Ag Groups Call for Swift Trade Resolution
Many U.S. agriculture groups are responding to the reciprocal tariffs announced by President Donald Trump by calling for a swift resolution to the trade conflict. That includes leaders of the National Corn Growers Association and the American
Does Early Planting Mean Higher Soybean Yield?
Soybean production in the United States has evolved significantly over the past two decades, with a growing emphasis on early planting to maximize yields. The Early Soybean Production System (ESPS), developed by Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana researchers,
R-CALF USA Reaffirms Support of Ranchers Facing Criminal Charges Over Grazing Allotment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — R-CALF USA has called on Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to immediately dismiss criminal charges against South Dakota ranchers Charles and Heather Maude. The Maudes, ranchers from Caputa, South Dakota, were indicted in June 2024 on
80 SD Farmers Needed for Nationwide Soil Health Project: Enroll Today
BROOKINGS, SD – South Dakota State University Extension is inviting South Dakota farmers to participate in a new soil health survey. The new nationwide project is called “Probing Our Country’s Soil Health” and is looking for 80
February Pork and Beef Exports Below Year-Ago
February exports of U.S. pork were moderately lower than a year ago, despite continued success in Mexico and Central America, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). February beef
Thune, Durbin Ask Trump to Permit the Nationwide, Year-Round Sale of E15 Fuel
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in asking President Trump to permit the year-round sale of E15 fuel through the summer of 2025 in order to
China Slaps U.S. With 34% Tariffs
(BEIJING) — China is hitting back at the United States with 34 percent tariffs on all goods imported from America, starting April 10th. The country’s finance ministry announced the move today after President Trump raised the tariffs
Minot Resident Petition For Special Mayoral Election
(Minot, ND) — Minot residents are petitioning for a special mayoral election. Minot City Council President Mark Jantzer holds the position until it is filled after a complaint against former Mayor Tom Ross led to his resignation
Property Tax Credit Bill Sees Approval From ND Lawmakers
(Bismarck, ND) — State lawmakers approve of a proposal to increase the property tax credit for North Dakota homeowners. The bill would spend over 400-million-dollars to increase property tax credit from 500 to one-thousand-250-dollars a year. The
Bismarck Man Faces Terrorism, Drug Charges
(Bismarck, ND) — Bismarck authorities are charging a man with multiple counts after a SWAT-related arrest. Dustin Ward was out on bail for separate felony cases in two counties when he allegedly approached an Uber driver and