USDA Awards $12 Million in Farm to School Grants
(NAFB) – The Department of Agriculture is investing $12 million in Farm to School Grants this year, announcing awards to 176 grantees, the most projects funded since the program began in 2013. The department is also releasing
Midwest Lawmakers Cite Rural Broadband Divide
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NAFB) – Midwest lawmakers complain the lack of broadband access in rural America is simply “unacceptable,” as Congress considers several bills to bring huge swaths of the country into the 21st Century. Ag Democrat Cheri
Sidney Lee “Sid” Fix, 70 of Detroit Lakes MN, formerly of Hankinson, ND
Sidney Lee “Sid” Fix, 70 of Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly of Hankinson, ND, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 after a courageous fight against cancer at Essentia Hospital, Fargo, ND. Funeral service will be Sunday, July 18,
Post 53 opens postseason today at South Sub-State tourney
Breckenridge Post 53 begins its postseason tonight as the Minn. Northwest South Sub-State Tournament begins a three-day run in Ulen. Post 53, who finished a perfect 12-0 in the Minnesota Lakes Conference, is the No. 1 seed
Post 20 sweeps Casselton to end home regular season
Wahpeton Post 20 claimed a pair of one-run wins over Casselton in their final games at John Randall Field this season on Thursday. With the wins, Wahpeton improved to 28-5 overall and 16-4 in N.D. Class A
Program Increases Beef Quality and Consumer Confidence
(NAFB) – As the Beef Checkoff celebrates its 35th anniversary, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association highlights the successful promotion and research programs that drive the demand for beef. The Beef Quality Assurance program has improved beef quality
Trade Representative Tai Travels to Wisconsin
(NAFB) – U.S. Trade Representative Kathrine Tai traveled to Wisconsin Thursday to discuss how trade can help farmers in the state. Joined by Representative Ron Kind, a Wisconsin Democrat, the pair toured Hamburg Hills Farm and hosted
Friday, July 16th Weather
AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND OTHER PARTS OF THE REGION THROUGH TODAY TODAY: SUNNY TO PARTLY CLOUDY AND HOT. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE. HIGH: NEAR 90. WIND: SOUTH/SOUTHEAST