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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.

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 this, Caring.com […]

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 […]

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.

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.

Murphy’s Law Blog 2023 | #29 — Tax Package Settled?

At this point, the conference committee discussion on how to reduce property tax and income tax appears to have a tentative solution. Senate Tax Committee Chair Jordan Kannianen explained to me this morning (although they do have an afternoon meeting to confirm) that property tax looks to be a $500 deduction for every single home […]

At this point, the conference committee discussion on how to reduce property tax and income tax appears to have a tentative solution.Senate Tax Committee Chair Jordan Kannianen explained to me this morning (although they do have an afternoon meeting to confirm) that property tax looks to be a $500 deduction for every single home or occupied dwelling. It would affect about 206,000 homeowners...

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.

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.

Murphy’s Law Bog 2023 | #28 — Hurry Up and Wait.

At this point in the session, it is all conference committees with the House vs. Senate versions of bills. Sometimes they decide the other house amendments were fine and the agreement takes five minutes. Other times they dig in and it takes a lot of meetings. There are three legislators from each side and if […]

At this point in the session, it is all conference committees with the House vs. Senate versions of bills. Sometimes they decide the other house amendments were fine and the agreement takes five minutes. Other times they dig in and it takes a lot of meetings. There are three legislators from each side and if they cannot make any headway, leadership may replace some members to get a fresh...

ASA & USB Remind All Farmers: — #SoyHelp to Manage Farm Stress Only a Web Click or Social Search Away

Joint campaign during Mental Health Month will offer tips and resources to help farmers stay healthy  Washington, D.C. May 4, 2022 – The American Soybean Association (ASA), United Soybean Board (USB), and soy states want to help farmers who may need a hand managing the stress of life on the farm. This May during Mental […]

Joint campaign during Mental Health Month will offer tips and resources to help farmers stay healthy

 Washington, D.C. May 4, 2022 – The American Soybean Association (ASA), United Soybean Board (USB), and soy states want to help farmers who may need a hand managing the stress of life on the farm. This May during Mental Health Month, the soy community will continue its...

Murphy’s Law Blog 2023 | #27 — Conference Committees

This is the time in a session when one is busy and then idle for long stretches. Almost all committees, other than Appropriations, have kicked their bills to the floor or are in conference committees that meet to finalize language into an agreement and enforceable form. I believe this is Day 67, and we have […]

This is the time in a session when one is busy and then idle for long stretches. Almost all committees, other than Appropriations, have kicked their bills to the floor or are in conference committees that meet to finalize language into an agreement and enforceable form. I believe this is Day 67, and we have about two weeks left unless it takes three. Unofficial pools for picking the date and...

NDSGA | Legislative Report — April 14, 2023

The countdown to get bills moved through committee is on and North Dakota Representative Jared Hager says work in the tax and finance committee and the focus on the North Dakota Legacy Fund.

The countdown to get bills moved through committee is on and North Dakota Representative Jared Hager says work in the tax and finance committee and the focus on the North Dakota Legacy Fund.