Early Holiday Feel to the Trade
Corn is up slightly, supported by continued strong export demand, while wheat holds steady to slightly higher. Soybeans are down 1 to 2 cents on favorable South American weather and ongoing weakness in soybean oil. It’s a
NSP Announces 2025 Sorghum Yield Contest Winners
LUBBOCK, Texas (Dec. 11, 2025) — National Sorghum Producers is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Sorghum Yield Contest, including Bin Buster awardee Chris Santini from Warren County, New Jersey, securing the contest’s highest 2025 yield
Governor Rhoden said He Will Continue to Fight for South Dakota Farmers & Ranchers
Governor Larry Rhoden was among the first speakers to welcome family farmers and ranchers from across the state to the 110th South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention held in Huron December 10 and 11. During his keynote, the
CoBank Releases 2026 Year Ahead Report
DENVER, CO —Economic uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy is much lower than it was a year ago, steadying the broader outlook for 2026. The reduced market anxiety can be seen in historically low volatility metrics for equity,
North Dakota’s Bobcat Suing Caterpillar for Patent Infringement
(West Fargo, ND) — North Dakota’s Bobcat is suing Caterpillar for patent infringement. Bobcat alleges Caterpillar used skid-steers, excavators and other products that Bobcat owns. Caterpillar was found guilty of patent infringement in 2024. Bobcat seeks to
NCBA Pushes to Reduce Frivolous Environmental Litigation in House Hearing
WASHINGTON D.C. – On Wednesday, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on the Abuse of the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). Todd Wilkinson, South Dakota cattle producer and National Cattlemen’s Beef
Bismarck Man Facing Up To 20 Years For Exploiting An Adult To Steal $160K
(Bismarck, ND) — A man is behind bars after a woman said he ripped her off for over 160-thousand-dollars. According to court documents, the woman told Bismarck police that she had signed over a check to a
ND State Ethics Commission Appoints New Commissioner
(Minot, ND) — A Stanley man will serve as the new member for the state ethics commission. Mark Western was appointed to the position in November by the governor and representatives from the Senate. The commission keeps
Lisa Fair McEvers Elected First Female Chief Justice Of North Dakota Supreme Court
(Bismarck, ND) — Justice Lisa Fair McEvers making history. She’ll be the first woman to serve as chief justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court. Current Chief Justice Jon Jenses announced last month that he would not
ND Food Waiver Approved, Limiting Unhealthy Food That Can Be Bought With SNAPS
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota’s application for limiting unhealthy foods that can be bought with SNAPS is being approved. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins approved the application yesterday in North Dakota, as well as