Texas Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Bar Race, Gender Considerations in Farm Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the No Discrimination in Farm Programs Act, a bill designed to codify USDA’s July 10 final rule prohibiting race- and sex-based considerations when determining benefits under farm
National Corn Growers Urge Action Against Brazil’s Ethanol Tariffs
WASHINGTON — National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman Jr. submitted comments in the U.S. Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s trading practices, arguing that the country’s ethanol tariff and related policies are unfair, discriminatory, and damaging to U.S.
Renewed Interest in Exports
Kicking off Monday, markets showed renewed interest in exports as the Midwest Crop Tour got underway. Early reports flagged some problem spots in the eastern Corn Belt, with social media playing a big role in sharing what
Judge Overturns Lesser Prairie-Chicken Protections in Win for Farmers, Ranchers, and Energy Producers
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller praised a federal judge’s ruling that overturned protections for the lesser prairie-chicken under the Endangered Species Act, calling the decision a victory for farmers, ranchers and rural communities. U.S.
Growth Energy Calls on USTR to Take Action against Brazil’s Unfair Trade Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In comments submitted today, Growth Energy—the nation’s largest biofuel trade association—commended the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for initiating its Section 301 investigation into Brazil for its unfair trade practices and called on the agency to take bold action
Product Showcase Connects U.S. Meat Exporters with Buyers from Across Latin America
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) conducted another highly successful Latin American Product Showcase, connecting U.S. red meat exporters with dozens of prospective buyers from Central and South America. Held July 30-31 in Guatemala City, the 13th
Gas Prices
The average price of a gallon of gas rose a cent per gallon in North Dakota last week. Gas Buddy’s survey of 493 stations in the state shows the average is now $2.85. That’s two cents lower
American Experiment ND Launches Charter School Support Platform
(Bismarck, ND) — A new online platform will help officials interested in opening a charter school in North Dakota. American Experiment North Dakota recently launched a digital hub to offer resources and guidance related to charter schools.
Minot Police Arrest Man For Shooting Death Of Teen
(Minot, ND) — One person is in custody after the fatal shooting of a Minot teen. Police say 19-year-old Johnathan Decoteau was arrested on Friday after being accused of a deadly shooting in northeast Minot. The incident
NDHHS Issues Warning As West Nile Virus Hospitalizations Increase
(Bismarck, ND) — West Nile Virus-related hospitalizations are increasing throughout North Dakota. The state’s Health and Human Services department says that eleven people were hospitalized in recent weeks after contracting the virus. This brought the state’s total