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Low Snow Melt Could Impact Ranchers

Published April 20, 2024

NDSU Extension Rangeland Management Specialist Kevin Sedivec says that low snow throughout the state could have farmers struggling with water issues later this year. "We're going to have very little melt and runoff into our dugouts and wetlands. So if…

SD Ag Department Approves Water Grants

Published June 24, 2022

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources approved nearly $234 million in grants and loans for drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste projects for 59 projects in South Dakota. The total includes $118.7 million in grants and $125.1…

SD Rural Water Projects Receive Funding

Published April 18, 2022

South Dakota’s Board of Water and Natural Resources approved more than $430 million in grants and loans to rural water systems across the state. This is part of the more than $1.1 billion in statewide funding approved by the board.…

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…

Farmers Supportive of Streamlined Drain Tile Permits

Published February 4, 2021

Testimony was heard in the North Dakota House Thursday morning on HB 1437 that would streamline the process of applying for drain tile permits. In supportive testimony, Carrington farmer Doug Zenk said this would help remove local politics. "This bill…

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…

Clean Water Initiative Expected in SD Legislative Session

Published January 4, 2021

South Dakota Interim Agriculture Secretary Hunter Roberts says the effort focuses on buffer strips. "Currently, there's a property tax incentive for repairing buffer strips for 40 percent of the assessed value. It's not a lot of money, but it's a…

USDA Investing in Rural ND Water Infrastructure

Published October 30, 2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $891 million to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. Included in the project is $37 million for projects in North Dakota. There is $17.36 million for a project in Larimore, $17.36 million…

MN Soybean is Staying Engaged in Drainage Conversations

Published March 2, 2020

As of late, the regulatory environment seems to be challenging. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Jamie Beyer says there are always developments, but no major improvements. At Commodity Classic, the association followed a resolution addressing when federal agencies acquire land.…

Water Woes Turn to Water Wins

Published January 26, 2020

Woes about water from Farm Bureau members are now turning into water wins. That's because the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is withdrawing the proposed water supply rule. Additionally, the Waters of the United States replacement rule has been unveiled.…

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Low Snow Melt Could Impact Ranchers

SD Ag Department Approves Water Grants

SD Rural Water Projects Receive Funding

Dry Conditions Spurs Popularity of Livestock Water Program

Farmers Supportive of Streamlined Drain Tile Permits

A Busy Week in ND Legislature for Ag Bills

Clean Water Initiative Expected in SD Legislative Session

USDA Investing in Rural ND Water Infrastructure

MN Soybean is Staying Engaged in Drainage Conversations

Water Woes Turn to Water Wins

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