Baldwin, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Mental Health Care for Farmers, Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Farmers First Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to address the mental health epidemic in rural America and expand access to critical mental health care
Soybeans Make New Lows
The soybean market hit fresh lows early Monday, pressured by near-ideal weather conditions across much of the Midwest. With crops generally thriving as we move deeper into July, bearish sentiment has taken hold, limiting any significant rally
Producers and Landowners Can Now Enroll in USDA’s Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can now enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP). The sign-up runs from July 14 through Aug. 8, 2025. Grassland
Agriculture Land Market Remains Resilient Amid Economic Uncertainty
OMAHA, Neb., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Despite ongoing challenges in commodity markets and uncertain farm profitability, agricultural land values have remained remarkably stable through mid-2025, according to Farmers National Company. This resilience is mainly driven by the basic
Simpson Begins Tenure as NCFC CEO as Co-op Leaders Come to Washington
Washington, D.C. (July 15, 2025)—Duane Simpson yesterday assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC), succeeding longtime CEO Chuck Conner. His first day on the job came as
ND Air Travel Increases In First Six Months Of 2025
(Bismarck, ND) — Air travel is increasing throughout the Peace Garden State. The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission reports a ten-percent increase in travelers through the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
NDDCR Addressing Overcrowded Prisons With ‘Mini Prisons’
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation will receive millions to relieve crowded prisons. Officials determined that male prisons were overcrowded by an average of 193 inmates between July 2023 and May 2025.
ND Tribes Request Ruling Delay Regarding District Line Change
(Williston, ND) — Two North Dakota tribes are requesting that a ruling be delayed regarding a subdivision change. The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and Spirit Lake Nation sued the state in 2021 after officials created a
ND Farmers Prepare For Potential Impacts Of Next Month’s Tariffs
(Bismarck, ND) — Tariffs set to go into effect next month could have a significant impact on North Dakota farmers. Last week, President Trump announced a 35 percent tariff on Canadian goods. The Peace Garden State is
South Dakota Farmers Benefit from Busch Light Campaign
(Pierre, SD) — Busch Light is raising money for Midwest farmers with special Farming Cans available through July. For every case sold, the company donates ten cents, up to 200 thousand dollars, to Farm Rescue, a nonprofit