ICE Crackdown Is Impacting Minnesota’s Farms and Food System, Officials Say
- Global Agribusiness
- January 16, 2026
In February, the court ruled against President Donald Trump’s across-the-board, 10-percent tariffs, as well as reciprocal tariffs applied to certain countries. Those tariffs were enacted in April 2025 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and since then many food and farm businesses have struggled with higher costs for imported goods and farm inputs.
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Written by: Jagdish ReddySources: University Extension Programs, Horticulture Research PublicationsLast Updated: April 2026 Quick Answer: Peace lilies stop blooming primarily due to low light, improper fertilisation, or lack of temperature variation. Correcting light levels alone resolves most cases. Balanced feeding and a short cool period restore flowering within 6–8 weeks. Most peace lily blooming problems
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These lands are part of the 80 percent of Alaska that sits in a zone containing permafrost—ground that remains at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for two or more consecutive years. The thawing of this layer can trigger a process called subsidence, a physical sinking of the land ranging from a few inches to more
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Water is an ongoing challenge for farmers. Rainfall can be unpredictable, and dry seasons can last longer than expected, so relying solely on natural water sources can limit what farmers can grow. A farm pond offers a simple, reliable solution, allowing you to store water during rainy periods and use it when crops and livestock
READ MOREMembers of the Science Advisory Board provide scientific advice to EPA leadership. For example, at a fall 2024 meeting, they shared feedback on an EPA draft toxicological review of arsenic and commented on the agency’s proposed approach to evaluating risks of exposure to multiple chemicals at once. One of the new appointees, Jessica LaRocca, works
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Crop nutrition used to be a pretty straightforward buying decision. Choose a source, set a rate, hope you timed it right, move on. That no longer holds. In 2026, nutrient management sits at the intersection of yield, cost, and environmental pressure. The tradeoffs are becoming harder to ignore. The challenge isn’t just how much fertilizer
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