Cybersecurity Becomes a National Priority for America’s Food and Agriculture Sector
Cyber threats are increasingly targeting the systems that keep America’s food and agriculture industries running—from grain elevators and processing plants to digital tractors and irrigation systems. As farms and agribusinesses rely more heavily on data, automation, and
Southern Rust Making a Big Impact in the Midwest and Northern U.S. in 2025
The weather conditions of 2025 were perfect for a southern rust outbreak across the Midwest, resulting in many growers having to make late-season decisions on disease management. Southern rust is a fungal foliar disease that flourishes in
Turkey Farm Challenges Could Affect Thanksgiving Prices
Shoppers preparing for upcoming fall holidays, including Thanksgiving, should brace for higher turkey prices this year. New analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Market Intel series says economic factors as well as disease challenges have driven wholesale turkey prices up
Beef Price-Fixing Lawsuit Settled as Trump Administration Signals a Shift in Antitrust Focus
Tyson Foods and Cargill have agreed to pay a combined $87.5 million to settle a long-running beef price-fixing lawsuit, marking a major milestone in one of the nation’s most significant antitrust cases in the meatpacking industry. The
Fall Alfalfa Fertility: Setting Up for Stand Success
As harvest wraps up, October is an excellent time to collect soil test samples and plan fertility for next year’s alfalfa production. Because alfalfa removes large amounts of nutrients each year, fertility decisions made now affect stand
Burlington Maintains Stable City Tax Levy
(Burlington, ND) — City of Burlington property owners can expect taxes to remain fairly stable this upcoming year. City council members recently approved a budget that doesn’t use any of the three percent increase allowed under state
Towner Ambulance District Receives $35K To Boost Services
(Towner, ND) — The Towner Ambulance District is getting a funding boost to enhance its services. District Manager LeRae Bachmeier says TAD received 35-thousand-dollars for a new LifePak that helps monitor vitals. The touchscreen aspect and other
19th Annual UAS Summit Set In Grand Forks
(Grand Forks, ND) — The 19th Annual Unmanned Aerial Systems Summit is kicking off in Grand Forks this week. The event brings drone leaders and industry experts to discuss the latest in UAS technology for both commercial
NDHHS Claims Teen Alcohol Use Trending Downward
(Bismarck, ND) — State health officials say that teen alcohol use is trending downward. Governor Kelly Armstrong declared October Substance Use Prevention Month, while the state’s Department of Health and Human Services reports less use by underage
Chevron Reporting More Layoffs In ND Than Anticipated
(Bismarck, ND) — Chevron has laid off more North Dakotans this year than initially expected. The company projected 70 jobs lost in North Dakota as part of a consolidation effort following Chevron’s 53-billion-dollar merger with Hess Oil