by Jan Wangler | Feb 16, 2026 | Newsletter
Federal-only intelligence. Near-term operational impact for ND businesses. Cross-Sector (Trade & Tariffs / Agriculture & Manufacturing) What happenedThe federal government continues activity around tariff policy and international trade access, including recent...
by Jan Wangler | Feb 16, 2026 | Business Briefings
ND-first. Operations-focused. One heading per industry. Scan fast. Agriculture / Manufacturing What happened The North Dakota Department of Agriculture highlighted USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance program, with eligible producers expected to see payments by Feb 28,...
by Jan Wangler | Feb 13, 2026 | Business Briefings
Cross-Sector What happenedThe U.S. Census Bureau released new Business Formation Statistics (BFS) for January 2026 (new-business application and formation trends, with state-level data available in the dataset). Why it mattersThis is an early “demand and competition”...
by Jan Wangler | Feb 12, 2026 | Business Briefings
Cross-Sector (Workforce / Hiring Conditions) What happenedThe Bureau of Labor Statistics latest state-level employment data continues to show low unemployment and tight labor conditions in North Dakota, with no meaningful easing in hiring pressure entering...
by Jan Wangler | Feb 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Agriculture / Manufacturing (Equipment & Operations) What happenedThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency clarified that the Clean Air Act does not prevent farmers from repairing their own diesel-powered agricultural equipment, and that emissions rules should not...
