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‘Ideal Planting Conditions’ in SE ND
Published April 25, 2025
Farmers in southeastern North Dakota are making strong strides with spring planting. At Oakes, Scott German shared that the heavy, wet snow last month came at the perfect time, providing much-needed moisture. "I don't remember planting conditions as good as…North Dakota Ag Leaders Urge Rollins to Support E15
Published April 25, 2025
North Dakota Corn Growers Association President Andrew Mauch called Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' visit to the state a “historic day for farmers.” Mauch and other ag leaders pushed for a permanent waiver to allow year-round sales of E15 fuel, highlighting…SW ND Shows Steady Progress
Published April 25, 2025
Harlan Klein is nearly finished with his spring wheat seeding at Elgin, North Dakota. Despite dry conditions, Klein said planting has gone smoothly. “The top inch of the soil is dry and for the way we seed, that works ideally…Rollins Teams Up with Musk to Modernize USDA
Published April 25, 2025
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the partnership with Elon Musk is helping to modernize the USDA and better serve farmers. “I’ve worked right next to Elon for a couple of months now, and his heart and his mind are all…Administration Praised for Support of Rural America
Published April 25, 2025
During Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ visit to Fargo, North Dakota Representative Julie Fedorchak praised the state’s agricultural leadership, emphasizing its innovation and resilience. Fedorchak also credited the Trump administration for its continued support of Rural America. “President Trump loves agriculture,…77% of Farm Household Income Comes from Off the Farm
Published April 25, 2025
An American Farm Bureau Federation Market Intel report found most of the U.S. farm household income is from off-farm sources. "Seventy-seven percent of income that farm households receive comes from those off-farm sources, meaning only 23 percent comes from farm-related…Dry Bean Scene
Published April 25, 2025
In the latest Dry Bean Scene, University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Bob Koch shares an update on soybean gall midge and the impact on dry beans. Click here.House Dems Warn About Potential USDA ‘Brain Drain’
Published April 25, 2025
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig and her fellow Democratic members have sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, voicing concern about USDA’s Deferred Resignation Program and Reduction in Force plans. The letter said there is fear the…Time and Talent Recognized by NDSU Extension
Published April 25, 2025
NDSU Extension presented its 2025 Friend of Extension Award to Nancy Nicolas-Maier and Larry Hoffman. Nikolas-Mayer is the director of the adult and aging services division with the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. Hoffman is a Cass…