HOEVEN: USDA Releases First $1 Billion in Livestock Disaster Assistance Targeting Losses from Wildfire & Drought
BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released $1 billion in disaster relief for livestock producers impacted by wildfire or drought in 2023 or 2024. The Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) funding
World Pork Expo Set to Begin Next Week in Des Moines
(DES MOINES, IA) — The biggest gathering of pork industry stakeholders is set to return to the heartland next week. World Pork Expo heads back to the Iowa State Fairgrounds on June 4th and 5th. Kevin Hall,
R-CALF Urges CFTC Investigation Into False Screwworm Report and Cattle Futures Selloff
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 28, R-CALF USA submitted an official request to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), calling for an immediate investigation into a suspected false report that allegedly triggered a cattle futures selloff on May
Appeals Court Pauses Ruling Striking Down Trump Tariffs
A federal appeals court on Thursday granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily halt a lower-court ruling that invalidated most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The administration had warned it would seek “emergency relief” from the Supreme
Cultivating Resilience: Addressing Mental Health in Ag (audio)
Today marks Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day. The American Farm Bureau Farm State of Mind campaign builds awareness to reduce stigma and provides access to information and resources that promote farmer and rancher mental health wellness.
Today Marks Mental Health in Agriculture Day (video)
Today marks Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day. Earlier this month, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution led by Senators Deb Fischer of Nebraska and Michael Bennet of Colorado, recognizing the importance of supporting mental
Taiwan to Increase U.S. Imports by 32 Percent
Taiwan’s president has committed to increasing purchases of American goods—including oil and natural gas—as the self-governing island seeks stronger ties with the United States. The pledge comes amid tensions over a proposed 32 percent tariff, which remains
Oilers To Meet Panthers In Stanley Cup Final
(Undated) — The Stanley Cup Final is officially set. The Oilers are going back to the Cup Final after beating the Dallas Stars in Game Five of the Western Conference Final. Edmonton failed to win last year’s
Six Bison Women Compete Thursday at NCAA West Prelims
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The North Dakota State women’s track & field team had six athletes compete on Thursday at the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds hosted by Texas A&M. Bison senior Grace Emineth finished 17th in the
Three Hawks Compete at NCAA West Regional, Two Punch Tickets to Nationals
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Three student-athletes from North Dakota competed at the NCAA West Preliminary Round on Thursday, highlighted by Jadyn Keeler (10,000 meters) and Kenna Curry (hammer throw) punching their tickets to the NCAA Championships in their respective events. Curry also