It's the question many of us are asking... Why are producers paying so much to fertilize their crops? And now our state is leading the way in finding some answers. Reporter Sarah Gustin has more on the issue... (Sen. Byron Dorgan / (D) - ND) I don't think anyone understands it. It is true that the increased cost of oil and petroleum would increase the price of fertilizer, but not to this degree. Senator Byron Dorgan, North Dakota Farmers Union and other state Agriculture groups are meeting with the Federal Trade Commission...in attempt to get to the bottom of why fertilizer prices are on the rise. Dorgan has requested an investigation, but he says the FTC will not guarentee that they will perform one. And so to make his agrument a little more convincing...the FTC is in Bismarck hearing from those the price tag is really affecting. (Woody Barth / NDFU Member and Producer) Our costs on our farm have gone up dramatically. What used to cost 20 per acre for our fertilizer costs are now...
Gas Prices in Bismarck-Mandan made another jump today. Regular Unleaded gasoline is now selling for three dollars and fifty-nine cents a gallon. So what does this mean for you and the state of...
The new energy billsigned by President Bush this weekgives millions to North Dakota's energy industry. Senator Byron Dorgan says the bill includes almost six-point-seven million dollars for...
Two big companies in North Dakota made major announcements in the past week. First Imation says it will be closing its Wahpeton plant. Yesterday Ingersol Rand put Bobcat up for sale. Both of these...
It's a highly-addictive drug, and it can be found in communities all across the nation. But no other communities are getting hit harder than on our reservations. That's why Senator Byron Dorgan...
This spring farmers are really paying the price when heading to the field. And what they are dishing most of their cash towards might surprise you. Sarah Gustin has the story. As rain clouds pass...
We are all feeling the effects of inflation...but one organization thinks what farmers are paying for fertilizer is out of control. In the past 30 days the price of anhydrous ammonia has increased...
State officials say North Dakota is tops when it comes to healthcare quality...and at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to Medicare reimbursement. Senators Byron Dorgan and Kent Conard, along...
The pressure is on to find enough oil field workers and Senator Byron Dorgan hears about it... Good Afternoon, I'm Donnell Preskey... The lack of workers in the oil field could affect production in...
Northwest Airlines have come across some turbulance after coming out of bankruptcy. Cancellations and delays have been the story for the troubled airline since exiting bankruptcy. Now Airline...
After being left high and dry for years, Fort Stevenson State Park is tapping back into the water of Lake Sakakawea with a new marina. Ground is broken on the more than 10-million dollar project...
