NDFB Hires Holt as Southwest Field Representative
Bismarck, N.D. – NDFB has hired Molly Holt as the Southwest Field Representative and advisor to the Dickinson State Collegiate Farm Bureau. Prior to joining NDFB, Holt worked as a Purina Livestock Production Specialist for Craven Feeds. She
North Dakota FFA Foundation Names Laiken DeMorrett as new Executive Director
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota FFA Foundation has appointed Laiken DeMorrett as its new executive director, effective May 28, 2024. DeMorrett brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and a deep commitment to agricultural education. Prior to
Mike VanMaanen Elected President of Livestock Marketing Association
OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS – Mike VanMaanen married into a family of Livestock Marketing Association members in the 1980s, but never dreamed he’d one day lead the organization. Even though he immediately recognized the benefits of membership, he thought he
Producers Offer Free Tour June 25 Focusing on Improving Rangeland Health Through Juniper Control Strategies
MEDORA, N.D. — In coordination with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the North Dakota Wildlife Federation, and other partners, the North Dakota Badlands Restoration Project is offering producers a free tour on Tuesday, June 25 focusing
AGI Highlights 2023 ESG Performance in Sustainability Report
Winnipeg, MB, May 28, 2024 – Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX: AFN) (“AGI”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) today released its 2023 Sustainability Report. The report highlights AGI’s recent performance and achievements across a range of Environmental, Social,
Planting Progress Continued to Move Forward Last Week
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– Despite more heavy rain and severe weather last week across parts of the country, farmers were able to maintain planting pace for corn, soybeans and spring wheat according to the latest USDA Crop Progress Report
Biobased Products are the Future of Agriculture
Biobased products, including fuels, lubricants, construction materials, and more are the future, and were the subject of several House farm bill amendments last week. Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA) offered and withdrew his biobased products amendment after Chair
Grassley Says Stabenow Not Giving Up on Bipartisan Farm Bill
Now that the House Ag Committee has sent a farm bill to the full House, a key question is if the Senate Ag Committee will follow suit. One senator recently provided some insight. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
U.S. Bans Avian Products from Australian State
U.S. imports of poultry and other avian products from the Australian state of Victoria are banned in a bid to stop the spread of bird flu. That statement comes from USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
USDA and FarmRaise Launch Additional Online Disaster Assistance Decision Tool for Livestock, Honey Bee and Farm-Raised Fish Producers
WASHINGTON, May 28, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with FarmRaise, today launched a new, online Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) Decision Tool. The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) tool