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Dayton Adjusts HOS Regs to Move Fertilizer
Published May 16, 2018
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has issued an emergency order, waiving hours-of-service regulations for the movement of anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizer. This emergency order is in effect until the end of the month.Rules Committee Reviews the House Farm Bill
Published May 16, 2018
The House Committee on Rules reviewed H.R. 2, the farm bill, Tuesday. In an opening statement, Ranking Member Jim McGovern said the current farm bill is mean-spirited and if the current bill becomes law, millions of people will lose food…Dealing with a NAFTA Delay
Published May 16, 2018
National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO, Jim Mulhern, says there’s still work that needs to be done in the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. “Until they get an agreement on rules of origin, I don’t think much else…Bayer-Calyxt Settle Lawsuit
Published May 16, 2018
Bayer CropScience has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by Calyxt. Under this agreement, the 2013 licensing agreement is terminated. Bayer will also destroy any technology or information covered by the license agreement. The two companies were working to develop…Crop Watch: Reflections
Published May 16, 2018
The Red River Farm Network brings reports from the fields every Tuesday at 12:37 p.m. during Crop Watch. Last week, Randy Koenen made stops in North Dakota near Emerado, Northwood and Arthur. Listen to the entire Crop Watch. Also, take…Crop Watch: Waiting for the Ground to Dry
Published May 16, 2018
Arthur, North Dakota farmer Greg Gebeke is planting soybeans while he waits for corn ground to dry. “We got started on beans Monday.” Gebeke is switching corn maturities. “I think I’ll drop a few days if I can. I don’t…Crop Watch: Farmers Hope to Keep Planters Moving
Published May 16, 2018
Portland, North Dakota farmer Jason Strand is planting soybeans. “We have about 1,000 acres in and we have a bunch of ground ready to go, we just have to keep planters moving. The soil we’re normally in first we haven’t…MN Senator Expresses Caution on Tax Credit
Published May 16, 2018
Minnesota Senate Agriculture, Rural Development and Housing Finance Committee Chairman Torrey Westrom says lawmakers are still working to include the buffer tax credit in the tax bill. “We’re hopeful, but right now it doesn’t look good for the buffer tax…NDSU Ag Center Proposed
Published May 16, 2018
The State Board of Higher Education budget committee has given its support to North Dakota State University for a new agricultural products development center. This proposed facility would include research and teaching areas for crops, livestock and food science. This…