Agribusiness of the future
March 4, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Change is the only constant in Northern Plains agriculture. Every year, week and hour bring new challenges and new opportunities to area farmers and agribusinesses. Continue Reading
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NDSU ag economists says soybean demand offers investment potential
February 27, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Bill Wilson: Demand is outpacing production, creating many opportunitiesFarmers in North Dakota and the Upper Midwest can take advantage of this, but only if they capitalize on new technology, says Bill Wilson, a North Dakota State University agricultural economist. Continue Reading
‘Binge drinking belt’ stretches across northern Plains
February 12, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
While still high, North Dakota drops in rankings for binge drinkingWe’re still drinking, but we’ve cut back on the bingeing.
While North Dakota is one of several states that form the “binge drinking belt” across the northern Plains into New England, the state saw a significant drop in binge drinking from 2007 to 2010, according to the latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Continue Reading
Northern Plains hit hard by deer-killing disease
January 9, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
EHD can kill infected animals in just a few daysWhitetail deer populations in parts of eastern Montana and elsewhere in the Northern Plains could take years to recover from a devastating disease that killed thousands of the animals in recent months, wildlife officials and hunting outfitters said. Continue Reading
Regional economic survey takes 1st downward turn in nearly 2 years
November 1, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says one reading slightly below a growth-neutral 50 doesn’t signal a recession. But Goss says the October figure is evidence that the weakness in the national economy has hit the regional economy. Continue Reading
Key Midwest economic index: March slip, but growth still ahead
April 1, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
A key indicator in a monthly economic survey covering nine Midwestern and Plains states has slipped slightly but still points to growth over the next few months. Continue Reading
Midwest, Plains bankers optimistic on economy
February 17, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
A new survey of bankers suggests the outlook for rural areas of 10 Midwest and Plains states remains positive thanks to the improving economy. Continue Reading
Healthy farm income pushes Plains, Midwest economy
December 17, 2010 in Grand Forks Herald
An economist who oversees a survey of rural bankers in 10 Plains and Midwest states says healthy farm income is pushing the regional economy further toward recovery. Continue Reading
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