Potential Railroad Merger Could Have Impacts on Agriculture
(FARGO, ND) — The largest and sixth largest Class I Railroads in the United States are reportedly in talks of a merger that would connect the East and West Coasts. The Wall Street Journal initially reported, with
New Protocol Announced for Reducing Dairy Emissions
Thanks to a new partnership, dairy producers will soon have additional options for achieving and marketing verified greenhouse gas reductions from on-farm sustainability practices. The National Milk Producers Federation, California Dairies, Inc., and Athian have signed a
Weekly Wheat, Bean Inspections Increase
Data from USDA shows inspections of wheat and beans for offshore delivery rose week to week while corn assessments declined. Wheat inspections totaled 732,300 metric tons in the seven days ending on July 17. The agency report
SHIC, FFAR, and Pork Checkoff Fund 10 H5N1 Risk to Swine Projects to Address Emerging Disease Threat
Manhattan, KS – The Swine Health Information Center, in collaboration with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and the Pork Checkoff, has recently funded 10 projects addressing research priorities and topics within its H5N1 Risk to Swine Research Program.
Emerging Prairie Welcomes Angie Cooper and Jahmy Hindman to Board of Directors
Fargo, ND – Emerging Prairie, an organization committed to energizing communities through innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology, proudly announces the appointment of Angie Cooper and Jahmy Hindman to its Board of Directors. Angie Cooper serves as President and
Grand Farm Welcomes Joel Honeyman and Kyle Courtney to Board of Directors
Fargo, ND – Grand Farm is pleased to announce the appointment of Joel Honeyman, Vice President of Global Innovation at Doosan Bobcat, and Kyle Courtney, a fifth-generation grower and CEO of RentEase and AI Smart Farms, to its
NFU Celebrates Introduction of the Strengthening Local Food Security Act
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) proudly supports the Strengthening Local Food Security Act, introduced today by Senators Justice and Reed. This vital legislation establishes a federal program to fund state, tribal and territorial governments to purchase local
Update Addresses Before Brand Renewal Begins
North Dakota law requires all livestock brands to be renewed every five years, and 2025 is a brand renewal year. Brandowners can expect their renewal notices in the mail in early August. They will have until Dec.
Dakota Hemp Building Second Processing Center Near Wakonda
(Wakonda, SD) — South Dakota’s hemp industry keeps growing — literally and economically. Dakota Hemp is building a new processing center near Wakonda, making it just the second one in the state. South Dakota already leads the
North Dakotans Prepare For Looming Canadian Tariffs
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota business owners and farmers are preparing for the upcoming Canadian tariffs. Starting next week, tariffs on imported goods from Canada will rise from 25 to 35-percent. North Dakota’s northern neighbor is its