Lobos No. 1 in final NDAPSSA 9-man football poll
LaMoure-Litchville-Marion reached the top spot in the N.D. AP Sportscasters and Sportswriters final 9-man poll of the season on Wednesday. The Lobos edged Cavalier for the top spot with nine of the 18 first-place votes. Also from
Wahpeton Park Board holds monthly meeting Wednesday
The Wahpeton Park Board held its monthly meeting on Wednesday. Here are some of the items from the meeting; – Keith Blattenbauer was hired as the Recreation Director to replace LaRee Bumgarner, who is retiring. – Park
Lady Huskies volleyball falls in 4 sets to GF Central
The Wahpeton Lady Huskies volleyball team lost in four sets to Grand Forks Central on Wednesday in Wahpeton. The match was a makeup of one postponed earlier. Central won 25-22, 19-25, 25-16 and 25-20. Elly LaHaise and
Trump Administration Invests $3.1 Billion in Rural Electric Infrastructure; Highlights Record Investments in FY 2020
USDA WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing an additional $3.1 billion to build or improve rural electric infrastructure in 25 states (PDF,
Smith Urges USDA to Provide Incentives to Stop CRP Enrollment Decline
Micheal Clements, NAFB News Service A Senator from Minnesota wants the Department of Agriculture to increase incentive payments to stop the enrollment decline in the Conservation Reserve Program. Senate Democrat Tina Smith sent a letter
Funding Available To Expand Locally Grown Food In Schools
Minnesota Department of Agriculture The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is looking for proposals for two new Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) grants that aim to increase local purchasing in Farm to School programs.
Student Leaders Prepare for the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo
National FFA Organization INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 22,2020/National FFA Organization) – FFA members and supporters from across the country will log on to their smart devices next week to celebrate agricultural education and agriculture during the
State Cattle Groups Support Cattle Market Transparency Act
Micheal Clements, NAFB News Service More than a dozen state cattle organization voice their support for the Cattle Market Transparency Act. In a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee leadership, 16 state cattle groups say the
Legislative Update: Special Session Brings Section 179 Conformity to Farmers
By Amanda Bilek, senior public policy director for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) along with our agricultural and business partners have been strong advocates for full conformity on Section 179.
Impossible Foods Expanding, Calls Animal Ag “Most Destructive Technology on Earth”
Micheal Clements, NAFB News Service Impossible Foods is expanding its multifaceted technology platform, accelerating product development, and plans to double its research and development team’s size over the next 12 months. Based in California’s Silicon