Ag Business Articles
Senate Ag Committee Wraps Up Farm Bill Draft
Published June 7, 2018
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says the Senate worked out their version of the farm bill differently than the House. "I think our first focus is what do we agree on? We want a strong safety net. I've been taking the lead…Investing Pork Checkoff Dollars
Published June 6, 2018
Budget planning has been on the agenda for the Pork Checkoff board. "Our current national spend budget is roughly $41 million that is going to be actively deployed on the ground in the field," reported National Pork Board CEO Bill…New Leadership for the Pork Checkoff Board
Published June 6, 2018
Alcester, South Dakota farmer Steve Rommereim has been elected president of the National Pork Board. Former NDSU Extension swine specialist David Newman, who is a pork producer in Arkansas, is the new vice president.BWSR Audit Finds Lack of Financial Oversight
Published June 6, 2018
A financial audit of the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) by the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) is raising concern about BWSR financial practices. A summary of the audit from the OLA finds internal controls at…Dicamba Application Progressing
Published June 6, 2018
North Dakota Agricultural Commissioner Doug Goehring says there are more applicators than usual applying dicamba this year. So far, he has made no updates to state guidelines. Spraying is still progressing as normal. "If you're just going in and doing a…Johnson to Lead Northern Plains Potato Growers
Published June 6, 2018
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association has a new president. Donavon Johnson started in the position Monday. Johnson says the NPPGA is working to determine their focus moving forward. A change in leadership includes some differences and new approaches. "The North…Heritage Funds Granted to ND Projects
Published June 6, 2018
The North Dakota Industrial Commission approved $4.6 million in Outdoor Heritage Fund grants for 13 projects. Included in the approved projects was $50,000 to the Cass County Soil Conservation District to provide financial assistance to establish windbreak, wildlife and riparian…Deere & Company Files Patent Lawsuit
Published June 5, 2018
Deere & Company announced it has taken legal action against Precision Planting LLC and AGCO Corporation, claiming the companies have infringed on 12 John Deere patents. According to a company news release, the patents relate to several aspects of John…FFA Officer Candidates Interview for 2018-19 Team
Published June 5, 2018
North Dakota President Cole Ketterling says there are 15 candidates seeking a state FFA office. "Interviewing for an office, you don't really know know what to expect. You're kind of getting thrown in a little bit blinded, but looking back on…