SD Corn Comments
In South Dakota Corn Comments, Pukwana corn and cattle producer Jim Ketelhut talks about May Beef Month and corn-fed beef. Listen here.
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Trump Budget Recommendations Released
The White House has released its budget recommendations for fiscal year 2026. For USDA, the Trump Administration cuts $754 million in discretionary funding for conservation technical assistance through the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The budget calls for $358 million in…
Many Moving Parts in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach is a Ways and Means Committee member and is focused on the tax provisions in the budget reconciliation process. She wants the estate tax and biofuel provisions, like 45Z, to remain in the bill. Another priority…
Property Tax Relief Approved
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong signed a property tax relief bill Saturday. “We thank the Legislature for advancing a bill with meaningful tax relief and reform,” said Armstrong. The bill increases the existing primary residence property tax credit from $500…
Sugarbeet Report
In this week's Sugarbeet Report, we get a planting update from American Crystal Sugar Company, Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative and Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative. All three cooperatives enjoyed excellent planting progress in April. Click here.
Dry Bean Scene
In this week's Dry Bean Scene, Northarvest Bean Growers Association Executive Director Mitch Colter talks about federal assistance coming to specialty crop producers. Click here.
Prospects Are Good
The two-week outlook looks positive for spring planting. "It's been, maybe, a little slower start than we were anticipating with for the lack of snow we had and the way we thought spring was going to start, but the next 14…
Leadership Change Ahead for North Dakota Farmers Union
After 12 years leading the North Dakota Farmers Union, President Mark Watne has announced he will not seek re-election. Watne, who has been involved with the organization for nearly three decades, said the decision comes at a time when the…
Ag Budget Clears MN Senate
The Senate passed the agriculture budget bill with 43-23 margin. Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam said this budget invests in emergency preparedness, meat and dairy inspection, wolf and elk depredation, and mental health. The bill differs from the House version. "I'm…
Special Local Label Issued to Treat Red Sunflower Weevils
South Dakota has received a special 24c label for the use of Malathion to control red sunflower weevils. This pest impacts yield and quality. The special label was needed because sunflowers are becoming resistant to pyrethroids.
