Articles tagged under: North Dakota Soybean Growers Association
Agricult-HER: Vanessa Kummer
Published March 21, 2024
RRFN's Agricult-HER series continues with Vanessa Kummer of Colfax, North Dakota. Kummer was the first woman to chair the United Soybean Board. "I'm also proud to say I was the first one from North Dakota to chair the board so…NDSGA Takes Message to DC
Published November 12, 2023
The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association spent time on Capitol Hill this past week. The focus was on renewable fuels, but NDSGA Executive Director Nancy Johnson said the farm bill was also an obvious discussion point. “No one is just…NDSGA Celebrates 40 Years
Published August 25, 2023
The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association was established 40 years ago. In 1983, a half-million acres of soybeans were grown in the state, primarily in the southeastern corner of North Dakota. Today, North Dakota is one of the top ten…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published January 27, 2023
With the expansion of the soybean crush business, an agriculture coalition was created a year ago to help grow animal agriculture in the state. In this week's North Dakota Legislative Report, comments from Thursday's House Agriculture Committee are featured. HB…NDSGA Outlines Legislative Agenda
Published December 16, 2022
A variety of agriculture-related issues are expected to come up for debate in the upcoming North Dakota legislative session. Former State Senator Phil Murphy, who is the legislative liaison for the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, sees interest in expanding…Overcoming Hurdles
Published September 29, 2022
North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Nancy Johnson says there are barriers to overcome to help pique the interest of hog production in the state. Wednesday's conference in Fargo focused on ways to overcome those hurdles. "There have been…Planting Incentives Under Consideration
Published June 6, 2022
More than two weeks ago, farmers and agriculture groups met in Fargo, North Dakota for a roundtable to discuss ways to the late planting season. "We checked in with FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux this last week," said North Dakota Senator…Johnson Awarded Distinguished Leadership Award
Published March 13, 2022
North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Nancy Johnson was awarded the American Soybean Association’s Distinguished Leadership Award during the Commodity Classic. This award recognizes a grower or association staff member dedicated to achieving successes to benefit soybean growers. Johnson’s…ND Farmers Pleased with Plans for ADM Soy Crush Facility
Published May 10, 2021
North Dakota Soybean Growers Association President Joe Ericson was pleasantly surprised with the news of ADM’s crush plant at Spiritwood. "Like most people, we got the news from ADM," said Ericson, who farms near Wimbledon. "It will be nice to…