The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reversing course on a change to a federal crop insurance policy to allow farmers to buy more protection if weather or field conditions prevent them from planting a crop. USDA had eliminated the option to buy additional prevented planting insurance going into the 2026 growing season. This raised concerns from growers in North Dakota, where the buy-up option

Cape Air recently unveiled a newly designed commemorative aircraft livery honoring and in partnership with America250, the national, nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The custom- painted Cessna 402c aircraft will serve as a flying tribute across Cape Air’s network, celebrating the nation’s history while

ects over the past several years. “It’s become a team e rt,” Romo said. Another change aimed at encouraging growth was the removal of Bainville’s sewer impact fee for new homes. Romo said the town’s existing lagoon has plenty of capacity, making the fee unnecessary and allowing families to build or move homes into town more a rdably. “We wanted to make it easier for people