Hoeven, Klobuchar Introduce PACE Act to Improve Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) today introduced the Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement (PACE) Act, legislation to improve farmers and ranchers’ access to credit by modernizing loan limitations for U.S. Department of
Cattle on Feed Down 2 Percent
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– Cattle on feed was down 2% according to the latest report from USDA for the month of September. The September 1st number totaled 11.1 million head for cattle on feed. Placements in feedlots during the
Free Trade Agreement Negotiations Between Canada and India On Hold
Canada has expelled a top-ranking Indian diplomat over concerns that the Indian government may have been complicit in the killing of a Canadian citizen in British Columbia. Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead outside a Sikh temple
Columbia Grain Celebrates National Teach Ag Day by Visiting High Schools and Colleges Across the Northern Tier of the U.S.
PORTLAND, OREGON (SEPTEMBER 2023) — National Teach Ag Day, on September 21st, is a day to celebrate agriculture teachers and thank them for shaping the minds of the agricultural leaders of tomorrow. Columbia Grain International (CGI), a global company that operates
USDA Launches Program to Support Agricultural Employers and Farmworkers
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 22, 2023 – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that agricultural employers can begin to apply for a pilot program designed to improve the resiliency of the food and agricultural supply chain by addressing workforce challenges farmers and
NPB: Importance of USDA NASS Pork Survey
Did you recently get an envelope or receive a phone call from the USDA NASS asking questions about inventory and intentions for your operations? Participating in the USDA Hogs and Pigs has a lot of benefits for
Key Broadband Program to Expire, Millions of Rural Americans at Risk
A key broadband support program will soon expire, threatening service to millions of low-income rural families. The Affordable Connectivity Program, or ACP, gives qualifying low-income families 30 dollars a month toward internet service. But the highly popular
Farmers Union Supports Right to Repair Bill
The Agricultural Right to Repair Act was introduced in both the House and Senate, and the legislation is strongly supported by the National Farmers Union. NFU President Rob Larew says the Right to Repair Act is an
NACD Applauds Establishment of the American Climate Corps
The National Association of Conservation Districts applauds the establishment of the American Climate Corps. Developing the next generation of conservationists has been a top priority and a major outcome of NACD’s Climate Action Task Force. The government-wide
SDSU Extension Calf Value Discovery Program Registration Open
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Cow/calf producers can gain valuable information to improve their operations by participating in the South Dakota State University Extension’s Calf Value Discovery program, which is now accepting entries for 2023-2024. Producers consign a minimum