Top Scientists Defend Biofuels in RFS Court Filing
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Eight of the nation’s top agricultural, biomass, and greenhouse gas (GHG) lifecycle scientists filed an amicus brief on July 3rd that challenged the faulty assumptions underpinning a number of attacks on the Renewable Fuel Standard
Leading Scientists Urge Court to Reject Faulty Land Use Change Arguments
Story courtesy of Renewable Fuels Association The nation’s leading experts in agricultural economics and biofuels lifecycle analysis urged the D.C. Circuit Court last week to reject erroneous claims made by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) in its lawsuit
USDA Releases Proposed FMMO Updates, Farm Bureau Reacts
The USDA held a 49-day Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing and listened to hundreds of hours of testimony, which resulted in reform proposals released this week. Roger Cryan, chief economist with the American Farm Bureau, says the
Almost Time to Scout for Corn Rootworm Pressure
Corn rootworm pressure is expected to be high this year, with larvae already beginning to hatch in some areas. Andrew Penney, technical agronomist for Bayer Crop Science, talks about how corn rootworm pressure is looking in the
Lynx Take Down Mystics
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Lynx controlled the fourth quarter of their 74-67 win over the Washington Mystics at the Target Center on Saturday. The Lynx trailed by two entering the final frame before outscoring Washington 19-10.
Vikings CB Khyree Jackson Killed In Car Crash
(Upper Marlboro, MD) — Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson is dead after a car crash in Maryland. The Purple drafted the 24-year-old cornerback in April. Officials say he and two former high school teammates, Isaiah Hazel and
Twins Walk-Off Against Astros
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Twins won their rubber match with the Houston Astros 3-2 at Target Field. The game was tied at two in the bottom of the ninth when Christian Vazquez hit a walk-off home
Spike In DUI Arrests In North Dakota This July 4th
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says there was an increase in DUI arrests this July 4th compared to last year. Troopers made 13 DUI arrests around Independence Day this year, making for an 85-percent
Six People Arrested At Canada-North Dakota Border On July 4th
(Portal, ND) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection caught a group of people trying to illegally enter North Dakota from Canada on July 4th. Authorities say the group of six was arrested near the small community of
Lane Shift For Grant Marsh Bridge Project Starts Today
(Bismarck, ND) — Lane shifts begin this week on I-94 as construction work on the Grant Marsh Bridge between Bismarck and Mandan continues. Drivers will use the outer-east and westbound lanes starting today, before traffic switches to