NDFB Hires Gross as Northwest Field Representative

Bismarck, N.D. – NDFB has hired Megan Gross as the Northwest Field Representative. Gross grew up near Napoleon, N.D. Her family operates a commercial, spring calving, cow-calf herd. Their farm also produces cash crops such as corn,
Farmers Need Simpler Access to Workers

Finding enough labor is a key concern for U.S. agriculture, especially in the fruit and vegetable sector. Oregon farmer Mike McCarthy said produce growers have no option to automate labor functions like many other types of farmers
Export Inspections Lower Across the Board

USDA data says that grain and soybean inspections for overseas delivery declined week-to-week during the seven days ending on August 14. Wheat assessments were reported at 395,240 metric tons, down from almost 415,000 last week but still
USDA Issues August Livestock Report

Based on the mid-year cattle report, a further tightening is expected of calves available for placement in late 2025 and early 2026. The report also suggests steady but gradual changes to inventories of beef cows and replacement
R-CALF USA Urges Suspension of Brazilian Beef Imports Amid Section 301 Investigation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — At President Trump’s direction, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Greer launched a Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s attacks on American social media companies and other unfair trading practices that harm American companies, workers, farmers and
Dairy Checkoff Champions “First 1,000 Days Strategy”

The Dairy Checkoff is doubling down on one of the most critical windows of human development, with its “First 1,000 Days” campaign. It’s a multichannel strategy that positions dairy as essential for optimal brain growth and cognitive