U.S. Planting Pace Continues Ahead of Normal
(FARGO, ND) — Corn and soybean planting remains well ahead of the five-year average pace according to the latest estimates out Monday in USDA’s Crop Progress Report. Nationwide, 78% of corn, 66% of soybeans and 82% of
Statement from Farmers of Major U.S. Agriculture Groups on Pending MAHA Report
The Make America Healthy Again Commission is expected to soon release a report that will have significant bearing on America’s farmers, producers and ranchers, and the public’s trust in our food system. In anticipation, the American Soybean
Is Summer Drought in the Western Corn Belt Still On the Table?
We’ve been talking about it for several months and the question remains, have we checked all the boxes for drought this summer in the Western Corn Belt and into the Plains? Also, more devastating tornadoes/severe weather and
Bird Flu Hits Brazil
Brazil, the world’s biggest chicken exporter, confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu last Friday. That triggered protocols for a country-wide trade ban from top buyer China and state-wide restrictions from other major chicken consumers. Reuters said
Mexican E85 Pilot Program Successful
Over the past six weeks, ten taxis in Monterrey, Mexico have converted to Flex Fuel technology and traveled over 43,000 miles, using over 1,500 gallons of E85. E85 cut overall operating costs by more than two Mexican
State Lottery Proceeds Help Fund ND Drug Task Force
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota’s Multijurisdictional Drug Task Forces are relying on state lottery proceeds. Officials say the North Dakota Lottery has helped fund 11 statewide task forces through the MJDT Grant Fund since 2007. North Dakota
Grand Forks Officials Address Unwanted Camping On Public Property
(Grand Forks, ND) — Grand Forks leaders want a city ordinance to prevent unauthorized public property camping. The city council voted to pass the ordinance yesterday, with supporters arguing it will help combat unlawful behavior in areas
ND Citizens’ Group Fighting For Burleigh County’s Auditor and Treasurer
(Bismarck, ND) — A North Dakota citizens’ group is fighting to keep Mark Splonskowski in office. The Qualified Electors of Burleigh County presented a cease-and-desist order to the Burleigh County State’s Attorney that claims Julie Lawyer is
ND Game and Fish Reminds Residents To Leave Wildlife Alone
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakotans are reminded to leave baby animals alone. The state Game and Fish Department says more animals will venture from their home ranges as the weather improves. Increased sightings of ducklings, fawns, and
ND Lawmaker Cynthia Schreiber-Beck Dies at 70
(Wahpeton, ND) — State leaders are mourning the death of a former North Dakota lawmaker. Cynthia Schreiber-Beck died Sunday as a former member of the state House, representing District 25 from 2014 to 2022. She was also