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Evaluating the Fungicide Decison
Published April 8, 2025
Syngenta has released a new tool to help farmers evaluate the value of fungicide. It includes a breakeven meter to maximize yield potential This tool can be found at BoostYourBushels.com.Driving Dairy Demand
Published April 8, 2025
The Midwest Dairy Annual Report highlights how the dairy checkoff built trust with consumers, increased dairy sales, invested in research and developed dairy leaders. The report cites Midwest Dairy’s partnership with three major pizza chains this past year; Marco’s Pizza,…Hit Hard by Tariff Strategy
Published April 8, 2025
According to North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne, North Dakota farmers and ranchers are among the most vulnerable to the current tariff strategy. “North Dakota will be hardest hit by these tariffs” due to its reliance on export markets.…Bipartisan Bill Seeks Congressional Approval for New Tariffs
Published April 8, 2025
Seven Republican senators, including Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley and former GOP leader Mitch McConnell, are backing a bipartisan bill that would require congressional approval for most new tariffs imposed by President Trump. The Trade Review Act of 2025…Key Ag Inputs Spared in New Tariffs
Published April 8, 2025
Several agricultural inputs are exempt from the ten percent across-the-board tariffs and the higher reciprocal duties applied to specific trade partners. Products excluded from the new tariffs include potash, certain herbicides including Diquat and Paraquat, along with some pesticides, peat,…MN House Ag Budget Bill
Published April 8, 2025
Minnesota lawmakers have unveiled the agriculture appropriations bill for the 2026-2027 biennium, outlining more than $130 million in funding to support farmers, rural communities, and agricultural innovation. The bill allocates $65 million in 2026 and $65.6 million in 2027 to…Opposition to Potential Reference Price Increase
Published April 8, 2025
A coalition of 11 activist groups is opposed to a potential increase in reference prices in the budget reconciliation bill. This alliance includes the Environmental Working Group, Friends of the Earth, Farm Aid and the National Taxpayers Union. In a…Fonkert Succeeds Lindberg at SD Trade
Published April 8, 2025
South Dakota Trade has named Jesse Fonkert as its new president and chief executive officer. Fonkert is the deputy commissioner in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Fonkert succeeds Luke Lindberg, who has been nominated to serve as the USDA…Fields Almost Ready, Rain Is Key
Published April 7, 2025
With planting season inching closer and closer, Pioneer Product Agronomist Zach Fore says the northern Red River Valley is close to ready. "It'll depend on what happens with the rain in terms of when we can actually get in the…