Corn and Beans Find Strength

The corn and soybean markets are finding strength today from a mix of supportive fundamentals and trader positioning, as many are weighing early feedback from the ProFarmer Crop Tour. So far, the tour has delivered some notable
U.S. Dairy: Trade Deal With Europe Must Deliver Real Change

ARLINGTON, VA — The U.S. Dairy Export Council and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) welcomed today’s release of the Joint Statement on United States – European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. U.S.
Soybeans the Upside Leader Midday Thursday

Soybeans are the upside leader on Thursday as we see a mostly positive day across the grain and livestock trade. We discuss the market action with Arlan Suderman from StoneX in our Market Talk Midday Commentary. Please
Sorensen Helps Introduce Legislation to Expand High Speed Internet Access to Farming Communities

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) helped introduce bipartisan legislation to ensure rural communities that depend on high-speed internet to implement modern farming practices can get connected. He joined Representative Erin Houchin (IN-09) and other members in introducing
NPPC Optimistic on US-EU Trade Framework

WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 21, 2025 — The White House announced a United States-European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. The administration stated the Framework Agreement aims to resolve trade imbalances and maximize the U.S. and EU’s combined
Farm Bill, Tariffs and More Topics in Farm Country

Story by Jesse Allen and Susan Littlefield (MITCHELL, SD) – The Farm Bill was one of many topics of discussion this week at the 30th annual Dakotafest in Mitchell, SD. With low commodity prices and a struggling
Spirit Lake Nation Lifts Water Conservation Notice

(Spirit Lake, ND) — Spirit Lake Nation is lifting its water conservation notice nearly three months after it was issued. This follows a ‘do not drink’ advisory that went into effect on May 27th due to elevated
UND Receives $2M For NSF Research Traineeship Program

(Grand Forks, ND) — The University of North Dakota will receive millions of dollars to support its STEM careers advocacy. The National Science Foundation recently awarded two-million-dollars in funding to UND for its NSF Research Traineeship program.
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College Receives $250K For Cybersecurity Program

(New Town, ND) — Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College is receiving 250-thousand-dollars to boost its cybersecurity program. This authorizes NHSC to upgrade its cable lines campus-wide while enhancing cybersecurity research and instruction. Officials say the funding also improves
Minot City Council Searching For Civilian Candidate For Vacant Seat

(Minot, ND) — Minot City Council members want to fill a vacancy by appointing a citizen. Council members voted on the decision earlier this week following the election of Mayor Mark Jantzer. Officials set the deadline for