FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota farmers will be without a key federal crop insurance option this year as they prepare for spring planting. As part of federally subsidized crop insurance, farmers are insured when the weather prevents them from planting a crop. If the farmer can’t plant, they can collect on that part of the insurance policy, known…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Farmers across the nation may be impacted by a new push from the Trump Administration to import Argentine beef. President Trump signed an executive order on Friday to export an additional 80,000 metric tons of beef to the U.S. tariff-free. It comes at a time of high demand for beef, as prices surge. North Dakota Farmers…
The 2026 Northern Corn and Soybean Expo in West Fargo.WEST FARGO, N.D. — The ninth annual Northern Corn and Soybean brings together farmers and leading experts to discuss issues and the future of corn and soybean farming. The expo took place at the Butler Machinery Arena in West Fargo. Speakers on markets, economic outlooks, weather and railroad updates and others…
The 113th North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Convention at Holiday Inn. 1-19-26MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) — The two-day, 113th North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Convention is underway with vendors showcasing the latest technology. In addition to the exhibits, there are breakout sessions, a merger vote and entertainment including Cash vs. The King. The convention will feature speakers such as Dr. Frayne…
Beans are harvested in September 2025 near Hamberg, North Dakota. (Photo by Lora Wobbema/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota’s farmers are looking for higher profits but things may get worse before they get better, ag industry experts say. The U.S. Department of Agriculture in December announced its Farmer Bridge Assistance, a payment program to help farmers…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) — The president of Minnesota Farmers Union says while the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is welcome, ag producers don’t want to rely on ad hoc payments from the government. “Farmers want their money from trade, they don’t want it from aid,” Gary Wertish said. Minnesota’s farmer mediation program helps producers dealing with difficult financial situations. Wertish…
Lance Boyer, sales director of financial products for the North Dakota Farmers Union, talks about expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits during the annual meeting of the North Dakota Farmers Union on Dec. 12, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Seven in 10 North Dakota Farmers Union agriculture producers will be affected by…
Matt Perdue, North Dakota Farmers UnionBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Matt Perdue has been elected to lead North Dakota Farmers Union as its next president. Delegates to the 99th annual convention in Bismarck selected him as just the tenth individual to take the reins of the state’s largest general farm organization and the youngest at 33 years of age. Also seeking the…
MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Minnesota farmers and rural communities have been hit hard again this year with an increase in their electricity bills. Minnesota Department of Commerce spoke with two Minnesota farmers who say they have turned to solar power for their daily energy. But many people say they are cutting costs by cutting back on medications or food. The deputy…
A producer harvests soybeans Sept. 28, 2025, near Hamberg, North Dakota. (Photo by Lora Wobbema/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota farmer Justin Sherlock said he is grateful for the federal ag assistance program announced by the Trump administration, but said it doesn’t replace the need for exports to China and other countries. “It’s going…
