by Jan Wangler | Mar 2, 2026 | Business Briefings
Cross-Sector What happenedThe January sales/use and restaurant/lodging tax deadline passed on March 2, 2026. Late filings may now incur penalties and interest. Why it mattersBusinesses that missed the deadline may face added costs. Even for those who filed,...
by Jan Wangler | Feb 25, 2026 | Business Briefings
Agriculture / Manufacturing What happenedUSDA weekly export data shows steady wheat movement but increased price sensitivity tied to global trade and currency fluctuations. Why it mattersExport pace influences forward contracting decisions, cash-flow timing, and...
by Jan Wangler | Feb 20, 2026 | Business Briefings
Transportation / Logistics What happenedPost-storm refreeze conditions continue across parts of North Dakota following the mid-week winter system. NDDOT reports lingering compacted snow and icy secondary routes, with drifting in open areas. Why it mattersRefreeze...
by Jan Wangler | Feb 19, 2026 | Business Briefings
https://www.ndbu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2-19-26.mp4 Transportation / Logistics What happenedPost-storm cleanup continues across portions of North Dakota following the Feb 18 winter system. NDDOT reports intermittent reduced visibility, drifting snow in open...
by Jan Wangler | Feb 18, 2026 | Business Briefings
https://www.ndbu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2-18-26.mp4 *Weather included today due to active winter storm. Transportation / Logistics What happenedA winter storm is moving across North Dakota today with heavy early snow, strong winds, and rapidly dropping...
by Jan Wangler | Feb 17, 2026 | Business Briefings
Agriculture / Manufacturing What happenedThe U.S. Department of Agriculture published its weekly crop progress and conditions report, showing that ND winter wheat conditions remain below last year’s levels and that soil moisture is rated poorly to very poor across a...
