The Center for Food Safety has filed a formal petition with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, seeking protection for the Iowa skipper butterfly under the Endangered Species Act. The government now has 90 days to make an initial determination.…

In a new report from CoBank, agricultural retailers face three key issues over the next five years. The changing needs of farm customers are at the top of the list. CoBank said a growing number of farmers want to manage…

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will make three trips to Capitol Hill this week. Vilsack is scheduled to testify before the House Agriculture Committee tomorrow. The USDA leader will face the Senate Ag Appropriations Committee on Wednesday and the House Ag…

A federal judge in North Dakota is allowing farm groups to intervene in the ongoing legal battle over the Waters of the United States rule. North Dakota Judge Alice Senechal will consider a motion from 24 states for a preliminary…

Interest rates are now at the highest level since September of 2007. The benchmark rate was increased another quarter-percentage point and is now in a range of 4.5-to-five percent. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell said the economy was doing…

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is upset with budget agreement announced by Governor Tim Walz and DFL legislative leaders. The $48 million target for agriculture is far below expectations, especially with the budget surplus of $17.5 billion. In a statement,…

In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Governor Tim Walz said the budget reflects the needs of Minnesota agriculture. “We’ve got AGRI (Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation program) dollars in there; we’re making sure that the infrastructure to expand…

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring issued a statement clarifying a CBD bill moving through the North Dakota legislature. Goehring says the bill closes loopholes that currently allow synthetically created drugs made from CBD to be sold as CBD. CBD…

South Dakota Senator John Thune and Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema have reintroduced a bill that would prevent the EPA from issuing livestock emission permits. The Livestock Regulatory Protection Act would amend the Clean Air Act to prevent EPA from issuing…

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health says effective immediately, Dr. Marion Garcia is no longer serving as the Minnesota State Veterinarian and the Executive Director of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. The state veterinarian position is up for reappointment…

Farmers National Company released its biannual “Regional Land Value Report” that showed 2022 brought record sales and overall increases in land values across the country. The report also looked at who was making land purchases in 2022 and found 75…

American Farm Bureau Federation released a survey that showed almost three-quarters of Americans say that not reauthorizing the farm bill in 2023 would have a significant impact on the country. The survey explores the public’s awareness of the farm bill…

Cargill Inc. stated it would take a further step back from the Russian market by no longer handling the country’s grain at its export terminal, although its shipping unit will continue to carry grain from the country’s ports. Cargill says…

USDA is extending its public comment period on its proposed rule to strengthen animal disease traceability by requiring electronic ear tags. The comment period is extended to April 19th. The rule would apply to breeding cattle 18 months of age…

While cattle numbers remain low in the country, MRW Cattle Resources’ Matt Woolfolk says he’s seen a lot of optimism going into this spring as producers look to rebuild herds with strong genetics. “It’s been kind of a season of…

AgMarket.Net is forecasting corn acreage at 91.3 million, “The company feels as if we might pick up swing acres due to the amount of money that’s been made, strong soybean acres during the 2022 growing season and fertilizer prices dropping…

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said canola is leading the charge to start the week. With strong demand, the market may be trying to buy some…

After being diagnosed with the flu, Brazilian President Lula has canceled this week’s trip to China. Brazil’s agriculture minister arrived in Beijing last week, but the signing of any trade agreements between the two countries has been postponed.

Steiner Consulting Economist Altin Kalo says the belly market has been burdened by too much supply. “We always talk about bacon and how important it is to this market and the big spike in belly and bacon prices last summer…

According to a survey conducted by Farm Futures magazine, U.S. corn acreage will total 87.6 million acres. That’s down from 88.5 million one year ago. Soybean acreage is forecast at 89.6 million acres, up from 87.5 million in 2022. Spring…

USDA Undersecretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor led a trade delegation to Panama this past week. “We’re going to see really great new trading relationships that are bore out of our time here this week.” Thirty ag companies and…

Farmers National Company released its biannual “Regional Land Value Report” that showed 2022 brought record sales and overall increases in land values across the country. The report also looked at who was making land purchases in 2022 and found 75…

Cargill Inc. stated it would take a further step back from the Russian market by no longer handling the country’s grain at its export terminal, although its shipping unit will continue to carry grain from the country’s ports. Cargill says…

Scott Tranby of Cooperstown and Matt Swenson of Walcott have been elected to the North Dakota Oilseed Council and National Sunflower Association board of directors.

