Huskies use big finish to topple Devils Lake
The Wahpeton Huskies used a 12-5 run to end the game Friday for a 73-65 win over Devils Lake in Eastern Dakota Conference boys basketball. The Huskies snapped a three-game losing streak with the win, improving to
Goehring Awards Large-Project Orchard And Garden Grants
North Dakota Department of Agriculture BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has awarded grants totaling more than $71,000 for five large-project orchard and garden grants. “The North Dakota Community Orchard Project provides educational opportunities and
Stabenow Announces Senate Ag Committee Agenda
Micheal Clements, NAFB News Service Incoming Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow laid out her agenda for the committee Thursday. The Michigan Democrat says, “My vision for the committee revitalizes our food and farm economy
NDFB Launches New Podcast Straight Talk With NDFB
North Dakota Farm Bureau Bismarck, ND — NDFB has launched Straight Talk with NDFB. The podcast dives into issues affecting North Dakota agriculture, with stories from farmers, ranchers and business owners, and interviews with state leaders.
Senators Seek Guidance for Farmers Applying for PPP Loans
Micheal Clements, NAFB News Service A pair of U.S. Senators want the federal government to issue guidance excluding Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments from farmers’ and ranchers’ 2020 gross receipts for purposes of obtaining a
NDSU Offers Updated Crop Compare Program for 2021
Image and content provided by NDSU Extension North Dakota State University Extension has updated the Crop Compare program, which is a spreadsheet designed to compare cropping alternatives. The program uses the direct costs and yields
Organic Groups Seek Swift Finalization of Origin of Livestock Rule
Micheal Clements, NAFB News Service A coalition of organic groups urges the Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program to finalize the Origin of Livestock rule. In a letter to the acting Agriculture Secretary, the groups
NCBA Delivers House Introduction of Bipartisan DIRECT Act
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association WASHINGTON (Jan. 28, 2021) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) today hailed the introduction of bipartisan legislation to create new opportunities for cattle producers and processors to market beef products.
Army Corps to Repair $54 Million of Missouri River Navigation Channel
Micheal Clements, NAFB News Service The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2021 civil works plan includes approximately $54 million for the repair of navigation structures along the Missouri River. The structures were damaged from high
Friday, January 29th Weather
TODAY: CLOUDY, HAZY, BREEZY AND MILD. HIGH: UPPER 20S. WIND: SOUTHEAST 10 TO 25 MPH, GUSTING TO 30. TONIGHT: AREAS OF FREEZING MIST OR FREEZING DRIZZLE. STEADY TEMPS IN THE 20S. WIND: EAST-SOUTHEAST 10 TO