Feeders the Leader while China Plays a Grain Role

Feeders once again led the market higher, showing continued strength in the livestock sector. At the same time, China’s presence in the grain markets continues to play a key role, with traders watching for any signals of
New Economic Analysis Shows Big Benefits of Expanding Access to Ethanol

If Congress passed legislation that allowed for year-round, nationwide access to fuels with 15% ethanol blends, corn use in ethanol could increase by 50% at full implementation, supporting a higher market price for corn and energy stability for Americans,
Mariners Go Up 2-0 In ALCS, Dodgers Draw First Blood In NLCS

(Undated) — The MLB postseason is heating up with the Championship Series. The Mariners blew out the Blue Jays 10-3 and are heading back home with a commanding, 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven ALCS. Game Three takes
Trade Agreement Up for Review

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on trade was the focus of two Nebraska events in September. The USCMA, implemented in 2020, was agreed to during President Trump’s first term as the next iteration of the North American Free
Vikings Open Practice Window For Blake Cashman

(Eagan, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings could be getting one of their top defensive players back soon. The team opened up the 21-day practice window for linebacker Blake Cashman yesterday. Cashman has been on injured reserve since
Wild Take Down Kings In Shootout

(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Wild avoided disaster with a 4-3 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings at Grand Casino Arena. The Wild led 3-0 entering the third period before giving up three goals to
Frozen Spinach Recalled Nationwide

(Caledonia, MN) – The FDA is recalling a frozen spinach product that was distributed nationwide. Sno Pac Foods has recalled its Del Mar 35-pound Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach and Sno Pac ten-ounce Organic Frozen Cut Spinach because
Mining Company Given Exploration Approval

(Libby, MT) — An Idaho mining company is getting the nod to look around a Montana mine. The US Forest Service recently approved an exploration permit to Hecla Mining Company for an old mining site near Libby.
New Helicopter Program Speeding Up Cardiovascular Care in Rural Minnesota

(Undated) — A new helicopter program is speeding up cardiovascular care in rural Minnesota. For years, ECMO machines have only been available only in Twin Cities hospitals. The ECMO machine temporarily takes over for the heart and
Farm Bureau to President and Congress: Farmers are at a Breaking Point

The American Farm Bureau Federation sent letters to President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders to emphasize the severe economic pressures facing America’s farmers and ranchers. Falling crop prices, skyrocketing expenses and trade disputes are creating conditions that