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Cramer Discusses U.S.-China Trade Tensions

Published May 1, 2025

North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer remains optimistic about the long-term outlook for U.S.-Chinese trade. “The two nations, being the biggest economies in the world, and China with a huge population, they really do need each other.” However, Cramer is worried…
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South Dakota Corn Planting Ahead of Average

Published May 1, 2025

South Dakota farmers made significant planting progress during the week ending April 27, with 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork. However, persistent dry conditions continue to challenge the region, with topsoil moisture rated 65 percent short to very short and subsoil…
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Minnesota Planting on Track

Published May 1, 2025

Minnesota farmers made steady planting progress last week, with 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork despite rain in the southern part of the state. Spring tillage, manure hauling, and planting were underway, and no livestock issues were reported. Corn planting reached…
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ND Planting Ahead of Average Despite Dry Soils

Published May 1, 2025

North Dakota farmers made planting progress with 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 27. Topsoil moisture was 43 percent short to very short, while subsoil moisture was 45 percent short to very short. Spring wheat planting…
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Truitt: U.S.-China Talks Ongoing

Published May 1, 2025

Despite denials from the Chinese government, Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt believes that behind-the-scenes negotiations over trade are underway. “I'm certain there are conversations that are taking place, whether the Chinese consider them official or not,” said Truitt. “When I…
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A Volatile Farm Equipment Market

Published May 1, 2025

AGCO had net sales of $2.1 billion in the first quarter. That’s down 30 percent from the same period last year. Company officials said the global agricultural equipment market is volatile due to tariffs and shifting grain export demand. Progress…
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DOGE Has FSA Loan Oversight

Published May 1, 2025

Farm Service Agency loans and guarantees over $500,000 must get approval from the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency. Politico cited a memo to farm loan program staff from FSA Deputy Administrator Houston Bruck. Loan approval is delayed until reviewed…
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Perdue Confirmed

Published May 1, 2025

The Senate confirmed former Georgia Senator David Perdue to serve as the U.S. ambassador to China. Perdue takes this job as a trade war cranks up between the U.S. and China. Ambassador Perdue is a cousin to former Agriculture Secretary…
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