USDA Encourages Producers to Prepare for FBA Program Access Through Login.gov
USDA officials say they remain on track to meet a late-February rollout for the Farm Business Assistance program, with payments expected to begin flowing on schedule and new digital tools being introduced to streamline the process for
Family Farmers and Consumers Fight for Level Playing Field
WASHINGTON – As Americans prepare to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday, National Farmers Union (NFU) is drawing attention to a different kind of matchup: family farmers and consumers versus corporate monopolies that aren’t playing fair. The “Farmer’s Share of the
Soybeans, Cattle and Outside Markets Show Friday Strength
There is a lot going on in the markets this week from 45Z and biofuels news to US/China relations, the Greeley, CO JBS plant strike potential and much more. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins
Agriculture Groups Urge EPA to Uphold Science-Based Pesticide Review Process
WASHINGTON D.C. — A coalition of leading agricultural organizations today sent a letter to Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging the agency to uphold its rigorous, science-based pesticide registration process and ensure
Williams County GTL Plant Moving Forward
(Trenton, ND) — The multi-billion dollar gas-to-liquid plant in Williams County is moving forward. Cerilon’s President and CEO told a committee with the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority last week that permitting is done and most agreements have
Farmers Find Clarity In New Tax Credits
(Bismarck, ND) — Farmers are welcoming new tax credits with open arms this week. On Tuesday, the U.S. Treasury Department announced how farmers can claim tax credits for climate-friendly practices. Soybean farmers are finding relief in credits
Utility Regulators Approve Increase to Xcel Energy Rates
(Bismarck, ND) — Utility regulators are approving an electricity rate increase for Xcel Energy customers. They say its part of a compromise to prevent subsidies from renewable energy projects in Minnesota. Northern State Power Company asked the
One Injured, Two Cats Killed In Bismarck Home Fire
(Bismarck, ND) — One person is recovering and two cats are dead after a home fire in Bismarck. It happened on Wednesday night on the 400 block of West Avenue C. The fire is believed to have
NFU Welcomes EPA Clarification, Calls for Federal Right to Repair Law
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) welcomed new guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clarifying that the Clean Air Act (CAA) supports farmers’ right to repair their own equipment and cannot be used by equipment manufacturers to block their access to independent repair. The EPA’s statement is a step forward for family farmers and
Head-on Crash Leaves Two Dead In Killdeer
(Killdeer, ND) — Authorities are saying two semi-truck drivers are dead after a head-on crash in Killdeer. The crash happened Thursday morning on Highway 22. Police believe a tractor-trailer hauling production water crossed over the center line