$15 Drop in Tuesday Cash Cattle Market
A sharp $15 drop in the Tuesday cash cattle market has traders on edge as the trade fully digests last week’s Cattle on Feed report. Futures are working hard to claw back into the green after the
Another Quiet Day of Pre-Holiday Trading
It is another quiet day in the grain and oilseed markets as more pre-holiday position squaring seems to be at play. Meantime, the cattle market is bouncing a bit after an ugly Monday trade. Arlan Suderman, Chief
Fischer Applauds USDA Placement of Natural Resource Conservation Service Regional Hub in Lincoln
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) applauded the announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Central Regional Hub will now be located in Lincoln, Nebraska. “Good news: the USDA’s NRCS Central
Grassroots Caravan Trip to North Dakota Highlights Japan–North Dakota Economic Partnership
CHICAGO, IL / FARGO, ND — Nov. 25, 2025 — The Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago and the North Dakota Trade Office are pleased to announce that Consul-General Masashi Mizobuchi is undertaking a three-day visit to North
Farmers, Food Systems Highlight 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Organizers of a three-day conference drawing growers, researchers and community leaders from across the Midwest say the early January event will help strengthen regional food systems. The 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference, scheduled for
Analyzing Farm Economy Trends to End 2025
As we close out 2025, it is no secret that the farm economy is struggling in many ways. What are some of the key trends we are watching as we end 2025 and look ahead to 2026?
North Dakota’s Grand Farm Getting Another $7M in State Funding
(Casselton, ND) — North Dakota’s Grand Farm is getting another seven-million dollars in state funding. The funding is being supplied through the state’s autonomous agriculture grant program. It will be used for research on robotics, AI and
Fargo City Commission Reversing Decision to Stop Broadcasting Public Comment
(Fargo, ND) — The Fargo City Commission is reversing its decision to stop broadcasting public comment. Full commission meetings will air on Channel 56, YouTube and other social media platforms. The initial announcement raised concerns about transparency
North Dakota Business Man Indicted In Sex Crime Investigation Pleads Not Guilty
(Bismarck) — A North Dakota businessman accused of traveling overseas to engage in sex with minors is pleading not guilty. Sean Snyder appeared before a judge on Monday morning and entered a not guilty plea. According to
Mackenzie Scott Donating $22M To Turtle Mountain College
(Belcourt, ND) — Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott is donating 22 million dollars to Turtle Mountain College in Belcourt. The news comes amid reports of Scott donating over 700 million to colleges and universities across the nation. This isn’t