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Tariff Power

Published September 17, 2025

The House voted again to surrender congressional powers over tariffs to President Donald Trump. This effectively gives the White House authority over tariffs until March of 2026. Three conservative Republicans voted with the Democrats, but it squeaked through with a…
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McClean Passes

Published September 17, 2025

Former North Dakota State University faculty member, Dr. Phillip McClean, passed away on September 11. McClean was the Dr. Charles J. Mode Professor of Genomics Research in the Department of Plant Sciences and dedicated nearly four decades of service to…
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ASTA Names Governor Affairs Director

Published September 17, 2025

The American Seed Trade Association has selected Brandon Pachman as its director of government affairs. Most recently, Pachman was a legislative analyst for USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. Pachman has previous experience on Capitol Hill, including time on the…
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USMCA Review Process Begins

Published September 17, 2025

The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office is taking public comment ahead of next year’s reorganization of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The trade deal calls for a mandatory joint review in July 2026. If the three countries cannot come to an agreement, the…
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Relief Likely Before the End of ’25

Published September 17, 2025

During an appearance before the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Conference in Arkansas, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stated that the USDA is working on a disaster assistance package. "The cost of doing business for farmers and ranchers increased…
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Stauber Announces District Staff

Published September 16, 2025

Minnesota Congressman Pete Stauber has added four new individuals to his district staff. Jacob Ringstad is managing Stauber's district team. Previously, Ringstad worked as an engineering consultant. Payton Crotty is a former Stauber intern and is now a field representative.…
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Tyson to Phase Out Use of HFCS

Published September 16, 2025

Tyson Foods is voluntarily dropping the use of high-fructose corn syrup in its branded products. Tyson brands include Jimmy Dean, Ball Park and Hillshire Meats. The corporate decision coincides with the Trump Administration’s Make America Healthy Again initiative. Earlier this…
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USDA Firings Not Legal

Published September 16, 2025

A federal judge in California’s Northern District has ruled the mass firing of newly hired and probationary employees at USDA and five other departments was illegal. The Trump Administration terminated 25,000 government workers this spring. While unlawful, the judge did…
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