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Soybean Gall Midge Found in Dry Beans, U of M Study Shows
Published April 23, 2025
Research from the University of Minnesota Extension shows that one of the newest bugs on the block, the soybean gall midge, is starting to show up in dry bean fields. "For those first several years, we thought it was only…President Trump Signals Reduction in China Tariffs
Published April 23, 2025
President Trump signaled a potential shift in his approach to the trade war with China during a White House news event on Tuesday, suggesting that tariffs would be reduced. "145 percent is very high, and it won't be that high,"…Corn Growers Urge Fuel Choice
Published April 23, 2025
North Dakota Corn Growers Association President Andrew Mauch was part of the roundtable discussion with USDA leader Brooke Rollins. Mauch emphasized the need for a permanent E15 waiver, saying farmers want consumers to have the choice at the pump. “Brazil…Rollins: New Deals Coming Soon
Published April 23, 2025
During a visit to North Dakota, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins emphasized the Trump administration’s aggressive trade strategy and its implications for American farmers. Rollins criticized longstanding international trade imbalances. "I had no idea that Japan was charging a 700 percent…A Good Start on Beets
Published April 23, 2025
As of Tuesday, 25 percent of the American Crystal Sugar Company acres were seeded. "It certainly doesn't take us long to slam in the beets once the ground is fit," said Harrison Weber, executive director, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers…Confirmation Hearing Scheduled
Published April 23, 2025
The Senate Agriculture Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for two of the USDA sub-cabinet appointees. Luke Lindberg, who is a South Dakotan, is nominated to be the undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. The USDA assistant secretary for civil…Support for Large Ag Development
Published April 23, 2025
A $30 million incentive for the proposed Agristo potato processing plant in Grand Forks is on its way to Governor Kelly Armstrong’s desk. The bill promotes large agricultural development and it has passed both chambers. The bill includes an emergency…Disaster Aid Announced in Fargo
Published April 23, 2025
USDA Rural Development is releasing over $340 million in disaster relief. That includes $5 million to rebuild electric infrastructure in North Dakota to recover from severe storms and wildfires. During her stop in Fargo, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins also announced…Bilateral Trade Opportunity with India
Published April 23, 2025
During his trip to India, Vice President J.D. Vance announced progress on a bilateral trade deal. Few details were provided, but the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said the United States wants more market access, lower tariffs and the…