Stabenow Talks About the SNAP Payment Error Rate
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), chair of the Senate Ag Committee, released a statement on the payment error rate for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. “While states faced many challenges ensuring access to SNAP during COVID and unwinding
Corn and Soybeans Both 67% Good to Excellent Nationwide
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– The latest Crop Progress Report shows that the U.S. corn and soybean crops are both equal in terms of good to excellent conditions. As of Sunday, June 30th, both corn and soybeans are 67% good
NMPF Statement on USDA’s Recommended FMMO Modernization Plan
ARLINGTON, VA – From Gregg Doud, President and CEO, National Milk Producers Federation: “Based on our initial reading, NMPF is heartened that much of what we proposed after more than two years of policy development, and another year of
North Dakota Firefighters Battling New Mexico Wildfires
(Bismarck, ND) — Eight North Dakota firefighters are currently in New Mexico to help battle ongoing wildfires. North Dakota is part of the Great Plains Interstate Fire Compact, which allows states to provide assistance in fighting forest
Woman Injured In Valley City Crash
(Valley City, ND) — A woman is recovering from injuries following a single-vehicle crash near Valley City. It happened early Monday morning on I-94, where the North Dakota Highway Patrol says the woman’s car veered off the
Third Street Bridge To Remain Closed In Minot
(Minot, ND) — The Third Street Bridge in Minot will remain closed amid safety concerns about its structural integrity. City Engineer Lance Meyer says an inspection found deteriorating concrete on one of the bridge’s piers, prompting the
Bismarck Man Sentenced For Wrong-Way Crash With State Trooper
(Bismarck, ND) — A wrong-way driver who crashed head-on into a state trooper’s vehicle in Bismarck earlier this year has been sentenced to two years in prison. It happened on U.S. Highway 83, and while trooper William
North Dakota Law Enforcement Cracking Down On Speeders
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota law enforcement is cracking down on speeders this summer with the ongoing “Speeding Slows You Down” enforcement campaign. It kicked off on Monday and will run through August 15th. You can expect
New Update On South Dakota Amtrak Expansion
(Pierre, SD) — Amtrak expansion in South Dakota is getting closer to becoming a reality. The Federal Railroad Administration has completed the fourth and final round of workshops for its Long-Distance Service Study. It breaks down the
New Gun Law Begins Intended For Rural School Security
(Pierre, SD) — A new concealed carry law is now in place intended to improve safety for rural schools. Senate Bill 203 allows people outside of law enforcement to carry a gun in public schools. It went