‘At the One Yard Line for Two Years’: NDFU’s Perdue Frustrated by E15 Punt, Cautiously Optimistic on Farm Bill
JAMESTOWN, ND — As the U.S. House of Representatives worked through the night on farm bill amendments ahead of Thursday’s historic vote, North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue was watching closely from back home — and
FAPRI Release 2026 International Agricultural Market Outlook
The University of Missouri Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute has released the 2026 International Agricultural Market Outlook. The projections presented here are from the January simulation of the FAPRI U.S. and International models based on market and
NCBA Backs FAIR Labels Act to Ensure Transparency in Protein Labeling
WASHINGTON (April 30, 2026) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) endorsed the Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation on Labels (FAIR Labels) Act. This legislation would ensure consumer transparency by addressing the labeling of cell-cultivated protein and
BASF and Nutrien Collaborate on Expanding Farmer Access to Low-carbon Biofuel Markets
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – BASF and Nutrien Ltd.® announced today a strategic collaboration designed to help farmers gain more value from sustainable farming practices already in use. Under this collaboration, Nutrien agronomists will work directly with
NDFB Announces 2026 Scholarship Winners
Bismarck, N.D. – The NDFB Promotion and Education Committee is excited to announce the 20 individuals who have been awarded $1,000 scholarships through the NDFB Foundation. The money is raised through a live auction at the NDFB Annual
Questions Raised About Use of Outdoor Heritage Funds in $60M Northwest Minnesota Projects as Federal Lawsuits Proceed
ROSEAU COUNTY, Minn. — More than 100 northwestern Minnesota landowners are calling for an immediate pause to state-backed habitat creation and water management projects totaling approximately $60 million, citing concerns that the projects may be advancing in
Secretary Naig Thanks Iowa Senate for Unanimous Passage of Iowa Farm Act
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 28, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig this week thanked the Iowa Senate for its unanimous passage of the Iowa Farm Act, Senate File 2465, by a vote of 47-0. “I appreciate members of the Iowa
USDA and EXIM Announce Historic Partnership to Put American Farmers First and Boost Exports
(Washington, D.C.) – This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an expanded partnership with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to increase domestic agricultural production and exports, while reducing the agricultural trade deficit. Alongside this
Chocolate Returns to the Top as America’s Favorite Flavor, According to IDFA’s National Ice Cream Trends Survey
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2026—Chocolate has reclaimed its place as America’s favorite ice cream flavor, according to the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) biannual National Ice Cream & Frozen Novelty Trends Survey. After vanilla took the top spot in
Dairy Management Inc. Board Launches Search for New CEO
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) today announced the formal launch of its search for a new president and chief executive officer, following the announced planned retirement of CEO Barbara O’Brien later this year. The DMI Board