NCBA and OCA Express Disappointment in Federal Court Ruling on Poultry Case
WASHINGTON (April 10, 2026) – Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) President, Ford Drummond, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President, Gene Copenhaver, released the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma’s rejection of
Soybeans Boosted by Meal Gains
The United States Department of Agriculture announced two “flash” export sales this morning, including 100,000 metric tons of soybean meal to Italy and 125,640 metric tons of corn to unknown destinations, both for the current marketing year.
Is the USDA Losing Farmers’ Trust? Record-Low Survey Response Rates Raise Red Flags
There has been plenty of talk on social media about the low response rates for recent USDA reports. With how much those reports can move markets, especially considering the current down cycle in the agricultural economy, we
Funds, Forecasts & Grain Market Outlook | Karen Braun, Zaner Ag Hedge
Is the dry weather story in the U.S. plains set to have more of a market impact this month? What about the role managed money is playing in the grain markets as a whole? On the Friday,
North Dakota Department Of Transportation Warns Of New Phishing Texts
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Department of Transportation says to watch out for a new text message scam. NDDOT says the texts claim receivers have unpaid parking tickets and they threaten to suspend licenses and raise
Minot High School Votes On New Block ‘M’ Logo
(Minot, ND) — Minot High School is adopting a new block “M” logo after a school board vote. A survey that received more than 38-hundred responses showed most people favored keeping the current block “M” used in
Officials Say No Money Is Missing From Dickinson State University
(Minot, ND) — Investigators say no money is missing from Dickinson State University. This comes as the State Board of Higher Education and the North Dakota University System look into accusations of questionable accounting practices. An additional
Drug Trafficking Ringleader Jessica Trottier Sentenced To Prison
(Fargo, ND) — The ringleader of a major drug trafficking scheme is facing decades in prison. Jessica Trottier was sentenced on Thursday to 40 years in prison after the drug ring she ran was brought down in
Farming Community Managing Mental Health Crisis
(Bismarck, ND) — Challenges in farming have led to an increase in mental health issues in the industry. Farm Rescue Executive Director Tim Sullivan says farmers are usually the first ones to lend a helping hand but
Minot Police Search For Stolen Truck, Credit Card Fraud Suspect
(Minot, ND) — Minot Police are looking for a suspect tied to credit card fraud and a stolen truck. They were originally alerted to a report of someone making purchases with a stolen credit card around 6:00