As talk of new farm payments circulates, one agricultural columnist asks whether the industry has grown too dependent on government help. With crop prices lagging and trade disputes fueling uncertainty, some producers are once again looking to Washington for relief. But do[...]
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Ag Commissioner Goehring Warns of Growing Financial Strain on Farmers
Across North Dakota, many farmers are planting hope but harvesting debt. With crop prices falling and input costs like fuel, fertilizer, and equipment still sky-high, more producers are borrowing just to stay afloat. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring warns the numbers don’t pencil[...]
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Industrial Commission Authorizes Bank of North Dakota Ag Relief Program
The North Dakota Industrial Commission has approved a new Ag Disaster Relief program aimed at supporting farmers and ranchers affected by extreme weather, inflation, and fluctuating commodity prices. With $200 million allocated, the program will help producers manage operating shortfalls and secure[...]
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What is the Farm Bill and why does it matter? Here’s what to know.
The Farm Bill is a big, sweeping piece of national legislation that takes place every five years. In 2018, it was funded to the amount of $428 billion. But what’s in it, and what does it do? If you’re a little bit[...]
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Ag Week: Big Decisions, Drones, and Auctioneers
Deadlines and decisions related to the farm bill, a competition for auctioneers, and drones in the field. Catch all of them on this weeks edition of AgWeek. [...]Read More... from Ag Week: Big Decisions, Drones, and Auctioneers
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