Afternoon Ag News, November 20, 2024: Application, nomination forms available for wildfire disaster relief program
Application and nomination forms are now available for the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s (NDSA) and North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation’s (NDSF) Out of the Ashes Wildfire Disaster Relief Program.
Mid-morning Ag News, November 20, 2024: Farm groups watching farm bill progress
With little sign of a breakthrough on the farm bill in Congress, farm groups are shifting their attention to a proposed $21 billion bailout bill.
Morning Ag News, November 20, 2024: What to consider when making land purchases
There are several considerations farmers need to take into account when they are looking to expand their land assets. Matt Gunderson is Senior Vice President of Strategic Relations at Farmers National Company.
Afternoon Ag News, November 19, 2024: Where is the land market headed in 2025?
The ag economy is changing, and that is impacting the land market as well.
Mid-morning Ag News, November 19, 2024: Food prices slightly higher in October
The October Consumer Price Index numbers for food-at-home show that prices increased just 0.1% for the month and fell to 1.1% year over year. Heading into the holiday season, some prices have moderated.
Morning Ag News, November 19, 2024: Poultry industry continues to battle H5N1
Since 2022, the U.S. poultry industry has been battling a particularly persistent strain of H5N1, or avian influenza, and more than 100 million birds have been affected over the last two and a half years.
Afternoon Ag News, November 18, 2024: 2024 proves to be challenging for farmers
2024 has been challenging for farmers and the agricultural sector. Dave Widmar, economist and managing partner with Agricultural Economic Insights, says 2024 has been full of twists and turns.
Mid-morning Ag News, November 18, 2024: USDA funds projects to expand clean energy
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last week that USDA is funding new projects in nearly every state to lower costs, expand access to clean energy and strengthen American farms and small businesses.
Monday Ag News, November 18, 2024: Keeping up with consumer trends
Research-backed innovation uses technology, consumer trends and cuts to add value to the product. Kevin Sheehan, director of processor engagement at the National Pork Board, says innovation has been very beneficial to the packer side of the industry.
AGRI-BIZ November 17, 2024: Sugarbeet growing season review
In this week's episode of Agri-Biz, Rusty Halvorson recaps the 2024 growing season for the region's sugarbeet growers and looks ahead to 2025..