Sign-up for Cost-share Assistance for on-farm Grain Storage
(Fargo, ND) – A new USDA program provides cost-share assistance for the construction of new grain storage capacity and drying and handling needs. An initial allocation of $20 million in cost-share assistance is available to agricultural producers
OSPTI 5K coming in April
It might not look like spring outdoors right now, but that hasn’t stopped OSPTI from planning their annual 5K in April. Sam for OSPTI talked about the event on their Wednesday radio slot. Listen to the KBMW
Woods named to All-State Second Team
Wahpeton sophomore Scout Woods was announced as a Second Team All-State selection on Tuesday. The standout forward averaged 17 points, eight rebounds and 2.2 steals per game this year, helping the Lady Huskies to the EDC Tournament.
Food Retail Concentration Increases as Geographic Area Shrinks
(NewsDakota.com/USDA) – New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows food retail concentration increases as geographic area shrinks. The food retail market comprises individual firms, such as grocery stores and supercenters, that sell food products to consumers.
Sorghum Ups Investment Game with Venture Capital Platform Launch
(NewsDakota.com/NAFB) – The Collaborative Sorghum Marketing Transformation Program Tuesday announced the launch of a venture capital platform. The platform is dedicated exclusively to attracting capital for companies, projects and innovations that create opportunities for sorghum farmers. Board
New Coalition Calls for Robust Farm Bill Agriculture and Nutrition Funding
(NewsDakota.com/NAFB) – Feeding America this week announced the launch of Farmers Feed America. The organization says the broad coalition shows that farmers and food banks are united in calling for a strong 2023 Farm Bill that meets
NASDA Releases Feeding the Economy Report
(NewsDakota.com/NAFB) – As part of the National Ag Day Celebration Tuesday, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture released its annual Feeding the Economy Report. The data shows food and agriculture industries and their suppliers contribute
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers Impacted by Recent Winter Storms
(NewsDakota.com/USDA) – Agricultural operations in Idaho, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming have been significantly impacted by recent snowstorms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock
Share Spring Calving Preparedness webinar set for March 30
(NewsDakota.com/NDSU) – The webinar will help ranchers prepare to calve in potentially adverse weather conditions. North Dakota State University Extension will host a Spring Calving Preparedness webinar Thursday, March 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. CDT (noon
Kruse: North Dakota Banks, Credit Unions Remain Stable
(NewsDakota.com/NorthDakotaAgConnection.com) – North Dakota’s state-chartered banks and credit unions remain stable, well-capitalized and in sound financial condition, Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Lise Kruse reported. “Community financial institutions have a relationship-based business model. With local leadership and