Ag News Stories

Bismarck, ND – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that $300,000 is available for drone detection of noxious and invasive weeds with a focus on amaranth species and waterhemp, as …

As the wheat marketing year for 2025/26 begins, a combination of a weaker dollar, more relaxed balance sheet, and timely moisture through much of the U.S. wheat growing area has …

More than 400 producers and industry representatives from over 20 states gathered in Deadwood, South Dakota, last week for the 2025 R-CALF USA National Convention, with several thousand more joining …

“We’ve always done it this way” is known to be the most dangerous phrase in business, and the cattle business is no exception, says Dr. Perrie Neal of Hardin, Montana. …

Montana rancher and longtime American Quarter Horse advocate Stan Weaver will be inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame as part of the prestigious Class of 2025. The …

BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will host public meetings about the emerald ash borer in Watertown and Milbank following the insect’s discovery in those communities.  The Watertown …

BABB, Mont. — After a year of urgent construction and collaboration, the Bureau of Reclamation has completed the replacement of the failed St. Mary Canal Siphon and successfully resumed water …

Persistent drought and devastating wildfires across much of the U.S. in 2023 and 2024 significantly impacted livestock producers’ ability to maintain herd sizes and grazing operations. In response, USDA’s Farm …

Driven by its versatile applications in food production, biofuels and industrial uses, the canola market is expected to continue its rapid growth in both the short and long term. Canola …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) approved changes to improve insurance coverage for American livestock producers. These updates will take effect for the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP), Livestock Gross …