Council Reacts To New Trade Deal With European Union

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) is encouraged to hear that a trade deal between the U.S and the European Union (EU) was announced today by President Trump and the White House. U.S. Department of
U.S. Dairy Organizations Testify Before USITC on Global Policies Affecting Dairy Markets

ARLINGTON, VA – National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) Executive Vice President for Policy Development & Strategy, Jaime Castaneda, and Senior Vice President for Global Economic Affairs, Will Loux, testified today before the U.S.
NCBA Endorses HELP Act to Support Livestock Haulers

WASHINGTON (July 28, 2025) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) urged support for the Hauling Exemptions for Livestock Protection (HELP) Act introduced by Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO). This legislation supports livestock haulers by protecting drivers from
Hall of Fame Baseball Player Sandberg Dead At 65

(Undated) — Baseball Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg died Monday at the age of 65. Sandberg played 15 of his 16 big league seasons for the Chicago Cubs, for whom he made 10 All-Star Games,
Twins Walk-Off Red Sox; Trade Paddack, Dobnak To Tigers

(Minneapolis, MN) — Brooks Lee came up big for the Minnesota Twins during their 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox at Target Field on Monday. Lee hit a walk-off two-run single in the bottom of the
UND Hockey Picks Up Ethan MacKenzie

(Grand Forks, ND) — UND’s hockey team has a new commit. Ethan MacKenzie, a defenseman from the Edmonton Oil Kings in the Western Hockey League, has committed to play for the Fighting Hawks. MacKenzie is expected to
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Reportedly Plans To Leave NGA

(Minneapolis, MN) — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is reportedly leaving the National Governors Association. Reports say the former Democratic vice presidential candidate and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly would both leave the organization. The decision is said to
Minnesota Health Care Ranks Third-Best Nationally

(Undated) — Minnesota has some of the best health care in the nation. A new report by WalletHub compares states based on metrics like average monthly insurance premiums, the number of physicians, and the percentage of insured