USDA Invests $32 Million to Strengthen Supply Chain
(NAFB) – USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says his agency will invest $32 million in grants awarded to 167 meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities to expand capacity and efficiency in the food supply chain. The funds
Wildlife Club Banquet in Hankinson
The Richland County Wildlife Club’s 6th annual banquet will be held on Saturday, December 4th. The event will be held at the Hankinson Community Center with social hour at 5:00 PM and dinner served at 6:00 PM.
5th Annual Sock Tree at Leach Public Library
The 5th Annual Sock Tree is on display at the Leach Public Library from November 27th through December 31st. All sizes of socks can be donated and all proceeds will go to Three Rivers Crisis Center.
U.S., India Reach Agreement on Ag Trade
(NAFB) – India and the United States agreed to expand trade between the nations on some agricultural products. Those include U.S. cherries, alfalfa, and distiller’s dried grains, as well as Indian mangoes, grapes, shrimp, and water buffalo.
Thanksgiving Apple Pie Will Cost a Little More This Year
(NAFB) – As American consumers finalized their Thanksgiving menus, they likely found out that their apple pie deserts will cost a little more this year. The USDA says shoppers will pay about $7.32 for the ingredients, more
Blades girls hockey team wins in Detroit Lakes
The Breckenridge-Wahpeton Blades girls hockey team picked up their first win as a school-sponsored team with a 9-8 road victory over Detroit Lakes on Tuesday. Reagan Wohlers led BW with four goals and a pair of assists
Trouble Ahead for the Next Farm Bill
(NAFB) – A Successful Farming article says there may be trouble ahead for the upcoming Farm Bill in Washington, D.C. A former USDA official says the 2023 legislation could be in trouble if the political turbulence surrounding
Farm and Biofuel Groups React to BBB Act Provisions
(NAFB) – Several agricultural groups reacted to key provisions found in the Build Back Better Act. Growth Energy, the National Corn Growers Association, the National Farmers Union, and the Renewable Fuels Association are grateful for the Congressional
Wednesday, November 24th Weather
TODAY: MOSTLY CLOUDY AND BREEZY WITH FALLING TEMPERATURES, A WIND CHILL AND A FEW FLURRIES OR LIGHT SNOW LATER. DOWN TO THE TEENS BY EVENING. WIND: NORTH/NORTHWEST 15 TO 30, GUSTING OVER 35 AT TIMES. TONIGHT: