Drought Threatens Low-River Flows in the Mississippi Valley
USDA says low river flows could again be a casualty of drought in the upper Midwest and northern Plains this summer and autumn. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says NOAA’s latest spring flood outlook is much drier than
Cara Mund Running For North Dakota’s Congressional Seat
(Bismarck, ND) — A former Miss America and one-time intern for Senator John Hoeven is once again running for North Dakota’s lone congressional seat, but this time Cara Mund is running as a Republican. You may remember
AGCO Launches PTx, a Precision Ag Portfolio to Accelerate Technology Transformation
DULUTH, Ga., April 8, 2024 — AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, today announced the launch of PTx, a new brand representing its precision
Gas, Diesel, Higher in the Last Week
After a week in which the national average held unchanged, gas prices resumed their climb, rising 6.5 cents compared to a week ago at $3.57 per gallon. The national average is up 17.1 cents from a month
Coalition Formed to Advocate for Access to Crop Protection Tools
Grower and industry groups from across the country have joined together to support a new coalition, the Modern Ag Alliance. The coalition seeks to protect farmers’ access to critical crop protection tools to ensure a robust and
CropLife International Joins Calls for Action over Illicit Pesticide Sales
CropLife International recently joined calls for greater control measures and enforcement regarding the online sale of illicit pesticides. The move follows a report by the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade regarding counterfeit and illicit crop protection
Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge Contestants Vie for $100K
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online by June 15 for the 2025 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Now in its 11th year, this national business competition showcases
Clouds May Spoil Eclipse Viewing In North Dakota
(Bismarck, ND) — People looking forward to today’s much-anticipated eclipse may be disappointed by the weather forecast. While North Dakota is in the path of partial obscuration, meteorologists say cloud cover, rain, and snow today might ruin
Kelly Armstrong Announces Michelle Strinden As Running Mate
(Bismarck, ND) — Republican Representative Kelly Armstrong has announced Michelle Strinden as his running mate in his bid for governor. The Fargo area lawmaker has served in the Legislature since 2019, was born in Grand Forks, and
Christine Family Escapes House Fire
(Christine, ND) — A family escaped a major house fire just outside of Christine Friday morning. Fire officials say two adults and two children made it out safely, though two dogs and a cat died in the