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Cercospora Leaf Blight Control Necessary for Soybeans
Published May 1, 2025
Cercospora leaf blight is the number one cause of yield loss in soybeans among leaf diseases in the U.S. BASF Technical Marketing Manager Albre Brown says it was once an issue mostly for southern farmers, but it has expanded north.…Focusing on WOTUS Clarity
Published May 1, 2025
The Trump Administration is reviewing the Waters of the United States definition. This goal is to bring the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional decisions in line with the Supreme Court Sackett v. EPA ruling. "We want to focus…An Uptick in Farmer Lender Mediation Cases
Published May 1, 2025
Minnesota's Farmer Lender Mediation Program is seeing a significant uptick in cases this year. Program Director Mary Nell Preisler shared that the number of cases is already ahead of last year by around 100. "We're ahead already of the six-month…Resolution to Overturn Tariffs Falls Short
Published May 1, 2025
A Senate vote to overturn President Trump's broad Liberation Day tariffs failed Wednesday in a 49-49 tie, falling short of the majority needed to pass the resolution. The measure, led by Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, sought to end the emergency…Truitt: U.S.-China Talks Ongoing
Published May 1, 2025
Despite denials from the Chinese government, Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt believes that behind-the-scenes negotiations over trade are underway. “I'm certain there are conversations that are taking place, whether the Chinese consider them official or not,” said Truitt. “When I…DOGE Has FSA Loan Oversight
Published May 1, 2025
Farm Service Agency loans and guarantees over $500,000 must get approval from the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency. Politico cited a memo to farm loan program staff from FSA Deputy Administrator Houston Bruck. Loan approval is delayed until reviewed…‘Put Through Hell’ by Government Overreach
Published April 30, 2025
Cabinet members and lawmakers shared the stage with a South Dakota ranch family Wednesday in Washington, D.C. The Trump Administration dropped criminal charges against Charles and Heather Maude. The couple was indicted in June of last year for theft of…Conditions Ripe for Early Weed Growth
Published April 30, 2025
According to SDSU Extension Weed Management Specialist Eric Jones, conditions are favorable for weed germination. Noxious weeds are starting to populate in the eastern half of the state. "We're seeing kochia, some of the prickly lettuce and no-till that includes…Zeidler: Mentorship Key to FFA’s Mission
Published April 29, 2025
According to Minnesota FFA Alumni and Supporters Council President Amanda Zeidler, the group has a simple mission. "We're growing leaders, and we're trying to really instill the mentor-mentee relationship." Minnesota FFA will soon look very different with anyone who is…