Off-Farm Income Keeping Some Operations Afloat

For most U.S. farm households, income from off-farm jobs like teaching, driving a bus, or managing a bank branch helps keep an operation running. According to a new AFBF Market Intel Report, it says in 2023 that
12 States Sue Administration Over Tariffs

A dozen states have sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York to stop its tariff policy, claiming it is unlawful and has brought chaos to the American economy. Yahoo says
Soybean Farmers Respond to Disaster Assistance

WASHINGTON D.C. — Earlier this week, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that $340.6 million in disaster assistance is available to help farmers and rural communities affected by natural disasters. The American Soybean Association is pleased that the
Dismissed, New Charges For Minot Couple in CSAM Case

(Minot, ND) — A Minot man will have his state-level charges dismissed after being indicted on federal charges. Dalton Jake Hattem initially faced two felony counts, including possession of certain materials prohibited after allegedly sharing child sex
NDSU’s Grey Zabel Selected 18th In NFL Draft

(Fargo, ND) — North Dakota State football is sending another alumnus to the professional league. Offensive lineman Grey Zabel was selected 18th overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round of the NFL Draft last night.
Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Requests Early Resignation Approval

(Fargo, ND) — Fargo Public Schools board members are approving the district superintendent’s early resignation. Last November, Rupak Gandhi announced he was resigning to pursue a family business. His initial resignation date was June 30th, but has
Ward County Listed In Nation’s Worst Air Quality List

(Minot, ND) — North Dakota’s air quality is worsening due to extreme heat and wildfires. The American Lung Association’s State of the Air report ranked Minot, Bismarck, and Fargo in the top 25 metro areas with the
ND Lawmakers Strike Gaming Commission Bill

(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Senate is striking a gaming commission bill. The proposal would change who serves on the commission and alter the process for how charitable gaming groups can appeal penalties or suspensions received
Ronald McDonald’s House Charities Of SD Receives $12K Donation

(Sioux Falls, SD) — Ronald McDonald’s House Charities of South Dakota is celebrating a big donation. Local McDonald’s owner-operators present a check for nearly 12-thousand dollars in a ceremony yesterday. The money was raised through sales of
Trump Statue To Be Added To City Of Presidents

(Rapid City, SD) — The City of Presidents in Rapid City will be getting a new addition next month. A bronze statue of President Trump will be added to the privately funded art project. It will be