Minnesota Dairy Company Plans Expansion Into North Dakota
(Hillsboro, ND) — A Minnesota dairy company hopes to add two new dairy farms to eastern North Dakota, which would quadruple the number of dairy cows in the state. Riverview Dairy hopes to build a dairy farm
Brazil’s Corn Harvest Drops but Still Second-Largest Ever
Brazil’s farmers are expected to harvest 4.561 billion bushels of corn in the 2023-2024 season, including the country’s first, second, and third crops. Farmdoc Daily says that is 12 percent less than last year’s record harvest. Brazil’s
Clean Fuels Notifies EPA of Intent to Sue Over 2026 RFS Rule Delay
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America delivered a formal notice of intent to sue the Environmental Protection Agency for its failure to issue timely 2026 Renewable Fuel Standards. By statute, EPA is required to finalize volumes
AC Repair Needed At Minot Public Schools Administration Building
(Minot, ND) — Staff may not have any air conditioning when they return to the Minot Public Schools administration building in about two weeks. The system hasn’t been working since the second week of June, and Superintendent
Grassley on Trump, Vance Trade, Immigration Platform
Donald Trump’s pick for his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, defends Trump’s plans for sweeping tariffs and deportation of undocumented immigrants. A leading farm state senator disagrees with at least one of those. Vance has defended
U.S. Soybean Supply to Rebound in 2024-2025 Marketing Year
The U.S. soybean supply for marketing year 2024-2025 is forecast at 4.8 billion bushels, eight percent higher than the previous marketing year but down 20 million bushels from last month’s forecast. According to the National Agricultural Statistics
Bismarck State College Adding More Dental Programs
(Bismarck, ND) — The State Board of Higher Education has approved the addition of more dental programs at Bismarck State College. The new programs include associate degrees in dental assisting and dental hygiene, along with a certificate
EPA Announces Earlier Protection from Pesticide Drift
The Environmental Protection Agency is putting quicker protections in place for farmworkers, their families, and the general public near where pesticides are applied. EPA will now assess the potential for people to be exposed to a pesticide
Oklahoma is State Number 13 with HPAI in Dairy Cattle
Oklahoma is the 13th state to detect bird flu in dairy cattle. The USDA confirmed it even though the infection happened months ago. Reuters says the confirmation shows the outbreak was more widespread than authorities knew after
North Dakota Governor’s Photo Contest Accepting Submissions
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota Governor’s Photo Contest is open for submissions. Governor Doug Burgum’s office is looking for photos that capture the scenery of the four seasons. Winners will be selected in eight categories, and will