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CCC Could Provide Funding for Farm Bill Programs
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In a recent Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee meeting Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out his vision of using the Commodity Credit Corporation as a potential way to fund programs in the farm bill. "I think if we could be a…Ag Infrastructure Remains Vital to U.S.
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At a recent Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee meeting, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven stressed the importance of the U.S. Ag infrastructure. "To have that network is incredibly important in itself. Highest quality, lowest cost food supply in the world with…Additional Environmental Regs in Omnibus Bill
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An amendment was included in the House Environment budget bill that would require an environmental impact statement for livestock operations with 10,000 animal units. The EIS is a lengthy process that considers the environmental and social impact of a large…The Wrong Approach
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State Representative Josh Heintzeman of Nisswa spoke out against several provisions in the environment budget and policy bill, including the time it takes for permitting in the state, new rules for ATV use and the management of the elk herd…Limits on Important Dry Bean Fungicide
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At this past week's meeting of the North Dakota Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board, the discussion centered on EPA's decision to limit the use of chlorothalonil fungicide for use on chickpeas and dry edible beans. NDSU Research Plant…Midwest Dairy CEO Takes the Job at a Unique Time for the Industry
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Corey Scott is in her early days as the new executive director of Midwest Dairy. Scott is a University of Minnesota-Crookston graduate and spent the last 15 years of her career with Land O’Lakes and its sustainability division, Truterra. "It's…Tillage and a Limited Start on Spring Wheat
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The recent moisture was welcome after starting the season on the dry side. Kennedy, Minnesota farmer Rob Rynning was able to get into the field before the rain. "We did some wheat and we also have over 400 acres of…Biofuels Vs EVs
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NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economist Dr. David Ripplinger shared insights during a webinar this past week hosted by the North Dakota Ethanol Council and the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. Ripplinger said biofuel blending has become favorable for oil companies, who…Early Turnout
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After a mild winter, NDSU Extension Rangeland Specialist Kevin Sedivec says pasture conditions look good for a normal-to-early turnout on grass. "Bromegrass or crested wheatgrass will reach that stage probably this week. The native range will probably reach it more…