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California Challenges Use of Emergency Economic Powers Act

Published April 17, 2025

The State of California has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s tariff policy. The lawsuit claims the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to implement tariffs goes beyond presidential authority. Governor Gavin Newsom said California is disproportionately…

Chinese Editorial Slams U.S. Tariff Policy

Published April 17, 2025

Despite tariffs of up to 245 percent, China remains firm. A foreign ministry spokesperson China will retaliate and ‘fight to the end.’ The state-run China Daily published an editorial criticizing the United States. It said ‘the U.S. is not getting…

Rollins in Fargo Tuesday

Published April 17, 2025

Brooke Rollins has scheduled her first official trip to North Dakota as agriculture secretary. Tuesday’s schedule includes a meeting with farm leaders at North Dakota State University and an ag technology demonstration at Grand Farm. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven…

The Waiting Game

Published April 16, 2025

For many North Dakota farmers, the heart of the planting season is still ahead. Despite that, Barnes County Extension Agent Alicia Harstad said the fields look good. "The snow is gone, which is nice for April. Sometimes you just never…

KWS Seeds Breaks Ground on New Research Facility

Published April 16, 2025

KWS Seeds has started construction on a new sugarbeet greenhouse research facility in Kimberly, Idaho. The project is described as a ‘forward-looking facility that will set a new standard by utilizing ultramodern technology.’ KWS Seeds is a German-based company with…

Frustrated by Potential USDA Budget Cuts

Published April 16, 2025

Aaron Krauter served eight years as the state executive director for the North Dakota Farm Service Agency during the Obama Administration. Krauter, who farms at Regent in western North Dakota, said the proposed USDA budget cuts are very frustrating. "What…

Craig Plans Town Halls

Published April 16, 2025

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig will host in-person town hall events in Minnesota districts represented by Republican members of Congress this week. This is in response to the National Republican Congressional Committee advising its members not to hold…

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…

California Challenges Use of Emergency Economic Powers Act

Chinese Editorial Slams U.S. Tariff Policy

Rollins in Fargo Tuesday

The Waiting Game

KWS Seeds Breaks Ground on New Research Facility

Frustrated by Potential USDA Budget Cuts

Craig Plans Town Halls

Brand Name Announced

County FSA, NRCS Office Closures Proposed

China Needs Us More Than We Need Them

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