Study Warns Iowa Corn and Ethanol Industry Faces Decline Without Nationwide E15 and Access to Low-Carbon Fuel Markets
Without immediate passage of nationwide, year-round E15 and access to ultra-low carbon ethanol markets, such as sustainable aviation fuel and marine fuel, Iowa’s corn and ethanol industry will remain on a downward trajectory, according to a new
Specialty Crop Leaders Express Disappointment with Latest House Spending Bills, Call for $5B in Aid
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2026 — Specialty crop leaders this week renewed their calls for urgent economic support for U.S. growers and shared their disappointment after the U.S. House released final spending bills yesterday that did not include aid
U.S. Soy Exports Continued to Grow in Marketing Year 2024/25
CHESTERFIELD, Mo., Jan. 20, 2026 — The United States exported 68.7 million metric tons (MMT) of U.S. Soy (whole soybeans, soybean meal and soybean oil) during marketing year (MY) 2024/25. That represents a 12.8% increase year-over-year (YOY)
Governor Armstrong Not Concerned About Continental Resources Pause On Drilling
(Bismarck, ND) — Governor Kelly Armstrong is not concerned the state’s number two oil producer is pausing their rigs. Armstrong reiterated Continental Resources is not pulling up stakes and leaving the state during a meeting of the
Tank Explosion At Gray Oil In Mandan Deemed Accidental
(Mandan, ND) — Authorities say the oil tank explosion in Mandan earlier this month was accidental. The Mandan Fire Department says the top of an empty fuel tank was tossed more than 100 yards in the explosion,
Ward County To Hold Elections For Barley, Corn Councils
(Minot, ND) — Ward County is hosting elections for state barley and corn council representatives. Farmers in the county are being urged to vote on January 28th at the Grand Hotel in Minot beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Bismarck Man Identified After Police Standoff
(Bismarck, ND) — Police say Matthew Bruhn is responsible for a standoff on Grant Marsh Bridge on Friday. Bruhn is accused of attempting to rob a CVS pharmacy with a knife before stealing a truck, ramming into
ICE Activity Confirmed In West Fargo
(West Fargo, ND) — West Fargo Police say ICE agents were active in the city on January 15th. The police department told the Forum that agents requested use of their parking lot for that one day only.
Seven Bills Up For Consideration During Special Legislative Session
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota lawmakers are considering seven bills during a special legislative session that began Tuesday. Governor Armstrong called the legislature back to the capital to get a head start on divvying funding from the
Senate Committee Approves Bill To Speed Up Energy Permit Application
(Pierre, SD) — The Senate Commerce and Energy Committee is pushing forward a bill to speed up energy permit applications. The bill would remove a six-month, pre-notice requirement companies currently need to make before submitting an application.