Wyndmere bank robbed Monday morning
Lincoln State Bank in Wyndmere was held up Monday morning and the female suspect is on the run. The robbery was reported shortly before 11 Monday morning and according to Richland County Chief deputy Gary Ruehl, the
USDA Undersecretary Nominee Moffitt Stress Animal Disease Surveillance, Sanitary Trade Data
(NAFB) – Nominee for USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jennifer Moffitt stressed during her confirmation hearing that animal disease surveillance and phytosanitary data work are both keys for protecting U.S. farm exports. Producers and
Drowning victim found in East Battle Lake
The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an unconscious male in East Battle Lake near Clitherall on Saturday. The male was pronounced dead after lifesaving measures were taken. It is believed to be
Germany Discovers ASF in Domestic Hogs
(NAFB) – Late last week, the first cases of African Swine Fever in domestic hogs appeared in Germany. Reuters says the ASF discovery could make negotiations about lifting existing import bans with China and other major buyers
Groups Ask USTR to Not Threaten Vietnam with Tariffs
(NAFB) – The American Soybean Association and 70 other business groups expressed concern to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai regarding proposed tariffs on Vietnam. The imposed tariffs would respond to a pair of Section 301 investigations initiated
Corn and Soybean Export Sales Drop
(NAFB) – The USDA says export sales of corn and soybeans both plunged, while wheat sales rose during the week ending on July 8. Corn sales during the week totaled 138,800 metric tons, a 20 percent drop
Interest Rates for Operating Loans Rise Slightly
(NAFB) – Interest rates on agricultural loans made by commercial banks increased slightly for some types of lending. However, the Federal Reserve of Kansas City says rates stayed historically low through the first half of this year.
Rural Mainstreet Index Stays in Growth Territory
(NAFB) – Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index stayed above growth neutral for the seventh month in a row. The monthly survey of bank CEOs in areas that rely on agriculture and energy shows that the June index
Monday, July 19th Weather
TODAY: MOSTLY SUNNY AND HOT. HIGH: MID 90S. HEAT INDEX TO THE UPPER 90S. WIND: SOUTHERLY 5 TO 10, GUSTING TO 20 MPH. A CHANCE FOR SOME THUNDERSTORMS ALONG HIGHWAY 2 AND HIGHWAY 281