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ND Water Assistance Program Activated

Published August 19, 2026

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring joined with the State Water Commission to activate a water assistance program for livestock producers. A total of $2 million will be available through the drought disaster assistance program. The…
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CBB Appointments

Published August 19, 2026

USDA has announced appointments to the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board. The appointees from the region include Jeremiah Heupel of Medina, North Dakota; Kathy Tokach  of St. Anthony, North Dakota; Jennifer Schiefelbein of Kimball, Minnesota, and Charles Maud of…
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More Time to Remove Hay Bales From CRP Ground

Published August 18, 2026

North Dakota farmers and ranchers can request more time to remove hay bales from Conservation Reserve Program land.  The extension request can be made by contacting the local Farm Service Agency office. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak raised the issue after meeting…
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MFU Minute

Published August 17, 2026

In this MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish highlights the grand opening of its new meat processing plant in Staples, Minnesota. Learn more at this link. 
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MN Beef Update

Published August 17, 2026

Minnesota CattleWomen's Association President Amanda Armstrong talks about recent summer events in this Minnesota Beef Update. Click here. 
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Feed Industry Reviews FDA Proposal

Published August 13, 2026

The American Feed Industry Association is reviewing proposed FDA changes to the approval process for feed ingredients considered Generally Recognized as Safe, or GRAS. The organization supports efforts to strengthen ingredient oversight while maintaining feed safety and encouraging innovation. AFIA…
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Export Opportunities for Dairy Products

Published August 13, 2026

U.S. Dairy Export Council President and CEO Krysta Harden says Mexico remains the industry's strongest market, while Central America, the Caribbean and Indonesia offer additional potential. “We have a lot of demand around the world,” said Harden. “I have to…
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