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MATTERS AT HAND: A glance through the donut hole shows economic clouds
My mother was kind of a World Bank of truisms. Whenever one of us needed a lesson, she’d dig into her account and come up with the right adage to treat our troubles.
Sunday, February, 19, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - Opinion
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My mother was kind of a World Bank of truisms. Whenever one of us needed a lesson, she’d dig into her account and come up with the right adage to treat our troubles.
Sunday, February, 19, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - Opinion
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Curt Hofstad, Devils Lake, letter: Trust Berg to support farmers and farming
Rep. Berg grew up on a farm in Hettinger, N.D., and has faithfully served our state in the Legislature for many years. He’s not one to turn his back on North Dakota or the farming community.
Friday, February, 17, 2012 - - Opinion
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Rep. Berg grew up on a farm in Hettinger, N.D., and has faithfully served our state in the Legislature for many years. He’s not one to turn his back on North Dakota or the farming community.
Friday, February, 17, 2012 - - Opinion
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Kevin Auslund, Eden Prairie, column: Walk-in access plan benefits both hunters and wildlife
Whether it is a robust $1-million-per-year, ongoing program providing 50,000 acres and 500 walk-in areas or a more modest $500,000-per-year program providing 25,000 acres and 250 hunting areas, we need to continue the walk-in access program.
Sunday, February, 12, 2012 - - Opinion
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Whether it is a robust $1-million-per-year, ongoing program providing 50,000 acres and 500 walk-in areas or a more modest $500,000-per-year program providing 25,000 acres and 250 hunting areas, we need to continue the walk-in access program.
Sunday, February, 12, 2012 - - Opinion
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Gerald Moderow, Casselton, N.D., letter: Farm bill delay serves Berg’s interests
To get elected to the Senate, Rep. Rick Berg, R-N.D., needs to avoid a farm bill like he is avoiding the plague.
Tuesday, February, 07, 2012 - - Opinion
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To get elected to the Senate, Rep. Rick Berg, R-N.D., needs to avoid a farm bill like he is avoiding the plague.
Tuesday, February, 07, 2012 - - Opinion
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OUTDOORS NOTEBOOK: Wolf delisting creates dilemma in N.D., Groups commend general CRP signup etc.
The recent action by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove the Great Lakes population of gray wolves from federal protection creates two sets of regulations in North Dakota.
Sunday, February, 05, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - Outdoors
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The recent action by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove the Great Lakes population of gray wolves from federal protection creates two sets of regulations in North Dakota.
Sunday, February, 05, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - Outdoors
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Capitol Chatter: GOP says Dayton rejected appointees, too
Senate Republicans’ Monday firing of a Dayton appointee drew the governor’s sharp remarks. They said former Sen. Ellen Anderson is too strongly opposed to energy sources such as coal and nuclear to serve as an energy regulator in the Public Utilities Commission chairwoman’s job.
Saturday, February, 04, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Senate Republicans’ Monday firing of a Dayton appointee drew the governor’s sharp remarks. They said former Sen. Ellen Anderson is too strongly opposed to energy sources such as coal and nuclear to serve as an energy regulator in the Public Utilities Commission chairwoman’s job.
Saturday, February, 04, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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In Congress, no one beats the sugar beet lobby
With farmers filling political coffers, supports and tariffs help growers reap profits
Across this stretch of the Red River Valley, roughly 20 miles east of Grand Forks, sugar beets have become an almost-can’t-miss money maker because of federal price protections that go back decades.
Wednesday, February, 01, 2012 - Star Tribune - News
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With farmers filling political coffers, supports and tariffs help growers reap profits
Across this stretch of the Red River Valley, roughly 20 miles east of Grand Forks, sugar beets have become an almost-can’t-miss money maker because of federal price protections that go back decades.
Wednesday, February, 01, 2012 - Star Tribune - News
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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., letter: Extend sugar program's policies
As we consider the next farm bill this year, I’ll be pushing to ensure the sugar program's policies are extended.
