USDA Announces Commodity Payment Rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
(Washington, D.C., December 31, 2025) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the next phase in the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (FBA), the eligible commodity per-acre payment rates. As announced earlier this month by President Trump
Commissioner Miller Calls for Vigilance After Latest New World Screwworm Detection in Mexico
AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today addressed confirmation from Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) of a New World screwworm (NWS) case identified on December 27 in a six-day-old calf in the
Export Sales Strong for Corn
Export sales remain strong for corn, while soybeans and wheat come in on the disappointing side. As the market finally gets caught up on reporting, Arlan Suderman with StoneX breaks down the year-end numbers across the ag
SDRP Shallow-loss Formula Understates Harvest-Time Losses
As farmers begin to evaluate potential payments under the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Stage 2, a common concern has emerged across farm country: in many cases, the program’s calculation of shallow-losses does not capture the change in revenue
USDA Advances Farm Security Action Plan
(Washington, D.C.) – As committed to under USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan (PDF, 1.2 MB) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced a number of coordinated actions to continue to emphasize American agricultural research and innovation by
ND Department Of Agriculture Hosting Producer Training Sessions
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is set to host a trio of producer training sessions. Produce growers across the state will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts as part of the
2026 Application Window For Property Tax Credit Opening January 1st
(Bismarck, ND) — Homeowners whose primary residence is in North Dakota can soon apply for a property tax credit. The Primary Residence Credit gives homeowners a chance to apply for up to 16-hundred-dollars against their property tax
Jamestown teacher arrested on corruption of a minor charge
JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Jamestown Police have arrested an elementary school teacher on a charge of corruption of a minor. Police say 45-year-old Michael Paul Romans, a teacher at Gussner Elementary School and a volunteer firefighter, is accused
Grand Forks Middle School Staff Member Facing Child Sex Crime Charges
(Grand Forks, ND) — A Grand Forks Public Schools middle school staff member is facing child sex crime charges. On Monday, the district said 31-year-old Malaun Alan Dilante Nelson is no longer working for Valley Middle School.
Oil Explosion Near Watford City Closes Down Highway 23
North Dakota Highway 23 has reopened after a tank battery explosion east of Watford City. State officials say the explosion happened December 29 at a Select Water Solutions site about 15 miles east of town. One tank