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Election Day Frustration

Published November 2, 2026

Economic uncertainty is weighing heavily on farm country ahead of Election Day. Bob Kuylen farms and ranches at South Heart, North Dakota. "I would have to say that anyone who gets reelected that's in office right now probably shouldn't, because…

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Trump Signals Progress on Canada Trade Agreement

Published November 2, 2026

President Donald Trump says the United States and Canada are getting closer to a new trade agreement that could benefit American agriculture. Speaking in Dubuque, Iowa, Trump said he has held recent discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Trump…

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Port Strike Possible

Published November 2, 2026

A possible strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach could disrupt U.S. beef and pork exports. About 250 port security workers are threatening to walk off the job if a new contract is not reached. U.S. Meat…

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OPEC Nations Meet Over the Weekend

Published November 2, 2026

OPEC and its allies have agreed to keep oil production unchanged in December as tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global supplies. The decision comes with crude oil prices above $100 per barrel. Brent crude ended last week…

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RMA Harvest Prices Finalized

Published November 2, 2026

With the end of October comes the end of the fall crop insurance pricing period. Corn finished the month at $4.75 per bushel. That’s up from $4.62 in the spring. Soybeans were at $12.63 per bushel, which is up from…

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EPA Moves to End 2005 Livestock Air Emissions Agreement

Published November 2, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency will not finalize the air emissions process included in the 2005 compliance agreement for animal feeding operations and will move to terminate the agreement. The EPA determined the EPA data from 20 years ago was no…

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Iran Offers Timeline for Reopening Strait of Hormuz

Published November 2, 2026

After weekend negotiations, a spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry said his country is considering plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days of a diplomatic agreement with the United States. The foreign minister said the new timeline is…

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Rollins Halloween Social Media Post Goes Viral

Published November 2, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is facing criticism over a Halloween-themed social media post. The image, shared on X on Saturday, depicts a Black man standing in front of stacks of cash, with an electronic benefits card and handcuffs pictured as…

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Published November 1, 2026

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SD, ND Projects Receive USDA Wetland Mitigation Funds

Published November 1, 2026

USDA is investing $4.4 million for seven projects to support the development of wetland mitigation banks for farmers. South Dakota Farm Bureau is getting money to expand its current wetland banking program and North Dakota Agricultural Mitigation Inc. will receive…

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