The plight of the sugarbeet grower has caught the attention of Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden. “If you were to ask me what the three commodities are that I watch most closely in terms of being at the top of…

Farm state lawmakers are building support for year-round E15. The proposal likely needs to be attached to another must-pass piece of legislation. Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner says that it could be the farm bill, but there are…

Trade policy remains a major topic in Washington after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when imposing sweeping tariffs. Jay Truitt, president of Policy Solutions, says the decision could force the…

Pivot Bio is relocating its global headquarters to Minnetonka, strengthening its presence in the Midwest. Pivot Bio says the move reflects the growing importance of the Corn Belt in the company’s long-term strategy.

Much of the focus at the National Farmers Union Annual Convention was on consolidation within the ag industry. NFU Vice President and Aberdeen, South Dakota farmer, Jeff Kippley says it’s not just something affecting farmers. “We have very limited people…

South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke is worried about the next generation of farmers. “We have a horrible opportunity that we could lose another generation of farmers with what we’re facing.” Sombke thinks finding new avenues for domestic products…

The current farm economy was the big talking point at the National Farmers Union Convention this year in New Orleans. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish is hearing numerous issues in the delegate sessions, but staying profitability remains the big…

USDA has clarified eligibility requirements and payment calculations for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program and Dairy Margin Coverage. It corrects errors made in the original update on these programs. For sugarbeet producers, it says Stage 2 Supplemental Disaster Relief payments…

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, host Jamie Dickerman speaks with Devin Hoffarth from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association about the current priorities and developments in the corn industry. They discuss the importance of market development, new…

A strike notice was issued over the weekend at the JBS plant in Greeley, Colorado. The union is required to give seven days of notice if it cancels its contract extension. The strike could start as soon as March 16.

Crude oil has topped the $100 per barrel mark due to the conflict in the Persian Gulf. Futures traded as high as $119.48 for the April contract.  

The plight of the sugarbeet grower has caught the attention of Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden. “If you were to ask me what the three commodities are that I watch most closely in terms of being at the top of…

In this week’s What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson breaks down the biggest movers in the commodity markets. Crude oil is leading the rally, surging sharply higher and helping lift grain markets,…

White mold was a big issue in soybeans and dry edible beans this past year and could be an issue again in 2026. That’s BASF Product Manager Erik Garcia. A new tool, Zorinia fungicide, will be available to control white mold…

A strike notice was issued over the weekend at the JBS plant in Greeley, Colorado. The union is required to give seven days of notice if it cancels its contract extension. The strike could start as soon as March 16.

Crude oil has topped the $100 per barrel mark due to the conflict in the Persian Gulf. Futures traded as high as $119.48 for the April contract.  

In this week’s What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson breaks down the biggest movers in the commodity markets. Crude oil is leading the rally, surging sharply higher and helping lift grain markets,…

Farm state lawmakers are building support for year-round E15. The proposal likely needs to be attached to another must-pass piece of legislation. Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner says that it could be the farm bill, but there are…

Trade policy remains a major topic in Washington after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when imposing sweeping tariffs. Jay Truitt, president of Policy Solutions, says the decision could force the…

Geopolitical news seems to have a bigger impact than fundamentals in the current grain trade. The Money Farm President Allison Thompson says it is a headline-driven market. “One headline can certainly change the direction of grains, outside markets, everything, so…

High-level trade talks are scheduled this week in Paris between the United States and China. Tariffs and the purchase of U.S. soybeans will be on the table. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will be leading the U.S. delegation. President Trump and…

USDA has clarified eligibility requirements and payment calculations for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program and Dairy Margin Coverage. It corrects errors made in the original update on these programs. For sugarbeet producers, it says Stage 2 Supplemental Disaster Relief payments…

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, host Jamie Dickerman speaks with Devin Hoffarth from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association about the current priorities and developments in the corn industry. They discuss the importance of market development, new…

A strike notice was issued over the weekend at the JBS plant in Greeley, Colorado. The union is required to give seven days of notice if it cancels its contract extension. The strike could start as soon as March 16.

Crude oil has topped the $100 per barrel mark due to the conflict in the Persian Gulf. Futures traded as high as $119.48 for the April contract.  

