AG NEWS

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02/01/2012 04:22 AM
NDSU partner in $1 million energy beet project
FARGO, N.D. - A project that will develop an advanced biofuel from energy beets and provide growers across North Dakota with a new industrial crop is taking another important step forward, fueled by a significant two-year North Dakota Renewable Energy Council grant.

01/31/2012 04:11 AM
Bel Brands USA to build cheese plant in SD
BROOKINGS, S.D. - The South Dakota city of Brookings is getting a $100 million cheese plant that could eventually employ up to 400 workers.

AG CENSUS

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02/03/2012 02:52 AM
On-Farm Renewable Energy Production Shows Tremendous Growth
The number of solar panels, wind turbines and methane digesters on America's farms and ranches has increased significantly over the past decade and there are now 8,569 operations producing their own renewable energy, according to the results of the 2009 On-Farm Renewable Energy Production Survey released today. Conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service, this was the first-ever nationwide survey that looked at renewable energy practices on America's farms and ranches.

SETTLEMENTS

Keepseagle v. Vilsack Settlement
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Baumstark Braaten Law Partners, formerly known as Sarah Vogel Law Partners, was established January 1, 2005 by Sarah Vogel and Beth Angus Baumstark. We are a boutique law firm, focusing our practice in areas where we have significant experience and expertise. The attorneys at our firm work for farmers and ranchers in the Dakotas and beyond. Sarah Vogel is the former two-term Agricultural Commissioner for North Dakota. Beth Baumstark and Sarah Vogel have been working together for years, advocating and fighting for farmers, ranchers and other individuals.

Though we focus our practice on legal services for farmers and ranchers, we also have significant experience with American Indian law and environmental law, land use issues, and small business matters. We are admitted in the tribal courts of North Dakota, and have represented both tribal councils and tribal members. Additionally, because so many of our clients have been impacted by energy development, we have expanded our practice to include helping landowners with legal issues related to wind, coal and oil development.

Our practice has been referred to as "good guy law," and we strive everyday to ensure that every citizen has access to the legal system.

EXPERIENCE & RESULTS We are experienced and astute litigators, with a reputation for protecting the land and its stewards. We are passionate about what we do, and zealous advocates for our clients. more

PRACTICE AREAS Baumstark Braaten works in numerous areas of law, but focuses its practice in order to provide the highest quality legal services in particular areas of law. more