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[...]
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Palmer amaranth found in Divide County
BISMARCK – Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) has been confirmed in Divide County. One plant was pulled from a wet/green spot on the outer edges of a wheat field. A sample was taken and submitted for DNA analysis to the National Agricultural Genotyping[...]
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Brazilian farmers beef up soybean production as China halts business with U.S. during trade fight
China’s tariffs have pushed U.S. soybeans out of their largest market, and Brazil is racing to fill the gap. Brazilian growers are planting more, traders say they’ll “take all they can get,” and government forecasts point to a bigger harvest. U.S. farmers,[...]
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Bank of North Dakota planning debt refinancing program to help ag producers
North Dakota’s state-owned bank is stepping in as the farm economy struggles under mounting pressure. With high interest rates, low commodity prices, and rising costs squeezing producers, the Bank of North Dakota is crafting a disaster relief program to help farmers and[...]
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No Easy Fix: Farmers urged to rethink canola rotations amid verticillium threat
On a small patch of prairie near Melita, Manitoba, scientists are watching canola fields fight for survival. A soil-borne fungus called verticillium stripe is creeping through roots, choking plants just as they’re about to seed. There’s no cure, no seed treatment, and[...]
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How the craft flour movement could be a boon to farmers and rural Oregon
Across the Pacific Northwest, wheat farmers are struggling under the weight of tariffs, rising costs, and uncertain markets. But near Pendleton, Oregon, a new story is taking root. On the Umatilla Indian Reservation, a “craft flour” mill is set to rise—one that[...]
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Listen: Restoring the land through ranching
When the Maddock family saw their North Dakota fields losing life, they didn’t double down on chemicals — they changed course. By embracing regenerative ranching, they began using cattle to heal the soil, restore balance, and rebuild productivity from the ground up.[...]
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ND Farmers Union President calls out Congressional delegation
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne directly challenged North Dakota’s Congressional delegation to proactively engage in finding solutions to the economic situation family farmers and ranchers face, largely due to rampant input costs and reckless decisions by the Trump Administration. “We[...]
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Ranchers have beef with President after Argentine beef comments
North Dakota ranchers are pushing back after President Trump suggested the U.S. might buy Argentine beef to lower consumer prices. To them, it’s more than a policy idea — it’s a threat to their livelihoods. Rancher George Leingang, whose family has worked[...]
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Minn. detects soybean disease with no cure
A new threat has quietly surfaced in Minnesota’s soybean fields. Red crown rot — a soilborne fungus that attacks roots and leaves — has been confirmed in the state for the first time. The discovery stunned researchers, who aren’t sure how it[...]
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Roots matter for award-winning regenerative ranch family
A North Dakota ranching family known for turning tough ground into thriving grassland has earned one of the nation’s top conservation honors. Brian and Vicki Maddock of Maddock have been named recipients of the 2025 Leopold Conservation Award, recognizing decades of work[...]
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Minot Intermodal Facility navigates ongoing trade war with China
Minot’s intermodal facility was built to connect North Dakota’s producers to the world — but lately, that world has been shifting. With China’s soybean embargo cutting off what was once half of America’s export market, local shippers are finding new paths forward.[...]
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How the Minot Intermodal Facility ships North Dakota products around the globe
In the middle of North America, far from any seaport, Minot has quietly become a global gateway. At the city’s Intermodal Facility, grain, beans, and other North Dakota products are loaded into shipping containers, sealed, and sent by rail to Seattle —[...]