Articles tagged under: North Dakota Soybean Growers Association
Farmers Seek Clarity on MFP 2.0 in Roundtable
Published August 6, 2019
In Monday’s roundtable discussion, North Dakota farmers and commodity groups asked Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce to clarify details of the Market Facilitation Program 2.0. North Dakota Soybean Growers Association president Joe Ericson asked if basis is factored into…Farmers Voice Concerns to Perdue
Published April 29, 2019
There are concerns in farm country with the ongoing trade negotiations, which was made clear during a roundtable discussion with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Valley City farmer and American Soybean Association Director Monte Peterson says exports need to remain strong.…Wetlands Interim Rule Upsets Ag Groups
Published February 7, 2019
Agriculture groups are upset with USDA’s interim final rule on wetlands. The public comment period ended this week. The North Dakota Corn Growers Association, North Dakota Grain Growers Association, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association and Ellingson Companies filed joint comments,…A Unified Approach Advocated in Bismarck
Published December 5, 2018
North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Legislative Director Scott Rising expects the budget to be an overriding issue during the upcoming session. "There is going to be a continuing battle to get the budget under control," said Rising. "We cleaned out…Building Demand for ND Soybeans
Published December 5, 2018
With an uncertain trade situation between the U.S. and China, soybean farmers are trying to identify new export options. North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Vice President Ryan Pederson also sees opportunities to grow domestic demand. "There's a big opportunity for North…Farmers Anxious About Demand Outlook
Published August 15, 2018
Some North Dakota farmers are anxious about demand for their crop. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne joined a group of state farmers in a meeting with congressional staffers to talk trade this past week. Watne says farmers attending…ND Soybean Growers Association Elects Officers
Published May 3, 2018
The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association held officer elections at a recent board meeting. Wimbledon, North Dakota farmer Joe Ericson will serve as president. In addition, Ryan Pederson of Rolette will serve as vice president and Greg Gussiaas of Carrington…