NOPA, ASA & USCA Applaud the American Heart Association’s 2026 Dietary Guidance
WASHINGTON, April 1, 2026 – The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), the American Soybean Association (ASA), and the U.S. Canola Association (USCA) welcome the American Heart Association’s (AHA) new 2026 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health, which explicitly names soybean
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Donald Trump is set to address the nation tonight in primetime, though the topic remains unclear. While many expect comments to focus on the ongoing tensions with Iran, whether it signals an escalation or a move toward
NAWG Urges ITC to Revoke Duties on Phosphate Fertilizers
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) urged the United States International Trade Commission to revoke countervailing duty (CVD) orders on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia, citing significant economic harm to
Hoeven Outlines Role of Value-Added Ag in Supporting Stronger Farm Economy
VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today marked the grand opening of the Columbia Grain Pulse Processing Plant in Valley City. The 11,000 sq. ft. facility has the capacity to process 40,000 tons of pulse crops
American Sheep Industry Names Mike Michener as Executive Director
DENVER, CO – The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Michener as its new Executive Director. Michener brings more than 35 years of leadership across agriculture, food systems, and public
Minuteman III Missile Exhibit Coming To Heritage Center
(Bismarck, ND) — A decommissioned Minuteman 3 missile will be on display at the North Dakota Heritage Center. Senator Kevin Cramer made the announcement at the Heritage Center and State Museum in Bismarck on Tuesday. It will
Ransomware Attack Hits Minot Water Treatment Plant
(Minot, ND) — A spokesperson for Minot says its water treatment plant was hit with a ransomware attack. City Manager Tom Joyce submitted a letter to the council on Tuesday, detailing the cyber attack that happened on
Rep. Fedorchak Campaigns In Minot After Skipping GOP Convention
(Minot, ND) — Incumbent Representative Julie Fedorchak says she is focused on reaching larger audiences. Her comments come in Minot on Tuesday, just a couple days after she skipped state Republican Party Convention in the same city.
Dr. Brian Kalk Selected As Bismarck State College President
(Bismarck, ND) — Bismarck State College’s eighth president will be Dr. Brian Kalk. The State Board of Higher Education announced Kalk as their selection on Tuesday. He previously served on the North Dakota Public Service Commission from
Yankton Man Pleads Guilty In Decapitation Killing
(Yankton, SD) — A Yankton man is pleading guilty but mentally ill in a beheading case. Craig Nichols Jr. was in court Tuesday to change his plea in a murder case from January of 2025. He is