A new state-of-the-art pork processing plant is coming to Sioux Falls. Smithfield Foods is estimating the project’s investment at $1.3 billion over the next three years. Pending regulatory approvals and permitting, the groundbreaking will happen in the first half of…

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson’s newly released Farm Bill 2.0 is facing significant political headwinds, according to Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer. Wiesemeyer says early reaction suggests the proposal may struggle to gain enough support in the House, calling…

Rock N’ Roll Agronomy crop consultant Jason Hanson says the silence he’s hearing from growers in his region is speaking volumes. “I don’t think I will be having any sit-downs with them until the end of this month, into March.…

Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing says the new farm bill text is very similar to what was voted on in the House Agriculture Committee just over a year ago. “We had GT (House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson) on with…

House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig is criticizing the Republican majority’s newly released farm bill text, saying it does not adequately address the economic pressures facing farmers and working families. Craig said the proposal falls short of responding to…

Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman is voicing support for USDA’s newly announced Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program, emphasizing the importance of sustained federal backing for rural America. Boozman said the initiative demonstrates President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary…

The National Potato Council is welcoming USDA’s latest round of specialty crop assistance, but industry leaders say the funding does not go far enough to meet the financial challenges facing growers. CEO Kam Quarles said the agency lacks the resources…

Kaytlin (Bemis) Cryan is the new director of government affairs for The Fertilizer Institute. Most recently, Cryan was a policy advisor within USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Minnesota native has also had policy roles for the National Corn Growers…

A new state-of-the-art pork processing plant is coming to Sioux Falls. Smithfield Foods is estimating the project’s investment at $1.3 billion over the next three years. Pending regulatory approvals and permitting, the groundbreaking will happen in the first half of…

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson’s newly released Farm Bill 2.0 is facing significant political headwinds, according to Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer. Wiesemeyer says early reaction suggests the proposal may struggle to gain enough support in the House, calling…

Rock N’ Roll Agronomy crop consultant Jason Hanson says the silence he’s hearing from growers in his region is speaking volumes. “I don’t think I will be having any sit-downs with them until the end of this month, into March.…

Corn, soybeans, and cattle continue to lead the markets, according to Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management in Fargo. Martinson says both corn and soybeans are trading near the top end of their ranges and pressing against strong resistance…

Ever.Ag market analyst Mike North sees an avenue for U.S. milk prices to hedge higher. However, North said it is impossible to overlook the large number of cows in the barn. He calls them ‘dual-purpose’ animals. “They’re producing milk, but also…

USDA has launched the ‘Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework.’ In a statement, USDA said it formalizes the Department’s work to eliminate systemic agricultural lawfare and restore fairness to Rural America.  In the Lonesome Lands podcast, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said…

Corn, soybeans, and cattle continue to lead the markets, according to Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management in Fargo. Martinson says both corn and soybeans are trading near the top end of their ranges and pressing against strong resistance…

Ever.Ag market analyst Mike North sees an avenue for U.S. milk prices to hedge higher. However, North said it is impossible to overlook the large number of cows in the barn. He calls them ‘dual-purpose’ animals. “They’re producing milk, but also…

In the Dry Bean Scene, USA Pulses CEO Tim McGreevy discusses the India-US trade framework and the impact on pulse crops. Click here.

The futures markets are closed today due to the President’s Day holiday. The Chinese New Year will likely limit export activity this week as well. On Thursday and Friday, the USDA will host its annual Ag Outlook Forum. Preliminary forecasts…

Low American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock inventory lead to a quit week of stock trading. According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, there was only one brokered sale for 40 shares at $4,100 per share. “At the end…

The new U.S.-Taiwan reciprocal trade agreement eliminates or reduces 99 percent of tariff barriers and provides preferential market access for exports, including beef, wheat, dairy and pork products. It also resolves nontariff trade barriers for U.S ag products, such as…

Agriculture was part of a Senate Finance Committee hearing on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Idaho dairy farmer Ted Vander Schaaf said Mexico and Canada are the top two export markets for U.S. dairy products. When pressed, Vander Schaaf said the dairy…

Kaytlin (Bemis) Cryan is the new director of government affairs for The Fertilizer Institute. Most recently, Cryan was a policy advisor within USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Minnesota native has also had policy roles for the National Corn Growers…

A new state-of-the-art pork processing plant is coming to Sioux Falls. Smithfield Foods is estimating the project’s investment at $1.3 billion over the next three years. Pending regulatory approvals and permitting, the groundbreaking will happen in the first half of…

Rock N’ Roll Agronomy crop consultant Jason Hanson says the silence he’s hearing from growers in his region is speaking volumes. “I don’t think I will be having any sit-downs with them until the end of this month, into March.…

USDA has launched the ‘Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework.’ In a statement, USDA said it formalizes the Department’s work to eliminate systemic agricultural lawfare and restore fairness to Rural America.  In the Lonesome Lands podcast, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said…

In South Dakota Corn Comments, Jim Ketelhut, the president of the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council, offers a President’s Day message. Click here.

