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House Ag Committee approves farm bill
The House Agriculture Committee on May 15 approved a new farm bill that would make most of the same changes proposed last year, but would also repeal the section of the 2008 farm bill that directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration to address practices by meatpackers and poultry companies that farmers and ranchers said were hurting them.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Agweek - News
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The House Agriculture Committee on May 15 approved a new farm bill that would make most of the same changes proposed last year, but would also repeal the section of the 2008 farm bill that directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration to address practices by meatpackers and poultry companies that farmers and ranchers said were hurting them.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Grand Forks, N.D., council hears fertilizer plant plans
Grand Forks (N.D.) City Council members Tuesday received a preview of the long list of preparations required to make a proposed $1.5 billion fertilizer plant near the city a reality.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
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Grand Forks (N.D.) City Council members Tuesday received a preview of the long list of preparations required to make a proposed $1.5 billion fertilizer plant near the city a reality.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
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Simplot wants approval for 5 biotech potato varieties
This month, tuber processing giant J.R. Simplot Co. asked the U.S. government to approve five varieties of biotech potatoes. They’re engineered not to develop ugly black bruises — McDonald’s, which gets many of its fries from Simplot, rejects those.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Associated Press - News
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This month, tuber processing giant J.R. Simplot Co. asked the U.S. government to approve five varieties of biotech potatoes. They’re engineered not to develop ugly black bruises — McDonald’s, which gets many of its fries from Simplot, rejects those.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Associated Press - News
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Focus on a farm bill
The Democratic-controlled Senate wants to make a small cut in food stamps, and Stabenow is likely to propose a cut of about $4 billion over 10 years, while the Republican-controlled House wants a much bigger cut.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Agweek - News
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The Democratic-controlled Senate wants to make a small cut in food stamps, and Stabenow is likely to propose a cut of about $4 billion over 10 years, while the Republican-controlled House wants a much bigger cut.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Agweek - News
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High court rules for Monsanto in patent case
The Supreme Court has sustained Monsanto Co.’s claim that an Indiana farmer violated the company’s patents on soybean seeds that are resistant to its weed-killer.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - - News
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The Supreme Court has sustained Monsanto Co.’s claim that an Indiana farmer violated the company’s patents on soybean seeds that are resistant to its weed-killer.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - - News
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NDSU to seek compensation from owner of dogs that killed sheep in barn
North Dakota State University plans to seek compensation from the owner of two dogs that attacked a flock of sheep inside a research barn, killing seven sheep and injuring five others that had to be euthanized.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
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North Dakota State University plans to seek compensation from the owner of two dogs that attacked a flock of sheep inside a research barn, killing seven sheep and injuring five others that had to be euthanized.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
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Dogs kill a dozen sheep in NDSU research barn
Authorities say a dozen sheep are dead after two dogs entered a North Dakota State University research barn in Fargo and attacked the animals.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - - News
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Authorities say a dozen sheep are dead after two dogs entered a North Dakota State University research barn in Fargo and attacked the animals.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - - News
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Merrigan says goodbye
If there are any differences between Merrigan and Vilsack they were not visible at Merrigan’s departure ceremony and party in the patio of the Jamie Whitten headquarters building.
Monday, May, 06, 2013 - Agweek - News
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If there are any differences between Merrigan and Vilsack they were not visible at Merrigan’s departure ceremony and party in the patio of the Jamie Whitten headquarters building.
