EPA Discusses DEF and RFS Announcements
EPA Regional Administrator for the Mountains and Plains Region (Region 8) Cyrus Western, joined Jesse Allen for a conversation on today’s Agriculture of America (AOA) program to discuss last week’s announcements regarding diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and
Markets React to Lower Corn, Higher Bean Acres
Markets are reacting to the latest numbers from the United States Department of Agriculture Prospective Plantings report, showing a clear shift in acreage. Corn is expected to come in around 95.3 million acres, down from last year,
USDA Projects 2026 Acreage in Prospective Plantings Report
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — USDA projected higher than expected corn, lower than expected soybean and wheat acres for 2026 in the latest Prospective Plantings report. Corn acres are projected to be 95.338 million this year, up from USDA’s
Severe Storms and Wintry Weather On Tap This Week
AccuWeather® Global Weather Center – March 31, 2026 – A volatile spring weather pattern bringing snow, ice, and severe storms is expected to disrupt travel and threaten outdoor plans from the Plains and Mississippi Valley to the Great Lakes and central
Ag Innovation Challenge Opens: $100K for Top Entrepreneur
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is accepting online applications from entrepreneurs for the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge through June 5. Now in its 13th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup
Mandan Standoff Suspect Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Charges
(Mandan, ND) — A Mandan man is pleading not guilty to charges from a February standoff with police. Deputies say Correy Lee Davis barricaded himself inside a home, while holding a gun as officers tried to get
Plea Agreement Avoids Life In Prison For Murder Suspect
(Williston, ND) — Two murder suspects could avoid life in prison if a proposed plea agreement is approved. Suspects Kaylie and Tyler Langved appeared in court on Monday as lawyers discussed a plea deal over the murder
Mandan Woman Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault
(Williston, ND) — A woman is pleading guilty to an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old. McKayla Swallow pleaded guilty to misdemeanor sexual assault on Monday as prosecutors dropped felony charges of luring a minor as part of
Isadora Wengel Suspect Give Directions To Remains
(Fargo, ND) — The man facing charges in Isadora Wengel’s death told investigators where he disposed her body. When law enforcement went to location he sent them to, they couldn’t find the remains. Joshua Hite is being
Sen. Hoeven Pushing For More CDL Drivers In North Dakota
(Washington, DC) — Senator John Hoeven is working to bring more CDL drivers to North Dakota. He says Derek Barrs of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is finishing an audit of North Dakota’s commercial driver’s license