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Is the cost of the Thanksgiving meal less this year than last, despite most grocery prices being higher?

Is the cost of the Thanksgiving meal less this year than last, despite most grocery prices being higher?

Yes The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2025 Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Survey finds that the average price of the classic holiday meal for 10 people is about 5% lower than in 2024. The decline is driven primarily by a steep drop in turkey prices—down roughly 16% from 2024—as

Will North Dakota hemp growers be affected by the new federal hemp regulations passed in the recent continuing resolution?

Will North Dakota hemp growers be affected by the new federal hemp regulations passed in the recent continuing resolution?

Yes. The federal hemp changes included in the recent continuing resolution will affect North Dakota growers, although the direct impact is smaller than in many other states. The law narrows the federal definition of hemp by excluding cannabinoids that are not naturally produced by the plant or are synthesized from

Is the North Dakota Mill and Elevator Association the only state-owned milling facility in the United States?

Is the North Dakota Mill and Elevator Association the only state-owned milling facility in the United States?

Yes. The North Dakota Mill and Elevator Association is the only state-owned milling facility in the United States. State records describe it as the nation’s sole state-run flour mill, and no other state appears to operate a comparable milling enterprise. Established in 1922 to support wheat farmers and stabilize

Is democratic socialism the same as communism?

Is democratic socialism the same as communism?

No. Democratic socialism is not the same as communism. Both stem from socialist theory but differ in their goals and methods. Democratic socialism combines political democracy with public, cooperative or state ownership of key industries while maintaining elections, civil liberties and pluralism. It seeks to reduce inequality and ensure that

Can undocumented immigrants receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in the U.S.?

Can undocumented immigrants receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in the U.S.?

No. Undocumented immigrants are generally ineligible for SNAP benefits. Federal rule limits SNAP eligibility to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or “qualified aliens” with specified immigration statuses and often a five-year waiting period. A person without legal status cannot receive SNAP benefits, but households with mixed-status members may still

Has violent crime trended downward in North Dakota over the last decade?

Has violent crime trended downward in North Dakota over the last decade?

No. Violent crime in North Dakota has increased slightly over the past decade, according to FBI Crime Data Explorer statistics. In 2015, the state’s violent crime rate was 1,934 incidents per 100,000 people. By 2024, it had risen to 2,046 per 100,000, an increase of

Did Argentina’s temporary suspension of taxes on agricultural exports have an effect on U.S. farmers?

Did Argentina’s temporary suspension of taxes on agricultural exports have an effect on U.S. farmers?

Yes. Argentina’s temporary suspension of export taxes in September 2025 briefly increased competition for U.S. farmers, especially in the soybean market. The measure removed export duties on soybeans, corn, wheat, and beef until a $7 billion sales limit was reached. Within days, Argentine exporters filled that quota, prompting