Wildfires Threaten Grazing Land and Livestock Operations Across Plains
Wildfires burning across parts of the central and western United States are raising concerns for cattle producers and grazing operations as the 2026 fire season intensifies. Large fires in the Plains have already scorched significant acreage, damaging
Bail Bond Company Involved In Fatal Shooting Was Under Investigation
(Missoula, MT) — New details are coming to light regarding a bail bond company connected to the shooting death of a man during a fugitive recovery operation. The Montana Free Press reports the Billings company Mr. Bail
MN State Representative Elliott Engen Is Arrested On Suspicion Of DWI
(White Bear Lake, MN) — A Lino Lakes legislator is accused of driving while under the influence of alcohol. State Representative Elloitt Engen was arrested this morning by White Bear Lake police. He was held on suspicion
NCAA Men’s Basketball Elite Eight
(Undated) — Two teams are advancing to the semifinals of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament after picking up wins in the Elite Eight Round. Number-three seed Illinois pulled away late against number-nine seed Iowa, while number-one seed
WNBA Connecticut Sun Relocating To Houston
(Houston, TX) — The WNBA’s Connecticut Sun franchise is being sold and will relocate to Houston, Texas. Multiple reports say the team has been bought by the Fertitta family, which owns the Houston Rockets, for a record
NDGGA Calls for Expanded Farm Storage Facility Loans to Include On-Farm Fertilizer Storage
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association (NDGGA) is urging federal policymakers to expand the USDA Farm Service Agency’s Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) program to include on-farm fertilizer storage, helping strengthen the fertilizer supply chain and ensure
Consumers Change Buying Habits, Make Tradeoffs to Manage High Food Costs
COLUMBUS, OHIO – While increasing food costs continue to make headlines, food buying behavior now reflects tradeoffs, with consumers reporting food affordability now is in a dead heat with taste as the two most important factors when purchasing
Hoeven Statement After White House Great American Agriculture Celebration
WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after joining President Donald Trump, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and farmers
More Industry Reaction to EPA Biofuels Announcement
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the long-awaited Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) “Set 2” final rule establishing the renewable fuel volume requirements for 2026 and 2027 at the highest levels in program
Farmers Expected to Shift Acres from Corn to Soybeans Amid Rising Costs
U.S. farmers are expected to plant fewer corn acres this spring and shift more land to soybeans as rising input costs continue to pressure farm budgets, analysts say. Higher fertilizer and diesel prices, driven in part by