Clouds May Spoil Eclipse Viewing In North Dakota
(Bismarck, ND) — People looking forward to today’s much-anticipated eclipse may be disappointed by the weather forecast. While North Dakota is in the path of partial obscuration, meteorologists say cloud cover, rain, and snow today might ruin
Kelly Armstrong Announces Michelle Strinden As Running Mate
(Bismarck, ND) — Republican Representative Kelly Armstrong has announced Michelle Strinden as his running mate in his bid for governor. The Fargo area lawmaker has served in the Legislature since 2019, was born in Grand Forks, and
Christine Family Escapes House Fire
(Christine, ND) — A family escaped a major house fire just outside of Christine Friday morning. Fire officials say two adults and two children made it out safely, though two dogs and a cat died in the
Gov. Burgum Announces Alan Dohrmann’s Retirement
(Bismarck, ND) — Governor Doug Burgum has announced that Major General Alan Dohrmann, Adjutant General of the North Dakota National Guard, will be retiring. Dohrmann is also the director of the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services.
February Pork Exports Remain Robust; Strong Month for Beef Export Value
Fueled by growth in the Western Hemisphere, South Korea and Australia, U.S. pork exports posted another excellent performance in February, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef export
NGFA, Ag Groups, Urge EPA to Deny ‘Dangerous’ CARB Freight Rule
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and other members of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to deny the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) request
North Dakota GOP, Democratic Conventions Wrap Up
(Fargo, ND) — The state party conventions have wrapped up with all but one of the races ending as expected. The GOP endorsed incumbent Republican Senator Kevin Cramer, along with Representative Kelly Armstrong, who decided to give
U.S. Trade Gap Hits $68 Billion
In February, America’s trade deficit reached $68.9 billion, the highest disparity in almost a year. The Hill says import values exceeded exports by more than analysts were expecting. The total value of imports hit $331.9 billion, while
Fuel and Power Prices on the Rise Again
Fuel and electricity prices are on the rise again amid declining farm income. Unleaded gasoline averaged $3.54 a gallon nationally last week, up 14 percent from the start of the year. Diesel averaged $4. American Farm Bureau
Food Prices Halt Seven-Month Decline
The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization’s Food Price Index was 118.3 points in March, up 1.3 points or 1.1 percent from its revised February level. The rise in prices was driven by higher price indices for