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Rollins Teams Up with Musk to Modernize USDA

Published April 25, 2025

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the partnership with Elon Musk is helping to modernize the USDA and better serve farmers. “I’ve worked right next to Elon for a couple of months now, and his heart and his mind are all…

Rollins: New Deals Coming Soon

Published April 23, 2025

During a visit to North Dakota, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins emphasized the Trump administration’s aggressive trade strategy and its implications for American farmers. Rollins criticized longstanding international trade imbalances. "I had no idea that Japan was charging a 700 percent…

North Dakota Field Work Off to Slow Start

Published April 16, 2025

Fieldwork is gradually beginning in North Dakota, with only three days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 13, according to USDA NASS. Dry conditions persist, with 48 percent of topsoil and 55 percent of subsoil rated short to…

Rippey: Dry Conditions Could Persist Across Northern Plains

Published April 10, 2025

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey cautions that lingering drought conditions and below-average snowfall in North Dakota could create challenges for the 2025 growing season. "We are looking at soils that are fairly dry, even in some of the non-drought areas," Rippey…

Deferred Resignation Decision Due on Tuesday

Published April 3, 2025

USDA employees have until Tuesday to respond to an early-buyout offer. Those accepting the ‘Deferred Resignation Program 2.0’ will be on the payroll until the end of September. The Agriculture Department is also offering early retirement to employees who are…

USDA Reports Lower Corn Stocks, Higher Soybeans and Wheat

Published March 31, 2025

U.S. corn stocks totaled 8.15 billion bushels as of March 1, down 2 percent from last year. On-farm storage declined 11 percent, while off-farm stocks rose 12 percent. Soybean stocks reached 1.91 billion bushels, a 4 percent increase from 2024.…

Farmers Urged to Check FSA Website for ECAP Payment Details

Published March 29, 2025

USDA’s Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) payments will be issued as approvals are processed, but initial payments will be reduced by 85 percent to prevent exceeding available funding. USDA Deputy Under Secretary Brooke Appleton said, “More details and online tools…

Northern Plains Snow Deficit Worsens Drought

Published March 23, 2025

The Northern Plains continue to miss out on major snowfall this winter, exacerbating drought conditions across the region. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says snowfall deficits in the Red River Valley range from 12 to 20 inches below normal. "All these…

MN Turkey Industry Follows USDA Plan

Published March 21, 2025

According to Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls, the industry relies on the USDA’s five-point plan. “Those of us in the turkey industry are really laser-focused on what USDA has put out.” Kohls noted that Minnesota’s biosecurity efforts…

Government Payments Drive Farm Income Boost

Published March 15, 2025

The USDA is forecasting a significant rise in farm income for 2025, with net farm income projected to increase by 26.4 percent and net cash farm income by nearly 19 percent when adjusted for inflation. However, NDSU Ag Finance Specialist…

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Rollins Teams Up with Musk to Modernize USDA

Rollins: New Deals Coming Soon

North Dakota Field Work Off to Slow Start

Rippey: Dry Conditions Could Persist Across Northern Plains

Deferred Resignation Decision Due on Tuesday

USDA Reports Lower Corn Stocks, Higher Soybeans and Wheat

Farmers Urged to Check FSA Website for ECAP Payment Details

Northern Plains Snow Deficit Worsens Drought

MN Turkey Industry Follows USDA Plan

Government Payments Drive Farm Income Boost

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