101st SDSU Little International: New Century, Same Legacy
South Dakota State University’s Little International is set to hold this year’s event on April 5 and 6 on campus at SDSU’s Animal Science Arena. The annual SDSU event is known as the nation’s largest two-day student-run
Survey Says: Most familiar + high trust = Organic
Washington, D.C. (April 5, 2024) — Consumers recognize the USDA Organic seal more than any other certification in the marketplace, finds a new survey released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Compared to a dozen claims and certifications that can be
Legacy Family Benefactors Establish Named Vice President for Agriculture Endowment
Fargo, N.D.– The North Dakota State University Foundation is proud to announce a new endowment to establish the Joe and Norma Peltier Vice President for Agriculture. Greg Lardy, NDSU Vice President for Agriculture, will be the inaugural
USA Rice Trade Barriers Reinforced in USTR’s Annual National Trade Estimate Report
By Sarah Moran WASHINGTON, DC – Last Friday, March 29, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published their 2024 National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report, an annual publication detailing foreign trade barriers faced by U.S. exporters. The release
WIC Participants Say USDA Cuts to Milk and Dairy Benefits Will Make Their Lives Harder
WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024—In the coming weeks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expected to release a final rule revising the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food package. With it, the
Coalition Created to Advocate for Farmers’ Access to Critical Crop Protection Tools
St. Louis – Grower and industry groups from across the country have joined together to support a new coalition, the Modern Ag Alliance, to protect American farmers’ access to critical crop protection tools farmers need to ensure a robust
National Wheat Leaders Visit North Dakota
Washington, D.C. (April 4, 2024) – This week, officers, committee chairs, and staff from the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and the National Wheat Foundation (NWF) visited the Red River Valley as part of their Bayer Leadership
NCGA: No Duties on Key Herbicide Imports
Growers need reliable access to essential farming tools. National Corn Growers Association President Harold Wolle warned the U.S. International Trade Commission of the consequences for America’s farmers if the agency grants a petition for levying tariffs on
EV Policy on Collision Course With Reality
The ethanol industry says the Biden Administration’s push for an all-electric vehicle fleet is on a collision course with reality. The Renewable Fuels Association says at some point tax policies, infrastructure shortcomings, and tough new auto emission
HPAI Infection Found in Ohio Dairy Cattle
The Ohio Department of Agriculture received confirmation that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been found in an Ohio dairy herd. The state’s Department of Agriculture says it’s the first case of HPAI in an Ohio livestock operation.