agriculture
NDSU offers online tax management program for ag producers
North Dakota State University Extension is offering a tax management program to agricultural producers and tax preparers next month. A Zoom program... READ MORE »
End of shutdown means funding for USDA, potato industry programs
The end of the 43-day U.S. government shutdown allows for full funding of the USDA and the Food and Drug Administration through the end of fiscal year... READ MORE »
Potato LEAF selects 2026 Leadership Institute class
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) has selected participants for its 2026 Leadership Institute class. The 1... READ MORE »
Comment on Michigan specialty crop funding priorities now being accepted
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will accept public comment on funding priorities for Michigan's 2026 Specialty Cr... READ MORE »
Harvest Bowl program to celebrate NDSU agriculture, education
The 51st annual Harvest Bowl program, to be held Nov. 14-15 at North Dakota State University, will include a dinner and awards program, educational se... READ MORE »
Labor Department to resume processing of H-2A applications
The U.S. Department of Labor will resume processing H-2A and H-2B applications, activity designated essential during the government shutdown. The N... READ MORE »
NPC disappointed that US/Japan deal does not address fresh market access
The National Potato Council (NPC) has expressed disappointment that a trade deal between Japan and the U.S. signed Oct. 28 did not include fresh marke... READ MORE »
Report: Up to $12 billion in aid for US farmers could be available
Up to $12 billion in aid for farmers hurt by the Trump administration’s tariff policies will be available once the government shutdown ends, accordi... READ MORE »
Bill would repeal licensing requirement for Michigan wholesale potato dealers
A Michigan bill that would repeal a 1964 rule that requires wholesale potato dealers to purchase licensing is scheduled to be discussed Oct. 30 duri... READ MORE »
Companies form new biorational solutions organization
Valent BioSciences, MGK, and Valent North America have formed a new biorational solutions company in an effort to streamline innovations and speed the... READ MORE »
