House Ag Committee Advances Reconciliation Markup
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Wednesday, the House Agriculture Committee passed its portion of the reconciliation package on a party line vote of 29-25. The measure now heads to the House Budget Committee for a full markup of
Production Expenses Forecast Above 20-Year Average
Farm sector production expenses are the costs of all inputs used to produce farm commodities, which directly affect farm profitability. In total, these expenses, including those associated with operator dwellings, are forecast to decrease by $13.4 billion,
Egg Prices Down 12.7 Percent in April
U.S. retail egg prices dropped from the record-high prices they hit earlier this year. Government data released on Tuesday showed the average price of a dozen Grade A eggs declined to $5.12 last month after reaching a
NCGA Comments on House Budget Reconciliation Legislation
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today praised the passage of key tax extensions, championed by the organization, which passed the House Committee on Ways and Means as part of the budget reconciliation process. “We applaud the members
Wildfires Continue To Spread in Northern Minnesota
(St. Louis County, MN) — Wildfires are continuing to pound northern Minnesota. Officials say the Camp House Fire near Brimson, the Jenkins Creek Fire near Fairbanks, and the Munger Shaw Fire near Cotton have now destroyed more
State Leaders Prepare For Potential Chauvin Pardon
(Minneapolis, MN) — State leaders in Minnesota are preparing for the potential pardon of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin for his federal conviction of killing George Floyd. KTSP reports that leaders including Governor Walz, Mayor Jacob
ND Tribes Ruled Against In Voting Rights Case
(Bismarck, ND) — A circuit court is ruling against North Dakota tribes in a voting rights case. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and Spirit Lake Nation don’t have
Timberwolves Advance To Western Conference Finals
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are heading back to the Western Conference Finals for the second season in a row. The Wolves wrapped up a gentleman’s sweep of the Golden State Warriors with a 121-110 win
NDSU Lands Transfer Guard
(Fargo, ND) — The North Dakota State men’s basketball team is dipping its toes into the transfer portal. Former Western Michigan guard Markhi Strickland committed to the Bison yesterday. Strickland is a 6-foot-6 wing who will arrive at
NDCPD Services Face Uncertainty After Federal Cuts
(Minot, ND) — The North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities could slow down or stop services. NDCPD laid off 23 employees because of uncertainty and delays in federal grant funding. Officials said they will now have