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Diesel Spike Hits at the Worst Possible Time

Published September 22, 2026

The global diesel crunch is hitting farmers just as fuel demand ramps up for harvest and fall fieldwork. South Dakota Farm Bureau Federation President Scott VanderWal said the price increase is a significant shock to farm budgets. “This is our…
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CRA Adds Project and Policy Manager

Published September 22, 2026

The Corn Refiners Association named Jonathan Stephens as its new project and policy manager. Stephens joins CRA from Mathematica Inc., where he worked on the National School Foods Study. He has also completed internships in the offices of the International…
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A Scientific Breakthrough

Published September 22, 2026

Syngenta has announced a scientific breakthrough called EXORT that helps plants make better use of their own biology. Applied at very small doses to the leaf, products with EXORT technology work with natural signals that plants already use to regulate…
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ND, MN See Big Drops in Farm Income

Published September 22, 2026

According to an analysis from Agricultural Economic Insights, the farm income squeeze has been felt by some states more than others. Compared to 2022-2023, net farm income last year was down 47 percent in North Dakota. That’s on par with…
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‘Massive Deal’

Published September 21, 2026

According to President Donald Trump, he is working on a ‘massive deal’ to buy potash from Belarus. On Truth Social, Trump said the pricing would be substantially less than what U.S. farmers are currently paying for potash from Canada. At…
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A New Role for Eberhart

Published September 21, 2026

Julia Eberhart is the new senior channel engagement manager for Sound Agriculture. She previously served as the marketing and communications director for Bushel.
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Ag Issues Are on the Table

Published September 21, 2026

Agricultural trade is expected to be among the issues on the table when President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday in Washington. It will be their second summit this year. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the two…
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Sound Agriculture Launches INFLECT

Published September 21, 2026

With fertilizer costs climbing, Sound Agriculture Vice President of Agronomy Jeff Divan is emphasizing a season-long approach to crop nutrition. Divan said splitting nutrient applications can help reduce losses and avoid nutrient imbalances. “More applications more often, as late as…
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Canola Acres Growing

Published September 21, 2026

Record U.S. canola acreage is adding to optimism about the crop's future in the Northern Plains. Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder says canola acreage continues to expand across the region. “There are more canola acres planted across the U.S. than…
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