Oban appointed Rural Development State Director for ND
Washington, D.C. – (AgNews890.com) – President Joe Biden Thursday announced his intent to appoint nine U.S. Department of Agriculture regional positions, including three Farm Service Agency State Executive Directors and six Rural Development State Directors. One of
Wildcat Football Sign Rapid City Central Standout
On Wednesday, Rapid City Central standout Seth Davis signed his National Letter of Intent to play college football at NDSCS in a move that came to a surprise to many. Davis received bites from a few different
Phone booths part of Wahpeton history
Phone booths were a common sight in Wahpeton throughout the city’s history. The booths were placed in several locations along with the three sided pay phones. Wahpeton historian Janet Gagelin paid a visit to KBMW Morning Show
Senators Urge Action to Lower Fertilizer Costs
(NDAGCONNECTION) – Senator John Hoeven (R.-N.D.), ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, joined Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) in urging the Biden administration to take immediate action
Bipartisan Leaders Urge USDA to Press Mexico on Potato Deal
(NDAGCONNECTION) – A 34-member, bipartisan group of Congress people is calling on the USDA to press Mexico to honor its trade deal with the U.S. and allow fresh potato access to all of the country. The March
EPA Further Restricts Over-the-top Dicamba use in Minnesota and Iowa
(NAFB) – The Environmental Protection Agency this week announced further label restrictions on over-the-top use of Dicamba in Minnesota and Iowa. The changes, requested by pesticide registrants in consultation with those states, are intended to reduce risks
Trevino Withdraws from USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Nomination
(NAFB) – Elaine Trevino, the Biden Administration nominee to serve as Chief Ag Negotiator, will take a non-political appointment in the administration. As a result, the White House withdrew her nomination to the trade post at the
FACA Discusses USDA’s Role in Climate Initiatives at House Ag Hearing
(NAFB) – As the process to write the 2023 farm bill begins, the agriculture committees should address climate policy in a producer-focused way, according to the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance. Chuck Conner of the National Council
North Dakota Soybean Council Welcomes Miki Miheguli as Research Programs Coordinator
Fargo, ND (NDSC Press Release) – The North Dakota Soybean Council is excited to announce the addition of Miki Miheguli as research programs coordinator to their staff team, effective March 1, 2022. NDSC Executive Director Stephanie Sinner
Local teams honored as Team Scholars
Three Wahpeton teams were honored by the North Dakota High School Activities Association as Team Scholars, an award achieved by having a cumulative team GPA of 3.20 or higher. The Breckenridge-Wahpeton Storm gymnastics team had the highest