Big Week for Tariffs; GOP Leaders Seek Path for Budget Bill
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — President Donald Trump this week is set to unveil his reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners. Trump says Wednesday is the “big one” for his next move on trade policy, but it’s unclear how
USDA Releasing Funds to Support American-Grown Fuels
(ATLANTIC, IA, March 31, 2025) – On Monday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release obligated funding under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) for 543 projects totaling $537
Can Broiler Eggs Help Table Egg Prices?
There have been over 20 million commercial table/shell egg laying hens lost already in 2025 alone due to High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Losses have impacted egg supply and prices have spiked. As a stopgap measure to
Corn Acres Top 95 Million, No Major Surprises in Grain Stocks
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — U.S. farmers are expected to plant just over 95 million acres of corn this spring according to the newly released March 31st Prospective Plantings report. USDA says that farmers will plant 95.326 million acres
Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year have until April 15, 2025 to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety
Ian Cramer Receives Supervised Probation For Bismarck Charges
(Bismarck, ND) — The man serving a sentence for the death of a Mercer County deputy received additional punishment. Ian Cramer was sentenced to 28 years in prison for a high-speed chase that killed Deputy Paul Martin
Minot Mayor Tom Ross Faces Internal Investigation
(Minot, ND) — Minot Mayor Tom Ross is facing an internal investigation that started in late January. A special city council meeting will include a presentation and discussion to report the undisclosed findings that sparked the investigation.
ND Lawmakers Look To Cut Breast Cancer Screening Costs
(Bismarck, ND) — PERS insurance recipients could avoid out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer examinations. Public Employees Retirement System insurance would be prohibited from imposing a deductible or cost-sharing requirements for diagnostic or supplemental breast examinations. Mammograms, ultrasounds,
Minot Air Force Base Airman Arrested For Sex Crimes
(Minot, ND) — A Minot Air Force Base airman faces felony charges for sex crimes. Cory Mulrain faces two separate case files, including three counts of promoting a sexual performance by a minor. Minot and Bismarck Homeland
Winter Storm Watch Issued For Southern ND
(Bismarck, ND) — Wet and heavy snow is heading to parts of North Dakota. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch that will be in effect for the south central and southeastern regions from Tuesday