Check the Bins
Above-average winter temperatures can mean a greater likelihood of grain damage. “When we have all of this temperature variation that means some parts of the bin will indeed go up and down in temperature, and you may have to turn…
MWRPC/MAWG Names New Executive Director
The Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council and Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers have named Brian Sorenson as their new executive director. Sorenson has been a program manager with Northern Crops Institute since 2018. Former Executive Director Charlie Vogel resigned…
Fielding Questions
In this edition of the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Education Specialist Cody Didier discusses the March USDA crop reports. The Fielding Questions podcast is a joint project with AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red River…
Watne Talks Farm Bill With Ag Secretary
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne sat down with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to discuss the farm bill at this year’s NFU convention. The discussion included possible funding solutions for a new farm bill. “We’ve thrown out a lot…
Advocating for Farmers
The role of the delegate at the National Farmers Union Convention is to provide representation and give a voice to producers from all over the country. “Our responsibility here is to go over the policy of the national organization and…
China on the Agenda for the House Ag Committee
The witness list is out for Wednesday’s House Agriculture Committee hearing. The hearing is titled ‘The Danger China Poses to American Agriculture.’ The witnesses include South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Indiana farmer Kip Tom, who served as the ambassador…
EPA Announcement Expected This Week
The Environmental Protection Agency will reportedly release its final tailpipe emissions rule for cars and trucks on Wednesday. This rule will cover model years 2027 to 2032. The new emissions standards are expected to increase the adoption of electric vehicles.
Rising Costs Offset by Production
Crop production expenses have more than doubled over the past 30 years, even outpacing inflation’s rate of 2.3 percent. NDSU Assistant Professor Bryon Parman says that this rate of increase is fairly consistent and aligns with production numbers over that…
Check the Bins
Above-average winter temperatures can mean a greater likelihood of grain damage. “When we have all of this temperature variation that means some parts of the bin will indeed go up and down in temperature, and you may have to turn…
Correction
In the March 18 edition of FarmNetNews, RRFN reported JBS and Tyson settled a lawsuit over employee wages. The story incorrectly stated Triumph Foods was part of a previous settlement. Triumph Foods did not settle. The company was dismissed from…
MWRPC/MAWG Names New Executive Director
The Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council and Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers have named Brian Sorenson as their new executive director. Sorenson has been a program manager with Northern Crops Institute since 2018. Former Executive Director Charlie Vogel resigned…
Fielding Questions
In this edition of the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Education Specialist Cody Didier discusses the March USDA crop reports. The Fielding Questions podcast is a joint project with AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red River…
Community-Based Meat Processing
A new meat processing facility at Waubun, Minnesota is expected to be up and running as soon as June. The project has been several years in the making. “We actually started this project in 2017; it was pre-COVID and my friend,…
Seed Decisions Are Still Being Made
Dekalb Brand Manager Jamie Horton says there may be a small decline in corn acres. “Certainly with commodity prices, folks are continuing to look at what’s the ROI and putting pen to paper on some of those different decisions that…
Rising Costs Offset by Production
Crop production expenses have more than doubled over the past 30 years, even outpacing inflation’s rate of 2.3 percent. NDSU Assistant Professor Bryon Parman says that this rate of increase is fairly consistent and aligns with production numbers over that…
Fielding Questions
In this edition of the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Education Specialist Cody Didier discusses the March USDA crop reports. The Fielding Questions podcast is a joint project with AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red River…
What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets
In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson describes soybeans as “lukewarm.” Martinson believes markets are in a transition phase, trying to break above resistance levels. Soybean crush numbers are…
Record Year for MN and Unleaded 88
A record 127.5 million gallons of Unleaded 88 were sold in Minnesota this past year. The new report from the Minnesota Commerce Department shows the 15 percent ethanol blends were up nearly 21 percent from 2022. According to the Minnesota…
Sugar TRQ Increases
USDA’s decision to increase the tariff rate quota for imported sugar is a concern for sugarbeet and sugarcane producers. According to a report from The Hagstrom Report, the American Sugar Alliance is worried this action will set a precedent giving…
Record Crush
The National Oilseed Processors Association soybean crush was at a record high in February. At 186.1 million bushels, the crush was 8 million bushels higher than trade expectations. The February total was even higher than January, which included two more…
Beet Stock Values
According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, there were no ACSC beet stock brokered sales last week. Is the trading season over? Menke said it’s hard to know. “The earliest we’ve ever been done trading shares was March 16.…
Correction
In the March 18 edition of FarmNetNews, RRFN reported JBS and Tyson settled a lawsuit over employee wages. The story incorrectly stated Triumph Foods was part of a previous settlement. Triumph Foods did not settle. The company was dismissed from…
MWRPC/MAWG Names New Executive Director
The Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council and Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers have named Brian Sorenson as their new executive director. Sorenson has been a program manager with Northern Crops Institute since 2018. Former Executive Director Charlie Vogel resigned…
Fielding Questions
In this edition of the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Education Specialist Cody Didier discusses the March USDA crop reports. The Fielding Questions podcast is a joint project with AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red River…
Community-Based Meat Processing
