Articles tagged under: North Dakota Soybean Growers Association
North Dakota Lawmakers Continue to Push Ag Legislation Through
Published March 17, 2021
The 80-day long 67th Legislative Assembly is over halfway done. According to North Dakota Soybean Growers Association government liaison Phil Murphy, there is about one month’s time left for North Dakota lawmakers to finish their work. Several budgets that include…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published February 26, 2021
It's crossover time in the North Dakota Legislature. Featured in this week's North Dakota Legislative Report is lobbyist Lance Gaebe with an update on the session. This update is made possible by the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, North Dakota…A Busy Week in ND Legislature for Ag Bills
Published February 1, 2021
It’s was a busy week in the North Dakota Legislature. North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Government Liaison Phil Murphy says there’s been several big bills heard, including Senate Bill 2208, regarding water resource districts. The bill was heard in the…ND Soybean Growers Focus on Infrastructure in State Legislative Session
Published January 3, 2021
Water issues and infrastructure are top of mind for the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association going into the state legislative session. "There's a $1 billion bonding proposal being considered and then, the governor has a $1.25 billion transportation and infrastructure…More Clarity Provided on the CFAP Payments
Published May 29, 2020
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven hosted a call with local farm groups to get feedback on the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program direct payments last week. In the discussion, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association president Joe Ericson asked North Dakota Farm…Local Farm Groups Ask Trump to Maintain Farm Needs
Published March 23, 2020
Thirteen local agriculture groups, including the National Sunflower Association, North Dakota Grain Growers Association, North Dakota Farmers Union, Northern Canola Growers Association and others, sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking for help. Among the requests, the groups want…Mother Nature Has the Final Say
Published March 16, 2020
Wimbledon, North Dakota farmer and North Dakota Soybean Growers Association President Joe Ericson is done with harvest and preparing for spring planting. "The warm weather does it. You get optimistic when you start seeing the snow melt. We're getting there…End-Users Sought for “Our Backyard”
Published February 28, 2020
There have been important developments on trade agreements, but growers are also taking ownership of the demand situation as well. "Our beans don't have end-users in North Dakota; maybe a crush plant wouldn't be a bad idea," said Greg Gussiaas,…ND Farmers Continue Work on Corn Harvest
Published February 4, 2020
North Dakota Soybean Growers Association President Joe Ericson says it’s been a quiet winter with some crop remaining in the fields. "Most of the soybeans were harvested. There are some food grade soybeans that couldn't be dried so they were…