China Allows Import of Eligible Pork, Poultry Products From 106 U.S. Plants
China has approved 106 new U.S. pork and poultry plants to export eligible products produced on or after June 12, Chinese Customs said in a notice on its website. Reuters reports the announcement comes after China and the
RFA, Growth Energy Statement on Supreme Court SRE Decision
The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued its opinion that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit is the proper venue for legal challenges to small refinery exemption
Ag Groups Ask MAHA to Seek Their Input
More than 250 groups representing farmers, ranchers, and agrochemical companies urged the Trump administration on Tuesday to seek their input on future activities of the Make America Healthy Again Commission, after the body’s first report pointed to
Soybean Farmers Deeply Concerned with Senate Proposal to Reward U.S. Tax Credits to Foreign Biofuel Feedstocks
The American Soybean Association expressed disappointment in the Senate Finance Committee’s budget reconciliation text that made significant modifications to the House-passed Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit language. The Senate Finance Committee text reverts on the progress
Rollins Redirects $148M from DEI Programs to “Farmers First” Initiatives
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will terminate more than 145 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) focused awards, totaling a maximum savings of $148.6 million. “Putting
Man Sentenced To Life For Attempted Murder
(Williston, ND) — A Williston man is heading to prison for attempted murder. Jordan Griffith was arrested for shooting a victim in the face last year. Prosecutors argued the incident was sparked by text messages between the
Grand Forks Correctional Center Expansion Projected To Open By August
(Grand Forks, ND) — The expansion of the Grand Forks County Correctional Center will be operational this summer. The new addition will add 82 beds to the facility, bringing the total capacity to over 300 inmates. Grand
Minot Officials Call Off Plans To Hire Additional Firefighters
(Minot, ND) — The Minot City Council won’t hire more firefighters. The council voted to discontinue receiving a federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant. The city hoped to add six more firefighters to the
St. Thomas Man Arrested For Threats Against Federal Official
(Cass County, ND) — A Saint Thomas man is in custody for alleged threats toward a federal official. Charles Dalzell was arrested for sending a series of emails about specific state officials. Authorities say Dalzell referenced the
Thousands Of Gallons Of Produced Water Spilled In Bowman County
(Marmarth, ND) — Officials are investigating an industrial spill in Bowman County. Denbury Onshore reported that 228 barrels of produced water and 13 gallons of crude oil spilled on the company’s well pad. The North Dakota Department