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Addressing Farm Labor Shortage

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A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. The bill updates the H-2A program to help address the farm labor shortage. The same bill passed in the House, but through the Senate.

Muller Named SD Ag Ambassador

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South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has named Glen Muller as the 2025 Governor’s Ag Ambassador. Muller, who is the executive director of the South Dakota Pork Producers Council, will be given the award at the Governor’s Ag Summit in Deadwood…

Farm Aid Coming to MN

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The 40th anniversary Farm Aid concert will be held in Minneapolis this fall. In a statement, Farm Aid founder Willie Nelson said they’re coming to Minnesota “to fight for a food system that works for all of us.” The all-star…

COFCO Invests Heavily in Brazilian Port

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China is building the world's largest export terminal in Santos, Brazil. The state-owned COFCO is behind this infrastructure investment. When complete, it will increase COFCO’s annual export capacity from 4.5 million tons to 14 million. Soybeans, corn and sugar will…

Tax Bill Draft Released

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The House Ways and Means Committee has released its tax bill. This bill makes the 2017 tax rate reductions permanent. It increases the 199A pass-through deduction for business entities, like S-Corporations and LLCs, from 20 percent to 23 percent. This…

Pioneer Agronomy Update

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In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Eric Lagge talks about the extreme weather seen in the region, from extreme heat and wind to start the week to a major cool-down and rain at the end of the week.…

Spring Planting Pushes Forward in North Dakota

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According to the USDA, North Dakota farmers continued spring planting with 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork last week. Corn planting reached 41 percent, well ahead of average. Soybeans hit 26 percent, and spring wheat was 58 percent planted, with 20…

South Dakota Farmers Accelerate Planting Despite Dry Soil Conditions

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South Dakota farmers had 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork last week, with planting progress moving quickly despite dry soil conditions. USDA reports 69 percent of corn is planted—well ahead of both last year and the five-year average—with 21 percent emerged.…

Minnesota Farmers Make Strong Planting Progress Amid Hot, Dry Conditions

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Minnesota farmers made significant planting progress last week with 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork, thanks to hot and dry conditions. According to USDA, corn is 75 percent planted and 30 percent emerged—both about a week ahead of average. Soybeans are…

Schumacher Joins Meristem Leadership Team

Published Yesterday

Meristem Crop Performance has named David Schumacher its new chief commercial officer. Most recently, Schumacher was executive vice president and president of Helm Agro US. Previously, Schumacher was vice president of marketing for WinField United.

Addressing Farm Labor Shortage

Muller Named SD Ag Ambassador

Farm Aid Coming to MN

COFCO Invests Heavily in Brazilian Port

Tax Bill Draft Released

Pioneer Agronomy Update

Spring Planting Pushes Forward in North Dakota

South Dakota Farmers Accelerate Planting Despite Dry Soil Conditions

Minnesota Farmers Make Strong Planting Progress Amid Hot, Dry Conditions

Schumacher Joins Meristem Leadership Team

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