FARMERS
Legislative notebook: Farmers want clarification
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Farmers are not sure how much more they will be taxed after the Democratic-controlled Legislature adopted a $2 billion tax increase. It appears that farmers will pay ...
Posted on 5/21/13 at 1:12 AM
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Today's blog doesn't involve calving, planting or sequestration -- the big things in Northern Plains' agriculture right now. I think many of us involved with ag would appreciate a momentary break from...
Posted on 4/4/13 at 3:30 PM
The Year of the Farmer...
I don't know exactly when the interest in the Super Bowl advertisements eclipsed the actual football game, but for a good decade or so Super Bowl ads have become a much fiercer competition than the bi...
Posted on 2/4/13 at 9:40 PM
Noem opts out of GOP leadership role
Rep. Kristi Noem will not seek a new term as a member of the House of Representatives leadership team, The Daily Republic first reported tonight. She was a freshman liaison to the House leadership, w...
Posted on 11/9/12 at 9:45 PM
Autumn Harvest Photo Gallery and Farmer's Market Ratatouille Recipe
I love farmer's markets. The colors, the smells, the bakery and everything else that goes with it. I also like to photograph farmer's markets when I travel. Here are a few pics from our own Harvest Fe...
Posted on 10/7/12 at 9:23 AM
Prairie Fare: Reusable grocery bags often harbor germs
Recently, a bunch of plastic bags floated out of a closet and around my feet when I pulled out a winter coat to wear. “Why are there plastic bags stuffed in between all the coats in the closet?” I asked my husband.By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension Service , January 12, 2012
Northern Crops Institute has new director 
FARGO (AP) — A man who has served as director of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association and the North Dakota Soybean Council and Growers Association is the new director of the Northern Crops Institute in Fargo.
By Associated Press , August 19, 2011
Farmers face difficult but pleasant planting decision 
Nearly all grains expected to be profitable in 2011
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – Area farmers will face a difficult but pleasant decision this spring, says Dwight Aakre, farm management specialist with the North Dakota State University Extension Service.
By Jonathan Knutson Forum Communications Co. , January 17, 2011
Ransom County Farm Expo set for Feb. 1-2 
LISBON, N.D. – The 2011 Ransom County Farm Expo will be Feb. 1-2 at the Expo Center in Lisbon.
January 16, 2011
Schafer’s ‘sour grapes’ paint inaccurate picture of farm bill 
In his Dec. 5 op-ed in The Forum, “I’ll take 2 percent as a start,” Ed Schafer stated that the 2008 farm bill was not paid for and will add billions to the deficit.
By Roger Johnson , December 12, 2010
Cloudy future for beet farmers 
2010 a banner year, but Roundup Ready legal fight drags on
It’s been a banner year for sugar beet growers of the Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative – record harvests, soaring earnings, and a harvest virtually free of waste.
December 08, 2010
North Dakota farmers to receive USDA payments 
North Dakota State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency Aaron Krauter announced Friday that approximately $268.8 million in USDA payments will be made to North Dakota agricultural producers this month.
October 09, 2010
North Dakota Farm Bureau endorses candidates 
The North Dakota Farm Bureau’s political action committee has endorsed legislative candidates.
September 28, 2010
Selling North Dakota: Agriculture export business hoping
September 18, 2010
Pouring it on: Metro area picks up nearly 2 inches of rain in 24-hour period 
Wet fields slowed the early beet harvest for American Crystal Sugar and temporarily halted it for Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative, co-op officials said Tuesday, a day after soaking rains gave the Red River Valley anywhere from 1 inch to nearly 2.5 inches of moisture.
By Helmut Schmidt , September 08, 2010
Big Iron Farm Show to host craft show 
The Big Iron Farm Show will host a three-day craft show Sept. 14-16 at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo.
September 04, 2010
Farmers eligible for USDA disaster loans 
Farmers in North Dakota’s Cass and Richland counties who suffered physical and production losses because of tornadoes, damaging hail and high winds that occurred June 17 may now apply for Farm Service Emergency loans.
August 28, 2010
Pawlenty says feds need to leave farmers alone 
By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , August 06, 2010
Emmer meets with area farmers 
By Dave Olson , July 27, 2010
ND farmers not spending as much on themselves 
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) - A new report says North Dakota farmers spent a little less on themselves last year.
June 19, 2010
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