Soy Farmers Appreciate Tariff Reprieve, Hopeful for Non-tariff Solutions to Continue Market Access

Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that products under the USMCA agreement will be paused from tariffs until April 2nd for both Mexico and Canada. That is welcome news for the American Soybean Association.
RFA Thanks Attorneys General for E15 Support

The Renewable Fuels Association thanked 16 state attorneys general, led by Iowa’s Brenna Bird, who called on congressional leadership to expedite passage of a bill allowing the year-round, nationwide availability of the lower-cost E15 fuel blend. “We thank these attorneys general,
Ethanol Production Reaches Highest Level in a Month

The Energy Information Administration says ethanol output rose to its highest level in almost a month while inventories declined slightly during the week ending on February 28. Production rose to an average of 1.093 million barrels a
Flows Increasing on Missouri River for Navigation Support

The updated 2025 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, continues to be below average. February runoff in the Basin above Sioux City was one million acre-feet, 91 percent of the
U.S. and Canadian Cattle Inventory Down One Percent

All cattle and calves in the U.S. and Canada combined totaled 97.6 million head on January 1, 2025. That’s down one percent from the 98.2 million head on January 1, 2024. All cows and heifers that have
Nutrien Ag Solutions is Proud to Announce its Sustainable Success Champions and High Yield Winners in the US

Loveland, CO (March 6, 2025) – Nutrien Ag Solutions® is excited to announce the 2024 winners of its Sustainable Success Champion program and acknowledge Dyna-Gro® Seed customers who placed in national and company-based high-yield contests Sustainable Success Champions Program The Sustainable Success
National Sorghum Producers, Ducks Unlimited, Dairy Farmers of America announce landmark water partnership

DENVER, CO. — A new industry collaboration announced at Commodity Classic is set to drive large-scale water conservation efforts across the agricultural landscape. The National Sorghum Producers (NSP), Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) have
SDSU Extension to Host Training for Livestock/Vehicle Emergencies

BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a Bovine Emergency Response Plan training for anyone who may respond to the scene of an accident involving livestock. The training is from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30
Statement from NDFB President Daryl Lies on Recent Tariffs

This statement can be attributed to NDFB President Daryl Lies regarding the recent tariffs with Mexico, Canada, and China: NDFB recognizes the importance of both national security and fair trade. President Trump’s recent tariffs on Mexico, Canada,
S.D. Farmers Union Recognizes Legislators Kadyn Wittman & Michael Rohl for Service to Agriculture

by Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union Legislators Kadyn Wittman and Michael Rohl were recognized by South Dakota’s largest agriculture organization for their service to the state’s No. 1 industry during South Dakota Farmers Union Day