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NDSU Extension and Ag Research Budget Bill Passes Both Chambers

Published April 28, 2021

The NDSU Extension and Agriculture Research budget bill has passed both chambers of the North Dakota legislature. Now, Senate Bill 2020 awaits Governor Doug Burgum’s signature. The legislation fully restores the governor’s recommend cuts for NDSU Extension, the Research Extension…

Dry Conditions Spurs Popularity of Livestock Water Program

Published April 26, 2021

Water supplies are tight, and in some cases even non-existent, in pasture dugouts, ponds and other sources of water for livestock. While not many cattle have been turned out to graze yet, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie…

Private Property Bill Reaches Gov. Burgum’s Desk

Published April 25, 2021

A private property rights bill, SB 2144, has cleared both the North Dakota Senate and House. Specifically, this bill enhances landowners’ criminal trespass protection on fenced land and allows for an electronic posting option. Now, it goes to Governor Doug…

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Noem Signs Broadband Legislation

Published March 26, 2021

A bill providing $75 million for rural access to high-speed broadband has been signed into law by South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. This funding leverages $25 million in CARES Act funding, along with other federal and private dollars, to finish…

Redistricting and Rural Representation

Published March 11, 2021

State Senator Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks, Minnesota is chairing the Senate Redistricting Committee, which draws the lines for congressional and state legislative districts. As metro areas grow, Johnson says the representation of rural Minnesota suffers. Johnson cites the…

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North Dakota Ranchers Show Up and Speak Out on Beef Checkoff Bill

Published February 7, 2021

Cattle ranchers and industry stakeholders from across North Dakota filled Room 327C and the lined the hallways of the state capitol building Friday. That's because the House Agriculture Committee took over 65 written statements and heard nearly three hours of…

NDSU’s Bresciani Advocates for New Ag Products Development Center

Published January 22, 2021

The North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee heard testimony from North Dakota State University President Dean Bresciani Wednesday morning. In opening remarks, President Bresciani highlighted the land grant university’s national ranks. "We're one of the top 100 public research universities in…

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A Reflection on the Election

Published November 5, 2020

Local farm group leaders are weighing in on the 2020 Election, including NDFB President Daryl Lies. "I think the one thing we can agree on is the pollsters were incorrect. You had polls on either side it was going to…

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Farmer-Lender Mediation Extension Granted by MN Legislature

Published April 15, 2020

The COVID-19 relief package passed in the Minnesota Legislature contains an extension for Farmer-Lender Mediation by 60 days. It temporarily extends the period before which a creditor can enforce a debt or terminate a contract for deed subject to the…

Adjustments Made to MN Legislative Committee Deadlines

Published February 25, 2020

Joint deadlines for Minnesota legislative committees have been move back by House and Senate leadership. The first committee deadline is March 20, followed by second and third deadline dates of March 27 and April 3, respectively. The Minnesota legislative session…

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NDSU Extension and Ag Research Budget Bill Passes Both Chambers

Dry Conditions Spurs Popularity of Livestock Water Program

Private Property Bill Reaches Gov. Burgum’s Desk

Noem Signs Broadband Legislation

Redistricting and Rural Representation

North Dakota Ranchers Show Up and Speak Out on Beef Checkoff Bill

NDSU’s Bresciani Advocates for New Ag Products Development Center

A Reflection on the Election

Farmer-Lender Mediation Extension Granted by MN Legislature

Adjustments Made to MN Legislative Committee Deadlines

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