U.S. Sales of Agricultural Tractors & Combines Decline in Close Out of 2025
MILWAUKEE (January 14, 2026) – According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. sales of Ag tractors and combines fell in December 2025 compared to the year before. U.S. sales of total Ag tractors dropped 14.8% while sales
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Signed Into Law
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed into law the Congressionally passed Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025. This law effectively clears the way for whole and 2% milk to return to America’s
USDA Report Still Driving the Trade
Markets are still digesting the latest USDA numbers, with particular attention on how corn silage estimates factored into overall corn production. Weather concerns continue to linger, not only across the Russia-Ukraine region but also in South America,
Ricketts, Coons Lead Bipartisan Bill to Boost Bio-Manufacturing and Expand Markets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced the Renewable Chemicals Act. The bipartisan legislation would provide a targeted, short-term tax credit for qualifying renewable chemicals or an investment tax credit for renewable chemical production facilities. Renewable chemicals are produced from
Trying to Make Sense of USDA Corn Acres + Fertilizer Markets Deal with Geopolitics
The grain markets continue to deal with the fallout from Monday’s USDA reports, although we are a bit higher at midweek. Plus, geopolitical unrest in the Middle East is something to watch in how it affects the
Bismarck Man Accused Of Violating Protection Order
(Bismarck, ND) — A man is facing stalking charges for violating an order of protection. Authorities say 21-year-old Vincent Christianson approached a woman outside her home two days in a row despite an order of protection the
Christian Employers Alliance Avoids Punishment From EEOC Over Employee Accommodations
(Bismarck, ND) — The Christian Employers Alliance will not face enforcement actions from the EEOC over employee accommodations. The North Dakota-based organization announced an agreement with the federal commission that avoids punishment for members that don’t abide
Three Finalists Identified For Open Board Of Higher Education Seat
(Bismarck, ND) — The state Board of Higher Education has chosen three finalists for its open position. Michelle Kommer, Stan Schauer and Darin Scherr are still in the running to fill the spot vacated by State Superintendent
Woman Pleads Guilty To Medicaid Fraud In Minot
(Minot, ND) — A Florida woman must pay over 225-thousand dollars in restitution for Medicaid fraud. Tera Campbell appeared in court on Tuesday, pleading guilty to one count of fraud and was sentenced to a suspended prison
Democrats To Host State Convention In Bismarck
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota Democrats will host its state convention at Bismarck State College this year. The convention runs from March 6th through 8th with all official business taking place on March 7th at the college’s