…

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SD Rural Water Projects Receive Funding

Published April 18, 2022

South Dakota’s Board of Water and Natural Resources approved more than $430 million in grants and loans to rural water systems across the state. This is part of the more than $1.1 billion in statewide funding approved by the board.…

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Dry Conditions Spurs Popularity of Livestock Water Program

Published April 26, 2021

Water supplies are tight, and in some cases even non-existent, in pasture dugouts, ponds and other sources of water for livestock. While not many cattle have been turned out to graze yet, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie…

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Farmers Supportive of Streamlined Drain Tile Permits

Published February 4, 2021

Testimony was heard in the North Dakota House Thursday morning on HB 1437 that would streamline the process of applying for drain tile permits. In supportive testimony, Carrington farmer Doug Zenk said this would help remove local politics. "This bill…

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A Busy Week in ND Legislature for Ag Bills

Published February 1, 2021

It’s was a busy week in the North Dakota Legislature. North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Government Liaison Phil Murphy says there’s been several big bills heard, including Senate Bill 2208, regarding water resource districts. The bill was heard in the…

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Clean Water Initiative Expected in SD Legislative Session

Published January 4, 2021

South Dakota Interim Agriculture Secretary Hunter Roberts says the effort focuses on buffer strips. "Currently, there's a property tax incentive for repairing buffer strips for 40 percent of the assessed value. It's not a lot of money, but it's a…

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USDA Investing in Rural ND Water Infrastructure

Published October 30, 2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $891 million to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. Included in the project is $37 million for projects in North Dakota. There is $17.36 million for a project in Larimore, $17.36 million…

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