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Trade Policy is a ‘Lose-Lose’ Scenario

Published May 6, 2025

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne is worried about the current tariff strategy. "I've been fortunate to travel the world," said Watne. "China is trying to replace us and folks think they'll automatically come back to the table; they…
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Rollins: USDA Reorganization Happening in an Intential & Smart Way

Published May 6, 2025

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the USDA’s reorganization plan will be released in the upcoming week. While meeting with farm broadcasters, Rollins said roughly 15,000 USDA employees have taken early retirement or buyouts under the Deferred Resignation Program, but emphasized…
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Trump Budget Called a ‘Non-Starter’

Published May 6, 2025

The Trump Administration's budget recommendations call for cuts at the Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, cuts in ag research and long-standing programs like Food for Peace. "I think the President's budget is a non-starter," said Minnesota…
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‘Do Your Work’

Published May 6, 2025

Nearly 100 farmers took time away from the planter this past week to bring their message to Congress. The National Farmers Union 'Week of Action' is focused on passing a five-year farm bill; legislation strengthening the farm safety net, promoting…
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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published May 6, 2025

In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder said planters and air seeders are busy this week. "This is also a good time to start a weed control program by using any one of a number of preemergent…
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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published May 5, 2025

In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson cites cattle as the one bright spot in the markets. "We continue to see new all-time contract highs on a weekly basis,…
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Too Wet and Cold

Published May 4, 2025

Most of the fields in North Dakota's Wells and Eddy counties remain untouched. Donny Allmaras, who is in the Bremen/New Rockford area, says it has been too wet. "It's also been pretty cold for those crops," said Allmaras. "During the day,…
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Farming Against the Elements

Published May 4, 2025

Rhonda Larson, who farms north of East Grand Forks, was able to make significant headway in seeding wheat. "We've got about 800 acres of wheat in because that's easier to plant than beets when conditions aren't exactly perfect," said Larson.…
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