Canadian Government Moves to End Rail Strike
(FARGO, ND) — After an unprecedented lockout of union workers and a shutdown of freight rail service in Canada on Thursday, the Canadian government is set to step in and effectively end the lockout via arbitration. According
Imports of Animal Fats and Processed Oils Have Skyrocketed
U.S. imports of animal fats, greases, and processed oils, including used cooking oil, skyrocketed to almost five billion in 2023 from 2.2 billion pounds in 2022. The surge in imports has been driven by rising domestic production
Cattle Group Endorses Ranching Without Red Tape Act
BILLINGS, Mont., Aug. 22, 2024 – R-CALF USA, America’s largest organization exclusively representing independent cattle and sheep producers, has endorsed the bipartisan, bicameral Ranching Without Red Tape Act (H.R.6441 and S.3322). The bill would allow ranchers on federally leased lands
USDA Announces Funding Awarded to North Dakota to Support Specialty Crop Growers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2024—The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced over $3.3 million in funding awarded to North Dakota through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Through this program, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture will
July Milk Output Declines Modestly
USDA says milk production in the 24 largest producing states fell slightly year-over-year in July. Output was down 0.2 percent from the same month a year earlier to 18.2 billion pounds. USDA says per-cow production rose two
NASCAR Cup Series Hits Classic Daytona Saturday
(Daytona Beach, FL) — The NASCAR Cup Series playoff push is reaching a near-climax at one of the most historic tracks this weekend. The field battles in the second-to-last race of the regular season at Daytona International
College Football Week 0 Preview
(Undated) — Week Zero of the college football season is here. Four games featuring FBS teams will be held on Saturday. Number 10 Florida State takes on Georgia Tech at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. The three
NFL Preseason Week Three Recap
(Undated) — The final week of the NFL preseason kicked off with a pair of matchups on Thursday. The Chicago Bears wrapped up a 4-and-0 preseason with a 34-21 takedown of the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs.
Lynx Take On Aces
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Lynx will try to beat the reigning champs for the second time in three days when they host the Las Vegas Aces at Target Center tonight. The Lynx beat the Aces 98-87
Vikings Visit Eagles
(Philadelphia, PA) — The Minnesota Vikings wrap up preseason play with a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field tomorrow. Minnesota is 2-and-0 in exhibition play after beating Cleveland 27-12 last weekend. Jaren Hall is