Conversations About Mental Health A Priority in Todays Farming Community
(NAFB) – May has come and gone, but that does not mean the issue of mental health is done for another year. The farming community used May, which is National Mental Health Awareness Month, to highlight the
New Market for U.S. Soybeans Emerging in Africa
(NAFB) – The U.S. Soybean Export Council is continuing its work to develop new markets for U.S. soy. One of those new regions is Sub-Saharan Africa, the area south of the Sahara Desert consisting of more than
Crop Insurance Pays Out Premium Benefit for Cover Crops
(NAFB) – Agricultural producers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from the USDA if they planted cover crops during this crop year. The Pandemic Cover Crop Program, offered by
Vilsack Highlights Ag in President’s Budget Proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NAFB) – Late last week, the White House released President Biden’s proposed budget for the fiscal year 2022, calling for $6 trillion in spending as well as controversial tax provisions. The Hagstrom Report says the
Swap Shop: Monday, June 1
DAKOTA VETERINARY HOSPITAL PET PATROL PET CARE TIP FOR THIS WEEK: Your dog’s nose should feel wet. The level of moisture will vary between dogs and by time of year, but a healthy dog will have a
Cowboys advance in Section 8AA baseball tournament
Breckenridge’s baseball team entered the final inning of their Minn. Section 8AA play-in game trailing 3-1 on Tuesday at Cowboy Field. The Cowboys rallied to keep their season alive with a four-run inning, capped off by a
Huskies finish 8th at East Region golf tournament
The Wahpeton golf team fell short of qualifying for the state meet, finishing eighth out of 10 teams in the East Region Tournament hosted at King’s Walk Golf Course in Grand Forks. Grand Forks Red River won
NCBA Pushing Congress to Address Areas of Concern
(NAFB) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association led a letter supported by 37 affiliate state cattle associations, urging Congress to address critical areas of concern in the cattle and beef industries. They’re asking leaders of both the
May Ag Economy Barometer Tumbles
(NAFB) – The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer tumbled significantly in May, dropping 20 points to an index reading of 158. It marks the lowest point for the survey since September of 2020. Producers were less
Wednesday, June 2nd Weather
TODAY: SUNNY AND WARMER. HIGH: MID TO UPPER 80S. WIND SOUTHWEST TO WEST, 10 TO 20, GUSTING TO 25 AND 30 MPH. TONIGHT: CLEAR AND MILD. LOW: MID 60S. WIND: SOUTHWEST, 5 TO 15