Saturday, January, 28, 2012 - - Opinion
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As we consider the next farm bill this year, I’ll be pushing to ensure the sugar program's policies are extended.
Saturday, January, 28, 2012 - - Opinion
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GOP U.S. House hopeful Kalk touts ‘grassroots’ support, broad background
Brian Kalk said Wednesday that a growing “grassroots” organization across the state and his experience successfully running for the Public Service Commission in 2008 have prepared him for the crowded Republican endorsement race for North Dakota’s open U.S. House seat.
Thursday, January, 26, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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Brian Kalk said Wednesday that a growing “grassroots” organization across the state and his experience successfully running for the Public Service Commission in 2008 have prepared him for the crowded Republican endorsement race for North Dakota’s open U.S. House seat.
Thursday, January, 26, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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Richard Schlosser, Edgeley, N.D., letter: How much will farm bill with $177 billion in cuts hurt?
As Congress writes the 2012 farm bill, will this proposal jeopardize safety net provisions, support for crop insurance, research, conservation or support for the sugar program? Who knows?
Wednesday, January, 25, 2012 - - Opinion
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As Congress writes the 2012 farm bill, will this proposal jeopardize safety net provisions, support for crop insurance, research, conservation or support for the sugar program? Who knows?
Wednesday, January, 25, 2012 - - Opinion
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Conrad: Gingrich, Romney spread ‘misinformation’ on sugar program
N.D., Minn. officials react to GOP presidential hopefuls’ debate call Monday to end federal sugar subsidies
Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney called for the end of federal sugar subsidies during Monday’s Republican presidential debate in Florida, but Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., said Tuesday that the comments show the candidates are spreading “misinformation” about a vital program that does not subsidize the sugar industry.
Tuesday, January, 24, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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N.D., Minn. officials react to GOP presidential hopefuls’ debate call Monday to end federal sugar subsidies
Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney called for the end of federal sugar subsidies during Monday’s Republican presidential debate in Florida, but Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., said Tuesday that the comments show the candidates are spreading “misinformation” about a vital program that does not subsidize the sugar industry.
Tuesday, January, 24, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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N.D.'s retiring senator Kent Conrad still undecided on role after Congress
Conrad’s post-Senate job won’t be at OMB, or MLB
During a visit to the Herald’s editorial board, Conrad dispelled speculation that he will be the next director of the OMB. The Cabinet-level position would require a nomination by President Barack Obama and approval by Congress. “I committed to serving out the term, and I think it’s important for our state that I do,” he said.
Tuesday, January, 17, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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Conrad’s post-Senate job won’t be at OMB, or MLB
During a visit to the Herald’s editorial board, Conrad dispelled speculation that he will be the next director of the OMB. The Cabinet-level position would require a nomination by President Barack Obama and approval by Congress. “I committed to serving out the term, and I think it’s important for our state that I do,” he said.
Tuesday, January, 17, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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Payroll tax political misfire, ill feelings linger as Republicans enter 2012 session
When last seen in Washington, House Republicans were furious with their own leader, Speaker John Boehner, and angry with their Senate Republican brethren over how the showdown over the Social Security tax cut turned into a year-end political debacle.
Monday, January, 16, 2012 - Associated Press - News
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When last seen in Washington, House Republicans were furious with their own leader, Speaker John Boehner, and angry with their Senate Republican brethren over how the showdown over the Social Security tax cut turned into a year-end political debacle.
Monday, January, 16, 2012 - Associated Press - News
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Search under way for water storage site in Red River Valley
If successful over time, the effort would reduce the flood peak along the Red River by 20 percent – enough to lower the 1997 flood crest by 2 feet at Fargo.
Monday, January, 16, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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If successful over time, the effort would reduce the flood peak along the Red River by 20 percent – enough to lower the 1997 flood crest by 2 feet at Fargo.
