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Brand Name Announced
Published April 16, 2025
Syngenta has announced the name for its foliar-applied potato insecticide brand. Zivalgo will offer broad-spectrum insect control for Colorado potato beetle and potato leafhopper. The product is awaiting EPA approval.County FSA, NRCS Office Closures Proposed
Published April 16, 2025
Government Executive is reporting the Trump Administration is planning significant cuts at USDA, including the office closures at the county level. The publication got access to documents from the Office of Management and Budget for the 2026 fiscal year. In…China Needs Us More Than We Need Them
Published April 16, 2025
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed trade and tariffs in Tuesday’s briefing with reporters. Leavitt shared a statement from President Trump about trade with China. It said, "China needs to make a deal with us; we don't have to…Zuzolo: China Won’t Repeat Japan’s Mistakes in Trade War
Published April 16, 2025
Global Commodity Analytics President Mike Zuzolo says the trade war between the U.S. and China is far from over, with China unlikely to make currency concessions. “He's (President Xi) not going to back down, he saw what happened to Japan…High Sulfates Pose Risk to ND Herds
Published April 16, 2025
As drought conditions persist across North Dakota, NDSU Extension is warning livestock producers to monitor water quality in stock ponds. “There’s a lot of water sources that are dry or nearly dry with the lack of snow and runoff,” said…Late March Snow Boosts Soil Moisture in South Central ND
Published April 16, 2025
A late March snowstorm brought much-needed moisture to south-central North Dakota, easing drought concerns for Cleveland area farmer Ryan Wanzek. “We were starting to get nervous about moisture issues and probably, honestly, kept us from doing something stupid by going…Trump Hikes Tariffs on China After Rare Earth Export Ban
Published April 16, 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration has raised tariffs on Chinese imports to as high as 245 percent, according to an April 15th White House fact sheet. The move follows China’s April 13th decision to halt exports of critical rare earth elements…ND Senate Approves Liability Shield for Ag Chem Companies
Published April 16, 2025
The North Dakota Senate passed House Bill 1318 on a 29 to 18 vote, aiming to shield pesticide manufacturers from lawsuits if their products carry EPA-approved labels. Supporters say the bill provides legal clarity and supports the use of science…Judge Weighs in on IRA, BIL Funds
Published April 16, 2025
A federal judge has ordered USDA and four other agencies to release funds from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law enacted under former President Biden. The judge, who was appointed by President Trump in his first term, said…