NGFA Applauds Extension of U.S. Grain Standards Act, Urges Full Reauthorization

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 3, 2026 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today applauded Congress for passing the fiscal year funding package that includes an extension of the authorization for the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA)
Market Reaction to 45Z and More on Tuesday

We discuss 45Z news, market reaction and thoughts across the grain and livestock sector on Tuesday with Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist with StoneX, in our Market Talk Midday Commentary.
Treasury, IRS Release Proposed 45Z Rules

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Tuesday, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations for domestic producers of clean transportation fuel to determine their eligibility for and calculate the clean fuel production credit under
Commissioner Miller Calls for Heifer Tax Credit to Bolster U.S. Cattle Supply, Lower Beef Prices

Commissioner Sid Miller is responding to a recent USDA report that listed the national cattle herd at its lowest level in 75 years. This trend is alarming, but an effective beef policy, including heifer tax credits, will help
Public Service Commission Plans To Seal Mine Entrance

(Cartwright, ND) — Officials with the Public Service Commission are sealing a mine entrance in Cartwright. The entrance is located next to the Fairview Bridge and Cartwright Tunnel in Cartwright. The commission’s Abandoned Mine Lands program says
Shooting Outside Building Associated With Ice Cold Ryders Motorcycle Club

(Minot, ND) — A shooting outside a building associated with the Ice Cold Ryders motorcycle club is prompting a search. Police say a 36-year-old man was shot on the 300 block of 20th Avenue and taken to
Fargo City Commission Approves Construction Of 12th Avenue Bridge

(Fargo, ND) — The Fargo City Commission is moving forward with a bridge project on 12th Avenue. On Monday, the commission unanimously approved the construction of the bridge that would connect 12th Avenue in Fargo to 15th
Minot Parks Sales Tax Proposal Approved For Ballot

(Minot, ND) — The Minot City Council is approving an ordinance for a half-cent sales tax. The tax will benefit the Minot Parks Department for facility maintenance and improvement projects. The proposal passed in a six-to-one vote
North Dakota Supreme Court To Hear Term Limits Case

(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Supreme Court is hearing a lawsuit over the term limits ballot measure. The legislature passed the measure during the 2025 session, but two former lawmakers say it violates a 2022 constitutional
Minot Air Force Base Schools Go Into Lockdown After Threat

(Minot, ND) — Classes are resuming after going into lockdown for threats on the Minot Air Force Base Schools. School officials said students remained safe the entire time and that one individual was detained around 12:15 p.m.