NCBA and PLC Secure House Passage of Gray Wolf Delisting
WASHINGTON (December 18, 2025) – Today, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, introduced by Reps. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO) passed the House with a bipartisan vote. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands
Growth Energy Urges Courts to Reject Refinery SRE Challenges
DENVER, COLO. and ATLANTA, GA.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, filed briefs in the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 10th and 11th Circuits yesterday urging the courts to reject attempts by refiners to circumvent
Mixed Grain and Livestock Trade; Fresh CPI Data on Thursday
We see mixed to higher action in corn and wheat while soybeans continue to struggle. Meantime, we have new Consumer Price Index data to discuss and we see a mixed tone in livestock trade. Arlan Suderman from
Tom Pohlad To Replace Brother As Twins Owner
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Joe Pohlad-era of Minnesota Twins baseball is coming to an end. The Twins announced yesterday that Joe’s brother Tom Pohlad will take over as the controlling owner of the team. Tom is the
Joe Ryan To Play In World Baseball Classic
(Minneapolis, MN) — A Minnesota Twins All-Star is joining Team USA. Starting pitcher Joe Ryan announced yesterday that he will play for the United State in the 2026 World Baseball Classic this Spring. The 29-year-old went 13-and-10
Metellus To Miss The Rest Of The Season
(Eagan, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings won’t have their most versatile defensive player for the rest of the season. The team placed safety Josh Metellus on injured reserve yesterday. Metellus is expected to have season-ending surgery on
Menards Agrees To $4.25M Multi-State Settlement
(Eau Claire, WI) — Wisconsin-based Menards is agreeing to terms of a multi-state settlement. The home improvement store chain had been accused of price gouging during the pandemic and misrepresenting their credit check program known as the
Minnesota DHS To Pause Licensing Adult Day Care Centers
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Human Services is placing a two-year moratorium on new licenses for adult day care centers. The action was taken after an increase in the number of providers despite the
Thousands Without Power After Windstorm In Western Montana
(Missoula, MT) — Western Montana is dealing with the aftermath of severe wind storms that downed trees and left tens of thousands of people without power. NorthWestern Energy says more than 35-thousand customers were without electricity yesterday
Fischer Reintroduces Bill to Support Ag Haulers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) reintroduced the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act to strengthen the transportation of America’s agricultural products. “Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers feed and fuel our world, but burdensome regulations make it harder for their