United States Cattle on Feed Down 1 Percent
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.1 million head on September 1, 2025. The inventory was 1 percent below September
One Phone Call Brings Bean Pressure
Traders are keeping an eye on the outcome of the phone call between former President Trump and China’s President Xi, watching closely for any signals on trade. At the same time, attention is also on the Canadian
Genotype Sampling Strategies: Why Pedigree Still Matters in the Genomic Era
From American Sheep Industry In last month’s news brief, we explored how genotyping strategies influence the accuracy of genomic predictions. That article emphasized the value of randomly genotyping animals within a flock to support more reliable genomically-enhanced
Rollins Says Trump Tariffs Could Fund Aid Package for US Farmers
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The Trump Administration is reportedly drawing up plans to potentially use tariff revenue to fund a program to support U.S. farmers, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. “There may
Grand Forks International Airport Receives $15M For Infrastructure Upgrades
(Grand Forks, ND) — Over 15-million-dollars in federal funding will help support infrastructure upgrades at Grand Forks International Airport. Officials say it will help reconstruct the airport’s primary runway and improve taxiway pavement and lighting fixtures. The
WCSD Seeking New Deputies This Fall
(Ward County, ND) — The Ward County Sheriff’s Department is now accepting applications for new deputies. WCSD Sheriff Bob Roed says the department is looking ahead to ensure it’s fully staffed whenever positions open. Those interested must
Minot City Council Votes To Remove Recycling Mandate
(Minot, ND) — The recycling mandate for Minot sanitation customers could be removed by next year. City leaders recently approved the first reading to remove the mandate, which would allow residents to opt out and have their
NDDEQ Issues $2.8M For Statewide Water Projects
(Bismarck, ND) — Statewide projects focused on improving water quality now have additional grant funding. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has issued two-point-eight-million-dollars in grant funding to support projects, including the Maple River, Park River,
Minot’s Andrea Travnicek Confirmed As President Trump’s ASWSI
(Minot, ND) — Minot native Andrea Travnicek has been officially confirmed as the Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the Interior. Yesterday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Travnicek and 47 other nominees to federal positions. The process
Noem Defends Shooting Dog on New York Post Podcast
(Undated) — Homeland Security Secretary and former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is defending her decision to shoot a dog years ago after facing criticism. She went on the podcast “Pod Force One with Miranda Devine” published