A new round of federal aid is headed to farmers, but it arrives with political and economic contradictions. The administration has rolled out a $12 billion bailout to offset damage from tariffs—tariffs that economists note are ultimately paid by Americans, including the[...]
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ND farmers brace for loss of ACA subsidies
Roughly 70% of North Dakota's agriculture workforce makes use of enhanced federal subsidies for health premiums on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. But with an expiration date looming, they're getting guidance on how to proceed without them. The larger subsidies surfaced during[...]
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Trump to send $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers to offset ag losses
The federal government will provide $12 billion to U.S. farmers who have been hurt by “unfair market disruption,” President Donald Trump said at a White House roundtable event Monday. Trump said repeatedly the funding was available thanks to tariff revenues, framing his[...]
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An influential article that called Monsanto’s Roundup safe for humans has been retracted 25 years later
A scientific article long used to support the safety of Roundup has now been formally withdrawn, after 25 years of influence over regulatory decisions. Elsevier retracted the 2000 paper, acknowledging evidence that it relied exclusively on Monsanto-generated data and may have been[...]
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Virtual fences keep cows in and barbed wire out on Wyoming ranches
New technology is quietly reshaping life on the range, and some Wyoming ranchers say it’s solving problems they’ve wrestled with for generations. A growing number are turning to virtual fencing—GPS-guided collars that teach cattle to stay within invisible boundaries—to reduce conflicts with[...]
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North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) awards for eight projects
BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) awards for eight projects. The awards totaling $926,800 were approved at the APUC quarterly meeting Nov. 19-20 in Jamestown.APUC is a program of the North Dakota[...]
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U of M launches fruit licensing program for growers
The University of Minnesota is doubling down on its fruit-breeding legacy with six new apple and grape varieties, offering small growers a fresh edge in an increasingly competitive market. Through its Superior Fruit Innovations program, the creators of the Honeycrisp are opening[...]
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Canadian Beekeepers call for import ban on non-North American bees as deadly mite spreads
Canadian beekeepers are raising fresh concerns about a fast-spreading parasite overseas and urging policymakers to act before it reaches North America. The tropilaelaps mite, already found in parts of Asia and the Caucasus, can wipe out hives by attacking young bees. Industry[...]
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Bank of North Dakota commits $400 million ‘lifeline’ to ag producers
The North Dakota Industrial Commission on Tuesday gave the state bank a green light to proceed with two loan programs aiming to provide relief to agricultural producers hit by a combination of tariffs, low commodity prices and high costs, as well as[...]
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MHA Nation greenhouse grand opening set
The MHA Nation is marking a milestone this week as it opens its new Native Green Grow greenhouse near Parshall — a project leaders say represents a major step toward food sovereignty. The facility isn’t just about growing produce; it’s about reclaiming[...]
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Grain facilities report good crops, improving prices
Farmers across north-central North Dakota are closing out the 2025 harvest on a strong note, with solid yields and quality across wheat, soybeans, canola, and corn. Grain buyers say early storage gave way to more selling as prices recently improved, easing the[...]
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Farmers likely to seek lower land rental rates in 2026
Cropland rental talks in Minnesota are heading into a tougher season. After a couple of strong income years, farmers are now facing softer corn and soybean prices that make 2026 agreements harder to balance. Extension educator Nathan Hulinsky is urging landowners and[...]
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Governments of Canada & Manitoba launch pilot to reward sustainable farming
A new pilot program aims to reward Manitoba farmers who shift marginal acres into perennial forage. Beginning with the 2026 crop year, growers who plant forage on low-performing land will receive a 15% discount on Forage Establishment Insurance, with additional savings available[...]
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Solar meets soil: Report says agrivoltaics could redefine rural prosperity
A new report shows how a developing system called agrivoltaics has the potential to offer a much-needed economic option for Wisconsin farmers, while redefining solar development as a tool for prosperity rather than a threat to it. Agrivoltaics is a dual-use concept[...]
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Area producers share concerns over proposed Pierce County pig farm
A proposal for a large-scale pig farm in Pierce County has stirred up a familiar debate in North Dakota: how to grow livestock production without sacrificing water, air, or local trust. The plan calls for a 9,300-head facility between Cando and Wolford,[...]
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North Dakota soybean farmers hopeful as China agrees to large purchases
After years of uncertainty in the U.S.-China trade relationship, North Dakota soybean growers are finally seeing a glimmer of relief. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that China has agreed to purchase millions of tons of American soybeans over the next several years—potentially[...]