The House Agriculture Committee has begun marking up what’s being called Farm Bill 2.0, but uncertainty remains about whether the legislation can advance beyond committee and clear the full House. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says lawmakers may be missing the…

Minnesota lawmakers are moving to strengthen the state’s farmer lender mediation program as financial pressure increases in farm country. Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Aric Putnam says the program is a top priority this legislative session. “It’s a hard time…

Rising oil prices linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East are prompting renewed calls for year-round E15 sales. The Renewable Fuels Association says higher crude and gasoline prices once again underscore the nation’s reliance on foreign energy supplies. RFA…

USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg is emerging as the leading contender to become executive director of the United Nations World Food Program following Cindy McCain’s resignation. The United States traditionally nominates the WFP chief, and…

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global markets, with energy and agricultural trade flows feeling the immediate impact. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says the disruption goes far beyond crude oil prices. “The key here is the…

Crude oil, gold, and even grains opened higher in response to the military action in the Middle East. According to AgBull Trading President Tommy Grisafi, traders had time to absorb the news, and markets calmed down. How should farmers respond…

Grain and oilseed markets opened sharply higher Sunday night after crude oil surged nearly 12 percent amid escalating conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran. Brent crude briefly spiked as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 20…

The House Agriculture Committee has begun marking up what’s being called Farm Bill 2.0, but uncertainty remains about whether the legislation can advance beyond committee and clear the full House. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says lawmakers may be missing the…

Minnesota lawmakers are moving to strengthen the state’s farmer lender mediation program as financial pressure increases in farm country. Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Aric Putnam says the program is a top priority this legislative session. “It’s a hard time…

Rising oil prices linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East are prompting renewed calls for year-round E15 sales. The Renewable Fuels Association says higher crude and gasoline prices once again underscore the nation’s reliance on foreign energy supplies. RFA…

USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg is emerging as the leading contender to become executive director of the United Nations World Food Program following Cindy McCain’s resignation. The United States traditionally nominates the WFP chief, and…

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global markets, with energy and agricultural trade flows feeling the immediate impact. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says the disruption goes far beyond crude oil prices. “The key here is the…

In South Dakota Corn Comments, we hear from Josh Fenton, the Summit League commissioner, who salutes military families and invites everyone to attend the Summit League tournament. Learn about a unique opportunity from South Dakota Corn. Listen to the report. 

It was another busy weekend for bull and female sales across the tri-state region. According to the American Angus Association, Bush Angus of Britton, South Dakota, had the high sale average in the region at just over $12,300. The top-selling…

Rising oil prices linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East are prompting renewed calls for year-round E15 sales. The Renewable Fuels Association says higher crude and gasoline prices once again underscore the nation’s reliance on foreign energy supplies. RFA…

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global markets, with energy and agricultural trade flows feeling the immediate impact. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says the disruption goes far beyond crude oil prices. “The key here is the…

It was another busy weekend for bull and female sales across the tri-state region. According to the American Angus Association, Bush Angus of Britton, South Dakota, had the high sale average in the region at just over $12,300. The top-selling…

Crude oil, gold, and even grains opened higher in response to the military action in the Middle East. According to AgBull Trading President Tommy Grisafi, traders had time to absorb the news, and markets calmed down. How should farmers respond…

The price discovery period for crop insurance has ended. The base average price for corn is $4.62 per bushel, down from $4.70 last year. Soybeans are at $11.09 per bushel, up from $10.54 per bushel in 2025. Spring wheat is…

In this week’s edition of “What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets” Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says soybean oil is hitting new contract highs on friendly biofuels expectations, crude oil is surging on Middle East tensions, and…

Grain and oilseed markets opened sharply higher Sunday night after crude oil surged nearly 12 percent amid escalating conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran. Brent crude briefly spiked as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 20…

In South Dakota Corn Comments, we hear from Josh Fenton, the Summit League commissioner, who salutes military families and invites everyone to attend the Summit League tournament. Learn about a unique opportunity from South Dakota Corn. Listen to the report. 

