701-566-9300Murphy’s Law Blog 2020 |#10 — Ag and Transportation
It had been since December of 2019 and in a different world when this Interim Legislative committee last met. Dealing with at least a few areas of interest to producers, here is the nitty gritty: SBARE Chair Mark Birdsall and NDSU Extension head Dr. Greg Lardy gave an update in which it was expressed that […]hi
It had been since December of 2019 and in a different world when this Interim Legislative committee last met. Dealing with at least a few areas of interest to producers, here is the nitty gritty: SBARE Chair Mark Birdsall and NDSU Extension head Dr. Greg Lardy gave an update in which it was expressed that priority number one for the upcoming session is to hold onto the current budget. Almost...
Murphy’s Law Blog 2020 | #9 — Waste water/Septic/Sewage
There is much more clarity when it comes to waste water/septic systems following recent hearings in Bismarck. Installers and regulators testified as well as counties. Everyone seems to want the state to set standards for how these systems are designed and installed and to license installers. Handling it would be the new split from the […]hi
There is much more clarity when it comes to waste water/septic systems following recent hearings in Bismarck. Installers and regulators testified as well as counties. Everyone seems to want the state to set standards for how these systems are designed and installed and to license installers. Handling it would be the new split from the Health Dept. now titled Dept. of Environmental Quality...
Murphy’s Law Blog 2020 | #8 — Commerce Committee
The ND Interim Legislative Commerce Committee met for the last time yesterday and covered several topics relevant to rural North Dakota and the Agricultural community. It was striking how much impact COVID-1919 has had on many of them – some positive, some negative. To begin, the ND University System testified to the progress of the […]hi
The ND Interim Legislative Commerce Committee met for the last time yesterday and covered several topics relevant to rural North Dakota and the Agricultural community. It was striking how much impact COVID-1919 has had on many of them – some positive, some negative. To begin, the ND University System testified to the progress of the ND Career Builders and Skilled Workforce Scholarship and Loan...
NDSGA Officers Re-elected
The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association (NDSGA) held officer elections during a recent Board of Directors meeting. NDSGA officers re-elected included President Joe Ericson of Wimbledon, Vice President Ryan Pederson of Rolette, Secretary Greg Gussiaas of Carrington and Treasurer Kasey Bitz of LaMoure, North Dakota. Monte Peterson of Valley City and Josh Gackle of Kulm […]hi
The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association (NDSGA) held officer elections during a recent Board of Directors meeting. NDSGA officers re-elected included President Joe Ericson of Wimbledon, Vice President Ryan Pederson of Rolette, Secretary Greg Gussiaas of Carrington and Treasurer Kasey Bitz of LaMoure, North Dakota.
Monte Peterson of Valley City and Josh Gackle of Kulm will continue to...
ASA is Now Accepting Applications for the Conservation Legacy Awards
Share Your Story and Showcase Your Accomplishments St. Louis, MO. June 16, 2020. Share the story of how conservation is part of your farm operation and you could be recognized with a Conservation Legacy Award. The awards recognize farm management practices of U.S. soybean farmers that are both environmentally friendly and profitable. Are you using […]hi
Share Your Story and Showcase Your Accomplishments
St. Louis, MO. June 16, 2020. Share the story of how conservation is part of your farm operation and you could be recognized with a Conservation Legacy Award. The awards recognize farm management practices of U.S. soybean farmers that are both environmentally friendly and profitable.
Are you using a reduced tillage practice on...
Murphy’s Law Blog 2020 | #7 — EERC Synergies and Ethanol
Each year the Interim Energy Development and Transmission Committee visits the Grand Forks-based Energy and Environmental Research Center. This June it was virtual and our legislators were presented with some program updates. I listened in to see what might concern agriculture and there was plenty. One headache for farmers in the northern tier of counties […]hi
Each year the Interim Energy Development and Transmission Committee visits the Grand Forks-based Energy and Environmental Research Center. This June it was virtual and our legislators were presented with some program updates. I listened in to see what might concern agriculture and there was plenty. One headache for farmers in the northern tier of counties is that there are over 500...
Farmers and Ranchers in North Dakota Can Now Apply for Financial Assistance through USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
FARGO, N.D, May 26, 2020 – Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a payment calculator are now available online, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax and online tools to help producers complete applications. The agency set up a call center in order to simplify how they serve new customers across the nation.hi
FARGO, N.D, May 26, 2020 – Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a payment calculator are now available online, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax and online tools to help producers complete...
Non-Specialty Crops and the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Are you a non-specialty crop producer whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19.hi
Are you a non-specialty crop producer whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19.
Murphy’s Law Blog 2020 | #6 — Natural Resources Interim - Posting
All Interim committees for our North Dakota Legislature have gone to meetings via phone, internet, etc. Not many have convened given the complexity and newness of the challenges bestowed upon us by the novel Coronavirus. While the Budget Section has met to vote on allowing (mostly) state agencies to spend money sent to us by […]hi
All Interim committees for our North Dakota Legislature have gone to meetings via phone, internet, etc. Not many have convened given the complexity and newness of the challenges bestowed upon us by the novel Coronavirus. While the Budget Section has met to vote on allowing (mostly) state agencies to spend money sent to us by the Federal government, monies directly given to Agriculture by the...
ASA’s Recent “Issue Update” Brings Soy Producers New COVID-19 Information, Updates and Resources
ASA provided a few new COVID-19-related updates and resources on Monday, May 11. ASA along with other leading commodity and agricultural organizations, signed onto the following letters:hi
ASA provided a few new COVID-19-related updates and resources on Monday, May 11. ASA along with other leading commodity and agricultural organizations, signed onto the following letters: