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Walz Unveils Budget Plan

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has released a budget proposal that includes a sales tax cut. The budget also expands the Minnesota sustainable aviation fuel tax credit and supports growth of that industry. There’s also money to shorten the permitting and…
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Trump Appoints South Dakotan for USDA Post

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A South Dakotan will be the next USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. Luke Lindberg is the president and chief executive officer of South Dakota Trade. Lindberg is also a Senior Fellow at the America First Policy Institute.…
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Left Out

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While corn and soybeans were included as eligible crops in the USDA’s interim climate smart rule, canola was not. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says more work needs to be done. "We understand that the climate-smart program won't…
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More Flexibility for Climate Smart Farming Practices

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USDA’s new interim rule for climate-smart crops provides more flexibility for farmers. To qualify for incentives, including the 45Z tax credit, farmers can use cover crops, nutrient management or adopt no-till or reduced tillage practices. This is different than the…
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USDA & MN Expand CREP Collaboration

Published January 15, 2025

Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Executive Director John Jaschke believes the expansion of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program will help restore waterways throughout the Red River Valley. "This expansion will allow us to offer landowners a voluntary opportunity…
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State Invests in Water Quality

Published January 15, 2025

The Red River Basin Commission hosted its annual Land and Water International Summit Conference in Grand Forks. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen highlighted state initiatives. "A lot of drainage upgrades, but also water quality upgrades, whether that's our Water Quality…
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A Supply Reversal

Published January 15, 2025

Surplus crop supplies contributed to lower commodity prices in recent years. However, that could change in 2025 if USDA's latest supply and demand report is any indication.  "We see these ag cycles and we've been on a downward trend for…
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ASF Readiness

Published January 15, 2025

South Dakota State Veterinarian, Dr. Beth Thompson, addressed the 56th Annual South Dakota Pork Congress in Sioux Falls on Wednesday.  Thompson said she is confident the industry will be ready if and when African Swine Fever happens. "We have an…
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Noem Begins SD Session With SOTS

Published January 15, 2025

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem delivered her last State of the State address before joining the Trump cabinet. Noem offered a ‘top ten’ list, touting why South Dakota is an example for the rest of the country. Agriculture was part…
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