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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…Untimely Passing of MGEX CEO Mark Bagen Announced
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Minneapolis Grain Exchange CEO Mark Bagen has died. Bagen began his career with MGEX in 1987 and was appointed president/CEO in 2005. In 2020, Bagen oversaw the acquisition of MGEX by Miami International Holdings and continued to lead MGEX until…California Rule Threatens Supply Chain
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A bipartisan group of senators, including North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, are asking the Environmental Protection Agency to reject a rule from the California Air Resources Board. CARB’s goal is to convert the national railroad fleet to…Update Made to Draft Herbicide Strategy
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The Environmental Protection Agency has published an update to its upcoming Herbicide Strategy. This is a requirement under the Endangered Species Act. The latest information is not as severe as the draft strategy released last summer. It calls for improved…