The swine industry offers the most opportunity for development in North Dakota, said North Dakota State University livestock development specialist Jon Biermacher.
The federal government is providing a $12 million grant to help upgrade rail service to accommodate a $400 million soybean crushing facility under construction in Casselton.
Red River Valley and Western Railroad Company has received a $12 million grant for track improvements to help accommodate the expected growth in carloads of agricultural products in the region.