February 2026 Newsletter

Prevented Planting Prevented planting has become a major concern for North Dakota farmers due to recent changes in federal crop insurance rules. The USDA’s Risk Management Agency has eliminated the prevented-planting “buy-up” option beginning with the 2026 crop year,...

NDGGA Leaders Advocate for North Dakota Wheat at MWCA Annual Meeting

The Midwest Council on Agriculture (MWCA) recently held its Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., from December 16–18, 2026. MWCA brings together a multi-state coalition of farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commodity groups, and agricultural lenders united by shared...

North Dakota Grain Growers Association Hosts 30th Annual E-Tour

The North Dakota Grain Growers Association is hosting EPA officials as part of its 30th annual E-Tour, taking place in Bismarck/Mandan area June 24 to 28. The North Dakota Grain Growers Association is proud to host EPA officials at their 30th annual E-Tour to...

NDGGA Comments On Seed Pesticide Rules

The North Dakota Grain Growers (NDGGA) submitted comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s approach to regulating seeds treated with a pesticide registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rotenticide Act (“FIFRA”). Previously, only the chemicals...

Membership Makes the Difference

Do you feel like you can’t make a difference in state and federal ag policy? I’m here to tell you that you can. And to tell you the truth, I like telling people that they can. And it all started with a visit to the dentist a few years ago. During the Legislative...