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Goehring Gains NASDA Leadership Role
Published June 8, 2018
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has been elected to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture board of directors. Goehring will serve as second vice president and host the NASDA annual meeting in 2020.Senate Agriculture Committee Releases Draft Farm Bill Plan
Published June 8, 2018
As expected, the Senate Agriculture Committee has unveiled its draft farm bill. This proposal is over 1,000 pages in length, but it is not a drastic change from the current farm bill. For the ARC and PLC programs, this proposed…MFU Minute
Published June 8, 2018
Here’s the latest update from Minnesota Farmers Union. This week, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish updates listeners on the Senate's version of the farm bill.Dry Bean Scene
Published June 8, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. A combination of warm temperatures and moisture are making the dry bean crop pop out of the ground. However, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell says growers should watch for…North Dakota FFA Officers Begin Year of Service
Published June 8, 2018
After days of anticipation and a few delegate re-votes, the new North Dakota FFA officers are ready for their year of service. Brianna Maddock from the Kindred FFA Chapter is the new president. The secretary is Caleb Boehm from the…Building a Career in Ag Education
Published June 8, 2018
A year of service as a North Dakota State FFA officer is inspiring some to pursue a career in agricultural education. Retired FFA Reporter Alicia Hellman from Harvey, North Dakota is majoring in agricultural education at North Dakota State University.…Increased Funding for FCC’s Rural Health Care Program
Published June 7, 2018
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai has circulated a draft order to increase funding for the Rural Health Care Program. The program’s current annual funding cap is $400 million. The Chairman’s order would increase the annual cap to $571 million.…Senate Ag Committee to Consider Farm Bill
Published June 7, 2018
On Thursday, the Senate Agriculture Committee announced it will consider the Senate version of the farm bill. Markup of the bill is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 a.m Central time. According to committee leaders, the bipartisan bill will “provide much-needed…Dicamba Reminders for SD Applicators
Published June 7, 2018
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture is reminding applicators to read and follow all label instructions when applying dicamba. As restricted use products, Engenia, Fexapan, and Xtendimax must be applied between sunrise and sunset when wind speeds are from three-to-ten…