Farmers in Ninth District Pay Over $800 Million in Interest Expenses
High interest rates are eating into farmer’s bottom lines across the country. Tait Berg, senior agricultural coordinator for the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, says farmers in the Ninth District have seen interest rates double in the last couple
Conservation Professionals Select 2024 Envirothon Winner
By Public Affairs Specialist Chris Maestas, NRCS, ND The North Dakota Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) state office provided staff to assist in judging the final round of oral presentations at the 2024 North Dakota Envirothon held
$5.87 Million in Grant Funding Awarded to Dairy Processors in California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and New Mexico
FRESNO, CA, May 14, 2024 — $5.87 million in grants have been awarded to dairy processors along the Pacific Coast, strengthening the region’s food systems. The Pacific Coast Coalition – Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (PCC-DBII), hosted by California
New Survey Results Highlight Nutritional Quality of Northern-grown Soybeans
MANKATO, Minn. – A recent survey conducted by Northern Soy Marketing (NSM) during its “Understanding U.S. Soy Quality Seminars” in Vietnam and Indonesia reveals that traders and nutritionists agree on key factors that determine the quality of soybeans. The survey
South Dakota Landowner & Outfitter Alliance (SDLOA) Calls for Ban on “Fake Meat”
Today, the SDLOA announced their intent to seek legislative approval to ban “fake meat” including its production and sale in South Dakota. Several states have already pursued the ban, most recently Florida Governor Ron DiSantis signed legislation
Colorado, Montana Sugarbeet Farmers Urge Congress to Support Sugar Policy
With the next Farm Bill on the horizon, two sugarbeet farmers recently took to the pages of their homestate papers to praise U.S. sugar policy for keeping our food supply secure and supporting their family farms. U.S.
Registration Open for CHFND Hunger & Health Summit on May 23rd in Bismarck
BISMARCK, N.D. – Registration is open, and individuals are encouraged to register for the CHFND Hunger & Health Summit to be held on May 23 at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science Center in Bismarck. Organized by Creating a Hunger
OOIDA Truckers for Troops® Campaign Going On Now
(Grain Valley, Mo., May 1, 2024) – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is acknowledging Military Appreciation Month with a Truckers for Troops® campaign from May 6-19, 2024. This program focuses on supporting U.S. troops overseas and veterans back home. The fundraising
AMVAC® Appoints Mason Bennett Vice President, North American Crop
NEWPORT BEACH, California, May 14, 2024 — AMVAC®, an American Vanguard® Company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mason Bennett as Vice President, North American Crop. In his new role, Bennett is responsible for AMVAC’s national sales strategy
Smoke From Canada Impacting Four States
(Undated) — Four states are seeing the effects of wildfires in western Canada. Air quality alerts were issued Monday for Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota as smoke and haze drifted over the region. The South