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program Administrator Megan Mullen offers information…

In the Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman offers insight into canola production in North Dakota and nationally. Click here. 

In the latest edition of the Dry Bean Scene, Minnesota Agricultural and Rural Leadership Executive Director Brad Schloesser reports applications are being accepted for the next MARL class. The goal is to grow leadership skills. Click here.

Nearly 83 percent of potato growers surveyed expect inflation to disrupt their 2026 business strategy and 65 percent cite input costs as their biggest concern. In a survey conducted by the National Potato Council and Spudman Magazine, more than 42…

The price discovery period for crop insurance has ended. The base average price for corn is $4.62 per bushel, down from $4.70 last year. Soybeans are at $11.09 per bushel, up from $10.54 per bushel in 2025. Spring wheat is…

While farmers are watching every expense this year, Gowan USA Northern Plains Sales Representative Marsha VanLaere doesn’t want them to cut back on their fertility. “You cut back on fertility, you cut back on yield.” During Commodity Classic, VanLaere fielded…

The House Agriculture Committee has begun marking up what’s being called Farm Bill 2.0, but uncertainty remains about whether the legislation can advance beyond committee and clear the full House. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says lawmakers may be missing the…

In the Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman offers insight into canola production in North Dakota and nationally. Click here. 

While farmers are watching every expense this year, Gowan USA Northern Plains Sales Representative Marsha VanLaere doesn’t want them to cut back on their fertility. “You cut back on fertility, you cut back on yield.” During Commodity Classic, VanLaere fielded…

The region was well represented amongst the National Wheat Yield Contest winners. Karissa Berg of Bottineau, North Dakota, earned second place in the top quality division of the spring wheat dryland category. “The variety that we grew this year was…

Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Richard Syverson saw a shift in how issues were addressed at this year’s Corn Congress. “The current economic condition in the country has sharpened people’s focus on getting things done and not just talking…

The National Corn Growers Association continues to promote year-round E15. “It’s one of those things that helps everyone and we’re making a big push to get it across the finish line,” said Gwinner, North Dakota farmer Adam Ladwig, a member…

BASF kicked off Commodity Classic by hosting its Science Behind series, with a focus this year on soybean cyst nematode. “We’re really excited to bring forward a new solution to help farmers,” said BASF Head of Seeds and Traits, Bryan…

It was another busy weekend for bull and female sales across the tri-state region. According to the American Angus Association, Bush Angus of Britton, South Dakota, had the high sale average in the region at just over $12,300. The top-selling…

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has approved a $1.7 million expansion to the Swine Education and Research Facility at South Dakota State University. The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council, South Dakota Soybean and South Dakota Pork Producers Council provided funding…

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…

The House Agriculture Committee has begun marking up what’s being called Farm Bill 2.0, but uncertainty remains about whether the legislation can advance beyond committee and clear the full House. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says lawmakers may be missing the…

Minnesota lawmakers are moving to strengthen the state’s farmer lender mediation program as financial pressure increases in farm country. Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Aric Putnam says the program is a top priority this legislative session. “It’s a hard time…

Rising oil prices linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East are prompting renewed calls for year-round E15 sales. The Renewable Fuels Association says higher crude and gasoline prices once again underscore the nation’s reliance on foreign energy supplies. RFA…

USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg is emerging as the leading contender to become executive director of the United Nations World Food Program following Cindy McCain’s resignation. The United States traditionally nominates the WFP chief, and…

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global markets, with energy and agricultural trade flows feeling the immediate impact. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says the disruption goes far beyond crude oil prices. “The key here is the…

Grain and oilseed markets opened sharply higher Sunday night after crude oil surged nearly 12 percent amid escalating conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran. Brent crude briefly spiked as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 20…

North Dakota’s congressional delegation is backing President Donald Trump’s latest action against Iran, calling it a necessary response to escalating threats and nuclear concerns. Representative Julie Fedorchak said the president acted after diplomatic efforts failed. “I support President Trump’s decisive…