China Expands Its Shopping List: More Than Beans Moving Off U.S. Ports
China continues to step up its U.S. purchases — not just soybeans, but corn as well — as weather troubles at home push their demand higher. Here in the Midwest, incoming storms could help ease those heavy
Quiet Markets to Close the Holiday Week
The Friday after Thanksgiving is usually a quiet market day with a hard open and shortened session of trading. We see grains quiet with more strength in cattle futures to close out the week. Arlan Suderman, Chief
Cereal makers using protein to differentiate
KANSAS CITY — Interest in better-for-you products remains high, and ready-to-eat cereal stands out for its ability to deliver a variety of health benefits. The Whole Grains Council in a survey conducted this summer found that 38% of
K-State reaches milestone in winning 34th national title in crops judging
MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Kansas State University crops judging team reached another milestone in winning the national championship during competitions in Kansas City and Chicago recently. By far the most accomplished collegiate crops judging program in the United States,
Soy Transportation Coalition Elects Officers During Annual Meeting
Ankeny, Iowa— The Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) elected its officers during the organization’s annual meeting in Anaheim, California, on November 20, 2025. During the annual meeting, Raylen Phelon of Melvern, Kansas, was elected chairman. Phelon has served
Dairy Industry Leaders Share Progress and Priorities
More than 270 leaders from across the dairy value chain gathered on November 18 for the 2025 Dairy Sustainability Alliance Fall Meeting and sent a clear message: progress happens faster when the community moves forward together. The
Fargo Battery Maker Awarded $50M Through Federal Innovative Technologies Program
(Fargo, ND) — A Fargo-based battery manufacturing company is being awarded millions of dollars to ramp up domestic battery manufacturing capacity. The 50-million-dollar award will enable the company to expand production lines at its Badland Batteries manufacturing
North Dakota Group Filing Petition to Provide Breakfast and Lunch to Students
(Bismarck, ND) — A North Dakota group is filing a petition to provide free breakfast and lunch to students. Together for School Meals submitted the petition to the Secretary of State’s office on Wednesday, November 26th. The
Winter Storm Impacting Upper Midwest This Weekend
(Des Moines, IA) — A snowstorm is moving across the Upper Midwest for the weekend. Most of Iowa is under a Winter Storm Warning from Friday until Sunday along with the northwestern half of Illinois, southern Wisconsin
Justice Daniel Crothers Retiring from North Dakota Supreme Court
(Bismarck, ND) — Justice Daniel Crothers is retiring from the North Dakota Supreme Court. He announced on Wednesday that he will step down on February 28th. Crothers served the court for 20 years and is currently the