NCBA Testifies at Trade Hearing Investigation on Brazil
WASHINGTON (September 3, 2025) – Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus testified at a Section 301 investigation hearing regarding Brazil’s trade practices. The hearing, convened by the Office of the U.S.
Fall is a good time to use herbicides to control cheatgrass on pastures
By Mitch Stephenson, UNL Range Management Specialist, and Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Livestock Educator Nebraska’s grasslands cover approximately 50 percent of the state’s land area. Grasslands are vital as a livestock forage base, but also provide other
Corn Grower Leader Applauds Investigation of Brazil’s Trade Practices
One of the nation’s top farmers, testifying today before members of a trade panel established by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, praised the Trump administrations for investigating Brazil’s trade practices and encouraged quick action
Growth Energy Calls Out Brazil in USTR Testimony
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, called for officials to take action against Brazil’s unfair trade practices in testimony delivered before the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) today. The oral testimony accompanies more extensive comments Growth Energy
Five ND Communities Receive Water System Improvement Loans
(Kenmare, ND) — At least five North Dakota communities will receive state loans to upgrade their water systems. State officials began issuing the water system improvement loans this past March as part of the Drinking Water State
NDEQ Issues Additional Air Quality Alert Amid Canadian Wildfires
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakotans are advised to take precautions as smoke from the Canadian wildfires is expected to impact air quality statewide. The state’s Department of Environmental Quality says air quality will be moderate to unhealthy
Northland Bus Services Driver Charged With DUI
(Minot, ND) — A bus driver accused of driving under the influence on the first day of school in Minot is now facing criminal charges. Authorities say 20 high-school-aged students had to be transferred to a different
U.S. Senate Youth Program Available For Two ND Students
(Bismarck, ND) — State Superintendent Kristen Baesler is encouraging high school juniors and seniors to apply for a national program. The 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program selects students from all 50 states to learn more about how
Rolette County Commissioner Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault Charges
(Rolette County, ND) — Rolette County Commission Craig Poitra is pleading guilty to charges related to a sexual assault case. Poitra was charged last October after a victim accused the commissioner of sexually assaulting them at a
Mike Hayes Appointed To Minot City Council
(Minot, ND) — A new member is joining the Minot City Council. Council members voted to appoint Mike Hayes to fill the council’s vacancy left by newly elected Mayor Mark Jantzer. Hayes has worked in home construction