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RRFN Exclusive: Vilsack Offers View on Post-Pandemic Economy

Published April 6, 2021

It has been just over 40 days since Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack returned to USDA. In that timeframe, three major plans influencing American agriculture have come out; Pandemic Assistance for Producers, the American Rescue Plan and the American Jobs Plan.…
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Ranchers Push to Delist the Grizzly Bear

Published September 10, 2020

A hearing was held in the U.S. Senate on state management of grizzly bears. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works heard from ranchers about the flourishing bear populations. According to the Public Lands Council, the species no longer…
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Helping Manage Farm Stress

Published December 11, 2019

Agriculture groups are coming together to help farmers and ranchers manage stress. Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union are partnering on a program to recognize signs of stress for individuals who work with farmers and ranchers.…
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Burgum Gets a Firsthand Look at Agricultural Damages in ND

Published October 21, 2019

"While North Dakota farmers and ranchers are resilient, the situation is billions of dollars of crops remain unharvested." That was the main message from North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum during a stop in Grand Forks on Monday. "This is an…
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Governor Burgum Planning Townhall Meetings with Farmers

Published October 17, 2019

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is planning a series of townhall meetings across the state to get a look at conditions and hear from impacted farmers and ranchers. A schedule is still being finalized, but the meetings will likely begin…
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Extension Program Brings Awareness to Opioid Misuse

Published September 24, 2019

A new program addressing rural opioid misuse has been developed by North Dakota State University and South Dakota State University Extension. “Strengthening the Heartland” focuses on the difficult conditions in farming, which are considered risk factors for prescription opioid abuse.…
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