Articles tagged under: Brad Thykeson

Embracing Technology

Published May 27, 2026

North Dakota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Brad Thykeson said the USDA modernization effort is designed to improve efficiency. "North Dakota, as a state, is going to do our software program change in June," explained Thykeson. "We're going to be…
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Bridge Payments Flowing Quickly Into North Dakota Farm Economy

Published March 10, 2026

Federal farm assistance dollars are moving quickly into the rural economy through the Farmer Bridge Payment Program. North Dakota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Brad Thykeson says farmers were ready for the program when it launched on February 23, and…
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Thykeson Talks Relief, Resilience at Countryside Insurance Meeting

Published February 5, 2026

North Dakota Farm Service Agency Director Brad Thykeson told farmers in Reynolds that federal assistance programs are meant to provide short-term relief as producers work through financial challenges. Speaking at the Countryside Insurance Agency Farmers Meeting, Thykeson said "these payments…
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FBA Provide Support Until ARC/PLC Payments Kick In

Published December 16, 2025

According to North Dakota FSA State Executive Director Brad Thykeson, the Farmer Bridge Assistance payments are designed to help fill the financial gap until updated ARC and PLC payments are distributed in October. “I think that the Trump administration realizes…
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New Faces on ASA Executive Committee

Published December 12, 2025

Ohio farmer Scott Metzger has succeeded Caleb Ragland of Kentucky as president of the American Soybean Association. In addition, Valley Springs, South Dakota farmer Jordan Scott has been elected ASA secretary. Jamie Beyer of Wheaton, Minnesota will serve as an…
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Limited Staff May Affect FSA Loan Processing

Published October 24, 2025

Farm Service Agency county offices are open, but staff are limited to two county employees per location. Farmers are anxious to secure the signatures necessary to process farm loans, but North Dakota FSA State Executive Director Brad Thykeson said there…
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Farmers Urged to Report Crop Losses

Published June 29, 2025

North Dakota State FSA Director Brad Thykeson is urging farmers to stay in close contact with their county offices after the recent storms. While no federal disaster declarations have been made yet, Thykeson said accurate crop loss reporting is critical…
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Thykeson, Campbell, Blomgren Appointed

Published May 3, 2025

USDA has announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for Farm Service Agency and Rural Development state directors. In North Dakota, Brad Thykeson has been reinstated as FSA State Director and Tom Campbell was selected to lead the Rural Development…
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