As RRFN first reported three weeks ago, Emerado, North Dakota farmer Jared Hagert is the new USDA deputy administrator of farm programs. In an interview during Commodity Classic, Hagert said he met with USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce and FSA Administrator…

It’s been 30 years since the very first Commodity Classic was held in Phoenix. Fairmount, North Dakota, farmer Wallie Hardie had an integral role in the creation of this huge event. “I was vice president of the National Corn Growers…

Crop insurance decisions need to be locked down by March 15. With the pricing period for crop insurance guarantees now wrapped up, this is crunch time for farmers and crop insurance agents.  AgCountry Farm Credit Services Senior Vice President of…

Speaking at the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins laid out five key policy priorities. “First, we will continue to deregulate and get the government off of your back,” Rollins said, pointing to numerous regulations, such…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced a new initiative called One Farmer, One File, which aims to streamline and modernize records across Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Risk Management Agency systems. “These new modern systems will not…

Grain markets continue to trade sideways as farmers balance old crop inventory with new crop pricing decisions. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Bryan Doherty says consistent farmer selling has kept corn locked in a range, but there are encouraging…

As farmers and ranchers prepare for the 2026 crop year, crop insurance decisions are taking center stage. At the Ihry Insurance annual crop insurance meetings in Hope and Hillsboro, Agent Reed Ihry said recent changes are providing new flexibility. “In…

Last week, there were ten American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock brokered sales for an average price of $4,239 per share. Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke compiles sale data from the three broker sites on a weekly basis. Menke…

The biosolutions portfolio for Nutrien Ag Services includes biostimulants. “Those would be non-fertilizer inputs that could be applied alongside your fertilizer as a way to supplement how the soil functions, how the microbials function to stimulate something in the plant,”…

Calvin Benson is the new director of public policy for NDFB. For the past three years, Benson was a lobbyist for Primacy Strategy Group, where he represented a wide range of clients. Earlier in his career, Benson was a staff…

As RRFN first reported three weeks ago, Emerado, North Dakota farmer Jared Hagert is the new USDA deputy administrator of farm programs. In an interview during Commodity Classic, Hagert said he met with USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce and FSA Administrator…

In this edition of Cattle Country Conversations, Ihry Insurance agent Reed Ihry outlines the risk management tools available to livestock producers. Click here. 

In this edition of MN Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Richard Syverson discusses E-15. Click here to hear the update.

In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt offers information on the local producer promotion funds. Listen to this report for more on this opportunity. 

Last week, there were ten American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock brokered sales for an average price of $4,239 per share. Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke compiles sale data from the three broker sites on a weekly basis. Menke…

Speaking at the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins laid out five key policy priorities. “First, we will continue to deregulate and get the government off of your back,” Rollins said, pointing to numerous regulations, such…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced a new initiative called One Farmer, One File, which aims to streamline and modernize records across Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Risk Management Agency systems. “These new modern systems will not…

Grain markets continue to trade sideways as farmers balance old crop inventory with new crop pricing decisions. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Bryan Doherty says consistent farmer selling has kept corn locked in a range, but there are encouraging…

President Donald Trump used his State of the Union Address to declare what he called a historic economic turnaround, telling a national audience the country is stronger and more prosperous than ever. The president pointed to falling consumer prices and…

Risk management gets a lot of attention during policy development sessions at Commodity Classic. “The recent changes that the government’s made, for example, a prevent plant buy-up, these are issues that are top of mind for our producers and ones that we…

According to Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Darin Johnson, trade must be a priority. “With soybeans, we’re exporting over half of our crop; it is a huge market for us and we need to keep those relationships open.” The U.S.-Mexico-Canada…

Last week, there were ten American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock brokered sales for an average price of $4,239 per share. Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke compiles sale data from the three broker sites on a weekly basis. Menke…

The biosolutions portfolio for Nutrien Ag Services includes biostimulants. “Those would be non-fertilizer inputs that could be applied alongside your fertilizer as a way to supplement how the soil functions, how the microbials function to stimulate something in the plant,”…

Calvin Benson is the new director of public policy for NDFB. For the past three years, Benson was a lobbyist for Primacy Strategy Group, where he represented a wide range of clients. Earlier in his career, Benson was a staff…

In this edition of Cattle Country Conversations, Ihry Insurance agent Reed Ihry outlines the risk management tools available to livestock producers. Click here. 

