Derrick Braaten
Derrick Braaten is a partner in Baumstark Braaten Law Partners of Bismarck, N.D. He welcomes input and comments on his columns. He can be reached at his office at (701) 221-2911 or by email at derrick@baumstarkbraaten.com.Contact
Prevented plant policies
BISMARCK, N.D. — Today’s column takes a lead from Jonathan Knutson’s April 18 Agweek column.Special to Agweek, 05/03/2011
FLAG a big farm resource
BISMARCK, N.D. — This week’s column is about a terrific legal resource for farmers and ranchers, which I recommend to Agweek’s readers: Farmers’ Legal Action Group, also known as FLAG.Special to Agweek, 03/29/2011
Who is eligible for settlement?
BISMARCK, N.D. — Today’s column will be about a historic legal settlement with the U.S. government that could benefit tens of thousands of American Indian farmers and ranchers nationwide, including many from the Agweek readership area.Special to Agweek, 02/08/2011
Documenting crop losses
BISMARCK, N.D. — Isn’t it what every farmer needs — more time, more money?Special to Agweek, 01/11/2011
North Dakota sets example
BISMARCK, N.D. — As Rodney Dangerfield said, “I don’t get no respect.” Until recently, this was North Dakota’s lament.Special to Agweek, 11/16/2010
Farmers and ranchers on oil land need to know their rights
BISMARCK, N.D. — Driving around western North Dakota is a different experience these days. Amongst austere, beautiful buttes, rolling hills and endless sky are oil pads, storage tanks and scoria roads.Special to Agweek, 10/05/2010
Paying for costs of ‘war’
Farmers and ranchers trudging through U.S. Department of Agriculture appeals procedures recently have been given a much-needed break — a chance to receive reimbursement for their attorney’s fees and other expenses.Special to Agweek, 08/24/2010
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