Crop Insurance Rates Unfair to Midwest Producers Argue Illinois Reps
Crop insurance rates are too high for Midwest producers and force them to effectively support lower rates in the South, where losses may be greater. That comes from two Illinois U.S. lawmakers. Illinois Representative Eric Sorensen, at
SDSU Extension to Host Disease Management Workshops
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will continue its 10th anniversary celebration of Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota with a series of virtual workshops on disease, pain and cancer self-management. The workshops last 2 ½
Producers Offer Free Tour June 25 Focusing on Improving Rangeland Health Through Juniper Control Strategies
MEDORA, N.D. — In coordination with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the North Dakota Wildlife Federation, and other partners, the North Dakota Badlands Restoration Project is offering producers a free tour on Tuesday, June 25 focusing
South Dakota Beef Industry Council to Gather in Pierre June 10, 2024
PIERRE, SD – Directors and staff of the South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) will gather in Pierre June 10, 2024, for the SDBIC Quarterly Board meeting. The SDBIC Quarterly Board meeting will be held on Monday, June 10
North Dakota FFA Foundation Names Laiken DeMorrett as new Executive Director
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota FFA Foundation has appointed Laiken DeMorrett as its new executive director, effective May 28, 2024. DeMorrett brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and a deep commitment to agricultural education. Prior to
NDFB Hires Holt as Southwest Field Representative
Bismarck, N.D. – NDFB has hired Molly Holt as the Southwest Field Representative and advisor to the Dickinson State Collegiate Farm Bureau. Prior to joining NDFB, Holt worked as a Purina Livestock Production Specialist for Craven Feeds. She
Stabenow Applauds Strengthening Integrity in Carbon Credit Markets
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Ag Committee, applauded the Biden administration’s progress in strengthening the integrity of voluntary carbon credit markets. She says this marks a critical step to help those markets reach their
Export Inspections of Corn Decline
Inspections of U.S. corn for overseas delivery declined week to week while bean and wheat assessments improved. Corn inspections during the week ending on May 23 fell to 1.08 million metric tons. USDA says that’s down from
Norsk Høstfest Board To Run Festival Under Own Management
(Minot, ND) — The Norsk Høstfest board plans to move forward with this year’s festival under its own management. The board thanked EPIC for running the festival for the past two years, but asked for more volunteers
Defense Requesting Change Of Venue In Anita Knutson Murder Trial
(Minot, ND) — Prosecutors and the defense say it’s unlikely that the woman accused of killing her college roommate in 2007 will get a fair trial in Ward County. Nichole Rice is charged with murdering Anita Knutson,