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, Allison Rian from the Minnesota Women in Conservation talks about an…

Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing says the new farm bill text is very similar to what was voted on in the House Agriculture Committee just over a year ago. “We had GT (House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson) on with…

Rock N’ Roll Agronomy crop consultant Jason Hanson says the silence he’s hearing from growers in his region is speaking volumes. “I don’t think I will be having any sit-downs with them until the end of this month, into March.…

House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig is criticizing the Republican majority’s newly released farm bill text, saying it does not adequately address the economic pressures facing farmers and working families. Craig said the proposal falls short of responding to…

Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman is voicing support for USDA’s newly announced Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program, emphasizing the importance of sustained federal backing for rural America. Boozman said the initiative demonstrates President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary…

The National Potato Council is welcoming USDA’s latest round of specialty crop assistance, but industry leaders say the funding does not go far enough to meet the financial challenges facing growers. CEO Kam Quarles said the agency lacks the resources…

Potato growers are ramping up advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., to address transportation, labor, and policy challenges affecting the industry. Gary Shields, executive director, Northland Potato Growers Association, says federal policy remains a top priority for maintaining a competitive and…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday the implementation of the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Rollins said the guidelines will be applied “through rulemaking and education.” At the same time,…

NAU Country’s Vice President of Farm Services Rich Morrison says changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill delivered meaningful improvements to crop insurance and risk management tools. The subsidy levels for the Supplemental Coverage Option, Enhanced Coverage Option and Margin…

A new state-of-the-art pork processing plant is coming to Sioux Falls. Smithfield Foods is estimating the project’s investment at $1.3 billion over the next three years. Pending regulatory approvals and permitting, the groundbreaking will happen in the first half of…

Ever.Ag market analyst Mike North sees an avenue for U.S. milk prices to hedge higher. However, North said it is impossible to overlook the large number of cows in the barn. He calls them ‘dual-purpose’ animals. “They’re producing milk, but also…

USDA has launched the ‘Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework.’ In a statement, USDA said it formalizes the Department’s work to eliminate systemic agricultural lawfare and restore fairness to Rural America.  In the Lonesome Lands podcast, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said…

Controversial state policies, such as California’s Prop 12 and Massachusetts Q3, are addressed in the new farm bill text. It says state and local governments cannot impose regulations on how livestock is produced outside their borders, protecting farmers and ranchers…

A Texas grand jury has indicted five employees and executives of Agridime LLC for wire fraud and money laundering. This group promised clients returns of 15-to-32 percent if they invested in their cattle purchase scheme. A total of $220 million…

South Dakota Governor Larry Rohden has appointed Kory Bierle and Ross Cuny to the South Dakota Brand Board. Bierle is a cow/calf operator at Midland and Cuny ranches at Buffalo Gap.

Controversial state policies, such as California’s Prop 12 and Massachusetts Q3, are addressed in the new farm bill text. It says state and local governments cannot impose regulations on how livestock is produced outside of its borders, protecting farmers and…

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson’s newly released Farm Bill 2.0 is facing significant political headwinds, according to Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer. Wiesemeyer says early reaction suggests the proposal may struggle to gain enough support in the House, calling…

USDA has launched the ‘Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework.’ In a statement, USDA said it formalizes the Department’s work to eliminate systemic agricultural lawfare and restore fairness to Rural America.  In the Lonesome Lands podcast, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said…

In the Dry Bean Scene, USA Pulses CEO Tim McGreevy discusses the India-US trade framework and the impact on pulse crops. Click here.

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, Allison Rian from the Minnesota Women in Conservation talks about an…

Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing says the new farm bill text is very similar to what was voted on in the House Agriculture Committee just over a year ago. “We had GT (House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson) on with…

House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig is criticizing the Republican majority’s newly released farm bill text, saying it does not adequately address the economic pressures facing farmers and working families. Craig said the proposal falls short of responding to…

Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman is voicing support for USDA’s newly announced Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program, emphasizing the importance of sustained federal backing for rural America. Boozman said the initiative demonstrates President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary…