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The Packers & Stockyards Act (PSA) was passed in 1921 to ensure fair competition and trade practices in the livestock, meat and poultry industries. The Act protects farmers and ranchers from unfair, deceptive and monopolistic practices. Over the years, the USDA...
Water is the lifeblood of agriculture. It sustains crops, nourishes livestock and contributes to overall farm productivity. However, helping to ensure responsible and sustainable water use practices is crucial with the increasing pressure on water resources. The...
Farming is often a very family-oriented industry. In fact, farms are some of the most common small businesses to get passed down from one generation to the next. Children will grow up working on the farm and take over when their parents want to retire. Sometimes,...
The way we look at agriculture in climate policies is changing. In the past, agriculture’s focus was on adapting to climate change, dealing with extreme weather and shifting growing seasons. However, there is a new focus on making agriculture a part of the solution by...
Agricultural companies have a lot of things to check off their list to keep their businesses running. For one, they are expected to follow environmental laws, such as the Food Safety Modernization Act and the Clean Water Act. But how exactly does observing...
Heirs' property issues have posed significant challenges for many landowners and producers. You might face the same if you inherited a family land without legal ownership documentation. For one, you may be unable to access some USDA programs and services. Thankfully,...
The average farmer in North Dakota is about 57 years old. He operates a farm that covers an average of 1,512 acres, where he raises spring and durum wheat, dry edible beans, canola, flaxseed, pinto beans and honey. There are more than two cows for every citizen in...
If you are involved in agriculture in North Dakota, you may be affected by the state's agricultural laws, including those related to corporate farming. Knowledge of these laws can help you run your farm effectively and reduce the risk of conflict with government...
Agribusiness is a huge industry in North Dakota, and it continues to grow every year. If you approach it with some basic knowledge of what agribusiness is, you can be a more effective and valuable partner to the industry. Agribusiness defined Agribusiness is the...
In North Dakota, the regulation of water has a major impact on farming activity. The use and cost of water is a key factor in the input costs for farms across lots of parts of the production chain, so any changes to the regulations can alter a farm's process. Water...