R-CALF Only National Cattle Organization Opposed to RFID Tags
Micheal Clements, NAFB News Service R-CALF USA is the only national cattle organization opposed to a proposal to mandate radio frequency identification eartags starting January 2023. The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Tim Waibel named 2020-2021 MCGA President
Minnesota Corn Growers Association The Minnesota Corn Growers Association board of directors elected Tim Waibel as its 2020-2021 president. His term began Oct. 1. From Courtland, Waibel farms corn and soybeans, as well as raises
Nobel Prize to CRISPR Scientist Shows U.S. Falling Behind in Gene Editing
Micheal Clements, NAFB News Service The National Pork Producers Council says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has stalled the development of emerging technology with tremendous promise for livestock agriculture. The FDA has claimed regulatory
NCBA Calls On USDA To Take Action On Namibian FMD Outbreak
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association WASHINGTON (Oct. 7, 2020) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane issued the following statement in response to reports of another reported occurrence of
National Dairy Traceability Program Launches in Canada
Micheal Clements, NAFB News Service Lactanet Canada this week announced the launch of DairyTrace, the national dairy cattle traceability program for dairy farmers in Canada. Designed and built to be a centralized national system for
Walz activates National Guard after Chauvin release
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Wednesday activated the Minnesota National Guard to assist local law enforcement in public safety efforts in the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area following the release of Derek Chauvin after posting bond. Walz said the National
Thursday, October 8th Weather
TODAY: MOSTLY SUNNY, BREEZY AND NOT AS WARM. HIGH: MID TO UPPER 60S. WIND: SOUTHEAST 10 TO 25 MPH TONIGHT: CLEAR TO PARTLY CLOUDY AND MILD. CONTINUED BREEZY ALL NIGHT. LOW: 45 TO 50.
Wahpeton to close 8 1/2 Street North for sewer repairs
The City of Wahpeton announced on Wednesday that 8 ½ Avenue North will be close to 4th Street North for storm sewer repairs. The road is anticipated to be open by the end of the day Thursday.