75% of Corn Rated Good to Excellent as Planting Progress Continues
(FARGO, ND)– The first corn condition ratings of the season from USDA paint a pretty strong picture of a crop that is off to a great start across much of the country. USDA on Monday said that
IGC Report Shows Drop in Global Grain Production
The International Grains Council released its Grain Market Report highlighting key global grain production and trade forecasts. The report shows a reduction in the forecast for world total grains production (wheat and coarse grains) for 2023-2024 now
Worker Layoffs and Strikes in Ag Companies
Deere and Co., the world’s top seller of farm machinery, will cut an unknown number of employees from its global production and salaried workforce. That’s according to a letter sent to employees last week that was seen
Mexico’s New President Vows Commitment to USMCA
Mexico has a new president, and that could have implications for U.S. farm trade with our number one foreign market. Claudia Sheinbaum became the first woman and first Jewish person elected president of predominantly Catholic and patriarchal
USDA Proposes Next Steps to Fairer Markets and Transparency
The USDA announced the next steps it’s proposing to address the many complex competition issues in agricultural markets and create a fairer playing field for poultry growers and farmers. USDA is proposing the rule “Poultry Grower Payment
Producers and Landowners Can Now Sign Up for USDA’s Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
WASHINGTON, June 3, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can now sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP). The signup runs from today through June
Man Fatally Shot In Stanley Identified
(Stanley, ND) — Stanley Police have identified the man who was fatally shot late last month as 39-year-old James Arsenault. Prosecutors have charged 33-year-old Malcolm Mayors with felony murder in connection with Arsenault’s death. Investigators say Mayors
Gov. Burgum Votes In Favor Of EV Study
(Bismarck, ND) — Even though he’s not a fan of electric vehicles, Governor Burgum has voted in favor of using state money to study North Dakota’s electric vehicle infrastructure. The North Dakota Industrial Commission has agreed to
Medora Musical’s 60th Season Starts Tomorrow
(Medora, ND) — The Medora Musical’s 60th season kicks off tomorrow. It’s one of the longest-running outdoor variety shows in the U.S., featuring 88 performances at the Burning Hills Amphitheatre through September 7th. The big difference this
Minot PD Getting New Squad Cars
(Minot, ND) — You may soon notice some brand-new police cruisers rolling around Minot this year. That’s because the Minot Police Department is about to receive five new squad cars, each paid for by the department’s annual