SNAP Fight Dominates Second Day of House Ag Farm Bill Markup
The House Agriculture Committee entered its second day of farm bill markup with tensions rising, as the long-running divide between nutrition spending and farm programs once again took center stage. The debate over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Fuel Prices Spike After U.S., Israel Target Iran Sites
It came as little surprise to energy analysts, but after the United States and Israel targeted locations in Iran, oil prices moved sharply higher. The reaction was swift across global energy markets, pushing crude futures up and
Markets on Edge Amid Global Conflict and USDA Data Ahead
Geopolitical tensions remain front and center as the war involving Iran continues, keeping outside market volatility elevated. Ongoing concerns about fertilizer movement — particularly tied to global shipping routes — are adding another layer of stress for
Brazil Soybean Crop Forecast Shrinks
Consultant groups like AgRural and StoneX lowered their forecasts for Brazil’s 2025-2026 soybean output, as yield losses caused by bad weather in the state of Rio Grande do Sul weigh on overall production. AgRural estimated the country’s
USDA Announces New Partnerships to Advance MAHA Agenda
(Washington, D.C., March 4, 2026) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, joined by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy. Jr., and National Nutrition Advisor at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dr.
Less Market Volatility on Wednesday
We see a less volatile trading day on Wednesday across grain, livestock and outside markets. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the latest trade action at midweek in our Market Talk Midday
Ethanol Industry Cites Iran Conflict in Renewed Push for Year-Round E15 Sales
As tensions rise in the Middle East following conflict involving Iran, the ethanol industry says it now has a renewed case for Congress to move quickly on approving year-round E15 sales. Supporters argue that expanding access to
North Dakota Airports See Drop In Passengers
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota’s eight commercial airports say boardings in January were down compared to 2025. The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission says compared to last year, January boardings were down two percent. The commission reports that
Apartment Complex Gets 5-Year Tax Exemption
(Fargo, ND) — A downtown Fargo apartment complex is getting a shorter tax exemption than they initially requested. The new build is expected to cost 93-point-seven million dollars. The city commission voted three-to-two to grant the Central
State House Minority Leader Stepping Down
(Bismarck, ND) — State House Minority Leader Zac Ista of Grand Forks is not running for reelection. The Democratic-NPL party issued a statement announcing his decision on Tuesday, saying he wants to spend time with his family