Funds Take Positions in the Bean Market
The bean market is finding its footing as funds settle into their positions amid a quieter holiday trade. Attention remains on positioning rather than fresh fundamentals, while the cattle market continues to draw support from a bullish
“Farmers for a Fair Deal” Launches to Advocate for Midwest Rural Economic Development
ST. PAUL, Minn.—December 22, 2025—Farmers for a Fair Deal, a new 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, officially launched today to advocate for Midwest rural economic development. The initiative aims to be a lasting voice for rural issues because supporting
Rollins, Chavez-DeRemer Pledge New Strategies to Reduce Welfare
Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at helping low-income Americans connect with education, training and long-term employment. The agreement formalizes cooperation between the Agriculture Department
Nebraska Governor Supports Union Pacific Transcontinental Railroad Merger
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement signaling the state of Nebraska’s support for Union Pacific’s merger with Norfolk Southern. The statement followed an announcement from Union Pacific that the two companies filed an application
First-Ever Bark Beetle Intercepted at Detroit Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists have intercepted a species of bark beetle never before found at a U.S. port of entry, highlighting ongoing threats to American crops and forests. The tiny insect, identified as Ctonoxylon
North Dakotans Could Vote On Free School Lunch Program
(Bismarck, ND) — A program for universal free meals at public schools could be on the ballot soon. A new proposal would bypass government vote and head straight to constituents after a similar bill was rejected by
Coyote Catalog Program Reopened Through March
(Bismarck, ND) — The Departments of Agriculture and Game and Fish are reopening the Coyote Catalog through March. Homeowners having issues with coyotes will be put in contact with hunters and fur trappers to try and mitigate
West Fargo Approves Funding For Metro Bus Services
(West Fargo, ND) — Funding for MATBUS is being approved by West Fargo city commissioners for 2026. About 450-thousand dollars will be sent to the transit provider after promises to improve routes and add shelters in the
Lawmakers Say Special Session Will Focus On Rural Healthcare
(Bismarck, ND) — Lawmakers will hold a three-day special session next month focused only on rural healthcare. The session is scheduled to bring state lawmakers back to Bismarck on January 21st. At least 500-million dollars will be
Expanded Tax Credit Eliminates Tax Bills For Many Homeowners
(Bismarck, ND) — Governor Kelly Armstrong says a tax credit will help 150-thousand homeowners in North Dakota. About 50-thousand homeowners will have no taxes at all, while another 95-thousand will see a reduction by about 16-hundred dollars.