Despite Senate Text, It Appears Another Farm Bill Extension is Coming Soon
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — As the clock ticks on the post-election, lame duck session of Congress, indications from Capitol Hill are that we will see another one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill. Reports this week indicate that
Trump Tariffs Not Popular With Farm Leaders, With Some Exceptions
Import tariffs that raise the specter of retaliation remain unpopular with farm leaders, with some exceptions. President-elect Trump vows universal import tariffs of ten to 20 percent and 60 percent on Chinese goods, to bring manufacturing jobs
White House Wants $100 Billion for Disaster Relief
The White House is asking for $98.6 billion in emergency disaster relief funding following multiple hurricanes this fall. Roll Call says the administration wants a comprehensive package that extends back to unmet needs from prior disasters, encompassing
Poultry Processing Injuries and Illness Fall Sharply
The incidence of occupational injuries and illnesses within the poultry sector’s slaughter and processing workforce has fallen sharply. The number of injury and illness occurrences is below all general industry, manufacturing, and food manufacturing levels for the
Medora Restaurant Gets National Recognition
(Medora, ND) — A restaurant in Medora is getting national recognition. The video series “America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow” is highlighting Theodore’s Dining Room, located at the Rough Riders Hotel in Medora. The video shows host J Russel
Winter Storm Causes Fatal Car Crash
(Casselton, ND) — Hazardous driving conditions are being blamed for a deadly crash west of Fargo. The Casselton Fire Department said Wednesday night that they responded to a fatal car accident on I-94. They didn’t offer details
Minot Seeking Federal Funds
(Minot, ND) — The City of Minot is trying to get federal funds as it looks to replace the Third Street Bridge. City Engineer Lance Meyer told the Minot City Council Monday the plan right now is
State Trooper’s Vehicle Hit From Behind
(Fargo, ND) — A North Dakota state trooper is recovering from minor injuries after their vehicle was hit from behind yesterday in Fargo. The Highway Patrol says the trooper’s vehicle was struck while attempting to control traffic
Fargo Man Pleads Guilty to Weapons Charge
(Fargo, ND) — A former prison escapee is pleading guilty to charges related to a shots-fired incident at a Fargo apartment complex. Twenty-year-old Kadar Pearson was arrested June 5th after police responded to reports of gunfire at
Governor-Elect Armstrong Announces Cabinet Appointments
(Bismarck, ND) — The Cabinet for Governor-elect Kelly Armstrong is taking shape. He announced yesterday that Joe Morrissette, who is part of Armstrong’s transition team, will return as director of the Office of Management and Budget. He