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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…

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…

MN Soybean is Staying Engaged in Drainage Conversations

Published March 2, 2020

As of late, the regulatory environment seems to be challenging. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Jamie Beyer says there are always developments, but no major improvements. At Commodity Classic, the association followed a resolution addressing when federal agencies acquire land.…

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.…

Navigating a Tough Harvest and Prepping for 2020

Published November 9, 2019

The agriculture industry is exploring ways to help farmers navigate the tough harvest and plan ahead. University of Minnesota Extension Dean Bev Durgan says there’s work being done regarding tile drainage to help farmers to prepare to move water out…

Stuck in a Harvest Rut

Published November 6, 2019

Ruts, water, mud and muck; those are all common themes surrounding this year’s harvest season. According to University of Extension Educator Jodi DeJong-Hughes, the number one way to prevent problems is to not enter fields when it’s wet. This year…

MN Water BMP Bill Likely to be in Omnibus Bill

Published March 27, 2019

The Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Finance Committee has laid over the Agricultural Best Management Practices bill for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. This language would add $15 million over the next biennium for water quality projects, like buffer…

SD Corn Comments

Published February 11, 2019

A "one size fits all" approach to water management regulations is challenging because all farms are different. Listen to more in this week’s Corn Comments, an update from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.

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Clean Water Initiative Expected in SD Legislative Session

USDA Investing in Rural ND Water Infrastructure

MN Soybean is Staying Engaged in Drainage Conversations

Water Woes Turn to Water Wins

Navigating a Tough Harvest and Prepping for 2020

Stuck in a Harvest Rut

MN Water BMP Bill Likely to be in Omnibus Bill

SD Corn Comments

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