White House Budget Plan Proposes Local FSA, NRCS Office Closures
The Trump administration is planning to severely scale back or outright eliminate funding for many programs across the Agriculture Department, according to White House documents obtained, as it slashes workers and closes offices at the local level.
Farm Bill Still a Heavy Lift in 2025
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — A key Senator says lawmakers could be in the same boat again this year on a new farm bill, though much will depend on spending cuts in the upcoming budget process. Iowa Republican Chuck
Six Cattle Technology Trends That Continue to Push Boundaries
Osage, Iowa (April 21, 2025) –The cattle industry has seen a sharp rise in technology in recent years. While new high-tech tools are promising, they also have to be practical, user-friendly and offer a solid return on
USTR Issues Targeted Action, Fee Structure on Chinese Made Vessels
WASHINGTON D.C. – On Thursday, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) took targeted action to restore American shipbuilding and address China’s unreasonable acts, policies, and practices to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. These responsive actions come after
United States Cattle on Feed Down 2 Percent
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on April 1, 2025. The inventory was 2 percent below April
Ag Secretary Talks Farm Bill, USDA Cuts and More
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — There is no shortage of activity happening right now on Capitol Hill and that includes at the agriculture department. Last Friday on Agriculture of America (AOA), USDA Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins joined us for
America First Policy Institute Launches Farmers First Agenda
Washington D.C.— Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) launched the Farmers First Agenda that includes policies to protect and advance U.S. farmers and ranchers. More broadly and moving forward, AFPI will play a key role in developing bold policies in
Grand Forks Law Enforcement Memorial Vandalized
(Grand Forks, ND) — Grand Forks authorities are looking for a suspect responsible for vandalizing a sacred memorial. The bronze statue in the city’s Northern Valley Law Enforcement Memorial now has a large crack after someone likely
Governor Armstrong Caps Insulin Prices
(Bismarck, ND) — Insulin prices will be more affordable in North Dakota. Governor Kelly Armstrong signed a bill to bring insulin prices to 25-dollars per month for state residents. Supporters believe the cap was needed to widen
Grand Forks Authorities Monitoring Fair Vendor Scam
(Grand Forks, ND) — Grand Forks fair vendors should be cautious of possible scams. Authorities received a tip that a recent social media post promoting event space is likely a scam to steal money from vendors through