Rising costs deepen uncertainty for North Dakota farmers
Higher diesel and fertilizer costs are colliding with trade tensions and uneven growing conditions, making harvest and future planning more difficult for North Dakota farmers.
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As harvest starts, ND farmers facing perfect storm of uncertainty
High costs for diesel, fertilizer, renewed trade war adds to challenges
Is the EPA proposing to let states eliminate public notice and comment for some air pollution permits, including those for data centers and power plants?
Yes.
The EPA is proposing to remove public participation as a federal minimum requirement for state and local minor New Source Review programs. Those programs govern permits for new minor stationary pollution sources and minor modifications to existing sources.
Current federal rules generally require agencies to make permit information publicly
Doctors Work to Address Access to Trauma Care for Rural Residents
Rural patients face greater risks when serious injuries occur far from advanced trauma care. Doctors are examining how coordinated hospital networks can improve outcomes, an approach already reflected in North Dakota’s statewide trauma system.
Real life Greenland 'Odyssey' celebrated in documentary
ND’s own Dr. Jon Solberg served as team physician on 1,400 south-to-north crossing
Canada announces retaliation as Trump tariffs take effect and trade tensions escalate
New 50% U.S. tariffs on selected Canadian imports are now in effect as trade talks between the two countries falter. Canada announces retaliatory measures, raising the stakes for North Dakota, which sends more than 80% of its goods exports to Canada.
Are U.S. soybeans being exported to China in record numbers?
U.S. soybean exports to China fell from 26.8 million metric tons in 2024 to 7.2 million in 2025, a 73% decline.