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Ready for thin crust? Wheat prices were screaming higher all week, with spring wheat—used in pizza and bagels—jumping over $10.00 per bushel. Kansas hard red winter wheat—used for bread—rose sharply as well. Extreme heat in the central plains provided fuel, although a weak dollar and plenty of bullish news added to the upward sentiment. Eight more counties in California were declared in extreme drought, meaning the entire state is in a state of emergency. Crops in Brazil and China are also in trouble. Brazil’s severe drought created an energy crunch due to a shortage of ...

PPP is gone, but government help for small businesses isn’t

(AP) — The federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program provided small-business owners with just under $800 billion in COVID-19 relief, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. The PPP concluded on May 31, but as businesses forge ahead in the recovery process, they may find a continued need for affordable financing. Here are some of the government funding options that are still available — and how to get them. COVID-19 economic injury disaster loans If your business lost money as a result of the pandemic, you may be eligible for a COVID-19 Economic Injury ...

Program helps energy business train displaced oil workers

WATFORD CITY -- In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many North Dakota businesses experienced an unprecedented shift within the workforce. Some experienced a loss of available employees while many other members of the workforce found themselves in need of a new career. Much of the shift, ...

First Western Bank & Trust gives back with Volunteer Days

First Western Bank & Trust (FWBT) has partnered with local charities, non-profits, and other organizations to improve each community they serve during its third Annual Volunteer Days, Oct. 4-15. Over 600 hours of volunteering are donated each year by FWBT employees. This volunteer event is in memory of founder J.H. “Jack” Hoeven Jr., who gave so much to the communities and set an example for all to give back, according to FWBT. “It is a chance for us to proudly represent our bank and to improve the quality of life for those we serve,” said Brenda Foster, chairman, president ...

Directors elected at SRT annual meeting

Four directors were elected to the Board of SRT Communications at the cooperative’s annual meeting on Oct.14 at the North Dakota State Fair Center in Minot. Election results were announced during the business meeting. The following candidates were elected to SRT’s Board of Directors for a three-year term: District 1: Ardel Rice, Mohall District 2: Dennis Erber, Glenburn District 3: Dennis Schott, Butte District 4: Stacey Diehl, Minot. The 2021 annual meeting also highlighted SRT’s 70th anniversary, the transition to incoming CEO/General Manager Cassidy Hjelmstad, and the ...

Vantis partners with Thales to build UAS infrastructure

GRAND FORKS – Vantis, North Dakota’s Statewide Unmanned Aircraft Systems Network, has selected Thales, a global technology leader, as its long-term systems integrator to build out this UAS, or drone, infrastructure across the state. Vantis is a State of North Dakota-funded technology infrastructure that uses radar, radios and other communications equipment on towers distributed throughout the state to provide command, control and situational awareness to UAS pilots flying aircraft within the network’s coverage area. With Vantis, UAS pilots can see and avoid obstacles and fly ...