Falcons’ Kirk Cousins Perplexed At Team’s Pick
(Flowery Branch, GA) — Most of America was confused by the Falcons’ first-round draft pick, including the team’s current starting quarterback. ESPN reports Kirk Cousins was notified of the pick only when Atlanta was on the clock,
Vikings Trade Up For McCarthy, Turner
(Detroit, MI) — The Minnesota Vikings made the first trade in the 2024 NFL Draft, swapping their 11th pick for the New York Jets’ 10th pick. The Vikings used the 10th pick to select Michigan quarterback J.J.
Twins Power Past White Sox
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Twins completed a four-game sweep by beating the Chicago White Sox 6-3 at Target Field. Minnesota crushed five home runs in the victory. Edouard Julien went deep twice, while Jose Miranda, Carlos
Timberwolves Visit Suns In Game Three
(Phoenix, AZ) — The Minnesota Timberwolves will try to step on the throats of the Phoenix Suns when they two teams meet at Footprint Center for Game Three of the First Round of the NBA Playoffs tonight.
United Host Sporting KC
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota United look to get a winning streak going when they host Sporting KC tomorrow. The United are coming off a 3-nil win over Charlotte last Sunday. The Loons are in fifth
Rabobank Releases its North American Agribusiness Review
Rabobank released its North American Agribusiness Review, a bi-monthly analysis of market conditions and trends across North American agriculture. Among the highlights, the report says American consumers have proven far more resilient than expected, and they continue
Grassley Urges Better Data Reporting on Bird Flu in Dairy Cows
A U.S. Senator agrees with a news report that federal agencies aren’t sharing avian flu test results from dairy cows fast enough, which could allow further spread of the disease in cows and possibly to humans. Iowa
Rising Gas Prices May Plateau Soon
After weeks of paying higher prices, those increases at the gas pump may be nearing a halt as refineries complete the transition from winter to summer gas blends. The changing fuel blends come with the changing seasons.
AMI Calls for Worker Protections at Beef Facilities
As the USDA issued a nationwide order requiring lactating dairy cows to test negative for HPAI before transport, the American Meat Institute says that properly prepared beef remains safe to eat. The Institute is asking the USDA
USDA Continues Investing in Rural High-Speed Broadband
USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that the agency is partnering with rural cooperatives, local organizations, and tribes to support more high-speed internet deployment in 11 states. USDA is awarding $5.2 million in cooperative agreements through