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Goehring lauds decision on new corn variety
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the decision to deregulate a new corn variety is a victory for both producers and the ethanol industry. “Deregulating alpha amylase corn gives growers another option for the upcoming growing season and beyond,” Goehring said. “The new corn variety will greatly benefi t the ethanol industry because it [...]
Goehring urges ranchers to be ready for flooding
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is urging livestock producers, especially those with animals in or near flood-prone areas, to make sure that they have plans in place for sheltering and feeding the animals. “With the high water content of the snowfall we’ve been getting and with at least two more months of winter ahead [...]
Survey finds ND surface water near pesticide-free
BISMARCK – A second comprehensive, statewide survey has found only minimal amounts of pesticides in North Dakota rivers. “The 2010 surface water monitoring program shows North Dakota’s rivers and streams have minimal pesticide contamination – just trace amounts of nine commonly used pro-ducts,” said Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, who released the survey (day). “These results [...]
Mediation service can help with disaster assistance
BISMARCK – North Dakota farmers and ranchers who are eligible for newly announced, federal disaster assistance can get help from the North Dakota Agricultural Mediation Service (NDAMS) in dealing with the necessary paperwork. “The disaster declaration means producers in the designated counties can apply for emergency loans or Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) through the [...]
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