Is A Supreme Court Tariff Decision Looming?
On Tuesday, we had a fairly quiet trading day across grain and livestock markets until we slipped a bit into the closing bell. Did some rumors of a possible Supreme Court decision on tariffs have an impact
Beef Prices Poised to Keep Climbing as U.S. Cattle Herd Shrinks and Global Supplies Tighten
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s John Lovett reported that beef prices are expected to remain on an upward trajectory as U.S. beef production continues to decline, with no clear indication that a cattle herd
Farmer Sentiment Slips in December as Trade and Soybean Export Concerns Grow
Farmer sentiment softened modestly in December as the Purdue University–CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index slipped 3 points to a reading of 136. The slight weakening in the barometer was tied primarily to a pullback in producers’
Climbing Farm Debt
Weakening farm income for crop producers, increasing operating expenses, and rising feeder cattle prices led to more farm debt in 2025. According to Ty Kreitman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the volume of new
Representative Julie Fedorchak Announcing Reelection
(Grand Forks, ND) — Representative Julie Fedorchak is announcing her reelection campaign. She said, “as a fourth-generation North Dakotan, I want the very best state and nation for my kids and for families across our state.” Her
New ND Law Forcing Health Insurers to Act Timely
(Bismarck, ND) — A new North Dakota law is forcing health insurers to act in a timely fashion. Insurers would specifically be mandated to respond to prior authorization requests swiftly. Prior authorization is when a doctor seeking
North Dakota AG Summit Coming To Jamestown In February
(Jamestown, ND) — North Dakota’s 4th annual Evolution Agriculture Summit is heading to Jamestown next month. It’ll be hosted by the North Dakota Farmers Union and will address evolving food policies and consumer trends impacting farmers. Experts
Five North Dakotans Apply For Board Of Higher Education Vacancy
(Bismarck, ND) — Five North Dakotans are hoping to fill the vacancy on the Board of Higher Education. Three of those candidates are from Bismarck. The first is Alyssa Martin, the state director of the North Dakota
Governor Armstrong Releases Statement On Maduro Arrest
(Bismarck, ND) — Governor Kelly Armstrong is reacting to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. In a statement, he said ‘”taking a brutal dictator like Nicolas Maduro off the board makes the United States, the western
Bismarck Airport Evacuated
BISMARCK, N.D. — Bismarck Airport has reopened after a bomb threat prompted an evacuation Monday afternoon. Police say they received a phone call around 4:30 claiming explosive devices were inside the airport. Airport staff immediately evacuated the