Grassley Ready for ‘Skinny’ Farm Bill
There’s still work left to do on a new slimmed-down farm bill after key items made it into the president’s tax bill, and one senator says he’s already got a list of things he wants included. Senator
Secretary Rollins Issues Statement Following Trump Administration Lawsuit Against California
(Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins issued a statement following the Trump Administration’s lawsuit against the State of California over the State’s intrusive actions that have caused the price of eggs to skyrocket,
Food Spending Increases from 2023-2024
USDA says per capita total U.S. food spending increased 3.2 percent from 2023 to 2024, slightly outpacing the 2.3 percent increase in food prices during the same period. That showed a stronger demand for food despite higher
Biological Nutrition Seed Treatment Supports Uniform Corn Emergence
JOHNSTON, IA July 10, 2025 — Corteva Agriscience is enhancing its LumiGEN® corn seed treatment package with the addition of a new, biological plant nutrition component proven to promote germination and strong root development for more uniform corn emergence.
Mandan Police Launching Speeding Enforcement Over Weekend
(Mandan, ND) — Mandan authorities are cracking down on speeding motorists this weekend. Authorities in Mandan and the North Dakota Highway Patrol are teaming up to slow down drivers until Sunday. The Mandan Police Department stated that
Canadian Wildfire Smoke To Impact ND Again
(Bismarck, ND) — Canadian wildfire smoke is once again affecting North Dakota. BlueSky Canada officials say a blanket of smoke will cover the state today. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is now warning residents about
Williston Man Faces Federal Drug Charges For Hundreds Of Fentanyl Pills
(Mountrail County, ND) — A Williston man faces life in prison for federal drug charges. Henry Leggins was arrested in May on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation after allegedly being caught in possession of 800 fentanyl pills.
ND Department Of Energy Predicts Increase In Blackouts
(Bismarck, ND) — Blackouts throughout North Dakota could increase in the future. The Department of Energy’s latest report shows that an increase in data centers and utility consumption poses a threat to two key electric grids in
South Dakota Postal Workers Hopeful With New Postmaster General
(Sioux Falls, SD) — David Steiner is set to become the 76th Postmaster General this month, replacing Louis DeJoy. Postal workers, especially here in South Dakota, are watching closely but remain hopeful. Steiner, a former FedEx board
Man Arrested For Bomb Threat At Brookings Starbucks
(Brookings, SD) — Brookings police have arrested a Sioux Falls man for making a bomb threat at a local Starbucks. It happened Wednesday afternoon when someone called in claiming there was a bomb in the drive-thru. Officers