NRCS North Dakota Leadership Tours McKenzie County Producers
By Chris Maestas, State Public Affairs Specialist, NRCS, ND WATFORD CITY, N.D. June 3, 2024 –The tour, organized by the McKenzie County Soil Conservation District, featured eight stops showcasing various sustainable agricultural techniques. The tour included visits
GROWMARK to Acquire St. Louis-Based Chemical Manufacturer AgraForm
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AgPR) June 4, 2024 – GROWMARK announced today it has signed a letter of intent to acquire AgraForm, LLC., a leading agrichemical manufacturing company located in St. Louis, Missouri. Terms of the deal, expected to close at the
Positive Lifelong Impacts from Quality Cattle Mineral Supplementation
Arden Hills, Minn. [June 4, 2024] – The concept of fetal programming has been evolving in the beef industry for several decades as more research is done. “Fetal programming is the time when tissues and organs are created
ISO Publishes Updated Fuel Specification for Marine Applications Including B100 Approval
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The International Standards Organization (ISO) recently announced the publication of ISO 8217:2024, an updated version of the specification for fuel use in marine applications. The new spec sets forth detailed requirements for marine fuels, including biodiesel
Jerry Oster Named 2024 Governor’s Ag Ambassador
PIERRE S.D. – Jerry Oster of Yankton is the 2024 Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award recipient. Jerry will be recognized on Wednesday, June 12, as part of the annual Governor’s Agricultural Summit (Ag Summit) in Huron. Throughout his
Farmer Sentiment Recovers in May; Interest in Solar Leasing Rising
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — U.S. farmers’ outlook improved in May as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose to 108, marking a 9-point increase from April. Both of the barometer’s subindices saw increases, with the Index of
Statement by Operation Lifesaver, Inc. in Advance of International Conference Addressing Trespass Prevention and Crossing Safety Awareness
WASHINGTON, DC, June 4, 2024 – Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) released the following statement by Executive Director Rachel Maleh ahead of the June 5-7 international conference devoted to trespass prevention, crossing safety and the June 6 observance of International
75% of Corn Rated Good to Excellent as Planting Progress Continues
(FARGO, ND)– The first corn condition ratings of the season from USDA paint a pretty strong picture of a crop that is off to a great start across much of the country. USDA on Monday said that
Pork Producers Launch Competition to Identify Washington D.C. area $100,000 Pork Chop
Washington D.C. – Hosted by the Virginia Pork Council with support from the Iowa Pork Producers Association, North Carolina Pork Council, and the National Restaurant Association, it is now open for restaurants in the Capital Beltway area
Stratovation Group and Farm Rescue Team Up To Support Emergency Efforts for Farmers Across the Midwest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AgPR) June 4, 2024 — Stratovation Group, a diversified Midwest-based research, marketing, and communications firm with roots firmly planted in the agricultural sector has partnered with Farm Rescue, a non-profit that has provided aid to farmers and