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Gast, Frisch on USB Executive Committee

Published December 11, 2025

Two of the four members of the new United Soybean Board executive committee are from the region. Mike Gast of Valley City, North Dakota is the new vice-chair and Tom Frisch of Dumont, Minnesota is the secretary.

201 Trade Case Investigation Sought

Published December 11, 2025

The American Sheep Industry Association is seeking a 201 trade case investigation to level the playing field for U.S.-produced lamb. ASI claims imported lamb is threatening the future of domestic producers.

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Stable Economy Ahead

Published December 11, 2025

According to a new year-ahead report from CoBank, the U.S. economy will likely remain steady in 2026. Core inflation and inflation rates are expected to decline. For the grain and oilseed markets, CoBank says supplies will remain large. However, there…

Trump Administration Launches $700 Million Regenerative Pilot Program

Published December 11, 2025

The Trump Administration is launching a $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program to help U.S. farmers adopt practices that improve soil health, protect water quality, and boost long-term productivity. The initiative, announced by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Health and…

ND Barley Acres Hold Up Despite Drop in Beer Consumption

Published December 11, 2025

At the Prairie Grains Conference, North Dakota Barley Council board member Frank Laufer said growers are benefiting from crop rotation and increasing demand for pet food, “Acres are up about 22 percent for the year and that's pretty good for…

Callan: Growers Were Hoping For More

Published December 11, 2025

At the Prairie Grains Conference in Grand Forks, James Callan Associates President Jim Callan updated growers on federal policy and potential assistance heading into 2026. Callan noted that while expectations for the bridge assistance payment were high, budget limitations are…

Harrison: ‘The Math is Not Mathing’

Published December 11, 2025

Sugarbeet growers were on Capitol Hill this past week, highlighting the current challenges within the industry. “We have seen a decrease in demand and an increase in supply from foreign actors like Brazil dumping sugar on our market," said Harrison…

Canola Growers Expect Acreage Increase

Published December 10, 2025

The Northern Canola Growers Association hosted its annual Canola Research Meeting online, allowing growers to see the results of their checkoff dollars at work. Executive Director Barry Coleman said canola growers had a good year, but it's time to focus…

Sterile Fly Program Helps, but Surveillance Remains Critical Against Screwworm

Published December 10, 2025

With New World Screwworm inching closer to the U.S. border, numerous preventative measures are being taken to prevent it from entering the United States. "One of our biggest concerns is obviously the movement of these flies and the larvae that…

Recognized for Service to Rural Youth

Published December 10, 2025

The South Dakota Farmers Union presented Audrey Keieleber with the Minnie Lovinger Award for Dedication to Rural Youth. Keierleber is a long-time teacher and youth volunteer.

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Gast, Frisch on USB Executive Committee

201 Trade Case Investigation Sought

Stable Economy Ahead

Trump Administration Launches $700 Million Regenerative Pilot Program

ND Barley Acres Hold Up Despite Drop in Beer Consumption

Callan: Growers Were Hoping For More

Harrison: ‘The Math is Not Mathing’

Canola Growers Expect Acreage Increase

Sterile Fly Program Helps, but Surveillance Remains Critical Against Screwworm

Recognized for Service to Rural Youth

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