Market Looks at China Maintaining Purchases

As we head toward the close of the year, the market focus is shifting to a handful of key factors — from how South American weather may shape early crop potential, to whether China can maintain its
December Cattle on Feed Down 2%

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The December 1st Cattle on Feed report from USDA showed cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.7
Geopolitical Tensions, India Tender Push Urea Prices Higher After Recent Declines

Urea fertilizer prices are moving higher again after several months of declines, as new geopolitical developments and fresh buying interest inject renewed volatility into nitrogen markets, according to Mike Castle, senior fertilizer analyst with StoneX. Castle said
CFP Round One Preview

(Undated) — The College Football Playoff will get underway this weekend with four first round games. The action begins Friday as number eight seed Oklahoma hosts ninth-seeded Alabama in a regular season rematch. The Sooners beat the
Kevin Garnett Returning To Timberwolves

(Minneapolis, MN) — Basketball Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett is making a comeback to the Minnesota Timberwolves as a team ambassador. Garnett is reuniting with the Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx in a new, all-encompassing role
Minnesota DNR Considering Lowering Walleye Limit

(Undated) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is considering lowering the walleye limit. For the first time since 1956, is considering lowering the amount of walleye fish you can catch from six to four. The state
Montana Governor Declares Disaster Over Wind Storm

(Helena, MT) — Montana Governor Greg Gianforte is issuing a disaster declaration in connection with Wednesday’s devastating wind storm. Gianforte issued the executive order yesterday. The governor says several Montana counties and towns suffered severe damage. Several
Bipartisan Bill Compensates Firefighters Who Get Cancer From Wildfire Smoke

(Washington, DC) — U.S. firefighters who got cancer from working in toxic wildfire smoke are getting compensation from the federal government. A law signed by President Trump on Thursday makes firefighters eligible for a payment of nearly
Application Deadline For NDSU President Set For February

(Fargo, ND) — The North Dakota State University Presidential Search Committee sets its application deadline to February 16th. The search is on after President David Cook was chosen in November to be the next president of Iowa
Six People Accused In Mercer County Meth Trafficking Conspiracy

(Mandan, ND) — Six people are facing charges stemming from a meth trafficking operation in Mercer County. Authorities say they were tracking the group for months using an informant and warrants were issued on December 12th. Four