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Minnesota Joins Tariff Lawsuit

Published August 4, 2026

Minnesota has joined a coalition of 25 states challenging the Trump Administration's latest tariffs. The lawsuit argues the administration exceeded its authority under Section 301 of the Trade Act. At the same time, the White House maintains the tariffs are…
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FarmFest Opens Tuesday with Policy in the Spotlight

Published August 4, 2026

FarmFest opens Tuesday near Redwood Falls with more than 400 exhibitors, but much of the attention will be on agricultural policy. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins headlines Tuesday's program, while congressional forums featuring Minnesota's rural districts are also scheduled. Forums with…
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Minnesota Beef Tour Highlights Innovation

Published July 14, 2026

The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Summer Beef Tour gave producers a firsthand look at modern cattle operations and new management practices. MSCA President Jake Thompson said the event offered something for every segment of the industry. "This is your opportunity…
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USDA Updates MN Crop Ratings

Published July 14, 2026

Crop ratings improved this past week for Minnesota corn and soybeans. Corn jumped three percent, with 84 percent of the crop in good to excellent condition. At 81 percent good to excellent condition, Minnesota soybeans improved two percent week over…
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Midwest Ag Leaders Align on Trade

Published June 9, 2026

The agriculture commissioners and secretaries from North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota shared the stage at the Midwest Ag Summit in West Fargo, finding more common ground than differences. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says regional collaboration strengthens agriculture's…
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Corn, Soybean Yields Set Records

Published May 15, 2026

New county-level yield estimates from USDA confirm 2025 was a historic production year for U.S. agriculture. Analysis from Farmdoc Daily shows the national average corn yield hit a record 186.5 bushels per acre, while soybean yields reached a record 53…
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Dry May Worries Northern Farmers

Published May 15, 2026

Extreme fire danger, blowing dust, and worsening drought conditions are creating growing concerns across the Northern Plains as strong winds and dry weather continue impacting the region. Red flag warnings stretched across much of North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota…
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A Slow to Start Planting Season

Published April 28, 2026

Farmers in far northwestern Minnesota have started scratching at the dirt. Pioneer Seeds Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner says most farmers are still waiting on the weather to warm up. "So far, there's been a few renegade guys that have gone…
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HPAI Outbreaks Continue Across Region

Published April 23, 2026

New cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza are impacting turkey flocks across the Northern Plains, raising renewed concerns for poultry producers. According to the USDA APHIS, an outbreak in LaMoure County, North Dakota, has affected 25,500 birds, marking the first…
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