Breaking the silence: First interview with Maude family since indictment over alleged theft of federal property

The morning following the announcement that criminal charges for theft of federal property were dismissed, Charles and Heather Maude said they're ready to return home to South Dakota. Kennedy Maude, t...

Nominations Open for 2026 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year Contest

Farmers and ranchers are invited to submit nominations for the 2026 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, which comes with cash prizes and bragging rights. This is the eighth year of the contest,...

Farm Service Agency Loans Over $500,000 Will Now Require DOGE Oversight

A new Reuters report says more than one-third of USDA farm-loan dollars to farmers -- at least $1.7 billion, based on recent data -- now will need approval not only from the Farm Service Agency but al...

The Fertilizer Institute Releases Its List of 2025-2026 Public Policy Priorities

TFI’s priorities are broken down into eight key areas: Tax & Trade; Energy & Economic Growth; Environment; Transportation; Permitting, Registrations & Designations; Safety & Security; Innovation; and,...

North Dakota Farmers Union President Won’t Seek Reelection

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne announced he will not seek reelection to a 13th term as president at the organization’s annual meeting in December. Watne was first elected in November...

Corn Growers Disappointed by Trade Commission Decision on Critical Herbicide

Leaders of the National Corn Growers Association expressed disappointment today with a decision by the International Trade Commission affirming that Corteva Agriscience was harmed by imports of a crit...

Federal criminal charges dropped against S.D.'s Maudes

Ranchers and their elected representatives have won a major battle today. Federal criminal charges have been dropped against Charles and Heather Maude of Caputa, SD.

EPA Will Issue Summer Waivers for Accessing Higher Ethanol Blends

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it will use its existing authority to prevent drivers from losing access to lower-cost and lower-emission E15, a higher ethanol blend ofte...

USDA Secretary Issues Mexico Ultimatum to Protect U.S. Livestock Industry from New World Screwworm

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has sent a letter to her counterpart in Mexico demanding Mexico eliminate restrictions on USDA aircraft and waive customs duties on eradication equipment t...

State Officials Remind Horse Owners to Vaccinate Against West Nile Virus

State officials are reminding horse owners to vaccinate their animals against West Nile virus. Horses become infected through mosquito bites, and while many may not show symptoms, some can experience...