First GOP Governor’s Straw Poll Shows Qualls And Demuth As Frontrunners

(Undated) — A recent poll shows that former healthcare executive Kendall Qualls is the front runner in a crowded Republican field for Minnesota governor. The study was conducted over the weekend by the Republican Party of Minnesota.
Scientists Warning Funding Cuts Could Undermine Walleye Recovery Efforts

(Undated) — Scientists are warning that funding cuts could undermine walleye recovery efforts. Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources analyzes advanced computer model data to test different variables on walleye survival. In August, the Trump administration froze the
Twins Sign 1B Bell

(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Twins have found their first baseman. The team signed Josh Bell to a one-year deal worth seven-million dollars yesterday. The contract includes a mutual option for 2027. The 33-year-old spent last season
Greenard To Miss Rest Of The Season

(Eagan, MN) — Jonathan Greenard’s 2025 season is coming to an early end. The Vikings announced yesterday that the edge rusher will miss the rest of the year with a shoulder injury. Greenard missed a pair of
Snoop Dogg To Perform Halftime Show At NFL Christmas Day Game

(Minneapolis, MN) — Snoop Dogg will be this year’s halftime performer for Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL games. The iconic rapper will take the stage at halftime of the game between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings in
Wheat and Crude Oil Continue to Lead the Trade

Wheat and crude oil continued to lead the trade, with energy markets reacting to reports of some oil shipments turning around that were headed to Venezuela. In the grain pits, corn and soybeans remain under supply pressure
House Passes Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act provides schools with the flexibility to offer flavored and unflavored
Growth Energy Urges Swift Action on China’s Unfulfilled Agricultural Trade Commitments

WASHINGTON, D.C.—As the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) heard testimony today on its Section 301 investigation into China’s implementation of the Phase One trade agreement, Growth Energy’s written comments highlighted significant shortfalls in Chinese purchases of U.S. ethanol and other agricultural commodities, and urged the administration
2025 in Review: How Agriculture Persevered Through Challenges This Year

It’s fair to say that 2025 has been a year of meaningful progress for agriculture, on top of some very big challenges. Farm Bureau helped farmers and ranchers across the country navigate the roller coaster ride. From
Consumers Souring on Sugar?

Are consumers souring on sugar? Perhaps so. One bit of evidence came from New York Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson. In preparing to face the Baltimore Ravens, the rusher said he had been “staying off sugary drinks