Capture North Dakota: Enter the 2025 NDFB Photo Contest
Bismarck, N.D. – The stunning landscapes of North Dakota, along with its lively culture and varied wildlife, provide endless photo-taking opportunities. The NDFB Promotion and Education Committee is excited to announce the start of its annual photo contest.
ARA Debuts LaborLink: A Smarter Way for ARA Members to Find Workers
ARLINGTON, Va. (May 1, 2025) – The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is pleased to announce the launch of LaborLink, a new member benefit designed to help agricultural retailers address one of their most urgent operational challenges: securing reliable labor.
20 Minnesota County Fairs Receive Grant from Compeer Financial
Sun Prairie, Wis. (May 1, 2025) – For the eighth year, Compeer Financial is helping county fairs across the Upper Midwest improve facilities and attendee experiences through its Fund for Rural America, the Farm Credit cooperative’s giving program. In Minnesota,
DANR Announces More Than $5.8 Million in Additional ARPA Grants for Statewide Projects
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced that the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $5,824,442.05 in additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants for drinking water improvements in
U.S. and Indonesia Sign Landmark Dairy Agreement to Boost Nutrition, Trade and Industry Collaboration
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and KADIN, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today in a milestone step to deepen cooperation between U.S. and Indonesian dairy industries.
Weather to Tariffs Markets Have a Full Plate
Grain markets will be watching May weather and planting progress closely, but that’s not the only story moving the trade. Stronger export demand and signs of a softer tone from the Trump administration on China are also
North Dakota Farmers Union President Won’t Seek Reelection
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne announced he will not seek reelection to a 13th term as president at the organization’s annual meeting in December. Watne was first elected in November 2013 and also serves as president
Mexico Poised to Become Top Destination for US Agricultural Exports
(DENVER, CO) —U.S. food and agricultural exports to Mexico have surged 65% over the past four years, making it the fastest growing export market for a host of American agricultural commodities and products. Mexico’s growth as a
Markets Eroding Into Midday Thursday
We started higher in grain and livestock trade on May Day but we are starting to see some erosion in the markets as we get to midday on Thursday. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins
China: U.S. Reaching Out For Trade Talks
(Washington, DC) — A report says the U.S. has been actively reaching out to China to start trade negotiations. That’s according to Chinese state media. It comes as President Donald Trump has said talks are already underway,