The Center for Food Safety has filed a formal petition with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, seeking protection for the Iowa skipper butterfly under the Endangered Species Act. The government now has 90 days to make an initial determination.…

An interest rate rebate is available to eligible farmers who maintain or adopt new conservation practices. Indigo Ag and the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation are partnering on this program in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska. Farmers accepted into…

For the first time in 20 years, Japan is reopening its market to Canadian processed beef. Restrictions were put in place in 2003 after BSE was discovered in Alberta. This is the first change since Japan approved imports of Canadian…

In a new report from CoBank, agricultural retailers face three key issues over the next five years. The changing needs of farm customers are at the top of the list. CoBank said a growing number of farmers want to manage…

The Center for Food Safety has filed a formal petition with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, seeking protection for the Iowa skipper butterfly under the Endangered Species Act. The government now has 90 days to make an initial determination.…

In this week’s edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Utilization Council board member Jay Esser talks about the benefit of the E-15 fuel waver.

The the cold extended forecast, Pioneer Corn Marketing Lead Adam Theis says having wider planting date options can help hold on to yield. “If you can use hybrids with good seed quality, good emergence scores and vigor and a high-quality…

The extended forecast remains cool. Pioneer Corn Marketing Lead Adam Theis said a good seed treatment will allow growers to plant in a wider window. “Sometimes you may only get a week or two weeks to actually plant that crop…

That’s being driven by traditional crop protection companies acquiring biological suppliers. Corteva’s acquisition of Stoller last fall is a prime example. “I think it’s a great opportunity for both companies as we come together,” said Stoller Marketing Director David Henke.…

Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says the trade has shifted its focus to the USDA planting intentions report at the end of the month. Spring weather will also become a major mover. “It could be a very delayed spring…

In this week’s Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman discusses USDA recently released Crop Value Summary.

South Dakota Senator John Thune and Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema have reintroduced a bill that would prevent the EPA from issuing livestock emission permits. The Livestock Regulatory Protection Act would amend the Clean Air Act to prevent EPA from issuing…

USDA is extending its public comment period on its proposed rule to strengthen animal disease traceability by requiring electronic ear tags. The comment period is extended to April 19th. The rule would apply to breeding cattle 18 months of age…

Beef producers are at various stages of the calving season right now. For DaKitch (Day-Kitch) Farms near Ada, Minnesota, they are toward the end. Matthew Kitchell says with new technology and upgrades over the years as they’ve moved their calving…

While cattle numbers remain low in the country, MRW Cattle Resources’ Matt Woolfolk says he’s seen a lot of optimism going into this spring as producers look to rebuild herds with strong genetics. “It’s been kind of a season of…

For the first time in 20 years, Japan is reopening its market to Canadian processed beef. Restrictions were put in place in 2003 after BSE was discovered in Alberta. This is the first change since Japan approved imports of Canadian…

Farmers and ranchers have paid the higher price for inputs, as long as the market follows. Rabobank Global Dairy Strategist Mary Ledman says the milk market in 2022 and low feed prices meant good margins for dairy farmers. That may…

Expanding animal agriculture in North Dakota has had a lot of attention in the state’s legislative session. House Bill 1371 was heard in the Senate Agriculture Committee and would expand ownership options for animal agriculture operations. North Dakota Department of…

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring issued a statement clarifying a CBD bill moving through the North Dakota legislature. Goehring says the bill closes loopholes that currently allow synthetically created drugs made from CBD to be sold as CBD. CBD…

House Bill 1153 was heard in the North Dakota Senate Agriculture Committee that would designate half of all corn checkoff dollars to the Corn Growers Association instead of the funding being totally managed by the North Dakota Corn Council. This…

The Center for Food Safety has filed a formal petition with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, seeking protection for the Iowa skipper butterfly under the Endangered Species Act. The government now has 90 days to make an initial determination.…

The Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee has laid over the omnibus agriculture bill for a vote at a later time. The committee was given a $48 million budget target, far less than many farm groups expected with the $18 billion budget…

The U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Texas denied a national preliminary injunction that would have halted the Biden administration’s Waters of the United States rule from taking effect. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Chief Council Mary Thomas-Hart was…

Expanding animal agriculture in North Dakota has had a lot of attention in the state’s legislative session. House Bill 1371 was heard in the Senate Agriculture Committee and would expand ownership options for animal agriculture operations. North Dakota Department of…

Bills to create a wage tax in the State of Minnesota of .7 percent have been proposed to create a fund for paid family and medical leave. Halstad, Minnesota farmer Rachel Arneson says this is not the proper solution. “While…