Farmer Sentiment Following the U.S. Election Reaches Highest Levels Since May 2021
Farmer sentiment jumped again in November, with the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbing 30 points to a reading of 145. This marked the highest level of farmer optimism since May 2021. Both of the barometer’s sub-indices increased
Insights Into the CHS, West Central Merger
(ST PAUL, MN) – Last week, members of West Central Ag Services voted to approve the sale of their cooperative to CHS. With 14 locations and more than 3,000 cooperative members in west central Minnesota, West Central
Economists Forecast a Drop in Land Prices
Lower returns to rented land and higher interest rates began signaling the potential for falling farmland prices in 2023. Farmdoc from the University of Illinois says those signals are continuing, with the current fundamentals suggesting land value
Boozman Stresses Economic Assistance Relief for Struggling Farm Families
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, urged Congress to provide emergency economic assistance to agricultural producers facing market losses. “It’s clear the pain our farm families are
Consumer Institute Advocates for AM Radio
The American Consumers Institute is the latest organization to voice strong support for the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. Nate Scherer, policy analyst for the group, says AM radio is vital for ensuring public safety
State Canvassing Board Certifies Recount Winners
(Williston, ND) — The winners of county races that required recounts have been certified. The State Canvassing Board met on Monday to certify election results. In the South McLean Soil Conservation District race, Ethan Fylling was declared
Williston Basin Superintendent Submits Resignation
(Williston, ND) — The Williston Basin School District Superintendent is stepping down. Richard Faidley submitted a letter of resignation to the school board on Monday. His resignation is effective June 30th, which is the day his contract
Burleigh County Auditor/Treasurer Investigated
(Bismarck, ND) — A Burleigh County employee is being investigated for a possible violation of the Hatch Act. The State Attorney’s Office claims Burleigh County Auditor and Treasurer Mark Splonskowski sent a group text message during working
Suspect in Custody After Minot Burglary
(Minot, ND) — A Minot man is facing multiple felony charges in connection with a burglary last Saturday. Police say the 31-year-old man is accused of stealing an air compressor from a vehicle around 2:30 in the
Grand Forks Air Force Base Getting Planes, Personnel From Ellsworth
(Grand Forks, ND) — Seventeen planes and 800 people are being transfered to Grand Forks Air Force Base from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. The Air Force says it’s a temporary move to accommodate a