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Judge Weighs in on IRA, BIL Funds
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A federal judge has ordered USDA and four other agencies to release funds from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law enacted under former President Biden. The judge, who was appointed by President Trump in his first term, said…USDA Appointments Announced
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USDA has announced a long list of presidential appointees. Many of these names were announced previously including Pennsylvania crop farmer Bill Beam as the administrator of the Farm Service Agency and Iowa farmer and crop insurance agency owner Pat Swanson…South Dakota Sees Strong Start to Spring Wheat
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Despite ongoing dry conditions, South Dakota farmers made solid planting progress last week. Topsoil moisture is 72 percent short to very short, and subsoil is 80 percent short to very short. Spring wheat planting reached 27 percent, well ahead of…Rollins and Thompson Tour PA Dairy Farm
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson toured a Pennsylvania dairy farm Tuesday. Rollins told reporters the administration’s tariff policy is “disruptive,” but she believes it will be a short-term adjustment. Rollins said she hopes…Minnesota Farmers Begin Corn Planting
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Minnesota saw an average of 2.6 days suitable for field work last week. Moisture remains a concern, with 28 percent of topsoil and 45 percent of subsoil rated short to very short. Corn planting has started at 1 percent, slightly…North Dakota Field Work Off to Slow Start
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Fieldwork is gradually beginning in North Dakota, with only three days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 13, according to USDA NASS. Dry conditions persist, with 48 percent of topsoil and 55 percent of subsoil rated short to…Beck’s Expands Olivia, MN Facility
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Beck’s is expanding its presence in the Northern Cornbelt with a new 96,000 square foot facility at Olivia, Minnesota. The site will include sales support, cold storage and 100 acres for region-specific research. Construction is expected to be completed in…ND Legislative Report
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In the North Dakota Legislative Report, NDFB Director of Public Policy Pete Hanebutt discusses property tax reform. Click here.MN Beef Update
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In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Kaityln Root offers information on the Steak on the Stick event. It will be held April 24 at the Minnesota State Capitol. Learn more.