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SD senator: Change valuation on ag land

SD senator: Change valuation on ag land PIERRE — Sen. Al Novstrup is trying again to change the tax-valuation method for agricultural property.

By Bob Mercer , February 05, 2013

Chances are slim for new farm bill

WASHINGTON — The probability that Congress and President Barack Obama will conclude a “fiscal cliff” bill to deal with the nation’s deficit, much less include a new farm bill in it, is low, but House Agriculture Committee ranking member Collin Peterson, D-Minn., said he is not worried about whether a bill is passed before next year.

By Jerry Hagstrom , December 24, 2012

Stockmen's convention addresses Measure 5

Stockmen's convention addresses Measure 5 FARGO, N.D. — The 83rd North Dakota Stockmen’s convention in Fargo had a strong focus on political action, especially to oppose Measure 5, an initiated measure that would put felony penalties into state law for certain heinous animal cruelty offenses.

By Mikkel Pates , October 08, 2012

Keep local issues local

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The rhetoric on both sides of the Measure 2 issue, will likely only get less civil as the voting day draws closer. In response to Dennis Stillings’ March 26 letter in Agweek, I encourage readers to look beyond the tone of the debate and look at the intent of the language of Measure 2.

By Blake Crosby , April 16, 2012

New proposal to cap farm payments

A new proposal to place a hard cap on farm payments to individual farmers has the strong endorsement of the president of one of North Dakota’s two largest farm groups. The president of the other farm group said “reasonable limits” are needed, although it’s difficult to say exactly what they should be.

By Jonathan Knutson , March 27, 2012

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Tax break for Groton elevator defeated

PIERRE — Legislation that would have helped a Brown County agriculture producer with his property taxes has been set aside, at least for this year.

By Bob Mercer , February 29, 2012

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Crystal workers, supporters rally at N.D. Capitol for unemployment insurance inclusion; lawmakers decline

Crystal workers, supporters rally at N.D. Capitol for unemployment insurance inclusion; lawmakers decline About 150 locked-out American Crystal Sugar workers and supporters rallied in the North Dakota Capitol's Great Hall today, urging legislators meeting in special session to bring them into the state's unemployment insurance program. The lawmakers declined.

By Chuck Haga , November 09, 2011

Locked-out American Crystal Sugar workers press for jobless benefits at N.D. Capitol

Locked-out American Crystal Sugar workers press for jobless benefits at N.D. Capitol More than 100 American Crystal Sugar Co. workers and their supporters rallied at the North Dakota Capitol today. They want the North Dakota Legislature to allow the workers to be paid unemployment benefits.

By Associaed Press , November 09, 2011

Dayton signs bill to allow beer sales at breweries

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Mark Dayton has signed a bill making changes to state liquor laws that will allow Minnesota breweries to sell pints of beer on-site.

May 25, 2011

ND potash deposits drawing investor attention

BISMARCK, N.D. — New legislation that would tax and regulate potash mining in North Dakota has prompted a surge of interest among investors and producers from around the world, state officials say.

By Trevor Born , May 17, 2011

ND lawmakers settle on 2 percent potash tax

BISMARCK, N.D. — When North Dakota’s potash mining industry gets going, state lawmakers say there should be a 2 percent tax on production.

April 20, 2011

ND Senate endorses ladybug as state insect

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota is only one step away from having a state insect.

March 08, 2011

Facing possible budget cuts, UMC may eliminate ag education program

The University of Minnesota-Crookston, facing anticipated budget cuts, could eliminate its agricultural education program to save money. The move, though painful, would be the fairest way to help achieve the necessary savings, a school spokesman said.

By Jonathan Knutson , February 23, 2011

Agriculture struggles showcase budget problems

ST. PAUL – Members of the Minnesota House agriculture finance committee have been looking through their budget for potential cuts.

By Don Davis, Forum News Service , March 13, 2010

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Official: Ag land valuation measure could cost county

Director of Equalization Kathy Goetsch appeared Tuesday before the Davison County Commission and expressed concern about HB 1202 and its potential costs for the county.
The bill, before the state Legislature, addresses the state’s new method of assessing agricultural land based on production rather than market value. The original HB 1202 was “hoghoused,” or extensively rewritten and sent on to the Senate for further consideration.

By Ross Dolan , March 10, 2010

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