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Jeff Beach

Reporter

Reach Jeff Beach at jbeach@agweek.com or call 701-451-5651 (work) or 859-420-1177.
Jeff Beach writes for Agweek magazine and Agweek.com primarily from his home in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Carbon capture pipeline projects is one of his focus areas.

Red Trail Energy
Business
Are carbon pipelines the future for ethanol?
The companies behind carbon capture pipelines say the projects are necessary to sustain ethanol and the ag economy. But are they?
April 17, 2023 05:30 AM
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By  Jeff Beach
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Policy
Reps. Brad Finstad and Michelle Fischbach form advisory committees to study farm bill issues
Congress has experienced a lot of turnover since the last farm bill was passed, and Reps. Brad Finstad and Michelle Fischbach are among the new lawmakers gearing up for their first bill.
April 11, 2023 05:30 AM
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By  Jeff Beach
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Policy
North Dakota corporate farming bill changes 'at the finish line'
Under House Bill 1371, feedlots or dairies could partner with a corporation and no longer fall under the definition of farming and ranching.
April 05, 2023 11:49 AM
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By  Jeff Beach
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News
Efforts to change state rules for carbon pipelines fall short
Carbon pipeline opponents tried to limit the use of eminent domain for the pipeline projects, which would capture carbon from ethanol plants.
April 05, 2023 09:26 AM
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By  Jeff Beach
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Policy
North Dakota corn groups find funding solution
A change in state law will allow the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council to provide grants to the North Dakota Corn Growers Association.
April 04, 2023 09:53 AM
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By  Jeff Beach
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News
Minnesota state vet out after 7 months
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health selected Dr. Marion Garcia in 2022. The board will seek a new state veterinarian and executive director.
March 29, 2023 12:17 PM
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By  Jeff Beach
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Weather
Derecho damage also reflected in insurance coverage for farmers
Derechos and other severe weather are having a more long-term and widespread effect – driving up insurance rates or limiting the amount of coverage property owners can get.
March 29, 2023 05:30 AM
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By  Jeff Beach
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News
Farmer concerns and support surface at Summit carbon pipeline hearing
The North Dakota Public Service Commission on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, met in Gwinner, North Dakota, for its second hearing on the Summit Carbon Solutions' Midwest Carbon Express pipeline.
March 28, 2023 05:14 PM
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By  Jeff Beach
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Policy
Summit carbon pipeline says it has 70% of needed easements in North Dakota
Summit Carbon Solutions says it now has secured about 70% of the right-of-way needs in North Dakota for what it calls the world’s biggest carbon capture and storage project.
March 27, 2023 10:17 AM
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By  Jeff Beach
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Policy
Livestock leaders say farmers need to engage in climate conversations
Minnesota dairy farmer Steve Schlangen and beef producer Don Schiefelbein say farmers need to be involved in environmental policy, even if they don't buy into all the climate change theories.
March 27, 2023 05:30 AM
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By  Jeff Beach
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