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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Precision AG , Research, USDA,

Million dollar federal appropriation links Grand Farm to NDSU and USDA, with eye on advancing precision ag

A $1 million appropriation came through funding for USDA ARS to enter into cooperative agreements with universities and outside organizations, including Grand Farm, that are focused on precision agriculture research.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage, Environment, USDA, Government / Policies,

08/16/2022 SOURCE: www.agweek.com

Will ‘30 by 30’ be a stewardship boon or a federal ‘land grab?’

North Dakota’s State Conservationist Mary Podoll talks about the realities behind the rhetoric involving the Biden administration cooperation with the so-called “30 by 30” initiative, a worldwide effort to protect resources.

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Team AgWiki
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Topics: Agriculture US, Water, Environment, USDA, Government / Policies,

Supreme Court to weigh in on 'waters of the US'

The Sackett v. EPA case marks another attempt to pin down what is a waters of the U.S., or WOTUS, an issue that has been debated for years with the legal ambiguity a thorn in the side of farmers and ranchers, property developers and others seeking clarity on how not to run afoul of federal law.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Wheat, Agriculture US,

So far, so good, for northwest Minnesota spring wheat crop

“There’s a lot of good looking wheat this year,” said Noel Anderson, sales agronomist for Agri-Max in Fisher, Minnesota, said on the Agweek Cereals Crop Tour.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Sugar, Sugar Beets,

Union rejects American Crystal 4-year contract deal

American Crystal Sugar Co. union employees on July 26, 2022, voted to reject a four-year labor pact that offered 17% in pay increases over four years, to replace a five-year deal that expires Aug. 1, 2022. The Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers initially will suggest new negotiation dates and isn’t suggesting a strike vote. Crystal, a Moorhead, Minnesota, farmer-owned cooperative, says it doesn’t “intend” to lock workers out, as it did for 22 months from 2011 to 2013.

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Topics: Agriculture US, USDA, Government / Policies, Trending News,

Farm Bill and war in Ukraine are hot topics at the Midwest Agriculture Summit

The Midwest Agriculture Summit was held in Fargo where attendees listened to policy makers speak on current agriculture issues and challenges.

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Randy Krotz
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Markets/Pricing, Agriculture US, Weather,

Swings in weather and forecast lead to market swings

"If realized, the on-and-off-again heat mixed with rain will be bearish, as it will create a greenhouse effect and help push the crop without putting much stress on the plants. Of course, all it would take for this forecast to turn bullish would be for the temps to be just a little warmer than expected or the rain a little less than expected."

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Food/Nutrition, Potatoes,

McDonald's is lovin' North Dakota potatoes in its French fries

McDonald's in March 2022 accepted the Dakota Russet, developed by Asunta “Susie” Thompson, an NDSU potato breeder and associate professor of plant science.

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TOPIC(S): Precision AG , Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage,

06/14/2022 SOURCE: www.agweek.com

CHS Foundation grants will help northern states' precision ag programs grow

The CHS Foundation awarded grants, funded by charitable gifts from CHS Inc., of $25,000 to Lake Region State College in Devils Lake, North Dakota, $25,000 to Lakes Area Technical College in Watertown, South Dakota; and $218,211 to Montana State University in Bozeman.

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TOPIC(S): Ethanol/Biofuel, USDA, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

06/07/2022 SOURCE: www.agweek.com

USDA investing $700 million to support biofuel producers and sustainable fuel markets hit by pandemic

Many of the more than 100 biofuel companies and 195 facilities that will receive economic relief operate out of Minnesota.

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