Sanford Wahpeton staff honored with award
Sanford Health staff were recognized for their dedication and care they provide for their patients during Sanford Health’s Recognition event this month. Each year, Sanford employees nominate their colleagues to be recognized for the work they do
USDA Seeks N.D. Producer Feedback on 2022 Season
(NDAgConnection.com) – During the next several weeks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The agency will contact producers across
Tigers Coming To Chahinkapa Zoo
There are many additions at Chahinkapa Zoo for the 2022 season. New enclosures and a pair of new tigers coming in. Kathy Diekman and Tom Schmaltz stopped by the KBMW Morning Show on Thursday and talked about
Administration Urged to Include Taiwan in Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
(NDAgConnection.com) – U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) Wednesday joined Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, respectively, in urging the Biden administration to support Taiwan’s inclusion
U.S. Milk Production Falls 1.0 Percent in April
(NDAgConnection.com) – Milk production in the United States during April totaled 19.2 billion pounds, down 1.0 percent from April 2021. Production per cow in the United States averaged 2,037 pounds for April, unchanged from April 2021. The
Farmland Partners Acquires Illinois Farm for $20,689 per Acre
(NDAgConnection.com) – Farmland Partners Inc. announced the closing of the acquisition of a 166-acre Illinois farm for $2.4 million. The corn and soybean farm is located in Bureau County and includes a grain bin that can hold
Iowa Becomes First State to Require More Ethanol in Gasoline
(NDAgConnection.com) – Iowa is the first state in the nation to require most gas stations to sell fuel with at least 15% ethanol under a bill signed Tuesday by Gov. Kim Reynolds. Reynolds signed the bill on
Proposed Fertilizer Policies Could Protect Farmer Profits, Environment
(NAFB.com) – A new University of Illinois study explores potential policy solutions to reduce nitrogen loss while still protecting farmers’ bottom lines. Federal and state governments have shied away from regulating nitrogen fertilizer use, but voluntary and
NCBA Condemns Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act
(NAFB.com) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Wednesday condemned the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2022, approved by the House Agriculture Committee. NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane says the legislation was rushed
Study: Agricultural Export Programs Offer Excellent Returns
(NAFB.com) – A recent economic study indicates public-private U.S. agricultural export market development programs remain highly effective and generate a substantial return on investment. The study, welcomed by the Coalition to Promote U.S. Agricultura Exports, was conducted