701-566-9300Parrell’s Perspectives 2025 #5 — Legislation on Regional Planning Councils and Rural Catalyst or Community Development Grants Moves Forward
The North Dakota House has passed HB1524 which provides $2.4 million in new funding for the next biennium. The money is divided between the eight Regional Planning Councils. The Association strongly supports these councils and the work and role they perform is vital to rural North Dakota across the state. These councils leverage a small […]hi
The North Dakota House has passed HB1524 which provides $2.4 million in new funding for the next biennium. The money is divided between the eight Regional Planning Councils. The Association strongly supports these councils and the work and role they perform is vital to rural North Dakota across the state. These councils leverage a small amount of funds to assist communities, townships, and...
Parrell’s Perspectives 2025 #4 — NDSU Issues New Report on Agriculture’s Economic Contribution to North Dakota
This past week in the State Capitol, Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, and Commerce Commissioner Chris Schilken, along with Dr. Greg Lardy, NDSU vice president for agricultural affairs, released NDSU’s new report on Agriculture’s Economic Contribution to North Dakota. The report was the result of a study and analysis that was conducted by […]hi
This past week in the State Capitol, Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, and Commerce Commissioner Chris Schilken, along with Dr. Greg Lardy, NDSU vice president for agricultural affairs, released NDSU’s new report on Agriculture’s Economic Contribution to North Dakota.
The report was the result of a study and analysis that was conducted by NDSU’s Department of...
Parrell’s Perspectives 2025 #3 — It Can’t be only about Property Tax Relief
The bills regarding the fate of more funding for rural roads and bridges infrastructure have not made much progress and have not been released by the committees with any recommendations for “Do Pass” or Do Not Pass.” However, this is not surprising or unusual because, even if there would be support for this serious need […]hi
The bills regarding the fate of more funding for rural roads and bridges infrastructure have not made much progress and have not been released by the committees with any recommendations for “Do Pass” or Do Not Pass.” However, this is not surprising or unusual because, even if there would be support for this serious need (and I am sure there is) these committees must also consider whether the...
Parrell’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 […]hi
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 […]hi
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 […]hi
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 […]hi
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,...
Murphy’s Law 2024 #11 | Tax Committee
A familiar bill the last few sessions has been about agricultural property either within a city boundary and/or an Ag property which has become surrounded by development. There are those who have asked why some political subs handle the taxation of these types of properties differently, with some judging them to be commercial and others […]hi
A familiar bill the last few sessions has been about agricultural property either within a city boundary and/or an Ag property which has become surrounded by development. There are those who have asked why some political subs handle the taxation of these types of properties differently, with some judging them to be commercial and others agricultural.
The topic was tackled at a recent Interim...
Murphy’s Law Blog 2023 | #31 — FELIRC Meeting
Recently, a gaggle of officials on the Federal Environmental Law Impact Review Committee (FELIRC) met to discuss several issues that are being dealt with in this realm. Here is a sampling of those in attendance so you know whom I am speaking of; North Dakota state agencies including the Public Service Commission, Department of Agriculture, […]hi
Recently, a gaggle of officials on the Federal Environmental Law Impact Review Committee (FELIRC) met to discuss several issues that are being dealt with in this realm. Here is a sampling of those in attendance so you know whom I am speaking of; North Dakota state agencies including the Public Service Commission, Department of Agriculture, Office of the Governor, Department of Mineral...
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.hi
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.