Ag Business Articles
Final Milk Marketing Order Rule is Out
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USDA has issued its final rule on federal milk marketing orders. Most of the changes take effect on June 1. National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Gregg Doud said this change “will provide a firmer footing and fairer milk…USDA Posts Filled
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President-elect Donald Trump has filled three other individuals for USDA undersecretary positions. Former Missouri Director of Agriculture Richard Fordyce has been nominated as the undersecretary for farm production and conservation. In the first Trump administration, Fordyce was the Farm Service…Trump Appoints South Dakotan for USDA Post
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A South Dakotan will be the next USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. Luke Lindberg is the president and chief executive officer of South Dakota Trade. Lindberg is also a Senior Fellow at the America First Policy Institute.…Left Out
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While corn and soybeans were included as eligible crops in the USDA’s interim climate smart rule, canola was not. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says more work needs to be done. "We understand that the climate-smart program won't…The Weaponization of the Endangered Species Act
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North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum faced a wide range of topics in his confirmation hearing Thursday. Burgum, who has been chosen to lead the Interior Department, was asked about the use of the Endangered Species Act. "You raise a very…JBS Settles Labor Investigation
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The Labor Department announced an agreement with JBS USA to settle an investigation into the violation of child labor practices. JBS will spend $4 million in scholarships, literacy training, job training, housing and similar efforts in Worthington, Minnesota and four…New Role for Stabenow
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Former Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow has joined the Liberty Partners Group lobbying firm. Stabenow spent four terms in the U.S. SenateDairy Excellence
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During the North Dakota Dairy Convention, a Montpelier farm was honored with the Commissioner’s Award of Dairy Excellence. Naze Dairy has a 65-cow dairy herd and has been in business for 27 years. The Milk Producers of North Dakota also…More Flexibility for Climate Smart Farming Practices
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USDA’s new interim rule for climate-smart crops provides more flexibility for farmers. To qualify for incentives, including the 45Z tax credit, farmers can use cover crops, nutrient management or adopt no-till or reduced tillage practices. This is different than the…