USDA Cancels Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, Reprioritizes Existing Funding to Farmers
(Washington, D.C., April 14, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC). Following a thorough line by line review of each of these Biden era partnerships, it
Modern Ag Alliance Applauds Senate Passage of HB 1318
St. Louis, MO — Today, the North Dakota Senate passed House Bill 1318—critical legislation that would ensure farmers’ continued access to the essential crop protection tools that help sustain our nation’s food supply. Once the bill is re-approved
Governor Pillen Unveils Grant Program to Boost Rural Veterinary Services Across Nebraska
LINCOLN, NE – On Monday, Governor Jim Pillen announced a new program through the Nebraska Department of Labor (DOL) aimed at attracting and retaining production animal veterinarians in rural Nebraska. The Rural Veterinarian Grant Program is the
Western Region Soybean Board Seeks Soybean Farmers Interested in United Soybean Board Nomination
LINCOLN, Neb. (April 14, 2025) –The Western Region Soybean Board (WRSB) is looking for soybean farmers interested in filling its one director seat on the United Soybean Board (USB), for a three-year term. “This is a great
Dems Want Information on How Tariffs Affect Farmers
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and 18 colleagues are asking U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for information on how the Administration’s tariff taxes will impact farmers across the U.S. “We write with great concern about the impact of
Ag Retailers Need Predictable Trade Policy
The Agricultural Retailers Association understands the desire of the Trump administration to stop unfair trading practices in the global marketplace that lead to artificial trade imbalances. Some of the countries singled out by the White House have
FCS Provides Quarterly Ag Economy Update
The Farm Credit System says the U.S. economy entered 2025 with key indicators in favorable positions. Expectations for first quarter growth have been reduced, however, by weaker personal consumption, higher imports, and uncertainty around changes in global
ND Legislator Advances Explicit Material Restrictions At Libraries
(Bismarck, ND) — Books containing explicit materials could be further restricted in North Dakota’s public and school libraries. The state legislature advanced a bill to the governor’s desk requiring that any sexual content in libraries be designated
Minot Public School Board Discusses Plans For Vacant School Buildings
(Minot, ND) — Minot officials are debating the future of the district’s three vacant elementary schools. Appraisal reports gave the Minot Public School Board better insight into each building’s value. Superintendent Scott Faul told board members the
ND Lawmakers Propose Bill To Limit Lawsuits Against Pesticide Companies
(Bismarck, ND) — Lawsuits against pesticide companies could be limited in North Dakota. Protesters against the proposal gathered outside the Capitol yesterday to voice their concerns, as critics believe it shields large corporations from public health accountability.