NDA Reports Cases of HPAI in Commercial and Backyard Flocks

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is reminding poultry owners to continue to monitor for and protect their birds against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). In late December NDA in conjunction with the U.S. Department
Hyde-Smith Leads Senate Introduction of Roll-Over Prevention & Safety Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today led the Senate in introducing legislation to help protect farmers from fatal tractor rollovers through a U.S. Department of Agriculture cost-share grant program for retrofitting older tractors with
Solid Monday Market Trade

The first full trading week of 2026 kicked off with a solid marketing day. There wasn’t a major fundamental driver behind today’s trade, but we did see healthy money flow and continued strength in corn exports. Soybeans,
Evolution Ag Summit Set for Feb. 17

(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – “Linking Soil to Supper” is the focus of the fourth annual Evolution Ag Summit, set for Feb. 17 in Jamestown. Hosted by North Dakota Farmers Union, the event will address evolving food policies and
Trade: Sorghum exports are moving as the official numbers are still catching up

U.S. sorghum exports are picking up momentum, with shipments and sales moving faster than what is currently reflected in government reporting. Recent commercial activity shows sorghum moving aggressively into export channels, even as official data remains roughly
Farm and Ranch Media Launches Inside Dairy to Radio and Podcast

(FARGO, ND) – As the dairy industry continues to expand and grow throughout the United States, Farm and Ranch Media is launching a dedicated daily program discussing all aspects of the dairy industry. Inside Dairy officially launched
Vape Use Among Students Declining After Grand Forks Installs Detectors

(Grand Forks, ND) — Vape use among students is declining after Grand Forks High School installs detectors. After a spike in write-ups and suspensions due to the devices, Associate Principal Mike Wilber said students have complied. If
State Announcing Improved Campaign Finance Reporting System

(Bismarck, ND) — The state is announcing an improved campaign finance reporting system. The goal is to simplify the compliance process, making it easier for candidates to accurately report financial activities. This will also offer transparency, accessibility,
Governor Armstrong Signs A Series Of January Proclamations

(Bismarck, ND) — A series of proclamations have been signed by North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong. They include naming January 2026 Stalking Awareness Month, Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month, and No Kill Animal Shelter Month. Armstrong
NDHHS Report Shows Flu Spike Continues

(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota Health and Human Service is releasing its weekly update on influenza, COVID-19, and RSV. From December 21st through December 27th, there were over 17-hundred new cases of influenza, along with 87 new