USDA Opens Public Comment Period on Department Reorganization Plan
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today the opening of a 30-day public comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on the Department’s reorganization plan, as outlined in the Secretary’s memorandum (PDF, 2.6 MB) issued
Senate Passes FY 26 Agriculture Funding Bill
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Friday, the U.S. Senate advanced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 agriculture funding bill, along with appropriations bills for Legislative Branch and the Senate’s Military Construction-VA. The three bills make up about $188 billion
Hoeven Comments on USDA Purchase of $50 Million in Dry Beans
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the U.S. Department of
Secretary Rollins Announces Local Food Purchases for Communities in Need
(Washington, D.C., August 1, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $230 million in fresh seafood, fruits, and vegetables from American farmers and
Twins Hold Off Guardians
(Cleveland, OH) — The Minnesota Twins avoided being swept by the Cleveland Guardians with a 5-4 win from Progressive Field. Matt Wallner, Royce Lewis, and Trevor Larnach all drove in runs during a four-run first inning, and
Lynx Trade For Carrington
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Lynx are loading up for the final stretch of the 2025 season. The team traded for Dallas Wing guard DiJonai Carrington yesterday. The Lynx sent Diamond Miller, Karlie Samuelson, and a 2027
Sioux Falls Little League Squad Advances To Midwest Regional Semifinal
(Whitestown, IN) — The Sioux Falls Little League squad beat Missouri in the second round of the Midwest Region Tournament. They will face the Fargo, North Dakota Little League team in the Midwest semifinal. First pitch is
Blackout License Plate Sales Soar On Day One In ND
(Bismarck, ND) — Blackout license plates are already bringing a positive impact to North Dakota. The State Department of Transportation reports that over one-thousand blackout license plates were sold after they became available last Friday. At least
Serial Bank Robber Arrested In Fargo
(Fargo, ND) — A repeat bank robber is in custody after a downtown Fargo bank was robbed. Last Friday, Jay Douglas Barker was charged after allegedly robbing the Wells Fargo in the area. The 66-year-old was previously
Gas Prices Rise Slightly in North Dakota
(FARGO, ND) — The average price of a gallon of gas rose one cent in North Dakota last week. GasBuddy.Com says the average price is now $2.86. That’s four cents lower than a month ago, and 44