In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt offers information on the local producer promotion funds. Listen to this report for more on this opportunity. 

WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg encourages farmers to begin those conversations with their suppliers. “Supplies can be tight and that’s not just the seed; it’s your chemical as well. Make sure your supplier has everything that you’re going to…

It’s been 30 years since the very first Commodity Classic was held in Phoenix. Fairmount, North Dakota, farmer Wallie Hardie had an integral role in the creation of this huge event. “I was vice president of the National Corn Growers…

The biosolutions portfolio for Nutrien Ag Services includes biostimulants. “Those would be non-fertilizer inputs that could be applied alongside your fertilizer as a way to supplement how the soil functions, how the microbials function to stimulate something in the plant,”…

WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg encourages farmers to begin those conversations with their suppliers. “Supplies can be tight and that’s not just the seed; it’s your chemical as well. Make sure your supplier has everything that you’re going to…

Speaking at the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins laid out five key policy priorities. “First, we will continue to deregulate and get the government off of your back,” Rollins said, pointing to numerous regulations, such…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced a new initiative called One Farmer, One File, which aims to streamline and modernize records across Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Risk Management Agency systems. “These new modern systems will not…

Grain markets continue to trade sideways as farmers balance old crop inventory with new crop pricing decisions. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Bryan Doherty says consistent farmer selling has kept corn locked in a range, but there are encouraging…

As farmers and ranchers prepare for the 2026 crop year, crop insurance decisions are taking center stage. At the Ihry Insurance annual crop insurance meetings in Hope and Hillsboro, Agent Reed Ihry said recent changes are providing new flexibility. “In…

President Donald Trump used his State of the Union Address to declare what he called a historic economic turnaround, telling a national audience the country is stronger and more prosperous than ever. The president pointed to falling consumer prices and…

In this edition of Cattle Country Conversations, Ihry Insurance agent Reed Ihry outlines the risk management tools available to livestock producers. Click here. 

In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt offers information on the local producer promotion funds. Listen to this report for more on this opportunity. 

Speaking at the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins laid out five key policy priorities. “First, we will continue to deregulate and get the government off of your back,” Rollins said, pointing to numerous regulations, such…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced a new initiative called One Farmer, One File, which aims to streamline and modernize records across Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Risk Management Agency systems. “These new modern systems will not…

President Donald Trump used his State of the Union Address to declare what he called a historic economic turnaround, telling a national audience the country is stronger and more prosperous than ever. The president pointed to falling consumer prices and…

For 2025, annual milk production rose 2.6 percent from 2024. USDA also reported January milk production totals. Milk output in the 24 major dairy states increased 3.4 percent. January milk production was up 3.4 percent in Minnesota and up nearly…

Friday’s USDA Cattle-on-Feed Report is being called neutral to slightly bullish. The number of cattle and calves on feed was down two percent from a year ago. Marketings were down 13 percent from 2025 levels. Placements declined by five percent.…

Calvin Benson is the new director of public policy for NDFB. For the past three years, Benson was a lobbyist for Primacy Strategy Group, where he represented a wide range of clients. Earlier in his career, Benson was a staff…

As RRFN first reported three weeks ago, Emerado, North Dakota farmer Jared Hagert is the new USDA deputy administrator of farm programs. In an interview during Commodity Classic, Hagert said he met with USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce and FSA Administrator…

In this edition of MN Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Richard Syverson discusses E-15. Click here to hear the update.

In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish reviews the latest Supreme Court ruling on tariffs. Click here. 

Speaking at the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins laid out five key policy priorities. “First, we will continue to deregulate and get the government off of your back,” Rollins said, pointing to numerous regulations, such…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced a new initiative called One Farmer, One File, which aims to streamline and modernize records across Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Risk Management Agency systems. “These new modern systems will not…

As farmers and ranchers prepare for the 2026 crop year, crop insurance decisions are taking center stage. At the Ihry Insurance annual crop insurance meetings in Hope and Hillsboro, Agent Reed Ihry said recent changes are providing new flexibility. “In…