Sideways Market Trade
Markets showed some midweek weakness on Wednesday, with grains largely holding to a sideways pattern. Overnight strength was supported by fresh corn purchases from Mexico. As the day went on, headlines added fuel to the trade, including
Study Finds Many Farmers Drop Conservation Practices
(AMES, IA) — A new study from Iowa State University sheds surprising light on the evolving landscape of agricultural conservation in the state. It found that many farmers who adopted two key conservation practices, including cover crops
August Milk Production Rises, Egg Production Drops
During August, the 24 major milk-producing U.S. states produced 18.8 billion pounds, up 3.3 percent from August 2024. Production per cow in the 24 states averaged 2,068 pounds for August, 28 pounds above last August. The number
Secretary Rollins Strengthens SNAP Retailer Stocking Requirements to Make America Healthy Again
(Washington, D.C., September 24, 2025) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is proposing changes to strengthen the stocking requirements for retailers participating in
National Farmers Proposes $13 Dairy Margin Coverage Feed Price Index Floor
(AMES, Iowa) September 23, 2025—As family dairy farmers struggle with high operational costs and plunging milk futures prices, a national farm marketing group is proposing a change to the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. DMC payments are
Better beef for your budget
By Chevy-Lynn Vaske, K-State Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Taking a bite of tender, juicy beef is all part of the dining experience. But what exactly makes beef taste the way it does? Kansas State University
Chinese Trade Negotiator Meets U.S. Midwest Delegation
Analysts predict the U.S. Midwest’s food exports will play a big part in any deal between the U.S. and China. Political and business leaders from around the Midwest recently met with senior Chinese trade negotiator Li Chengang
Williston Passes 2026 Preliminary Budget
(Williston, ND) — Williston City Commissioners have officially approved the city’s 2026 preliminary budget. Yesterday, the city approved the 210-million-dollar budget after making cuts in several areas to balance a 16-million-dollar deficit. Balancing measures included eliminating vacant
Former McKenzie County Sheriff’s Deputy Federally Charged For Illicit Material Offenses
(Bismarck, ND) — Daniel Christensen now faces federal charges involving illicit material. The former McKenzie County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested on Monday after being indicted by a grand jury late last month. Authorities received a tip late
ND Files Complaint Against MISO’s $22B Transmission Project
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota is challenging a long-range transmission project proposal by Midcontinent Independent System Operator. The 22-billion-dollar projects include over three-thousand miles of power lines being installed to reduce power loss over long distances and