General Agriculture

Section 100 - General Agriculture

Agricultural Credit and Finance Policy
We encourage the development of more beginning and young farmer/rancher loan programs at low interest rates.---ID#:
2331/25

We support increasing the maximum loan amounts on low interest and interest rate buydowns through the USDA and BND loan programs for young and beginning farmer(s)/rancher(s).---ID#: 2710/25

Agricultural Marketing
We believe that all on-farm value-added processing of agricultural products should be recognized as legitimate forms of
agricultural diversification.---ID#: 2766/26

We support all forms of agritourism in North Dakota.---ID#: 2737/25

We support all agritourism without interference of all forms of government.---ID#: 2780/26

We shall work with other agricultural organizations and commodity groups to promote the American consumers' right to an informed purchasing choice and to promote the benefit of American grown produce.---ID#: 2398/26

We support the continued education of the public on the benefits of agriculture technologies.---ID#: 2000/24

We support labeling of U.S. commodities through the channels of free enterprise and entrepreneurship rather than a government mandated program.---ID#: 2399/26

Agricultural Research and Extension
When conducting Extension research, NDSU should partner with local agribusiness to develop useful projects that
improve crop and livestock productivity and address local agricultural challenges and opportunities.---ID#: 2726/25

We support research and development of livestock feeding and animal feeding facilities that may lead to more feeding and marketing of livestock and livestock products in North Dakota and promote the use of our feed grains and by-products.---ID#: 1699/24

We support continued research on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in production agriculture and support
legislation to allow farmers to fly UAVs for agricultural uses on their own farms. In research or application, the UAVs should not compromise business security, intellectual or private property rights of farmers and ranchers or other business owners.---ID#: 2071/25

We oppose a nutrient management program that mandates farmers' and ranchers' participation. We support education for
nutrient management practices. Outside interests, such as industry suppliers, should make recommendations only and not control such programs. However, any programs should be based on sound science with input from farmers and ranchers.---ID#: 2756/25

We support fact-based science in use with agriculture technology that is known to be safe and accurate.---ID#: 2635/24

Funding
We support funding for agricultural research in the university system.---ID#:1321/24

We believe that any funding derived from the state designated for the Agriculture Experiment Station and/or to NDSU
Extension, is to be determined by the State Board of Agricultural and Research Extension (SBARE).---ID#: 2314/25

We support the State Board of Agricultural and Research Extension (SBARE) prioritizing the funding for the Agricultural Experiment Station and NDSU Extension. We encourage all groups affected by the Agricultural Experiment Station and NDSU Extension to participate in the SBARE process.---ID#: 2337/26

We support funding for 4-H fees.---ID#:2278/25

Commodity Groups
NDFB supports the election of commission members of all the checkoff councils within the state of North Dakota.---ID#:2732/25

We support all agricultural commodity groups in their efforts to promote agricultural commodities through research
and market development.---ID#: 2318/25

Crop Insurance
We support a private crop insurance option, independent of the federal government.---ID#: 2136/26

Grain Bonding and Bankruptcy
We support law that directs bankruptcy courts to recognize legal scale tickets, warehouse receipts, and receipts for
fertilizer, chemicals and other inputs held by farmers as legal documents indicating that they are the legal owners of such property held in a bankrupt elevator or warehouse.---ID#: 1790/25

Grain Regulation
We support state regulation and verification of the accuracy of protein, falling numbers, Deoxynivalenol (DON), and other grain quality testers used in the commercial purchase of commodities.---ID#: 2351/26

Labor
We support simplifying the ag labor visa process and lengthening the visa terms.---ID#: 2770/26

We support H2A spousal visas to allow spousal visa holders to work in rural communities to fill labor shortages.---ID#:
2711/25

We believe employers should hire only legal employees.---ID#: 2372/26