NDFB Scholarship Program now accepting applications

Body Bismarck, N.D. – NDFB is excited to announce several scholarships worth $1,000 for high school students, undergraduates, and individuals studying agriculture. Additionally, a $2,500 Student Volunteer Scholarship is available to students who volunteer through Farm Bureau.

News briefs

Body Bread Pan spreads cheer Langdon’s Bread Pan Bakery is spreading the Christmas cheer and thanking all those who participated in this year’s angel tree.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK:

Body December 26, 2025 – Donald Emerson was born on a farm near Joliette North Dakota in 1923. While growing up Don was fascinated with airplanes.

Stockmen’s Association executive testifies at Waters of the United States listening session

Body North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson, a fourth-generation cattle rancher, testified last week at a Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Listening Session hosted by Sen. Kevin Cramer in Bismarck, N.D. Sen.

Lake Region Extension Roundup set for Jan. 7-8

Body The annual event, hosted by North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension county offices surrounding Devils Lake, covers a wide range of agricultural production topics.

China is investing billions in Latin America, potentially sidelining US farmers for decades to come

Body Chinese state-backed money is remaking the hemisphere’s ports —from Santos to Chancay — reshaping grain routes to Asia and squeezing U.S. farmers as tariffs deepen the split with Washington.

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Body According to North Dakota FSA State Executive Director Brad Thykeson, the Farmer Bridge Assistance payments are designed to help fill the financial gap until updated ARC and PLC payments are distributed in October.

Spelling is foundational to education – and newspapers

Body The North Dakota Newspaper Association Education Foundation Each year for decades, the North Dakota Newspaper Association Education Foundation (NDNAEF) has sponsored the North Dakota Spelling Bee, involving thousands of students across the state.