Todd Reelected President of National Sunflower Association
A farmer from Onida, SD, has been reelected as the president of the National Sunflower Association (NSA). Chuck Todd was re-elected during the NSA board meeting earlier this month (Dec. 3-4, 2025). Brighton, CO, producer Tom Kirkmeyer
Fischer Reintroduces Bill to Support Ag Haulers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) reintroduced the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act to strengthen the transportation of America’s agricultural products. “Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers feed and fuel our world, but burdensome regulations make it harder for their
2026 National Red Power Round Up Returns to South Dakota State Fairgrounds
HURON, S.D. – The South Dakota State Fair and South Dakota Red Power Chapter 21 invites International Harvester collectors, vendors, and the public to the 2026 National Red Power Round Up, taking place June 25-27 at the South
GROWMARK to Build New Ag Biologicals Plant in St.Louis, Missouri
GROWMARK announced today it will construct a state-of-the-art biological crop input manufacturing facility at the site of its St. Louis, Missouri-based AgraForm facility that produces and packages insecticides, fungicides, and biological products for agricultural use. GROWMARK acquired
Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Hits $8 Million Donation Milestone
PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. – Dec. 17, 2025 – When Culver’s launched its Thank You Farmers Project in 2013, the goal was simple: support the agricultural community and show gratitude to the farmers who feed us. That mission has always included uplifting agricultural
Senator Baldwin Pushes Trump Administration to Ramp Up Avian Flu Response for Farmers and Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pushed the Trump Administration to ramp up their avian flu response as the first dairy herd in Wisconsin tested positive for avian flu in Dodge County earlier this
NDFB Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
Bismarck, N.D. – NDFB is excited to announce several scholarships worth $1,000 for high school students, undergraduates, and individuals studying agriculture. Additionally, a $2,500 Student Volunteer Scholarship is available to students who volunteer through Farm Bureau. NDFB will
Two of the Nation’s Largest Rail Unions Announce Opposition to the UP-NS Merger
WASHINGTON – Today, The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen and The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees representing 53 percent of the unionized workforce at the Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Corporation, announced their opposition to
Geopolitical Analyst Predicts a Future of Change for Farmers
When geopolitical analyst and podcaster Jacob Shapiro discussed the future of agriculture with farmers and ranchers during the 110th South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention, the picture he painted was not a rosy one. “I’m here to tell
United Sorghum Checkoff Program Elects Kim Baldwin as Board Chair
LUBBOCK, Texas — The United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) elected Kim Baldwin of McPherson, Kansas, as chair during its annual board of directors meeting in December. Baldwin brings 15 years of farming experience and previously served as vice