Monday, May, 06, 2013 - Agweek - News
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ND insurance agents say prevent-plant crop insurance rules are untenable
A new head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency on May 2 got an earful from U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., and a roomful of farmers and crop insurance agents in Fargo, about the agency’s handling of prevent-plant rules.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Agweek - News
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A new head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency on May 2 got an earful from U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., and a roomful of farmers and crop insurance agents in Fargo, about the agency’s handling of prevent-plant rules.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Japanese wheat milling executives to visit ND
A group of executives representing three Japanese flour mills and the Flour Millers Association will be in Fargo, N.D., on May 6 to gain information on the U.S. marketing system and the potential for the 2013 hard red spring wheat crop.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - - News
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A group of executives representing three Japanese flour mills and the Flour Millers Association will be in Fargo, N.D., on May 6 to gain information on the U.S. marketing system and the potential for the 2013 hard red spring wheat crop.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - - News
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House Ag Committee chairman has farm bill plan
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, R-Okla., told Agweek on April 26 that he is planning a farm bill that will cut $38 billion in spending over 10 years, $3 billion more than last year, with $20 billion coming from the food stamps account and $18 billion from the rest of the bill.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - Agweek - News
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House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, R-Okla., told Agweek on April 26 that he is planning a farm bill that will cut $38 billion in spending over 10 years, $3 billion more than last year, with $20 billion coming from the food stamps account and $18 billion from the rest of the bill.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - Agweek - News
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SD elevator loses licenses
State regulators have been monitoring the cooperative’s financial status for two years.
Monday, April, 29, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
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State regulators have been monitoring the cooperative’s financial status for two years.
Monday, April, 29, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
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NASS makes changes
The National Agricultural Statistics Service is restructuring, placing more focus on regional offices. The changes won't affect the services or information the agency provides, officials say.
Monday, April, 29, 2013 - Agweek - News
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The National Agricultural Statistics Service is restructuring, placing more focus on regional offices. The changes won't affect the services or information the agency provides, officials say.
Monday, April, 29, 2013 - Agweek - News
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No ammonium nitrate in proposed fertilizer plant
Pure ammonium nitrate will not be produced at the CHS nitrogen plant planned for Spiritwood, N.D., according to Connie Ova, CEO of the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp.
Monday, April, 29, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
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Pure ammonium nitrate will not be produced at the CHS nitrogen plant planned for Spiritwood, N.D., according to Connie Ova, CEO of the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp.
Monday, April, 29, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
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SD elevator loses licenses
The state Public Utilities Commission acted unanimously April 23 to revoke the grain-buyer and grain-warehouse licenses of the Gregory (S.D.) Farmers Elevator.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
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The state Public Utilities Commission acted unanimously April 23 to revoke the grain-buyer and grain-warehouse licenses of the Gregory (S.D.) Farmers Elevator.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
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ND Senate passes animal cruelty bill; House to take it up
A bill to beef up penalties for people who harm animals has one last hurdle before it is sent to Gov. Jack Dalrymple for his signature.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
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A bill to beef up penalties for people who harm animals has one last hurdle before it is sent to Gov. Jack Dalrymple for his signature.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
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Bittleman promises improved communications
Sarah Bittleman, the new agriculture counselor at the Environmental Protection Agency, announces her intent to improve communications between farmers and the EPA.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Sarah Bittleman, the new agriculture counselor at the Environmental Protection Agency, announces her intent to improve communications between farmers and the EPA.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Beet ethanol promoter must ‘cease and desist’
An Iowa man who a year ago spoke to Red River Valley farmers about supplying sugar beets to make ethanol in a mothballed Alchem Ltd. corn ethanol plant in Grafton, N.D., has had his Iowa insurance license suspended and Iowa officials have accused him of improper handling of securities sales.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - Agweek - News
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An Iowa man who a year ago spoke to Red River Valley farmers about supplying sugar beets to make ethanol in a mothballed Alchem Ltd. corn ethanol plant in Grafton, N.D., has had his Iowa insurance license suspended and Iowa officials have accused him of improper handling of securities sales.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Sugar price collapse has USDA scrambling
Three key farm leaders in Congress said last week that they support continuing the current sugar program in the next farm bill even though for the first time in years the Agriculture Department is preparing to spend money to keep sugar prices up.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Three key farm leaders in Congress said last week that they support continuing the current sugar program in the next farm bill even though for the first time in years the Agriculture Department is preparing to spend money to keep sugar prices up.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Minn. crop farm incomes up in 2012; Thune slams EPA for releasing info
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Minn. crop farm incomes up in 2012; Thune slams EPA for releasing info
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - Agweek - News
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