A new meat processing facility at Waubun, Minnesota is expected to be up and running as soon as June. The project has been several years in the making. “We actually started this project in 2017; it was pre-COVID and my friend,…
Seed Decisions Are Still Being Made
Dekalb Brand Manager Jamie Horton says there may be a small decline in corn acres. “Certainly with commodity prices, folks are continuing to look at what’s the ROI and putting pen to paper on some of those different decisions that…
Gearing Up for Spring Fertilizer Season
An early spring may offer an opportunity for farmers to consider different fertility options. “We had a really, really busy fall run this year and moved a lot of product in the fall and into early winter,” said Brad Schultz, account…
A Tool for Climate-Smart Farming
Farmers and agronomists can now use their ATV and evaluate soil conditions at 20-to-30 miles per hour. EarthOptics has added remote sensing technologies with machine learning to create real-time data maps. In addition to information on fertility and soil moisture,…
Rising Costs Offset by Production
Crop production expenses have more than doubled over the past 30 years, even outpacing inflation’s rate of 2.3 percent. NDSU Assistant Professor Bryon Parman says that this rate of increase is fairly consistent and aligns with production numbers over that…
Check the Bins
Above-average winter temperatures can mean a greater likelihood of grain damage. “When we have all of this temperature variation that means some parts of the bin will indeed go up and down in temperature, and you may have to turn…
Seed Decisions Are Still Being Made
Dekalb Brand Manager Jamie Horton says there may be a small decline in corn acres. “Certainly with commodity prices, folks are continuing to look at what’s the ROI and putting pen to paper on some of those different decisions that…
Gearing Up for Spring Fertilizer Season
An early spring may offer an opportunity for farmers to consider different fertility options. “We had a really, really busy fall run this year and moved a lot of product in the fall and into early winter,” said Brad Schultz, account…
Decent Moisture
Moisture conditions seem to be in good shape for spring planting. “We didn’t have the drought that they did further south,” reports John Field, who farms at Stephen in far northwestern Minnesota. “We were a little on the drier side but…
A Changing Business
Retired SES Vanderhave Product Manager Mark Anfinrud has seen numerous changes in the sugarbeet industry over the past 30 years. “We’re fortunate to have NDSU, the University of Minnesota and we’ve got awesome researchers at USDA in Fargo. They all…
Agricult-HER: A Practical Passion
As a student at the University of Minnesota Crookston, Kristie Sundeen planned to pursue equine management and agriculture business. While she loved horses, Sundeen soon realized she had another passion that was maybe a bit more practical. “I kind of…
Correction
In the March 18 edition of FarmNetNews, RRFN reported JBS and Tyson settled a lawsuit over employee wages. The story incorrectly stated Triumph Foods was part of a previous settlement. Triumph Foods did not settle. The company was dismissed from…
Community-Based Meat Processing
A new meat processing facility at Waubun, Minnesota is expected to be up and running as soon as June. The project has been several years in the making. “We actually started this project in 2017; it was pre-COVID and my friend,…
Watch Conditions for Pasture Turnout
Unseasonably warm temperatures have been seen across the Northern Plains for much of the winter. NDSU Rangeland Research Scientist Llewellyn Manske there are certain target dates to consider when turning cattle out to pasture this spring. Usually, the crested wheatgrass is…
Government Makes Pork Purchase
USDA is purchasing 33.5 million pounds of pork for distribution to various food nutrition and assistance programs. This purchase is valued at $78.6 million. Commodity Credit Corporation funds are being used for this purchase as a way to support U.S.…
PDCA Recognize Albert Lea, Faribault and Ellsworth Farms
During the Minnesota Purebred Cattle Association presented its Distinguished Breeder Award to three dairy farms. Holstein breeders Jon and Ann Larson of Larcrest Holsteins at Albert Lea were honored for their leadership. Bernie and Anne Manderfeld of Faribault are Milking…
Aid for Texas Wildfire Victims
With Texas’ largest-ever wildfire nearing containment, one group is stepping up in a big way to help those affected by the disaster. Texas A&M AgriLife is installing various livestock supply points throughout the northeastern Texas region to help provide necessities.…
JBS, Tyson Settle Lawsuit Over Wages
To settle a lawsuit over employee wages, JBS will pay $55 million, and Tyson will pay over $72 million. The lawsuit claims the two meatpackers conspired to keep wages artificially low.
Watne Talks Farm Bill With Ag Secretary
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne sat down with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to discuss the farm bill at this year’s NFU convention. The discussion included possible funding solutions for a new farm bill. “We’ve thrown out a lot…
Record Year for MN and Unleaded 88
A record 127.5 million gallons of Unleaded 88 were sold in Minnesota this past year. The new report from the Minnesota Commerce Department shows the 15 percent ethanol blends were up nearly 21 percent from 2022. According to the Minnesota…
Sugar TRQ Increases
USDA’s decision to increase the tariff rate quota for imported sugar is a concern for sugarbeet and sugarcane producers. According to a report from The Hagstrom Report, the American Sugar Alliance is worried this action will set a precedent giving…
EU Adjusts Common Ag Policy
The European Commission did not acknowledge the farm protests throughout Europe, but announced it is considering changes to its Common Agricultural Policy. This proposal would simplify farm policy while continuing to focus on sustainable food production.
China on the Agenda for the House Ag Committee
The witness list is out for Wednesday’s House Agriculture Committee hearing. The hearing is titled ‘The Danger China Poses to American Agriculture.’ The witnesses include South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Indiana farmer Kip Tom, who served as the ambassador…
European Farm Protests Continue
More than 3,000 farmers and 200 tractors filled the city of Madrid, Spain over the weekend. These farmers are seeking changes in environmental regulations and the sustainability goals called Agenda 2030. Similar protests took place in Poland with farmers blocking…
FY25 Ag Budget Released
The White House has released its 2025 budget proposal. It includes $29.2 billion in discretionary budget authority for USDA, up more than seven percent from the 2023 total. Congress will have the final say on this budget but needs to…