Top Stories Articles
Groundbreaking for Peltier Complex
Published November 20, 2021
When complete, the Peltier Complex will be North Dakota State University’s largest academic facility. A groundbreaking and naming ceremony took place Friday. Proseed president and general manager, Keith Peltier, said this facility is an investment in value-added agriculture. "It was…AgCountry-FCS of North Dakota Merger Moves Forward
Published November 19, 2021
Shareholders of AgCountry Farm Credit Services and Farm Credit Services of North Dakota have approved a merger of the two farm credit organizations. AgCountry board chair Ed Heglund said both boards felt a merger would provide member-owners with greater long-term…RRFN’s Hart Elected to NAFB National Office
Published November 18, 2021
Members of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting have elected Red River Farm Network Farm Broadcaster Carah Hart as the national vice president. For the past two years, Hart has been the west region vice president. Hart joins Spencer Chase…NCI Celebrates 40 Years
Published November 17, 2021
Northern Crops Institute in Fargo is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week. NCI educates international and domestic buyers about the northern-grown crops. "When you look back 40 years ago, it was a really challenging time in agriculture," said Mark Jirik,…Ag Banker Survey Released
Published November 17, 2021
Compared to one year ago, 70 percent of ag bankers said overall farm profitability was higher in 2021. This is the first time since the survey began in 2016 the survey found a majority of ag lenders reported in increase…$1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Signed into Law
Published November 16, 2021
The infrastructure package includes $550 billion in new spending over five years for roads, bridges, railroads, ports and waterways. There’s another $65 billion to expand access to the internet across Rural America. At the White House ceremony, President Joe Biden…South Dakota’s Bunger to Lead RMA
Published November 15, 2021
The Biden Administration has named a South Dakotan to lead USDA’s Risk Management Agency. Marcia Bunger served as a county executive director for the Farm Service Agency, working closely with Pine Ridge tribal leaders on farm programs. Bunger also spent…Paap Reflects on 16 Years as MFBF President
Published November 15, 2021
After 16 years as president of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, Kevin Paap is not seeking reelection. During his time as president, Paap nurtured agriculture’s next generation and brought many young farmers into leadership. "In agriculture, sustainability is always our…La Nina Starts to Kick In
Published November 15, 2021
La Nina typically brings cooler-than-usual temperatures and more snow for the Northern Plains. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agriculture Meteorologist Drew Lerner expects the cooler than usual temperatures to intensify heading in the last two weeks of November. There is potential…