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CHS 2Q Revenues Decline

Published April 3, 2025

CHS reports a net loss of nearly $76 million in the second quarter. Earnings in the ag segment were weaker due to lower grain and oilseed margins. Volumes were strong in the energy business, but earnings were hurt by low…

Even Plans to Return to SD Farming Roots

Published April 3, 2025

National Pork Board CEO Bill Even plans to leave the job and return to the family’s farming operation in South Dakota. Even’s last day with the NPB will be May 1. Even took over as CEO in 2016. He served…

Ag Sector Could Be in Recession

Published April 3, 2025

The agricultural sector is facing significant financial strain due to high input costs, falling commodity prices, and market instability. American Farm Bureau Economist Bernt Nelson said these conditions could signal an agricultural recession. "There's some pretty serious financial strain happening,"…

Craig, Klobuchar Warn of Tariff Fallout for Farmers

Published April 3, 2025

Minnesota Democrats in Congress are pushing back against President Trump’s newly announced tariffs, warning of economic consequences for farmers, businesses, and consumers. Ranking member of the House Ag Committee, Representative Angie Craig, criticized the administration’s approach, arguing it will “raise…

Trump: ‘American Industry Is Reborn’

Published April 3, 2025

President Donald Trump announced a new ten percent across-the-board tariff on all countries. Individualized higher reciprocal duties are being imposed on countries in which the U.S. has the largest trade deficits. "April 2nd, 2025, will forever be remembered as the…

Shipping Fee Hike May Threaten American Ag Exports

Published April 2, 2025

Proposed port fees for China-built vessels have implications for American agriculture. "One proposal by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative relates to fees that would be imposed on any kind of shipment coming into the United States, whether the…

Tariff Uncertainty Freezes CNH Shipments

Published April 2, 2025

CNH Industrial has temporarily halted farm equipment shipments from its North American and European factories due to uncertainty surrounding upcoming tariffs. The company emphasized that production will continue as usual, and parts shipments remain unaffected. The move comes ahead of…

Lawmakers Discuss Economic Study on Irrigation

Published April 2, 2025

North Dakota House Bill 1531, which would fund an economic study on irrigation. Introduced by Representative Cindy Schreiber-Beck, the bill seeks a one-time $75,000 appropriation for the state’s Agriculture Commissioner to contract with a consultant to analyze irrigation’s economic impact.…

Strengthen Biosecurity Amid Bird Flu Risk

Published April 2, 2025

With spring migration underway, livestock producers should ramp up biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. “What is your line of separation when you come into your place?” asked Mary Keena, NDSU Extension livestock management specialist.…

Gas Prices Rising, But Not Due to Tariffs

Published April 2, 2025

Gas prices have climbed in recent weeks, but potential tariffs are not to blame, according to GasBuddy’s head of petroleum analysis, Patrick DeHaan. “Prices going up seasonally is something that happens almost every year in the spring,” DeHaan said. “Usually,…

CHS 2Q Revenues Decline

Even Plans to Return to SD Farming Roots

Ag Sector Could Be in Recession

Craig, Klobuchar Warn of Tariff Fallout for Farmers

Trump: ‘American Industry Is Reborn’

Shipping Fee Hike May Threaten American Ag Exports

Tariff Uncertainty Freezes CNH Shipments

Lawmakers Discuss Economic Study on Irrigation

Strengthen Biosecurity Amid Bird Flu Risk

Gas Prices Rising, But Not Due to Tariffs

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