The U.S. Red Meat Symposium Attracted Prospective Buyers from Across Mexico
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) conducted a U.S. Red Meat Symposium, April 14-17 in Mexico City, allowing U.S. exporters to meet face-to-face with importers and other prospective customers from throughout Mexico. We hear from Dr. June
From Severe Weather to Cold Temperatures; What’s Going on With Our Weather Pattern?
We had some intense severe weather last week across parts of the Midwest and now many are seeing cold temperatures to start this week. What exactly is going on with our current weather pattern in the U.S.
Ag Aviation Industry Urges Drone Operators to Give Right-of-Way to Manned Agricultural Aircraft This Growing Season
ALEXANDRIA, VA – APRIL 20, 2026 – As the United States agriculture industry enters the upcoming growing season, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) asks all uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operators (or drones) to be mindful of
USDA Secretary Rollins Urges Expansion of Key Farm Funding Tool
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is calling on Congress to increase the borrowing authority of a key federal funding mechanism used to support farmers during economic stress. Rollins said the current $30 billion limit for the Commodity Credit
Former Middle School Employee Sentenced for Sex Crimes
(Minot, ND) — A former Central High School employee must serve three years in prison for child sex crimes. Hiroki Ito of Minot entered an Alford plea for alleged offenses against three students. Ito is accused of
Fire Crews Extinguish Apartment Fire In South Bismarck
(Bismarck, ND) — Investigators are working to determine the cause of an apartment fire in Bismarck on Saturday. When crews arrived to the apartment at 1:00 a.m. on Bozeman Drive, they discovered the second floor of an
Supreme Court Hears Case Alleging Bidding Statute Violations
(Bismarck, ND) — The state Supreme Court is determining if the city of West Fargo violated bidding statutes. Two associations filed complaints in Cass County that accuse West Fargo of not properly advertising a project for a
MHA Nation’s Greenhouse Near Parshall Producing Fresh Food
(Parshall, ND) — The MHA Nation’s greenhouse near Parshall is now producing strawberries and vegetables. They are delivering their produce to tribal programs and others in the area. Customers are also buying direct from the group’s NG2
U.S. Soy Welcomes $14 Million in New USDA Trade Development Funding to Drive Global Export Demand
Washington, DC. — The American Soybean Association (ASA), U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), and World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) today announced the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS) allocation of $14 million in funding through the new America First
People’s Session Prepares For 2nd Ever Event
(Bismarck, ND) — Advocacy groups are hosting the second People’s Session event this week in Bismarck. It’s designed to get people more active and engaged with the government. The first event was held in May last year