Drought Creating Forage Shortage
FARGO, N.D. (NDSU) – The majority of livestock producers in North Dakota are faced with forage shortages due to drought. Currently, 99% of the state is experiencing some level of drought, with 18% and 49% categorized as
COVID-19 cases continue to drop in North Dakota
The North Dakota Department of Health said Monday that the active case count for COVID-19 in the state was 286, the lowest the state has seen since last June. The number of currently cases are down 17
Swap Shop: Tuesday, June 15
DAKOTA VETERINARY HOSPITAL PET PATROL PET CARE TIP FOR THIS WEEK: DON’T OVERLOOK GROOMING AND NAIL TRIMMING. Long coated dogs are prone to developing matts and ice balls in the winter. Overgrown nails are common in elderly
Wilkin Soil Health Field Day coming in July
The Wilkin County Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting their first Soil Health Demonstration Day on Wednesday, July 14th. The event will run from 9:30am till 2pm at the location 1 mile north of Breckenridge.
Breckenridge athletes prepare for state meet competitions
The Minnesota spring state meet season begins for several Breckenridge athletes this week. The Minn. Class A Girls Golf Tournament takes place at Pebble Creek Golf Course in Becker with Breckenridge sophomore Kennedy Schuler in the field.
Burgum, ag groups discuss carbon-related opportunities, drought in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (Ag News 890) – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum met today with representatives of agricultural groups in Fargo to highlight economic opportunities for farmers related to carbon capture, utilization and storage, and to discuss the
USDA Begins Issuing Payments for 2018-2019 Disasters
(NAFB) – The USDA is set to begin issuing more than $1 billion in payments over the next several weeks, beginning on Tuesday, June 15. The funds are for agriculture producers with approved applications for the Quality
Bill Would Combat Anti-Competitive Practices in Meat Processing Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NAFB) – Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley joined fellow Republican Mike Rounds of South Dakota and Jon Tester, a Montana Democrat, in introducing legislation on meatpacking. The bill would address the anti-competitive practices in the
Biden, Johnson Talk Trade at G-7, AFB Sees Positives, But Long Road Ahead
(NAFB) – Prospects for U.S., UK trade talks may have gotten a boost at the recent G-7 summit in England, though an American Farm Bureau official suggests there’s a long road ahead to advance a deal. AFB
Biden Considering Relief for U.S. Refiners
(NAFB) – The White House is under pressure from labor unions and senators, including those from President Biden’s home state of Delaware, to consider relief for refiners from the biofuel blending mandates. Three sources close to the