Flooding Will Impact the Agricultural Supply Chain
Flooding in several northern states is a reminder that weather events impact crop growth and the ability to transport that crop. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, says the closure of roads and bridges
Vilsack Says House GOP Using Harry Potter Invisible Cloaking to Hide True Farm Bill Cost
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says the House GOP’s written a largely political farm bill using “Harry Potter” style ‘invisible cloaking’ to hide the bill’s true cost. Vilsack, on a press call announcing new energy grants, says House
North Dakota Soybean Council Elects Executive Officers
FARGO, ND – During the North Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC) board meeting on June 20, Jim Thompson of Page was elected as the chairman of the board. Thompson represents soybean farmers in District 4, Cass County, and
States to Begin Voluntary HPAI Testing on Dairy Farms
The USDA says four states will begin voluntary pilot programs to test bulk milk tanks on dairy farms for bird flu. Louisiana Illuminator says the move is intended to help dairy farmers ship herds across state lines
NCGA Joins Other Organizations in Filing Latest Lawsuit Challenging Administration’s Vehicle Mandates
The National Corn Growers Association and the Texas Corn Producers Association, along with other groups, filed a lawsuit today in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Corporate Average Fuel Economy
Senators Marshall and Bennet Hold Bipartisan Field Hearing on the High Plains
Burlington, CO – U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Michael Bennet (D-CO) held a field hearing Wednesday on the high plains regarding the historic drought impacting farmers and ranchers across Kansas and Colorado. The Senators, who lead the Agriculture
Clean Fuels Welcomes USDA Request for Information on Climate Smart Ag
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Clean Fuels welcomed the Hon. Tom Vilsack, U.S. Agriculture Secretary, as he announced a Request for Information regarding climate smart ag practices for biofuel feedstocks. These practices can further lower the lifecycle carbon scores of
Minot Streets Open Again After Building Inspection
(Minot, ND) — Sections of Main Street South and Central Avenue East in downtown Minot are open again now that the city’s initial inspection of the Artspace Lofts apartment complex has wrapped up. The inspection concluded that
Boil Advisory In Kenmare
(Kenmare, ND) — The City of Kenmare remains under a boil advisory following Tuesday’s water outage. Crews have since restored water service, but because of the loss of water pressure, health officials are asking locals to boil
Williston Man Sentenced For Sexually Exploiting Children
(Williston, ND) — A Williston man will serve 50 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting children in multiple states. The investigation into 29-year-old Nicholas Nesdahl revealed that he used social media to groom children into sending