DTN–The Northern Plains of the United States has seen a mix of dry conditions throughout the year, causing drought conditions and extended recovery in wildfire-stricken areas. “We had good moisture …
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President Joe Biden is asking Congress to fund $21 billion in aid for farmers and ranchers as part of a $98.6 billion overall disaster package the president proposed that Congress …
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USDA Announces Approval of New Drought-Tolerant Wheat Trait
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it would deregulate the HB4 drought-tolerant trait from Bioceres Crop Solutions. The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) is thankful for the …
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ERP Deadline Approaching for Producers Impacted by 2022 Natural Disasters
by Colter BrownUSDA recently announced the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for 2022 natural disaster losses is Aug. 14, 2024. USDA’s Farm …
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Northern Montana Enters Fifth Consecutive Year of Abnormally Dry or Drought Conditions
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has released its 2024 Montana Drought Outlook Report. According to the report, much of Montana is facing abnormally dry to severe …
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Federal Court Rules on USDA ERP Relief for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
by Colter BrownA Texas federal court issued a preliminary nationwide injunction halting the Biden Administration from awarding disaster relief based on race and sex following a lawsuit brought by Southeastern Legal Foundation and Mountain States …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), member of ENR and …
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with FarmRaise, today launched a new, online Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) Decision Tool. The …
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HELENA, Mont. – Today, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) released the 2024 Montana Water Supply Outlook Report, which shows much of Montana is facing abnormally dry to …
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NDSU Extension Provides Outlook for 2024 Grazing and Haying Season
by Colter BrownThis winter has provided warmer than average temperatures, which are much appreciated after last winter. However, these mild temperatures have been accompanied by slightly below normal moisture through early March …
