CFTC Fines CHS Hedging $6.5 million in Fraud Case
(NewsDakota.com/NAFB) – The Commodity Futures Trading Commission fined CHS Hedging of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, $6.5 million for anti-money laundering, risk management, recordkeeping, and supervision violations. The company also has to undertake certain remedial measures relating to
Omnibus Bill Included Pesticide Registration Improvement Act
(NewsDakota.com/NAFB) – The recently-passed omnibus spending legislation contained the reauthorization of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act, something important to CropLife America. The organization says it will strengthen and improve the Environmental Protection Agency’s pesticide registration process. The
Egg Prices Double During the Past Year
(NewsDakota.com/NAFB) – Eggs are more expensive than they were last year. Marketplace says the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the price of a dozen Grade A eggs jumped from $1.82 last year to almost $3.60 in 2022.
USDA Economist Not Worried About Potential Ag Trade Deficit
(NewsDakota.com/NAFB) – USDA is forecasting an agricultural trade deficit in 2023. While deficits have happened in the past, the agency has never forecast one in advance until this year. The agency says ag exports are projected to
ADAM ROY CAMPBELL, AGE 26, OF HANKINSON

Adam Roy Campbell, age 26, of Hankinson, passed away December 24, at Sanford Medical Center on Broadway, surrounded by his loving family. His visitation is scheduled at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home for December 29, from 5 pm to
ROGER DALE QUAMME, AGE 88, OF GALCHUTT, ND

Roger Dale Quamme, age 88, of Galchutt, passed away on Thursday December 22, at Edgewood Vista in Fargo. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 3, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, at 10:00 a.m. with visitation
ARLEN ELLINGSON, AGE 48, OF WAHPETON

Arlen Ellingson, age 48, of Wahpeton passed away surrounded by his family, on Sunday December 25, in Sanford on Broadway, under the care of Hospice, in Fargo. His funeral service will be held at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home
Toddler milestones at OSPTI

It’s never to early to practice and watch for specific behavior patterns in your toddler. Samantha, Speech Therapist at OSPTI talked about toddler milestones on her radio segment on Wednesday. Listen to the KBMW podcast below.
Ag’s Share of Total Export Value Hits New High
(NewsDakota.com/NAFB) – The total value of U.S. exports has grown at an average annual rate of six percent since 2002, reaching a record high of $1.4 trillion in the fiscal year 2021. Agriculture’s share of total U.S.
China Pushes for Ag Tech Progress
(NewsDakota.com/NAFB) – President Xi Jinping is pushing for China to accelerate efforts to achieve self-reliance in agriculture technology. Farm Doc Policy News says China’s president identified seed development and core equipment among the areas he’d like the