NDFB Hires Gross as Northwest Field Representative

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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

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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

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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

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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

Dairy Checkoff Champions “First 1,000 Days Strategy” 

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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