Agricult-HER: Kiera Leddy
Kiera Leddy has gone from a farm girl in northeastern South Dakota to a successful agricultural attorney. In this Agricult-HER episode, she discusses the importance of communication, advocacy, legal understanding, and relationship-building in agriculture, highlighting her work with Hutterite colonies…
A Wait and See Approach
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet from March 31st to April 2nd in Beijing. After securing 12 million metric tons of soybeans, Trump said China would buy an additional 8 million. Martinson Ag Risk…
Planter-Applied Fungicide Offers Early Defense Against Corn Disease
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 Launches Numaxa Seed Treatment
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…
A War Premium in Commodities
Fuel and fertilizer prices took a jolt from the conflict with Iran. Bolt Marketing owner DuWayne Bosse also sees it influencing commodity markets. “War in general is kinda bullish for commodities, and it’s really bullish corn,” said Bosse. “If fuel…
Urea Supply is at Risk
The United States is a net importer of urea. CHS Executive Vice President Rick Dusek believes that supply is at risk due to the war in the Middle East. “Typically, these next couple of weeks are when the last vessels load…
DOJ Investigates Fertilizer Companies
The U.S. Justice Department has launched an antitrust investigation into the fertilizer industry. CF Industries, Nutrien, Mosaic, Koch and Yara International are all part of this investigation. Bloomberg News reports that allegations of price collusion are being analyzed.
Beet Stock Values
Low inventory and small volume led to higher American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock trades last week. Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke said last week there were two small brokered sales of five and six shares at $4,400 per…
Farming for the Future
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, MDA Certification and Assessment Coordinator Ellen Frederich offers insight on a…
Agricult-HER: Kiera Leddy
Kiera Leddy has gone from a farm girl in northeastern South Dakota to a successful agricultural attorney. In this Agricult-HER episode, she discusses the importance of communication, advocacy, legal understanding, and relationship-building in agriculture, highlighting her work with Hutterite colonies…
A Wait and See Approach
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet from March 31st to April 2nd in Beijing. After securing 12 million metric tons of soybeans, Trump said China would buy an additional 8 million. Martinson Ag Risk…
Planter-Applied Fungicide Offers Early Defense Against Corn Disease
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 Launches Numaxa Seed Treatment
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…
Panama Boots Chinese Company From Port
Panama has seized control of the port facilities previously operated by a Chinese company. CK Hutchinson, who managed the two facilities on the Panama Canal, is taking legal action to prevent the takeover. President Trump has criticized China’s presence at…
Beet Stock Values
Low inventory and small volume led to higher American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock trades last week. Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke said last week there were two small brokered sales of five and six shares at $4,400 per…
A Wait and See Approach
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet from March 31st to April 2nd in Beijing. After securing 12 million metric tons of soybeans, Trump said China would buy an additional 8 million. Martinson Ag Risk…
Panama Boots Chinese Company From Port
Panama has seized control of the port facilities previously operated by a Chinese company. CK Hutchinson, who managed the two facilities on the Panama Canal, is taking legal action to prevent the takeover. President Trump has criticized China’s presence at…
A War Premium in Commodities
Fuel and fertilizer prices took a jolt from the conflict with Iran. Bolt Marketing owner DuWayne Bosse also sees it influencing commodity markets. “War in general is kinda bullish for commodities, and it’s really bullish corn,” said Bosse. “If fuel…
Urea Supply is at Risk
The United States is a net importer of urea. CHS Executive Vice President Rick Dusek believes that supply is at risk due to the war in the Middle East. “Typically, these next couple of weeks are when the last vessels load…
Energy and Ag Key in U.S.-China Talks
Trade negotiations between the United States and China could include several major energy and agriculture issues ahead of a potential summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. U.S. officials are reportedly considering asking China to reduce purchases…
Washington Eyes Meatpacker Consolidation
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…
Beet Stock Values
Low inventory and small volume led to higher American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock trades last week. Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke said last week there were two small brokered sales of five and six shares at $4,400 per…
Farming for the Future
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, MDA Certification and Assessment Coordinator Ellen Frederich offers insight on a…
Agricult-HER: Kiera Leddy
Kiera Leddy has gone from a farm girl in northeastern South Dakota to a successful agricultural attorney. In this Agricult-HER episode, she discusses the importance of communication, advocacy, legal understanding, and relationship-building in agriculture, highlighting her work with Hutterite colonies…
Planter-Applied Fungicide Offers Early Defense Against Corn Disease
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 Launches Numaxa Seed Treatment
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…
Three Become One
CHS Ag Services, CHS Northern Grain, and CHS West Central are consolidating into one business unit. Senior Director of Operations Ryan Anderson says that internal work is nearly complete. “We’re right in the middle of the internal process of consolidating…
SD Corn Comments
In this week’s South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Growers Association board member Kelsey Geraets honors Women’s History Month. Click here to listen.
Planter-Applied Fungicide Offers Early Defense Against Corn Disease
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 Launches Numaxa Seed Treatment
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 Joins Lawsuit Over Tariffs
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…
Agricult-HER: Paige Elsner
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…
WASDE Preview: Smaller South American Crop
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…
Drought Expands Nationwide
This week’s Drought Monitor had a significant expansion in drought. Fifty-six percent of the winter wheat area is in some form of drought, the highest weekly reading since November of 2024. Dry, drought-like conditions in Minnesota and South Dakota intensified…
Canola, Soybeans Gain Acres in Canada
Canadian farmers expect some shifts in crop acreage for the 2026 growing season. Statistics Canada says producers plan to increase planted area for canola, barley, soybeans and corn, while acreage for wheat, oats, lentils and dry peas is expected to…
MN Beef Update
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
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…
Washington Eyes Meatpacker Consolidation
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…
Meat Institute Criticizes Schumer Packing Bill
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…
Animal Genomics Business Acquired
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.
Maschhoff’s and Carney Inducted into NPPC HOF
During the National Pork Industry Forum, the National Pork Producers Council inducted Ken and Julie Maschhoff and Sam Carney into its Hall of Fame. The Maschhoff’s operate Maschhoff Family Foods and Maschhoffs Inc. The Carlyle, Illinois-based business is the third-largest…
U.S. Pork Exports Shine; Beef Demand Holds
2025 was a great year for US pork exports. U.S. Meat Export Federation Assistant Vice President of Communications John Herath says beef exports were a different story. The U.S. doesn’t have access to the Chinese market. “If you take China…
Energy and Ag Key in U.S.-China Talks
Trade negotiations between the United States and China could include several major energy and agriculture issues ahead of a potential summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. U.S. officials are reportedly considering asking China to reduce purchases…
Washington Eyes Meatpacker Consolidation
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…
Minnesota Joins Lawsuit Over Tariffs
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…
DOJ Investigates Fertilizer Pricing
The Iowa Corn Growers Association is welcoming reports that the U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the fertilizer industry. The group says farmers have raised concerns for years about rising fertilizer costs while commodity prices have moved…
Meat Institute Criticizes Schumer Packing Bill
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…
Farm Groups Praise House Farm Bill Progress
Farm groups are applauding the House Agriculture Committee for advancing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The bill passed committee on a bipartisan 34 to 17 vote and now moves a step closer to consideration by the…
China Plan Signals Continued Soybean Demand
China is placing a renewed focus on food security and domestic farm production as part of its newly unveiled 15th Five-Year Plan. The strategy was highlighted this week during China’s annual parliamentary meetings in Beijing and sets a new grain…
