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Thursday, December 18, 2025
There is a cyclical nature to production agriculture and the commodities markets, but Bespoke Group Director of Research Jacob Shapiro said this current market landscape is different.

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American Crystal Sugar Company announces board reorganization

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Brent Baldwin, Greg Cotton, and Jared Sands were elected to the American Crystal Sugar Company’s Board of Directors following the cooperative’s annual shareholders’ meeting last week. Baldwin represents the Drayton factory district following the retirement of Jeff Whelan.
The Wild World of Weeds Workshop will provide updates on weed control and herbicide research conducted by NDSU faculty. (NDSU photo)

The Wild World of Weeds Workshop will provide updates on weed control and herbicide research conducted by NDSU faculty. (NDSU photo)

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NDSU Extension’s 28th annual Wild World of Weeds Workshop set for Jan. 20

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension will host the 28th annual Wild World of Weeds Workshop on Jan. 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Fargodome in Fargo, N.D. The full-day event will provide updates on weed control and herbicide research conducted by NDSU faculty.
Farmer Tyler Stafslien stands in front of storage silos holding grain and soybeans in Ryder, North Dakota on Nov. 14, 2025. The tariff war with China forced Stafslien to store more of his soybeans this harvest season. (Photo: Gabrielle Nelson/Buffalo’s Fire)

Farmer Tyler Stafslien stands in front of storage silos holding grain and soybeans in Ryder, North Dakota on Nov. 14, 2025. The tariff war with China forced Stafslien to store more of his soybeans this harvest season. (Photo: Gabrielle Nelson/Buffalo’s Fire)

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Soybeans have been a top U.S. ag export for decades but what happens when the top buyer stops buying?

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Trump administration has announced $12 billion in relief for farmers but that won’t cover all their losses. RYDER, N.D., — Tyler Stafslien is a fourth-generation farmer who’s worked his family’s land in central North Dakota for about 20 years.
The black cow made me do it

The black cow made me do it

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The black cow made me do it

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia What a great time to be alive! While perhaps, like you, I share great concern about what our future holds with A.I. and political and social issues - you have to admit life in 2025 has not been boring.

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Health Tip

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Provided by Cavalier County Health District Dec. 19 - Lock.
Some baking ingredients such as chocolate chips will no longer be covered under federal food assistance benefits next year under a change to North Dakota’s program

Some baking ingredients such as chocolate chips will no longer be covered under federal food assistance benefits next year under a change to North Dakota’s program

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USDA approves North Dakota request to ban candy, soda purchases with SNAP

Jeff Beech/north Dakota Monitor
Thursday, December 18, 2025
North Dakotans receiving federal food assistance will not be able to use those benefits to pay for candy, soda and some other foods, after the state implements changes approved by the Trump administration.
Community Christmas dinner in Walhalla

Community Christmas dinner in Walhalla

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Community Christmas dinner in Walhalla

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
The 10th annual Christmas dinner will be held at the Walhalla American Legion on Thursday, Dec. 25, with fellowship beginning at 11:30 a.m.
From the Pastor’s Desk: Advent joy

From the Pastor’s Desk: Advent joy

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From the Pastor’s Desk: Advent joy

Pastor Jodi Myrvik
Thursday, December 18, 2025
On the third Sunday of Advent, traditionally, we light the pink candle… the candle of joy. The pink candle is also referred to as the “Shepherd Candle.”
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