The plight of the sugarbeet grower has caught the attention of Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden. “If you were to ask me what the three commodities are that I watch most closely in terms of being at the top of…

In this week’s What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson breaks down the biggest movers in the commodity markets. Crude oil is leading the rally, surging sharply higher and helping lift grain markets,…

White mold was a big issue in soybeans and dry edible beans this past year and could be an issue again in 2026. That’s BASF Product Manager Erik Garcia. A new tool, Zorinia fungicide, will be available to control white mold…

In this week’s What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson breaks down the biggest movers in the commodity markets. Crude oil is leading the rally, surging sharply higher and helping lift grain markets,…

White mold was a big issue in soybeans and dry edible beans this past year and could be an issue again in 2026. That’s BASF Product Manager Erik Garcia. A new tool, Zorinia fungicide, will be available to control white mold…

FMC Technical Service Manager Madison Wozniak describes tar spot as a disease that will overwinter in the soil. “You’re going to see it pop up in your crops as long as the environmental conditions are right and it has a…

UPL has a new bio-nematicide seed treatment that can help protect against pests like the soybean cyst nematode. Technical Sales Support Specialist Lyn Justeffson says Numaxa improves pest control while also promoting root growth. “Numaxa is a naturally occurring microbe…

Minnesota is among the states challenging President Donald Trump’s new global tariff plan. A coalition of 24 Democratic state attorneys general and governors, including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade…

Paige Elsner operates Page Seed and Agronomy with her sister Debbi Midstokke. The Pioneer Seed agency is a legacy business that began with her grandfather in 1977. Her early involvement in the family business led her to North Dakota State…

Analysts surveyed by The Wall Street Journal expect slightly smaller soybean crops in South America ahead of the USDA’s next WASDE report due out Tuesday. The average estimate puts Brazil’s soybean production at 179.3 million metric tons, down about 700,000…

A strike notice was issued over the weekend at the JBS plant in Greeley, Colorado. The union is required to give seven days of notice if it cancels its contract extension. The strike could start as soon as March 16.

In this week’s What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson breaks down the biggest movers in the commodity markets. Crude oil is leading the rally, surging sharply higher and helping lift grain markets,…

In the MN Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council Communications Director Ashley Wolff discusses National Nutrition Month and the role that protein plays in our diet. Click here. 

Cattle Country Conversations is a weekly feature from the Red River Farm Network. This week, we learn about a bill dealing with lab-grown meat in the South Dakota Legislature. State Representative John Sjaarda is carrying the bill and can be…

Rising beef prices are renewing debate in Washington over the structure of the U.S. meatpacking industry. According to The Wall Street Journal, Senate Democrats are preparing legislation that would force large meatpackers to restructure by limiting companies to processing only…

The Meat Institute is strongly criticizing legislation introduced by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer that targets the structure of the meatpacking industry. The group says the proposal, called the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act, would force companies that process…

Zoetis has agreed with Neogen Corporation to acquire its animal genomics business. The deal is subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition is valued at $160 million.

USDA has clarified eligibility requirements and payment calculations for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program and Dairy Margin Coverage. It corrects errors made in the original update on these programs. For sugarbeet producers, it says Stage 2 Supplemental Disaster Relief payments…

The plight of the sugarbeet grower has caught the attention of Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden. “If you were to ask me what the three commodities are that I watch most closely in terms of being at the top of…

Farm state lawmakers are building support for year-round E15. The proposal likely needs to be attached to another must-pass piece of legislation. Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner says that it could be the farm bill, but there are…

Trade policy remains a major topic in Washington after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when imposing sweeping tariffs. Jay Truitt, president of Policy Solutions, says the decision could force the…

Much of the focus at the National Farmers Union Annual Convention was on consolidation within the ag industry. NFU Vice President and Aberdeen, South Dakota farmer, Jeff Kippley says it’s not just something affecting farmers. “We have very limited people…

South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke is worried about the next generation of farmers. “We have a horrible opportunity that we could lose another generation of farmers with what we’re facing.” Sombke thinks finding new avenues for domestic products…

The current farm economy was the big talking point at the National Farmers Union Convention this year in New Orleans. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish is hearing numerous issues in the delegate sessions, but staying profitability remains the big…