Grain Markets React Negatively to USDA Data Dump
(FARGO, ND) — On Friday, USDA released a ton of data for the markets including the November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report along with a backlog of daily export sales data that hadn’t been reported
U.S. and Canadian Sales of Agricultural Tractors and Combines Decline in October 2025
Milwaukee (November 14, 2025) – According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. sales of total agricultural tractors declined 19.6% in October 2025 compared to the year before while combine sales decreased 26.8% during the
USDA Extends Livestock Disaster Recovery Assistance Application Deadline for 2023 and 2024 Flood and Wildfire Losses
Washington, D.C., Nov. 12, 2025 – The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that the deadline for livestock producers to apply for assistance through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program for 2023 and 2024 Flood and Wildfire (ELRP 2023
USDA Provides Fresh Data with November WASDE Report and Flash Sales Data
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — After not providing a report in October due to the government shutdown, USDA on Friday returned with a November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. USDA projected a slight reductions in overall corn
Secretary Rollins Leads Largest USDA Trade Mission to Mexico, Participates in New World Screwworm Joint Reviews
(Washington, D.C.) – Last week in Mexico City, Mexico, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins led the largest U.S. Department of Agriculture agribusiness trade mission in the history of our country. During the mission to Mexico, 41 U.S. businesses,
Hemp Farmers Upset About Hemp Ban in Shutdown Bill
The Hemp Industry and Farmers of America organization is unhappy about a misguided hemp ban passed by the House of Representatives this week. The group points out that President Trump and Congress legalized hemp, delivering more jobs
State Seeking Applications for AG Sustainability Grants
(Fargo, ND) — North Dakota is seeking applications for agricultural sustainability grants. The Sustainable Agriculture program has four open grant programs to fund research and education projects that advance sustainable farming practices the North Central Region. Grants
ASI Accepting Awards Nominations
ASI Award nominations are due by November 14, 2025. Below you will find descriptions for each award. Please click here for the nomination award form. Please note that past award recipients are not eligible. McClure Silver Ram Award: The McClure
Governor Appoints Devils Lake Attorney to Northeast Judicial District Judgeship
(Bismarck, ND) — Governor Kelly Armstrong appoints a Devils Lake attorney to the Northeast Judicial District Judgeship. On Wednesday, Ashley Samuelson was chosen to fill the open position starting on November 30th. Samuelson has served as a
Grants Available For Hydroponic Gardens In ND Classrooms
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is inviting K-through-12 public schools to apply for a grant that provides hydroponic gardens in classrooms. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil. Schools selected for