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SDFU Shares Ag Opportunities with FFA Youth

Published April 7, 2025

South Dakota Farmers Union Education Specialist Samantha Bowman participated in the state FFA convention. "Being able to have that one-on-one conversation about the history of Farmers Union and what we do for not only their small communities but also our…

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published April 7, 2025

In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said gold is the one market that continues to see some strength. "After the tariffs were announced, everything came under heavy selling…

Most Active Ingredients Sourced Overseas

Published April 7, 2025

There’s one category that will be impacted by tariff increases that hasn’t gotten a lot of attention and that’s the active ingredients in crop protection products used on the farm. NDSU Extension agricultural finance specialist Bryon Parman says most of…

Farm Bill Process Slowed by Trade Distractions

Published April 7, 2025

According to Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Darin Johnson, trade relationships are vital to the success of U.S. Agriculture. "Fifty percent of the soybeans grown in the United States are exported, so it is imperative that we keep trade moving…

Watne Criticizes Lack of Property Tax Relief for ND Farmers

Published April 7, 2025

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne expressed frustration over the state's recent property tax relief discussions, saying rural residents were left out. "We tried really hard to get additional dollars to be a percentage off of rural property taxes,…

A Complicated Scenario for U.S. Soybeans

Published April 7, 2025

China responded to the U.S. trade skirmish by matching the 34 percent tariff announced by the United States last Wednesday. That’s on top of the tariffs China already had in place. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson said that was…

McGregor Hopes to Return to the Family Farm

Published April 7, 2025

Dylan McGregor of McCook Central is this year’s South Dakota FFA Star in Agricultural Placement. "It feels really good, I wasn't anticipating winning." McGregor plans on pursuing a career in agriculture. "My plans are in the future are to go to Mitchell…

SAE Projects Focused on Poultry and Sheep

Published April 7, 2025

For McCook Central FFA student Colton Stiefvater, winning the Star Farmer award is a welcome surprise after years of hard work. "It feels amazing," said Stiefvater. "I started off in 7th grade with a chicken flock and a sheep flock. I…

Trade Tensions with China Threaten U.S. Soybean Market

Published April 7, 2025

American Soybean Association Chairman Josh Gackle expressed concerns over China's new retaliatory tariffs, drawing parallels to the trade tensions of 2018-2019. He warned that these tariffs could significantly impact U.S. soybean growers, especially as other countries, like Brazil, step in…

SD Corn Comments

Published April 7, 2025

In this week's edition of the South Dakota Corn Comments, U.S. Grains Council Director of Industry Relations Ellen Zimmerman is our guest. Zimmerman discusses the importance of international markets. Click here.

SDFU Shares Ag Opportunities with FFA Youth

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Most Active Ingredients Sourced Overseas

Farm Bill Process Slowed by Trade Distractions

Watne Criticizes Lack of Property Tax Relief for ND Farmers

A Complicated Scenario for U.S. Soybeans

McGregor Hopes to Return to the Family Farm

SAE Projects Focused on Poultry and Sheep

Trade Tensions with China Threaten U.S. Soybean Market

SD Corn Comments

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