Rep. Fedorchak Blames Dems for Shutdown
(Bismarck, ND) — Representative Julie Fedorchak is blaming congressional Democrats for the government shutdown. Speaking to reporters Thursday, the Republican said Democrats are prolonging the shutdown by tying any deal to the extension of Affordable Care Act
Gov. Armstrong: ‘Shutdowns Are Stupid’
(Bismarck, ND) — Governor Kelly Armstrong says government shutdowns are stupid, expensive and they don’t work. Speaking Thursday at an event at Bismarck State College, Armstrong said what’s happening in Washington is more about New York primary
Manage Fire Risks During Harvest
AMES, Iowa – Early planting combined with warm spring and fall conditions has led to an earlier-than-usual corn harvest in Iowa. Crops are also drier than normal, creating a greater risk of field fires during harvest. The primary
Democrats Push Back on $20 Billion Argentina Bailout Amid Soybean Market Strain
Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, led a coalition of 13 Democratic senators in urging President Trump to halt his planned $20 billion bailout to Argentina. The move comes as
USDA Shutdown Furloughs 42,000 Employees, Halts Billions in Farm Loans and Disaster Aid
Over 40,000 USDA employees have been furloughed due to the federal government shutdown that began Wednesday morning at 12 a.m. The White House Office of Management and Budget requires all agencies to maintain a plan for operations
Court Rejects USDA Dismissal in EID Ear Tag Lawsuit, Case Moves Forward
The U.S. District Court for the Fourth District of South Dakota has denied much of the USDA’s motion to dismiss in the lawsuit R-CALF, et al. v. USDA, brought by the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) on