Markets React to US/China, Fed Chair Comments and More
Soybeans continue their reaction to today’s US/China news while we see mixed tones in the outside markets after comments this week by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. We also see mixed action in livestock. Arlan Suderman, Chief
Report: Twins Hire Shelton As Next Manager
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Twins have found their new manager. ESPN is reporting that the Twins hired Derek Shelton to be their new skipper. Shelton spent the last six seasons managing the Pittsburgh Pirates before getting
Vikings Add QB Wolford
(Eagan, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings are adding some quarterback depth. The team signed John Wolford to a practice squad contract yesterday. Wolford was an undrafted free agent in 2018 and was most recently on the Jaguars
Timberwolves Fall Short Against Lakers
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Timberwolves wasted a 20-point comeback during a 116-115 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers at the Target Center. The Wolves rallied in the fourth quarter to take a one-point lead when Julius
Minnesota To Use 3rd Party To Audit Medicaid Billing
(St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz says Minnesota will hire a third party to audit billing for 14 Medicaid services considered at high risk for fraud. The Department of Human Services has signed a one-year, two-point-three-million-dollar
Gianforte Says State Can’t Cover SNAP Benefits
(Helena, MT) — Montana is warning residents it cannot cover the lapse in food stamp benefits that’s coming Saturday. The governor’s office told NBC Montana the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is a federal program that can’t be
Treasury Secretary Provides Details on US/China Agreement Including Soybeans
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday morning, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that China has agreed to agricultural purchases from the United States, including 12 million metric tons of soybeans this season. In an interview with Fox
SNAP Benefits in Jeopardy as Shutdown Deepens: Unions, Food Banks, and States Scramble to Avert Hunger Crisis
As the federal government shutdown stretches toward its fifth week, millions of Americans are bracing for what could become one of the largest disruptions in food assistance in decades. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed
Fertilizer Hearing Produces Few Solutions for High Prices
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — A Senate Judiciary hearing this week on high fertilizer and seed prices produced few solutions, though there were some suggestions to help farmers cope with the high costs. American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland
Jury Chose, Opening Statements In NDSF Assault Trial
(Minot, ND) — The trial for the man accused of assaulting a woman at a North Dakota State Fair concert is underway. Opening statements were made yesterday in the case against Jaeger Lundeen, with one witness being