New U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) rulings provide more streamlined processes for rail rate disputes and may benefit agricultural shippers. The STB established a voluntary arbitration program and an entirely …
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Omnibus Spending Bill Includes Ag Disaster Money and USDA Carbon Program
by Colter BrownThe massive spending bill negotiated for Congress to pass before adjourning includes language allowing USDA to establish rules and verification protocols for agricultural carbon market programs. The bill also funds …
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Federal Committee Says Chinese Company Can Move Ahead With North Dakota Corn Mill
by Brett McRaeOMAHA (DTN) — Residents of Grand Forks, North Dakota, are wondering about the next steps for a Chinese company’s proposed corn mill after a federal committee concluded last week that …
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Two ag organizations in Montana are searching for new executives, the Montana Woolgrowers Association and the Montana Pulse Crop Committee. The Montana Woolgrowers, the state’s oldest agricultural group, is looking …
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Rangeland Analysis Platform Offers Ranchers Decision Support
by Colter BrownBy Kayla Walker for Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Ranchers who carefully monitor and manage the range can often describe the changes they have seen over the course of several years. However, …
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Montana Ag Teachers Win Big at National Association of Agricultural Educators Conference
by Colter BrownThe National Association of Agricultural Educators recognized three ag teachers from Montana during their convention in Las Vegas earlier this month. JoAnna Williams was recognized for her dedication to agricultural …
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Brucellosis Affected Cattle Herd Confirmed in Wyoming’s Park County
by Colter BrownA cattle herd in Park County was confirmed as “Brucellosis affected” following laboratory testing at the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL), Laramie. Laboratory results were confirmed at the National Veterinary …
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Northern Ag Network is excited to welcome Grace McDonald to the team for the fall of 2022 through spring of 2023! During her internship she is working alongside the broadcast …
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BNSF Completes Construction on New Bridge Over Lake Pend Oreille
by Colter BrownIn the early 20th century, BNSF predecessor Northern Pacific Railway (NP) erected a bridge in Idaho across Lake Pend Oreille between Sagle and Sandpoint to replace an earlier bridge built in …
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Laramie, Wyo.—A new publication released by the University of Wyoming Extension assesses insecticide resistance in alfalfa weevil populations in Wyoming, Montana and Utah. Suggestions for preventing and combating resistance are …
