A Discussion Surrounding Water Management
With spring officially here and heavy showers already causing historic floods in many regions, water management is top of mind in agriculture. As farmers know, spring showers bring increased risk of runoff, erosion, and potential water contamination. Ketos
Farm Bankruptcies Climbing in 2025
Farm bankruptcies grew 55 percent from 2023 to 2024 and are trending even higher in 2025. Farmers are continuing to struggle with low prices for their agricultural commodities and the high costs of inputs needed to grow
AFBF Asks for Clarity in Revised Waters of the U.S. Rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation is asking the Environmental Protection Agency for changes to the Waters of the U.S. Rule. David Schilling, AFBF public policy counsel, says the group wants the rule brought in line with the Sackett
USGC: Value of Ag Exports Passes $28 Billion
The U.S. Grains Council updated its Value of Grains Exports study with the latest available information about the financial benefits of ag exports to communities around the country. “The value of export markets for the U.S. agricultural
AGI Sets the Bar for Safety Achievement and a ‘Spot-Report-Fix It’ Call to Action
Winnipeg, MB – Creating a strong safety culture in the workplace is no easy task. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) experts, it goes beyond simply meeting standards. It requires a proactive approach where safety
Armstrong Welcomes Secretary Rollins to North Dakota, Announces $340M in Disaster Assistance
FARGO, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong welcomed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to North Dakota today, thanking her for the Trump administration’s responsiveness to farmers and ranchers. Armstrong called it a “huge benefit” to North Dakota’s
March Egg Production Down Seven Percent
U.S. egg production totaled 8.63 billion during March 2025, down seven percent from last year. Production included 7.35 billion table eggs and 1.28 billion hatching eggs, of which 1.18 billion were broiler-type and 104 million were egg-type.
U.S. Beef Presence in China Reduced Due to Tariffs.
Restaurants in China may soon see less U.S. beef on the menu as rising tariffs cut into supplies. Meanwhile, weather premiums are fading from the corn and wheat markets this Tuesday, with traders also keeping a close