WASDE Doesn’t Share Many Surprises
USDA dropped the WASDE and World numbers this morning, and the big headline is corn. No changes on domestic soybeans or wheat, but USDA did make a notable adjustment to the corn side of the ledger. Beef
U.S. Corn Expands Reach in 2024/25, Further Growth Expected in 2025/26
Marketing year 2024/25 (September–August) marked a banner year for U.S. corn export volumes, reaching 72.6 million metric tons (tons) due to abundant supplies and robust global demand. Corn exports to established trade partners hit new highs, while
Trump Pushes Regulatory Rollbacks and China Soybean Purchases as Farm Costs Surge and Income Outlook Worsens
Farmers have continued to grapple with elevated costs for agricultural inputs like seed and fertilizer, a trend the Trump administration says it is examining as part of a broader push to stabilize the farm economy. The increase
K-State specialist shares tips for managing cattle as temps get cold
MANHATTAN, Kan. – As temperatures become colder, a K-State cow-calf specialist says it is important for beef producers to be on the lookout for cold stress in their cattle. “Beef cows begin to experience cold stress when
Sanford Stationing Extra Ambulances Before Winter Storms
(Fargo, ND) — Sanford is stationing extra ambulances in Fargo before more winter storms. This comes after the first snowstorm caused hundreds of crashes and pileups. Using historical data, Sanford will deploy the extra ambulances in areas
Fargo Withdrawing Annexation Attempt of AI Data Center
(Fargo, ND) — Fargo is withdrawing its annexation attempt of an AI data center. On Monday, the city council unanimously voted to cancel its annexation of roughly 300 acres that includes a 280-megawatt AI data center. The
Hoeven, Fedorchak Welcoming $12B Farm Aid
(Washington, D.C.) — Senator John Hoeven and Representative Julie Fedorchak are welcoming the new 12-billion-dollar farm aid package. On Monday, President Trump announced aid to support American farmers who have been hit hard his trade policies. Hoeven
Double Murder Trial Delayed Until May
(Bismarck, ND) — A judge is delaying the trial for a Fort Yates man accused of killing two people in a mobile home fire. The trial was scheduled to begin today in federal court, but it’s been
Wreaths To Be Placed Sat. In Minot To Honor Veterans
(Minot, ND) — Volunteers are set to help honor veterans at Rosehill Memorial Park Cemetery in Minot this weekend. On Saturday, they’ll lay one-thousand wreaths as part of the Wreaths Across America campaign, which honors veterans who
Collaboration Seeks To Create Generation Facility In ND
(Bismarck, ND) — Basin Electric Power Cooperative and NextEra Energy Resources are teaming up to explore building a natural gas-fueled generation facility in North Dakota. The project would support a multi-gigawatt data center in the western part