Markets Talking Yield Numbers
Markets are keeping a close eye on the latest yield estimates. StoneX released updated numbers, trimming U.S. corn yields to 186.9 bushels per acre, down from their previous 188.1, and lowering soybeans to 53.2 bushels per acre
USDA Revises Forecast: Farm Income Projected to Rise in 2025
The USDA has revised its February farm income forecast and now expects farm income to climb this year, offering a much-needed rebound after two years of declines. USDA research economist Carrie Litkowski said, “Farm income will increase
Nebraska Governor Pillen to Lead Trade Mission to Japan
LINCOLN, NE – This week, Governor Jim Pillen and state leaders will embark on a trade mission to Japan. The delegation includes representatives from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED), Greater Omaha Chamber of
Great Plains Food Bank Receives 35K-Pounds Of Ham Through Donation
(Fargo, ND) — Tens of thousands of pounds of meat are being donated to the Great Plains Food Bank. Chief Development Officer Marcia Paulson says the massive donation of 35-thousand-pounds of ham will be delivered to North
Trinity Health’s EMT Program Opens Applications
(Minot, ND) — A Minot-based EMT program is now accepting applications. Trinity Health says that its six-month long program provides students with emergency medical knowledge and hands-on experience related to caring for sick and injured patients. The
Judge Rejects Proposed Plea Deal Regarding Fatal Minot Shooting
(Minot, ND) — A judge is rejecting a plea deal for a man accused of a fatal shooting in Minot. Daniel Breijo faced 20 years in prison after agreeing to plead guilty to manslaughter for the 2023
NDDEQ Investigating Chemical Spill In Cannonball River
(New England, ND) — State officials are monitoring a chemical spill into the Cannonball River near New England. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality says an undetermined amount of diesel fuel and 200 gallons of chemicals
Bismarck Mayor Mike Schmitz Leads Effort To Streamline City Departments
(Bismarck, ND) — Bismarck Mayor Mike Schmitz wants to simplify and streamline the city government departments to promote efficiency. Mayor Schmitz says the city will now place signs on properties and boulevards before public hearings are held
Hearings Conclude For Tea Deadly Shooting Case, Judge Shifts Burden Of Proof
(Canton, SD) — A second day of testimony is complete in the case of a deadly shooting in Tea that’s bringing South Dakota’s “stand your ground” law into focus. Sixty-one-year-old Timothy Overton is charged with murdering Isaiah
Rapid City Police Search For Two In Connection To Deadly Shooting
(Rapid City, SD) — Rapid City police and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office are searching for two people connected to a deadly shooting last week. Investigators say 23-year-old Max Martinez and 24-year-old Brittany Dillon of Rapid City