For Minnesota’s firefighters, a new kind of foam is beginning to reshape an old routine. Departments across the state are testing SoyFoam — a soybean-based alternative designed to replace the PFAS-laden products long used in fire suppression. The shift isn’t just about[...]
In Horace and Fargo, a quiet baking boom is rising right out of home kitchens. What started as a pandemic-era pastime has become a cottage-food movement, powered by sourdough starters, social media, and neighbors who love a good treat. At Kenzie’s Sourdough[...]
Across the Pacific Northwest, wheat farmers are struggling under the weight of tariffs, rising costs, and uncertain markets. But near Pendleton, Oregon, a new story is taking root. On the Umatilla Indian Reservation, a “craft flour” mill is set to rise—one that[...]
From the fields of the Red River Valley to the shelves of Target, three North Dakota sisters are proving how far homegrown ambition can go. Mollie, Annie, and Grace Ficocello’s company, 3 Farm Daughters, has taken its high-fiber, two-ingredient pasta—made largely from[...]
Just outside Sioux Falls, a barn with a wood-fire oven and rows of zinnias is helping define South Dakota’s newest growth industry: agritourism. At Good Earth Farm near Lennox, Friday nights mean farm-to-table pizza under the prairie sky, part of a wider[...]
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Minot-based AGT Foods is once again expanding its footprint—and its role in the global pulse-based food market. The company is seeking $269,230 in interest buydown support from the MAGIC Fund to help finance a $12.75 million expansion of its Extrusion Center of[...]
Your cream will always bring top return at Bridgman -- June 7, 1951 | The Ward County Independent Why We Chose It Perhaps there is an answer to our earlier questions in this ad... If there wasn't enough raw product to keep[...]
What was once a site of controversy may soon become a hub of opportunity. After a Chinese-owned corn milling project was scrapped over national security concerns, a new partner is eyeing the same land—this time, from Belgium. Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski[...]
White Bros. is making a record for turning out a nice butter product, as well as a high grade of ic cream. Their factory is on d the institutions of which Minot feels veery proud indeed. -- March 5, 1908 | The[...]
North Dakota’s agricultural sector is more than just a source of food; it’s a key driver of the state’s economy. A recent report, released by Governor Kelly Armstrong and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring in collaboration with North Dakota State University, reveals that[...]
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When it comes to the food on our tables, the journey from farm to fork involves countless hands. Many of these hands belong to immigrants who are pivotal to American agriculture. Yet, with President Trump's plans for large-scale deportations, the fields of[...]
Straw isn’t just for barns and fairy tales. It’s emerging as a serious contender in the world of sustainable construction. Long valued for its affordability and insulation power, straw is now being adapted into modern prefab panels, making it easier than ever[...]