Ag Tariffs, USMCA to Challenge Next President
Ag tariffs and trade wars will continue to challenge whoever’s in the White House next year. President Biden and former President Trump both hit China with big tariffs on national security grounds. Biden, most recently with $18
Michigan State Develops New Potato
A new genetically engineered potato developed by Michigan State University potato breeder Dave Douches has been granted an exemption from the biotechnology regulations placed on genetically-modified products. The Kal91.3 potato is bred from an MSU potato variety
NMPF Board Calls for Milk Pricing Fairness, Leads on H5N1 Response
ARLINGTON, VA – National Milk Producers Federation leadership expressed confidence that farmers would soon see a fairer federal system for milk pricing and highlighted dairy farmers’ robust response to the challenge of H5N1 influenza in dairy cattle at the
Farm Bill Spotlights Pork Producer Priorities at World Pork Expo
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 5, 2024 — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) hosted a policy panel discussion today at the 2024 World Pork Expo, where producer-leaders and experts highlighted the need to work with both sides of
Man Pleads Guilty To Sex Crimes In Grand Forks County
(Grand Forks, ND) — A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to sex crimes against underage girls in Grand Forks County. Forty-seven-year-old Manuel Martinez Jr is accused of sexually abusing four young girls between 2012 and 2021, and
Semi-Truck Crash Near Casselton Causes Fuel Spill
(Casselton, ND) — About 100 gallons of diesel fuel were spilled along I-94 when a semi-truck crashed near Casselton Tuesday afternoon. Officials say the semi veered off the roadway, entered a ditch, and jackknifed, spilling fuel into
Increasing North Dakota Mosquito Population Brings West Nile Virus Concerns
(Bismarck, ND) — Spring rain has resulted in an increased mosquito population in North Dakota, bringing West Nile Virus concerns. North Dakota Health and Human Services reminds you to take precautions against mosquito bites, including staying indoors
Two Killed In Mercer County Crash
(Mercer County, ND) — Two people are dead following a crash on North Dakota Highway 49 in Mercer County. It happened Tuesday afternoon when an SUV heading northbound didn’t see traffic stopped ahead because of a vehicle
Stolen Car Chase Near Watertown Ends With Two Arrests
(Watertown, SD) — Details are being revealed about a stolen car chase near Watertown ending with the arrests of two Sioux Falls men. Jovaun Clayton and Mallie Schloesser Jr., both 31-years-old, are behind bars facing several charges.
Minnehaha County Auditor Requesting Audits After Primary
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The Minnehaha County auditor wants to do a post-election audit following Tuesday’s Primary. Leah Anderson says she plans to request 25 percent of ballots to be hand counted. A post-election audit is typically