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A Confusing Decision
Published March 3, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved E15 for year-round use in eight Midwestern states, including Minnesota and South Dakota. However, the change does not take effect until 2024. It is a confusing decision for Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Richard…Budget Cuts Hit NDSU Ag College
Published March 1, 2023
Due to declining enrollment and a $7.6 million deficit, North Dakota State University is implementing budget cuts. NDSU Vice President of Agricultural Affairs Greg Lardy outlines the impact to the agriculture college. "We're in a position here in the College of…BASF Ideltis Hybrid Wheat Ends in U.S., Canada
Published March 1, 2023
BASF’s attempt to develop a hybrid wheat seed business in North America has been shut down. This project was officially launched in 2021 for the North American and European markets with a commercial release expected within the next few years.…Black Sea Grain Initative Expires This Month
Published February 28, 2023
Ukraine is taking steps to boost exports out of its ports. The Ukrainian parliament has set up a $500 million insurance fund to offset potential damage to civilian ships entering these ports. Ukraine is also seeking a one year extension…U.S. & Mexico Trade Barbs
Published February 28, 2023
The United States is threatening to take a trade dispute with Mexico over biotech corn to a trade dispute panel. Mexico’s economy minister responded by saying its position on banning GMO corn imports is in compliance with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.…Credit to the FFA
Published February 24, 2023
Butler Machinery Used Agriculture Equipment Manager Brock Saewert followed a long line of farmily members who were part of the FFA. "My biggest milestone was getting my American degree that less than one percent of FFA members achieve." Saewert served…Record Trade Deficit
Published February 24, 2023
USDA is forecasting a record agricultural trade deficit of $14.5 billion. The Agriculture Department blames the value of the U.S. dollar for the negative trade balance. Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman said this forecast is not unexpected given…Foreign Ownership Disclosure Bill Advances
Published February 24, 2023
The South Dakota Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee has approved a bill requiring foreign entities to disclose any agricultural land ownership in the state. Governor Kristi Noem proposed a different approach to ban foreign ownership of farm land, but…FFA: Forming the Foundation
Published February 23, 2023
South Dakota Soybean Association Executive Director Jerry Schmitz hails from the Elk Point FFA Chapter in the southeastern corner of the state. Schmitz says giving back to the community was a highlight of his FFA career. "We did a number…