Monday, January, 16, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Ag Committee chairman: ‘Horrendous’ pressure in upcoming farm bill discussions
FARGO — House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, R-Okla., faces a tough task of justifying and delivering an adequate farm program — anything comparable to the expiring, popular 2008 farm bill — in the midst of a tightening budget. He discussed the next steps in the farm bill discussion in front of a full Fargo conference room on Thursday as business and agriculture leaders urged him to continue programs and prevent overreach from federal regulators.
Friday, January, 13, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - Farm
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FARGO — House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, R-Okla., faces a tough task of justifying and delivering an adequate farm program — anything comparable to the expiring, popular 2008 farm bill — in the midst of a tightening budget. He discussed the next steps in the farm bill discussion in front of a full Fargo conference room on Thursday as business and agriculture leaders urged him to continue programs and prevent overreach from federal regulators.
Friday, January, 13, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - Farm
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VIDEO: Franken says Crystal lockout may jeopardize sugar program
After a “very emotional and very difficult” Tuesday meeting with about 70 American Crystal Sugar Co. employees in Grand Forks, Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., said he is “not totally pessimistic” that a new development could end the lockout.
Wednesday, January, 11, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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After a “very emotional and very difficult” Tuesday meeting with about 70 American Crystal Sugar Co. employees in Grand Forks, Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., said he is “not totally pessimistic” that a new development could end the lockout.
Wednesday, January, 11, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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Farm bill roundtable highlights budget woes
Agricultural leaders are worried the safety net for farm income will be trampled by federal budget warriors in what one official described a “sprint that’s turned into a marathon” in the political effort to replace the 2008 farm bill.
Tuesday, January, 10, 2012 - Agweek - Farm
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Agricultural leaders are worried the safety net for farm income will be trampled by federal budget warriors in what one official described a “sprint that’s turned into a marathon” in the political effort to replace the 2008 farm bill.
Tuesday, January, 10, 2012 - Agweek - Farm
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Prairies and grasslands: Where is the wildlife?
They’re not paving the hunter’s paradise of prairie land in South Dakota, but they are tilling it up
In the nearly half-century he’s lived in South Dakota, John Cooper has seen countless beautiful prairie sunsets. But none perhaps prettier than one on a recent late afternoon that arched wild hues of orange, red, yellow and crimson across a darkening sky.
Saturday, January, 07, 2012 - McClatchy Tribune - Outdoors
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They’re not paving the hunter’s paradise of prairie land in South Dakota, but they are tilling it up
In the nearly half-century he’s lived in South Dakota, John Cooper has seen countless beautiful prairie sunsets. But none perhaps prettier than one on a recent late afternoon that arched wild hues of orange, red, yellow and crimson across a darkening sky.
Saturday, January, 07, 2012 - McClatchy Tribune - Outdoors
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Scott Ripplinger, Manvel, N.D., letter: Farmers must stop ignoring union’s role
Judging by farmer’s email, it appears he and other beet farmers have not researched the differences between the union and the company’s proposals. I suggest they do so before they lose their farms betting on CEO Berg’s strategies.
Monday, January, 02, 2012 - - Opinion
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Judging by farmer’s email, it appears he and other beet farmers have not researched the differences between the union and the company’s proposals. I suggest they do so before they lose their farms betting on CEO Berg’s strategies.
Monday, January, 02, 2012 - - Opinion
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CRP and wildlife: 'Where has it all gone?'
Loss of CRP, increased crop production and looming winter herald tougher times for North Dakota wildlife and poorer prospects for hunters
After three severe winters that hammered both deer and pheasants, North Dakota is down to about 2.5 million acres of land in the Conservation Reserve Program, with contracts on another 800,000 acres set to expire next September.
Sunday, December, 11, 2011 - Grand Forks Herald - Outdoors
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Loss of CRP, increased crop production and looming winter herald tougher times for North Dakota wildlife and poorer prospects for hunters
After three severe winters that hammered both deer and pheasants, North Dakota is down to about 2.5 million acres of land in the Conservation Reserve Program, with contracts on another 800,000 acres set to expire next September.
Sunday, December, 11, 2011 - Grand Forks Herald - Outdoors
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