USDA to Provide $1 Billion to Flood and Wildfire-Impacted Livestock Producers
(Washington, D.C., September 12, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced eligible livestock producers will receive disaster recovery assistance through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program for 2023 and 2024 Flood and Wildfire (ELRP 2023
WASDE Market Reaction Flips
Grain markets spent much of the week preparing for Friday’s WASDE report, and when the numbers were released, the first reaction was negative. Corn, soybeans, and wheat all slipped into the red as traders digested updated acreage
Lower Corn Yield, Higher Acreage in Latest WASDE
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — A slight drop in average U.S. corn yield but a higher planted acreage estimate was seen in the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report from USDA on Friday. Corn production is up
Lamb Sales See Significant Growth
Total lamb sales have increased significantly, indicating strong consumer demand, according to the latest Midan Marketing Quarterly Retail Report (based on retail scanner data from Circana). In the second quarter of 2025 (April–June), dollar sales increased by
Pork Producers from 20 States Gather in Washington to Promote Fix to Prop. 12
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 11, 2025 — More than 100 pork producers from 20 states traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to call on Congress to deliver an urgent legislative fix to California’s Proposition 12, which is driving up costs
Dickinson Alerts Community About Planning And Zoning Invoice Scams
(Dickinson, ND) — The City of Dickinson is warning about a scam involving fake Planning and Zoning Commission invoices. Dickinson Police say several residents have reported receiving documents requesting large payments for alleged application and filing fees.
RDO Announces Dozens Of Layoffs Amid Decline
(Fargo, ND) — A Fargo-based company is reportedly laying off dozens of employees. RDO Equipment announced this week that a force reduction was made for team members who support the equipment business in field support roles. Company
ND Sets Youth Deer Season Dates And Guidelines
(Bismarck, ND) — Youth deer hunting season is approaching across North Dakota. Licensed hunters between the ages of 11 and 13 may shoot an antlerless deer, while 14 and 15-year-olds are allowed to shoot a buck. A
ND Farmers Reporting Tomato Growth Delays
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota farmers are reporting a change in tomato plant growth this year. They say very few tomatoes are growing despite a full season, and believe the summer of wildfire smoke and corn sweat
Cass County Deputies Targeting Active Warrants After Jail Expansion Opens
(Cass County, ND) — Cass County Sheriff’s deputies say they are tracking down thousands of people with active warrants. County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says nearly two-thousand-900 warrants will soon be cleared after the Cass County Jail expansion