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Bipartisan Bill Seeks Congressional Approval for New Tariffs
Published April 8, 2025
Seven Republican senators, including Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley and former GOP leader Mitch McConnell, are backing a bipartisan bill that would require congressional approval for most new tariffs imposed by President Trump. The Trade Review Act of 2025…Key Ag Inputs Spared in New Tariffs
Published April 8, 2025
Several agricultural inputs are exempt from the ten percent across-the-board tariffs and the higher reciprocal duties applied to specific trade partners. Products excluded from the new tariffs include potash, certain herbicides including Diquat and Paraquat, along with some pesticides, peat,…MN House Ag Budget Bill
Published April 8, 2025
Minnesota lawmakers have unveiled the agriculture appropriations bill for the 2026-2027 biennium, outlining more than $130 million in funding to support farmers, rural communities, and agricultural innovation. The bill allocates $65 million in 2026 and $65.6 million in 2027 to…Opposition to Potential Reference Price Increase
Published April 8, 2025
A coalition of 11 activist groups is opposed to a potential increase in reference prices in the budget reconciliation bill. This alliance includes the Environmental Working Group, Friends of the Earth, Farm Aid and the National Taxpayers Union. In a…Fields Almost Ready, Rain Is Key
Published April 7, 2025
With planting season inching closer and closer, Pioneer Product Agronomist Zach Fore says the northern Red River Valley is close to ready. "It'll depend on what happens with the rain in terms of when we can actually get in the…SDFU Shares Ag Opportunities with FFA Youth
Published April 7, 2025
South Dakota Farmers Union Education Specialist Samantha Bowman participated in the state FFA convention. "Being able to have that one-on-one conversation about the history of Farmers Union and what we do for not only their small communities but also our…A Complicated Scenario for U.S. Soybeans
Published April 7, 2025
China responded to the U.S. trade skirmish by matching the 34 percent tariff announced by the United States last Wednesday. That’s on top of the tariffs China already had in place. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson said that was…Trade Tensions with China Threaten U.S. Soybean Market
Published April 7, 2025
American Soybean Association Chairman Josh Gackle expressed concerns over China's new retaliatory tariffs, drawing parallels to the trade tensions of 2018-2019. He warned that these tariffs could significantly impact U.S. soybean growers, especially as other countries, like Brazil, step in…South Dakota FFA Awards Star Students
Published April 7, 2025
The South Dakota FFA Star award winners were announced Friday. The Star in Agribusiness is Skylar Plucker of Lennox Sundstrom. The Star in Agricultural Placement award belongs to Dylan Mcgregor of McCook Central. The Star in Agriscience Lauren Roling of…