Farmers Holding Large Corn and Soybean Stocks
After stockpiling crops for much of this season due to low commodity prices, many U.S. farmers continue to turn away buyers despite few signs that prices will improve. Farm Policy News says grain supplies are ample, and
2024 Farm Bill Better Than 2025
Some Senate Ag Republicans suggest it may be better to hold out until next year for a better farm bill deal. Others disagree. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says the argument for waiting ‘til next year to get
USDA Releases Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
USDA released its June 2024 Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook that shows the 2024 beef production forecast is virtually unchanged. Heavier cattle weights are expected to partially offset tight cattle supplies. The 2025 beef production forecast is
Dairy Co-op Wants Accurate Payment Provisions in the Farm Bill
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative announced efforts in partnering with several other dairy industry supporters to codify the protection of timely payments and accurate testing as legislative text in the next farm bill. The request to move these
“Keep It Local” Coalition Established To Oppose Property Tax Measure
(Bismarck, ND) — More than 60 organizations have joined together to oppose a proposed measure that would eliminate property taxes in North Dakota. They call themselves the “Keep It Local” coalition, and they’re worried the initiative would
Violent Crime Rates Up In North Dakota
(Bismarck, ND) — Data from last year shows that violent crimes like assault, arson, homicide, and human trafficking are up by nearly three-percent in North Dakota. Attorney General Drew Wrigley also pointed out a disappointing statistic after
Gov. Burgum Selects General Mitchell Johnson To Lead North Dakota National Guard
(Bismarck, ND) — Governor Doug Burgum has selected Brigadier General Mitchell Johnson to serve as the next leader of North Dakota’s National Guard. Johnson most recently served as commander of the 119th Wing of the state’s Air
Fort Totten Man Sentenced For Assaulting Woman
(Fort Totten, ND) — A Fort Totten man will serve 12 years in prison for physically and sexually assaulting a woman in 2022. It happened while 42-year-old Gandi Shaw was staying at a woman’s home, where he
Minot Man Accused Of Threatening Neighbors, Officers With Gun
(Minot, ND) — A Minot man is in custody after he allegedly threatened several people with a gun earlier this week. The man reportedly first threatened his neighbors with the weapon before police were called to the
McPherson County’s Primary Ballots Ordered Unsealed
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A judge is ordering ballots from the June 4th primary election in McPherson County to be unsealed. The request comes in order to complete a post-election audit, with McPherson County filing court papers