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Focusing on WOTUS Clarity
Published May 1, 2025
The Trump Administration is reviewing the Waters of the United States definition. This goal is to bring the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional decisions in line with the Supreme Court Sackett v. EPA ruling. "We want to focus…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published May 1, 2025
When the planters roll again, Pioneer Seeds Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner encourages growers to be prepared for success. "We want to make sure the seed is being placed into adequate moisture, especially with lighter soil types," said Sinner. "And at…Dry Bean Scene
Published May 1, 2025
In the latest Dry Bean Scene, Northarvest Bean Growers Association Executive Director Mitch Coulter talks about more federal assistance coming to specialty crop producers. Click here.Best Management Practices to Start the Season
Published May 1, 2025
BASF Midwest Seed Agronomist Jeff Mueller is seeing a definite trend in the acreage mix this spring. "A few more farmers are planting more corn on corn this year than they have in the past," said Mueller. "There's economics obviously…Erickson Moves to Terrain
Published May 1, 2025
The newest member of the Terrain team is senior analyst Matt Erickson. Erickson had been the agriculture economic and policy advisor for the AgCountry Farm Credit Services/Frontier Farm Credit/Farm Credit Services of America collaboration. Erickson is a former Senate Agriculture…An Uptick in Farmer Lender Mediation Cases
Published May 1, 2025
Minnesota's Farmer Lender Mediation Program is seeing a significant uptick in cases this year. Program Director Mary Nell Preisler shared that the number of cases is already ahead of last year by around 100. "We're ahead already of the six-month…No Reelection Plans for Watne
Published May 1, 2025
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne will not seek reelection during the organization’s annual meeting in December. Watne has been in this role since 2013. In a statement, Watne said it is time to let a new generation lead…Resolution to Overturn Tariffs Falls Short
Published May 1, 2025
A Senate vote to overturn President Trump's broad Liberation Day tariffs failed Wednesday in a 49-49 tie, falling short of the majority needed to pass the resolution. The measure, led by Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, sought to end the emergency…Cramer Discusses U.S.-China Trade Tensions
Published May 1, 2025
North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer remains optimistic about the long-term outlook for U.S.-Chinese trade. “The two nations, being the biggest economies in the world, and China with a huge population, they really do need each other.” However, Cramer is worried…