Red Day for Grains
It was a red day across the grain markets, even as reports off the combine show disease pressure remains limited and yields are holding up well. On the livestock side, feeder cattle hit limit up, giving the
Migrant Farmworkers Sue Seed Corn Company Over Wages and Housing
Seven migrant farmworkers from Texas claim they were recruited to work in Iowa, where they were paid illegally low wages and forced to live in substandard housing, says Iowa Capital Dispatch. The workers are suing Remington Seeds,
New Species Maps Aim to Reduce Unnecessary Pesticide Limits
From NCGA & Nicole Hasheider: Corn growers will soon benefit from more accurate species data that helps guide EPA’s new pesticide strategies. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is working with experts to submit new “core maps” to the EPA
ND Rep Fedorchak Hosting Fifth Online Conversation Installment
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakotans have another chance to connect with Representative Julie Fedorchak next week. The Republican Congresswoman is hosting the fifth installment of her Fedorchak Forum to answer questions and discuss key legislative priorities with
Minot Air Force Base Creates New Unit; Support Operations
(Minot, ND) — Governor Kelly Armstrong says a new B-52 unit is created to provide operation support at Minot Air Force Base. The Air Force’s 5th Bomb Wing and the Air National Guard’s 119th Wing will work
Williston Police Warn Residents About Gas Pump Skimming Devices
(Williston, ND) — Illegal skimming devices are appearing at some gas stations in Williston. Authorities urge residents to be cautious at the gas pump after two skimmers were recently recovered at fuel station card readers, but did
Rider Killed, Passenger Seriously Hurt After Motorcycle-Deer Crash
(Rapid City, SD) — A motorcycle crash near Hot Springs Friday night leaves one dead and another seriously injured after the bike struck a deer on US Highway 18. The 62-year-old male driver died at a Rapid
Aberdeen Woman Admits Threatening GOP Candidate, Cites Mental Health Struggles
(Aberdeen, SD) — A 69-year-old Aberdeen woman is speaking out after being arrested for allegedly threatening Republican gubernatorial candidate Toby Doeden at a Northern State University football game. Shauna King admits she approached Doeden, saying, “We got
Rapid City-Area Shooting Facility Finishing Construction Ahead of Fall Opening
(Rapid City, SD) — Construction crews are racing to finish what will be one of the nation’s largest gun ranges just north of Rapid City It comes despite some earlier opposition from lawmakers and neighbors. Located about
Sioux Falls Marathon Returns in Full Force
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Thousands of runners hit the streets for the Sioux Falls Marathon on Sunday. More than two-thousand athletes took part in the full and half marathons, plus a 5K. Organizers say runners came from