Soybeans Wait for Word from China Talks
Two presidents are scheduled to meet on Friday, and the trade is watching closely in hopes that soybeans will be part of the conversation. On the global side, CONAB raised its soybean production estimate, adding a bit
New Study Details Grain and Feed Industry’s $401.7B Impact, 1.16M Jobs
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 18, 2025 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today released The Harvest Economy, a new economic impact study highlighting the vital role the U.S. grain and feed industry plays in powering jobs,
Field Day showcases applications of small ruminant grazing
By Nebraska Extension The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension will host a field day on Friday, Sept. 26, focused on small ruminant grazing at Harold Johnson’s Ranch (Egan Lane, Hyannis, Neb., just east of Egan Lake). The in-person event
USDA Accepts Nearly 1.8 Million Acres Through 2025 Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced acceptance of 1.78 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through 2025 General, Continuous, Grassland, and Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program enrollments. According to USDA’s Farm Service Agency
Woman Pleads Guilty In Connection With Man’s 2022 Overdose Death In Bismarck
(Bismarck, ND) — A woman is pleading guilty to her alleged role in a man’s overdose death in Bismarck. Authorities say Kiara Twinn pleaded guilty to a count of delivery of a controlled substance resulting in an
McDonald’s Plans $200 Million Investment to Promote Regenerative Practices
McDonald’s said Monday it plans to invest $200 million over the next seven years to promote regenerative agriculture practices on cattle ranches. The Chicago burger giant says the investment was its largest to date in support of
Farmers Report Grim Economic Outlook
WASHINGTON D.C. — An overwhelming majority of corn growers from across the United States say that the nation’s farm economy is possibly already in a crisis or on the brink of one, according to a new survey
Minot Decides Not To Renew ND League of Cities Membership
(Minot, ND) — The City of Minot will not renew its membership in the North Dakota League of Cities. Officials recently voted four-to-three against the renewal during a marathon city council meeting discussing the 2026 fiscal year
Fargo Man Sentenced In Connection With Man’s Fatal Overdose In May
(Fargo, ND) — A Fargo Man will spend over a decade in prison in connection with another man’s fatal overdose earlier this year. Investigators say a 25-year-old man was found dead at a residence in the 39-hundred
ND, U.S. Farmers Concerned About 2025 Soybean Harvest During Ongoing Tariffs
(Bismarck, ND) — Farmers are concerned about significant losses in this year’s soybean harvest amid ongoing U.S. trade disputes. China has reportedly halted its purchases of soybeans from the U.S. due to lingering tariffs. This has left