At Farm Bureau Convention, Secretary Rollins Announces Dairy Margin Coverage Expansion and Section 32 Purchases of U.S. Commodities
(Anaheim, CA, January 13, 2026) – Yesterday at the 107th American Farm Bureau Federation Convention, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced expanded enrollment for 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and new Section 32 commodity purchases that
Cattle Charge Higher as WASDE Ripples Through the Trade
Markets at the close were still digesting Monday’s WASDE and USDA reports, with ongoing discussion around how soybeans and cattle are reacting as geopolitical tensions build once again. China hosted another reserve sale, adding to the global
Ag Committee Leaders Press for Urgent H-2A Reform as Farm Labor Concerns Dominate Farm Bureau Convention
Leaders of the House and Senate agriculture committees highlighted the need for urgent H-2A labor reform while gathering at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual convention in Anaheim, California, on Sunday, as lawmakers and farm groups alike
Minor Change Coming For Pickup Truck Registration
(Bismarck, ND) — Pickup truck owners are getting new vehicle registration cards to alleviate concerns of overpaying. Previous registration cards showed the double shipping weight to set registration fees, leading some owners to believe they were being
Government Offices Adapting To New World Of AI
(Bismarck, ND) — Government offices in North Dakota are slowly integrating AI into the workflow. At ND Job Service, workers are using the technology to help job seekers find opportunities and to translate for foreign language speakers.
Sex Offender Facing Luring Charge By Electronic Means
(Dunn County, ND) — A man is facing luring charges after an investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say 56-year-old Shannon Geringer engaged in electronic communications with a juvenile and attempted to barter money for
Teenager Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Attempted Murder
(Grand Forks, ND) — A 17-year-old teenager is facing a decade in prison after sentencing on Monday. Judge Ted Sandberg issued the sentence to Mason Allery for firing over a dozen shots into a car filled with
Bismarck Public Schools Propose New Bell Times
(Bismarck, ND) — Bismarck Public Schools are facing criticism for a plan to change school bell times. Superintendent Jeff Fastnacht presented the recommendation to the school board on Monday. Start and end times for elementary schools would
Officers Suspect Foul Play In Case Of Missing West Fargo
(West Fargo, ND) — Investigators believe foul play is a factor in the disappearance of Isadora Wengel. The 25-year-old West Fargo woman was last seen on January 5th. Investigators performed a search warrant on an apartment on
Brookings Police Chief Temporarily Leading SDSU Police Force
(Brookings, SD) — Brookings Police Chief Michael Drake is providing leadership for South Dakota State University Police temporarily. Drake takes over for former SDSU Police Chief Timothy Heaton who was arrested for animal cruelty charges in December.