Surprising Data in the Latest WASDE Report
Surprising data came out of today’s WASDE report, giving traders plenty to chew on. USDA raised its corn production and yield estimates above trade expectations, pushing U.S. ending corn stocks up to about 2.2 billion bushels, slightly
35 Years of the SDSU Extension Farm Real Estate Market Survey
When Larry Janssen learned that one of his most frequently used land sales databases was no longer available, the South Dakota State University Professor Emeritus of Economics and his colleague, Burton Pflueger, former SDSU Extension economist, launched
USDA January Reports Show Increased Ending Stocks, 2025 Corn Yield and More
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Monday, USDA called for higher corn and soybean ending stocks along with a slightly higher 2025 U.S. corn yield. According to the January 2026 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, corn
Hemp Roots Offer New Opportunities for Farmers and Cancer Research
In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) redefined the value of roots in industrial hemp, providing new opportunities for industrial hemp growers and opening new avenues for pediatric cancer
Could We See El Nino Return in 2026?
There are plenty of weather storylines to watch this week across the U.S. and around the world, including cold and snow for some and dryness for others. But how about a long term idea that maybe, El
Doosan Bobcat Receives Praise At Consumer Electronics Show
(West Fargo, ND) — West Fargo-based Doosan Bobcat receives high praise for its AI-powered platform. The company unveiled its Service.AI product at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas over the weekend. It’s designed to minimize
Juvenile Suspect In Custody For Spirit Lake Reservation Homicide
(Spirit Lake, ND) — A juvenile suspect is in custody for a homicide Sunday on the Spirit Lake Reservation. The victim was identified as Jesse Clark Davis, known as JC to friends and family. The suspect was
FBI Investigating Homicide At SkyDancer Casino In Belcourt
(Belcourt, ND) — The FBI is looking into a homicide at SkyDancer Casino in Belcourt on Saturday. Members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Tribe confirmed the FBI is looking into the incident. The Rolette County
North Dakota Leaders Celebrate Federal Rural Health Funding
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota leaders say the state is in good position to improve rural healthcare access. Governor Kelly Armstrong and U.S. Senator John Hoeven say the state is guaranteed at least 100-million dollars annually for
No Injuries In Fuel Tank Explosion In Mandan
(Mandan, ND) — A fuel tank explosion in Mandan left plenty of damage but no injuries on Saturday. It happened around 8:40 a.m. at Gray Oil near 40th Avenue Southeast and 19th Street Southeast. Several people were