Breckenridge opens American Legion schedule with win
Breckenridge Post 53 opened their American Legion baseball season with a 6-2 victory over Barnesville Post 153 on Tuesday. The win saw Breckenridge score at least one run in each of their first four innings, including three
Ohm announces he will leave Breckenridge schools to teach in Perham
Former Breckenridge Cowboys basketball coach Arly Ohm said Wednesday that he has accepted a teaching position within the Perham Public School system for next fall. Ohm also said wife Amy also accepted a teaching position in Perham.
Additional Cattle Markets Legislation Introduced in U.S. House
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NAFB) – The Optimizing the Cattle Market Act of 2021 introduced in the House of Representatives Tuesday seeks to change cattle market dynamics. Introduced by Missouri Republican Representative Vicky Hartzler, the legislation would direct the
Grassley Seeks Appeal in Pork Slaughter Line-Speed Case
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NAFB) – The Department of Agriculture already agreed to comply with a court order ending faster pork slaughter line speeds, but a top Ag senator says ‘hold on a minute.’ Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley,
Hay bale fire at Masonite Plant put out by fire departments
Wahpeton Fire Department was called out Wednesday morning at 2:15 a.m. for a bale fire at the Masonite Plant. The Breckenridge Fire Department was called in for mutual aid. Fire crews will be fighting the fire all
White House Task Force to Examine Supply Chain Disruptions
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NAFB) – The White House Tuesday announced a task force focused on short-term supply chain disruptions. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was named co-chair of the task force, along with the Secretaries of Commerce and Transportation.
Upper Midwest Farm Credit Associations Exploring Merger
(NAFB) – The Board of Directors from two Farm Credit associations in the upper Midwest have signed a memorandum of understanding for a proposed merger. AgCountry Farm Credit Services, based in Fargo, North Dakota, and Farm Credit
USDA Investing $4 Billion to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NAFB) – Issues brought on by cyberattacks and COVID-19 have caused serious challenges in America’s food systems. Officials in Washington, D.C., are taking steps to help build a stronger and more resilient U.S. food system.
Wednesday, June 9th Weather
.TODAY… Mostly Sunny and hot. Highs in the low to mid-90s. South winds 10-20mph, with gusts near 30. .TONIGHT… Scattered showers, possible thunderstorm, this evening then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid-60s. .THURSDAY… Mostly sunny and