New grocery store now open in Lidgerwood

After being without a local grocery store for over two and a half years, residents in Lidgerwood and the surrounding area can now enjoy shopping locally. The new grocery store, called County Line Foods, is open and
AVMA supports legislation to strengthen dog importation requirements

NAFB – The American Veterinary Medical Association Tuesday reaffirmed its support for the Healthy Dog Importation Act. The legislation is designed to reduce the spread of diseases that could be dangerous to human and animal health. The
Next COVID Casualty Could be Coffee

NAFB – COVID-19 shockwaves could create a round of trouble for the coffee industry, according to Purdue University. Starting in the 2011-12 growing season, a powdery orange fungus called coffee leaf rust spread throughout Latin America and
Strong Demand and Competitive Bidding Pushes Land Prices Higher

NAFB – Interest in purchasing agricultural land has grown since a coronavirus pandemic-induced slowdown blanketed the land market last spring. Farmers are feeling more financially secure as strong commodity prices arrived on top of large government payments
Over 1,000 Counties Approved for Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Acres

NAFB – More than 1,000 counties are eligible for emergency Conservation Reserve Program haying and grazing. An American Farm Bureau Federation Market Intel analysis shows the most recently published list of counties with permitted haying and grazing
NPPC Urges Administration to Appeal Line Speed Court Ruling Before Deadline

NAFB – A federal district court ruling striking down faster harvest facility inspection speeds takes effect today. The Biden administration has until the end of August to file an appeal, as requested by the National Pork Producers
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago

NAFB – U.S. consumers will pay just a few cents less for their favorite Independence Day cookout foods compared to last year, including cheeseburgers, pork chops, chicken breasts, homemade potato salad, strawberries and ice cream. The American
Wednesday, June 30th Weather
TODAY: SUNNY, HOT AND DRY. HIGH: UPPER 80S, LIGHT VARIABLE WIND. A FEW SHOWERS OR A THUNDERSHOWER NORTHWEST MINNESOTA LATE AFTERNOON AND EVENING. TONIGHT: CLEAR AND NEARLY CALM. LOW: NEAR 62. THURSDAY: SUNNY AND