USDA Announces $23 Million in Grant Funding Available to Support the U.S. Dairy Industry
WASHINGTON, June 8, 2023 -The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $23 million in grant funding is available to support processing capacity expansion, on-farm improvements, and technical assistance services to producers through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives.
Summer Tour To Be Held Near Beach, N.D.
BISMARCK – The North Dakota Grazing Lands Coalition (NDGLC) will host its annual Summer Tour on June 21 near Beach at the Feiring Cattle Company, owned by Donnie and Trisha Feiring. The Summer Tour starts at 1
AFIA Endorses Innovative FEED Act
ARLINGTON, Va. – June 8, 2023 – Today, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) commends several U.S. senators for introducing the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2023 (or “Innovative FEED Act”), which would amend the
USDA to Invest $3 Million to Support Cooperative Soil Science and Soil Survey Research
WASHINGTON, June 8, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to invest $3 million in partnerships to promote research that informs and improves soil surveys at the regional level, which is part of an ongoing effort
Abnormally Dry Areas Expand Across the Corn Belt
The Corn Belt remains abnormally dry to start the summer, however the latest Drought Monitor does report some improvements since last week. Heavy rains fell this week across some of the western parts of the Central and
Dumont Farmer Elected Chair of the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council
MANKATO – The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) tabbed Traverse County farmer Tom Frisch as its chair during the organization’s June board meeting. Frisch replaces Bird Island farmer Joe Serbus, who stepped down after two years
Nebraska Governor Signs Bill Promoting Use of Biodiesel
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Gov. Jim Pillen (R-NE) signed into law legislation promoting the sale and use of biodiesel in Nebraska. The bill, LB 727, provides retail tax incentives for the sale of biodiesel at fuel retailer locations throughout
NMPF Board of Directors Approves Comprehensive Farm Bill Recommendations
ARLINGTON, VA – NMPF’s Board of Directors approved June 7 a suite of farm bill policy priorities covering the commodities, conservation, trade, and nutrition titles, working to enhance federal support for producers and expand access to nutritious dairy products
Low Export Sales for Grains This Week
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — We saw another week of poor export sales for corn, soybeans and wheat in the week ended June 1st, 2023. According to USDA’s Weekly Export Sales report, we sold 2.6 million bushels (mb) of
Reminder – Upcoming Cutoff Date for Dicamba Use in South Dakota
Pierre, SD – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is reminding pesticide applicators of the upcoming dicamba application cutoff date. In South Dakota, over-the-top dicamba applications cannot be made after June 20. On