701-566-9300Parrell’s Perspectives 2025 #2 — Legislature Holds Hearings on Rural Roads and Bridges
This past week the legislature held committee hearings on two bills relating to funding for rural roads and bridges. The Soybean Growers Association supports both bills and presented testimony in the two committee hearings.
Sen. Terry Wanzek sponsored Senate Bill 2142 which would create a township sustainability fund for road and bridge infrastructure located in non-oil-producing counties....
Parrell’s Perspectives 2025 #1 — Gov. Armstrong’s State of the State Address
Gov. Kelly Armstrong presented his State of the State Address to the joint Senate and House of Representatives, and the citizens of North Dakota this week. He cut a wide swath with his vision and expectations for North Dakota. Among other topics, he discussed agriculture, energy, mental health and addiction, and education. He touted the values of hardworking North Dakotans with big hearts and...
Parrell’s Perspectives 2024 #2 — North Dakota Water Convention
The recent Joint North Dakota Water Convention was an excellent opportunity to meet and interact with attendees in different roles from various water resource districts and rural water systems to learn about and receive updates on water projects, issues, and needs. Here are some highlights.
Andrea Travnicek, Ph.D., the director of the Department of Water Resources (DWR), gave an overview on...
Parrell’s Perspectives 2024 #1 — Symposium on the North Dakota Working Lands Mitigation Program
As of July, it is my privilege to be the new Legislative Director for the Soybean Growers Association. I have been visiting with legislators, state officials, agricultural and ranching producers or groups, agricultural educational leaders, and government relations colleagues, all of whom have been very welcoming and inviting, I will have big shoes to fill in succeeding Phil Murphy. Thank you,...
NDSGA Announces Results of 2023 — Officer Elections
Kasey Bitz of LaMoure re-elected President
FARGO, N.D.—The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association (NDSGA) held officer elections during a recent Board of Directors meeting. NDSGA officers re-elected included President Kasey Bitz of LaMoure and Treasurer Spencer Endrud of Buxton. Newly elected officers are Vice President Chris McDonald of Leonard and Secretary Josh Stutrud of Barton,...
The Importance of Cybersecurity in Agriculture
In the recent Grand Farmer podcast, we hear from Kirkwall CEO Will Cromarty and farmer, teacher and NDSGA President Kasey Bitz who discuss the reason why cybersecurity in agriculture is so important.
North Dakota Memory Care and Assisted Living Facility Resources
Caring.com recently shared a few unique resources with the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association designed to support older adults in North Dakota, whether they’re experiencing Alzheimer’s or dementia symptoms or seeking assisted living options.
Finding the right care facility can be an overwhelming process for families, especially in rural farm communities. Recognizing...
NDSGA | Don’t Get Caught! — Avoid Phishing Scams
Here and there you may receive phishing emails from sources you think are trustworthy such as the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association (NDSGA) or the American Soybean Association (ASA). These scam emails often appear to come from a staff member or trusted colleague. Unfortunately, these emails may even at times include the NDSGA or ASA logo. If you carefully review the “from” email...
NDSGA | Legislative Report — April 28, 2023
The North Dakota Legislative session is in its final hours. Senate Ag Committee Chair Larry Luick says it’s been a busy year at the legislature for animal agriculture.
NDSGA | Legislative Report — April 21, 2023
The North Dakota Legislative session is winding down, and legislators are working through evening sessions to get bills done. North Dakota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pete Hanebutt says there are several agriculture zoning bills.