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Cramer Hails Progress After Historic Shutdown

Published November 11, 2025

After the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the Senate voted 60 to 40 to advance an appropriations package that could finally reopen federal agencies. North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer says the bipartisan vote was a major step forward. "Getting…

NASCOE Weighs in on FSA Staffing

Published October 17, 2025

The National Association of FSA County Office Employees is urging USDA to maintain adequate staffing at the county level. The current reorganization plan does not directly impact county offices, the group said the continued erosion of staffing capacity is a…

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…

Dry Bean Scene

Published May 18, 2025

The Trump Administration has named the new Farm Service Agency state directors. Northarvest Bean Growers Association Executive Director Mitch Coulter welcomes these appointments in this week's edition of the Dry Bean Scene. Listen.

Electronic Acreage Reporting Saves Time and Money

Published May 15, 2025

The Farm Service Agency was seeking more efficiency even before the current reduction in staff. To that end, USDA accepts electronic acreage reports for FSA programs and crop insurance. MyAgData CEO Michelle Tressel says her company has taken a labor-intensive,…

County FSA, NRCS Office Closures Proposed

Published April 16, 2025

Government Executive is reporting the Trump Administration is planning significant cuts at USDA, including the office closures at the county level. The publication got access to documents from the Office of Management and Budget for the 2026 fiscal year. In…

Farmers Face Challenges with Policy Changes and Staff Turnover

Published March 9, 2025

South Dakota farmer Lance Perrion shared his thoughts on the challenges facing agriculture during the National Farmers Union Convention. Perrion, a third-generation farmer from Ipswich, grows corn, soybeans, and wheat while also running an agribusiness that includes seed cleaning and…

Klobuchar Sees a Threat to Agricultural Stability

Published March 7, 2025

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is voicing concerns over the impact of President Trump’s volatile tariff strategy, warning it could have serious consequences for the state’s farmers. Speaking ahead of the President’s joint address to Congress, Klobuchar emphasized the importance of…

Documenting Loss: Key to Disaster Assistance

Published October 10, 2024

The Farm Service Agency has disaster programs available for those farmers and ranchers affected by the fires in western North Dakota. Documentation is necessary to utilize the assistance programs. “A picture is worth a thousand words so before you start…

USDA Prepares for New Farm Bill

Published March 15, 2023

In preparation for the '23 farm bill, the Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency provide technical assistance to lawmakers on farm programs. RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger believes it is important for farmers and ranchers to remind lawmakers about the…

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Cramer Hails Progress After Historic Shutdown

NASCOE Weighs in on FSA Staffing

Farmers Urged to Report Crop Losses

Dry Bean Scene

Electronic Acreage Reporting Saves Time and Money

County FSA, NRCS Office Closures Proposed

Farmers Face Challenges with Policy Changes and Staff Turnover

Klobuchar Sees a Threat to Agricultural Stability

Documenting Loss: Key to Disaster Assistance

USDA Prepares for New Farm Bill

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