RIPE Awarded $80 Million for Pilot Conservation Program
(NAFB.com) – Rural Investment to Protect our Environment (RIPE) and its partners have been awarded $80 million for a pilot program by USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. RIPE is a producer-led organization advancing RIPE 100. It’s
Team to Purchase 69.8 Million Bushels of U.S. Wheat
(NAFB.com) – Representatives from the Taiwan Flour Millers Association signed a letter of intent last week with U.S. Wheat Associates to buy 1.9 million metric tons of U.S. wheat over the next two years. Officials from U.S.
USDA Resumes Export Sales Reports
(NAFB.com) – U.S. soybean exporters are off to a decent start as far as sales in the new marketing year. However, the first USDA report in several weeks says the shrinking U.S. crop, questionable Chinese demand, and
Agricultural Share of Exports Hit High Mark in 2021
(NAFB.com) – The value of all U.S. exports has grown at an average annual rate of six percent since 2002 and reached a record high of $1.4 trillion in fiscal year 2021. The USDA says while the
Rural Mainstreet Economic Index Falls Below Growth Neutral
(NDAgConnection.com) – The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) fell for the fifth straight month, sinking below growth neutral for a fourth consecutive month, according to the monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a
ASF Found in Russian Swine Operations
(NDAgConnection.com) – With first cases of African swine fever (ASF) of 2022 confirmed in two more areas, the number of regions of Russia registering at least one case of ASF has risen to 25. Among the latest
UK Farmers Provide Tractor Guard of Honor for Late Queen
(NDAgConnection.com) – With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, Scottish farmers have paid tribute to her majesty with a tractor guard of honor as her coffin passed by the Aberdeenshire, Scotland, countryside on
Hoeven: U.S. Benefits from Strong Farm Policy
(NDAgConnection.com) – At a farm bill roundtable last week, Senator John Hoeven outlined the importance of maintaining strong farm policy, which supports the hard work of the nation’s farmers and ranchers as they provide the food, fuel
No Injuries in Friday Car Fire
On Friday, Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office, Breckenridge Police and Breckenridge Fire responded to a vehicle fire at the intersection of US HWY 75 and Wilkin County Rd 16. There were no injuries reported. When law enforcement arrived,
All of Puerto Rico without power as Hurricane Fiona makes landfall
The entire island of Puerto Rico is without power after Hurricane Fiona made landfall on Sunday afternoon. Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announced on Facebook Sunday afternoon that more than 1.5 million customers are without electricity after