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Investing in Rural North Dakota

Published April 16, 2025

In Bismarck, the North Dakota House approved a bill to create a ‘Rural Catalyst Fund’ with a 68-24 vote. The proposal calls for $5 million in state money for grants supporting economic development projects in communities with 3,000 people or…

Bunge to Divest North American Corn Milling Business

Published April 15, 2025

Bunge has agreed to sell its North American dry corn and corn milling business to an independent flour miller, Grain Craft. The deal includes Bunge facilities in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Texas, Kansas, and one site in Mexico. It is subject…

Farm Bill Funding Depends on Budget Reconciliation

Published April 14, 2025

Before Congress went on its two-week spring recess, House Republicans were able to pass the Senate budget resolution. That clears the path for budget reconciliation. There is speculation that lawmakers will use budget reconciliation to pass individual titles of the…

Senators Press USTR on Impact of Tariffs on Farmers

Published April 14, 2025

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and 18 of her colleagues have sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer seeking information on the Administration’s tariff agenda. The lawmakers want to determine if an analysis was done to consider the tariffs’…

MN Farm Groups Seek to Intervene in Water Litigation

Published April 14, 2025

The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, Minnesota Trout Unlimited, and the Minnesota Well Owners Organization are suing the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Minnesota Department of Agriculture. They claim these state agencies have not done enough to protect ground and…

SD Corn Comments

Published April 14, 2025

In South Dakota Corn Comments, Jim Woster offers a special Easter message. Click here to listen.

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published April 14, 2025

In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said gold continues to set all-time highs. The grain markets also had a good week this past week. What's not hot? "Look…

Survey Reinforces the Importance of Crop Insurance

Published April 14, 2025

A new national survey from National Crop Insurance Services finds that 91 percent of farmers purchased crop insurance in 2024, and 90 percent have done so consistently for the past five years. NCIS spokesperson Philip Hayes said the data highlights…

Rising Temps Put Grain Storage at Risk

Published April 14, 2025

As spring temperatures climb, farmers are being urged to closely monitor grain bins to prevent quality losses. Ken Hellevang, ag engineer, North Dakota State University Extension, said rising sun angles and seasonal warmth can lead to dangerous hot spots inside…

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Consumer Slowdown Signals Trouble for Ag Economy

Published April 14, 2025

Uncertainty in global trade and falling consumer confidence are warning signs for U.S. agriculture, says Rob Fox, Director of CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange. Declining sentiment is closely linked to reduced consumer spending, a major driver of the overall economy. “When you…

Investing in Rural North Dakota

Bunge to Divest North American Corn Milling Business

Farm Bill Funding Depends on Budget Reconciliation

Senators Press USTR on Impact of Tariffs on Farmers

MN Farm Groups Seek to Intervene in Water Litigation

SD Corn Comments

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Survey Reinforces the Importance of Crop Insurance

Rising Temps Put Grain Storage at Risk

Consumer Slowdown Signals Trouble for Ag Economy

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