Geopolitical Weighs in to Push Grains Higher
Geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine gave the grain trade a boost today, with wheat leading the rally and dragging the rest of the complex higher. Markets are also watching Washington, after President Trump announced a new
Fair Credit for Farmers Act Re-Introduced to Balance the Scales of Farm Service Agency Loans
Washington, DC, December 2, 2025 – The National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC) applauds the recent introduction of the Fair Credit for Farmers Act (S.3126/H.R. 6169) in the Senate by Senator Peter Welch [VT] and in the House by Representative Alma
Turnaround Tuesday to the Upside in the Markets
Grain and livestock markets are trading mostly higher as we work through our Tuesday session with corn, wheat and cattle the upside leaders. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss in our Market
Better Outlook for the Future Pushes Farmer Sentiment Higher
Farmer sentiment strengthened in November as rising crop prices and improved export prospects pushed the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer to 139—its highest reading since June. Much of the increase was driven by a sharp 15-point jump in
ND On Track To Become First State With 100% Broadband Coverage
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota is on track to become the first state with 100 percent broadband coverage. North Dakota Information Technology announced that the state has received federal approval for the state’s final Broadband Equity, Access,
The City of Williston Looking To Increase Water And Sever Rates In 2026
(Williston, ND) — The City of Williston is looking to increase water, sewer, and solid waste rates for residents. The higher rates will pay for system maintenance and expansion, among other services. In a press release, the
Matbus Drivers Becoming Fargo Employees in 2026
(Fargo, ND) — Matbus drivers are becoming Fargo employees in 2026. This comes as the city’s contract with the public transportation company, Transdev, is ending on December 31st. Fargo’s City Commission unanimously approved the decision during a
Pipeline Developer Asking ND Supreme Court to Weigh in on Greenpeace Case
(Bismarck, ND) — The Dakota Access Pipeline developer is asking the North Dakota Supreme Court to weigh in on the Greenpeace case. Greenpeace International filed a case in February in response to Energy Transfer’s lawsuit accusing it
Xcel Lowering Initial Electric Rate Hike in Half
(Bismarck, ND) — Xcel Energy is lowering its initial electric rate hike by nearly eleven-percent. Northern States Power originally asked for an increase of about 24-percent for North Dakota customers but it has since lowered the proposal
Rapid City Statues Sporting Winter Gear For Those In Need
(Rapid City, SD) — The City of Presidents is helping the less fortunate stay warm this winter. The bronze statues of US presidents in downtown Rapid City are rocking winter gear so people looking to keep warm