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May is Beef Month in North Dakota
Published May 24, 2021
May is Beef Month in North Dakota. This is the first year that the promotion has been officially recognized in the state. "The governor has declared this month as Beef Month, so we're excited about that recognition for the industry…Livestock Forage Program Available to Drought-Stricken Producers
Published May 24, 2021
Livestock producers who have been battling drought conditions can now apply for USDA’s Livestock Forage Program. Forty-eight North Dakota counties are eligible for three payments through the program."It provides payments to eligible owners and contract growers who've suffered grazing losses…Manning, ND Rancher is Thankful for Recent Rainfall
Published May 24, 2021
In western North Dakota at Manning, rancher Weston Dvorak received much needed rain this past two weekends with the final total coming in at over three inches. "Usually we turn out (the cow herd) to an early spring pasture around…Spotty Rains Welcome in Northern Plains
Published May 24, 2021
World Weather Incorporated Senior Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner says the Northern Plains didn’t get as much rain as he expected in May. “We finished the month better but I was hoping we’d get started in this pattern earlier," says Lerner. …Seeking a Settlement in Roundup Lawsuits
Published May 24, 2021
A federal court is considering a preliminary approval of a possible $2 billion Roundup settlement by Bayer. This proposed settlement would pay future plaintiffs who allegedly developed cancer from the use of glyphosate. As part of this settlement, Bayer would…Payments Going Out to Socially Disadvantaged Farmers in June
Published May 24, 2021
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is in South Carolina today. That follows a weekend visit to Georgia. This trip is highlighting USDA’s plan to pay off up to $4 billion in debt to minority and socially disadvantaged farmers. Through the American…Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Getting Debt Relief from USDA
Published May 21, 2021
The USDA will start issuing loan payments to socially disadvantaged farmers in early June. This relief is part of the American Rescue Plan, the latest round of COVID-19 relief from the Biden Administration. USDA’s Farm Service Agency can pay up…A ‘Fast and Furious’ Rain at McHenry, ND
Published May 21, 2021
The rain on Wednesday evening came fast and furious north of McHenry in Foster County, North Dakota. Rancher Sam Twedt says about three inches fell in about an hour. "It really developed out of nowhere and were very thankful to…An Infrastructure Agreement Could Take Awhile
Published May 21, 2021
The Russell Group President Randy Russell says it may be Memorial Day before we know if the federal infrastructure package will take a bipartisan or partisan route. "This will drag out awhile. There's broad agreement to re-invest in roads, bridges…