Vitalant’s bloodmobile coming to Wahpeton
The Vitalant bloodmobile will be making a stop in Wahpeton on Tuesday, November 9th from 9:00 AM till 1:00 PM. The bloodmobile will be located at Scott’s Electric in Wahpeton just outside the office. Every two to
Value of Corn in Pet Food
(NAFB) – A recent study found that corn and corn gluten meal are the top two most used plant-based ingredients in pet food products. Corn is the dominant plant-based carbohydrate at 1.2 million tons, and corn gluten
Brazil Partially Halting Beef Production over China Export Ban
(NAFB) – Brazil is partially halting beef production intended for China while waiting on China to lift an export ban. Brazil’s Agriculture Ministry made the announcement while claiming China is taking too long to lift the ban.
House Lawmakers Introduce Cattle Library Contracts Bill
(NAFB) – House lawmakers Wednesday announced a bill to create a library for cattle contracts within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Marketing Service Department. Cattlemen are currently unaware of contract terms offered by packers, leading to
Larger Livestock Loans Boost Farm Lending
(NAFB) – Demand for livestock loans grew in the third quarter, boosting agricultural lending activity. However, demand for operating loans was more subdued, and total non-real estate lending remained near its average of the past decade. The
Global Ag Productivity Growth Off Target for 2050 Demand
(NAFB) – An annual report from Virginia Tech University shows agriculture is behind the pace of meeting the productivity needs of 2050. The 2021 Global Agricultural Productivity Report urges the acceleration of productivity growth at all production
Vilsack, Villalobos meeting Focused on Trade, ASF and Climate Change
(NAFB) – The Department of Agriculture Wednesday released a joint statement following bilateral meetings between Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Mexico’s Agriculture Secretary. Vilsack and Victor Villalobos met in Ames, Iowa, Wednesday, with meetings focused on agriculture trade
Wildcat volleyball team caps regular season with a win
The North Dakota State College of Science volleyball team wrapped up their regular season with a road sweep of Lake Region State College on Wednesday. The set scores were 25-16, 25-13 and 25-14. The Wildcats were racking
Ronald Sander, 79 of Hankinson
Ronald Sander, 79 of Hankinson, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at St. Gerard’s Community of Care, Hankinson. Visitation will be Saturday, October 23, from 10 am to 11 am, followed by the funeral service at 11:00
Blocked punt dooms Cowboys in Pelican Rapids
Breckenridge had a 12-8 lead in the final two minutes of their regular season finale in Pelican Rapids, but a blocked punt was recovered in the end zone for a touchdown to give the Vikings a 16-12