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Dairy Export Excellence Recognized
Published April 8, 2025
The U.S. Dairy Export Council has announced the winners of its Excellence in Exports Awards. Actus Nutrition, which was formerly known as Milk Specialties Global, was recognized for introducing U.S. caseins and caseinates to the global market. David Ahlem of…50 is the New 40
Published April 8, 2025
Fargo-based Bushel is out with its annual State of the Farm Report. Bushel CEO Jake Joraanstad highlightied this research at the Bloomberg Farm, Food, and Fuel Conference in Indianapolis Tuesday. Joraanstad says 50 years of age is the tipping point…Evaluating the Fungicide Decison
Published April 8, 2025
Syngenta has released a new tool to help farmers evaluate the value of fungicide. It includes a breakeven meter to maximize yield potential This tool can be found at BoostYourBushels.com.Driving Dairy Demand
Published April 8, 2025
The Midwest Dairy Annual Report highlights how the dairy checkoff built trust with consumers, increased dairy sales, invested in research and developed dairy leaders. The report cites Midwest Dairy’s partnership with three major pizza chains this past year; Marco’s Pizza,…Hit Hard by Tariff Strategy
Published April 8, 2025
According to North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne, North Dakota farmers and ranchers are among the most vulnerable to the current tariff strategy. “North Dakota will be hardest hit by these tariffs” due to its reliance on export markets.…Bipartisan Bill Seeks Congressional Approval for New Tariffs
Published April 8, 2025
Seven Republican senators, including Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley and former GOP leader Mitch McConnell, are backing a bipartisan bill that would require congressional approval for most new tariffs imposed by President Trump. The Trade Review Act of 2025…Key Ag Inputs Spared in New Tariffs
Published April 8, 2025
Several agricultural inputs are exempt from the ten percent across-the-board tariffs and the higher reciprocal duties applied to specific trade partners. Products excluded from the new tariffs include potash, certain herbicides including Diquat and Paraquat, along with some pesticides, peat,…MN House Ag Budget Bill
Published April 8, 2025
Minnesota lawmakers have unveiled the agriculture appropriations bill for the 2026-2027 biennium, outlining more than $130 million in funding to support farmers, rural communities, and agricultural innovation. The bill allocates $65 million in 2026 and $65.6 million in 2027 to…Opposition to Potential Reference Price Increase
Published April 8, 2025
A coalition of 11 activist groups is opposed to a potential increase in reference prices in the budget reconciliation bill. This alliance includes the Environmental Working Group, Friends of the Earth, Farm Aid and the National Taxpayers Union. In a…