South American Weather Doing No Favors

The latest COT report sparked some reaction across the grain markets as traders adjusted positions, while China was back in the market with additional grain purchases. South American weather is adding another layer of uncertainty, with some
EPA Awards Over $8.3 Million to Region 8 Communities to Expand Recycling and Compost Infrastructure

EPA announced that two local governments in Region 8 will receive more than $8.3 million through the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling program, a federal initiative aimed at strengthening post-consumer materials management and creating more resilient recycling
Have Yourself a Muddy Little Christmas???

With a warm up on the way this week, could that mean a sloppy and muddy mess just in time for Christmas? Also, what do some of the longer range models show us as we move into
A Somewhat “Risk-off” Tone in Monday’s Markets

We see a somewhat “risk-off” sentiment in the grain markets on Monday while we also await a slew of economic data to get released this week. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss
WOTUS Listening Session Held In North Dakota

BISMARCK, ND — On Friday, Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) hosted a first-in-the-nation listening session on the proposed Waters of the United States, or WOTUS, rule being proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency. “North Dakotans know the impacts
Department of Transportation Announces Contracts for Highway 85 Project

(Watford City, ND) — The North Dakota Department of Transportation awards contracts to expand Highway 85. A contract worth more than 83-million was awarded to Park Construction out of Minneapolis. It’s expected to be a three-year project
Minot Looking for Winter Warming Solutions

(Minot, ND) — Community leaders are hoping to bring a winter warming shelter back to Minot. The First District Health Unit is hoping to find a suitable location soon. City leaders want to design the Minot shelter
Ethic Commission Member Withdraws Application for New Term

(Bismarck, ND) — Ethics Commission member Murray Sagsveen is withdrawing his application for another term. Sagsveen sent his withdraw letter to Governor Kelly Armstrong last week after the selection committee had been deadlocked over his reappointment. The
North Dakota Farmers Union Elects Matt Perdue As New President

(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Farmers Union is going with Matt Perdue to serve as the next president. The union elected Perdue in a vote on Saturday. At 33 years old, Perdue is the youngest person
U.S. Sales of Agricultural Tractors & Combines Decline in November 2025

Milwaukee, WI – According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. total sales of agricultural tractors declined 19.6% while combine sales decrease 35.2% compared to November 2024. Canadian sales of combines increased 25.6% in November