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Emergency Economic Powers in Question
Published April 4, 2025
The Trump Administration is being sued by a legal advocacy group over the new tariffs imposed on China. The New Civil Liberties Alliance argues that the use of the Emergency Economic Powers Act for tariffs is unconstitutional.ND Senate Passes Property Tax Bill
Published April 4, 2025
The North Dakota Senate unanimously passed property tax reform. There are differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill regarding the primary residence tax credit. The bill now returns to the House to review the amendments passed in…Senators Call for E15 Nationwide
Published April 4, 2025
A bipartisan group of senators is asking the White House for year-round sales of E15. Eight Midwestern states have been given a waiver and the lawmakers want to extend that waiver nationwide. A letter to President Trump said this action…Ranck Reinstated
Published April 4, 2025
Heather Ranck is being reinstated as the director of the National Rural Export Center in Fargo. In a joint statement, North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer said they worked with the Commerce Department on Ranck’s return. Ranck was…New WTO Ag Committee Chair Appointed
Published April 4, 2025
Members of the World Trade Organization have confirmed the appointment of Ali Sarfraz Hussain of Pakistan as chair of the agriculture committee. Hussain will have a significant role in the 2026 ministerial conference in Cameroon.From NPPC to CropLife America
Published April 3, 2025
Annemarie Pender is the new senior director of strategic communications for CropLife America. Most recently, Pender was the assistant vice president of marketing and communications for the National Pork Producers Council.Ag Advocate Gene Hemphill Passes Away at 80
Published April 3, 2025
Gene Hemphill, a longtime agricultural communicator and industry advocate, passed away on March 23 at age 80. Raised on a grain farm in Illinois, Hemphill began his career in journalism. Hemphill later served as a spokesperson and speechwriter for President…Feldhaus Takes New Role at BASF
Published April 3, 2025
Ashley Feldhaus is the new demand creation manager for BASF. Most recently, Feldhaus was the company’s marketing communications manager. Previously, she had a communications role at Bayer.Deferred Resignation Decision Due on Tuesday
Published April 3, 2025
USDA employees have until Tuesday to respond to an early-buyout offer. Those accepting the ‘Deferred Resignation Program 2.0’ will be on the payroll until the end of September. The Agriculture Department is also offering early retirement to employees who are…