Farmers Urgently Need Economic Assistance
Key Takeaways Farm financial stress is severe and persistent. Margins are below breakeven for many crops, working capital has been eroded, Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies are on the rise and according to a recent survey of commercial lenders,
New Thanksgiving Report: Ag Labor Shortages Driving Higher Holiday Food Prices and Deepening Crisis for American Family Farms
WASHINGTON – A new Grow It Here report released today reveals that severe agricultural labor shortages are accelerating the financial strain facing America’s family farms and contributing to rising prices for traditional Thanksgiving foods. According to the findings, farms
Cattle Locked Limit Down After Plant Closure Announcement
Cattle markets took a hit today — both live and feeder contracts locked limit down after word broke of a major meatpacking plant closing. The disruption is expected to tighten processing capacity and increase pressure on cash
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Invites the New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Mercantile Exchange to Relocate to Texas
AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued an historic invitation to two of America’s most iconic financial institutions, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), to relocate to the Lone Star State,
USMEF Statement on America First Trade Promotion Program Opening to Funding Applications
USDA announced that it is now accepting applications for funding under the 2026 America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTPP). As authorized by Congress in the budget reconciliation bill passed earlier this year, the AFTPP provides an additional $285 million
NWS Issuing Winter Storm Watch for North Dakota
(Undated) — The National Weather Service is issuing a winter storm watch for North Dakota. It storm will move from west to east across parts of North Dakota and Minnesota. Snow and high winds are expected to
MHA Nation and ND School Hosts First-Ever Assembly About Indigenous Culture.
(Killdeer, ND) — The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation and Killdeer High School hosts the first-ever assembly about indigenous culture. MHA borders Killdeer and the district has about indigenous 85 students. This is the first time the
North Dakota Board Delaying Vote on Paying $1.3M in Bonuses to 12 State Employees
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota State Investment Board is delaying a vote on paying out one-point-three-million dollars in bonuses to 12 state employees. Despite the policy already having passed, the board delayed the final vote over
Finalists Names To Build 18-Hole Expansion For Williston Municipal Gold course
(Williston, ND) — Williston Parks and Recreation are naming three construction manager at-risk finalists to expand the municipal golf course. Mid America Gold and Landscape, Heritage Golf, and Duininck Gold will go through an interview with a
North Dakota Governor Establishes New Council To Identify Ways To Prevent Homelessness
(Bismarck, ND) — A new council is being established to end homelessness in North Dakota. The Interagency Council on Homelessness will be chaired by Jennifer Henderson, director of community housing and grants management at the North Dakota