The cattle business has been whipsawed by a series of policy headlines, ranging from additional lower-tariff foreign beef imports to renewed discussion of mandatory country-of-origin labeling. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane said cattle producers…

The Senate Agriculture Committee’s farm bill will need 60 votes to advance when it reaches the Senate floor. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper does not believe those votes are currently there. “Unless Senate Republicans and Democrats can…

According to Politico, White House officials may be reconsidering its controversial decision to import foreign lean beef trimmings. The Domestic Policy Council is reportedly looking for ways to partially roll back the imports ahead of the midterm elections. Farm-state lawmakers…

According to research from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Market Intel, the Trump Administration’s decision to temporarily expand the tariff-rate quota for lean beef trimming imports has not lowered ground beef prices for the consumer. Farm Bureau tracked daily prices…

Record diesel prices are adding another major expense for farmers during harvest. International Services Incorporated Chief Growth Officer Jay Aldibert said the United States produces more diesel than it consumes, but overseas buyers are competing for that supply. Russia has…

The next phase of the farm bill debate may take place behind the scenes rather than on the Senate floor. Russell Group President Randy Russell expects House and Senate Agriculture Committee staff to begin reconciling differences between their bills. “The…

The global diesel crunch is hitting farmers just as fuel demand ramps up for harvest and fall fieldwork. South Dakota Farm Bureau Federation President Scott VanderWal said the price increase is a significant shock to farm budgets. “This is our…

North Dakota farmers are being advised to wait for cooler soil temperatures before applying fall nitrogen. NDSU Extension Soil Specialist Brady Goettl says fall-applied nitrogen carries more risk than a spring application. “It’s never going to be as efficient as spring…

Dry bean harvest is underway near East Grand Forks, but recent rains and slow dry-down are limiting progress. “Yields have been coming in better than we thought, which is nice, all things considering,” reports Matt Krueger. Corn harvest will follow, and Kruger…

Frequent rain, fog and heavy dew continue to frustrate harvest crews. U.S. Custom Harvesters Vice President Mychal Neumiller says fieldwork has been limited. “All the combines in northern North Dakota, they work one day, they sit about three or four,…

At Karlstad, Minnesota, Justin Dagen says the region went roughly six weeks without rain during July and August, but September moisture has improved the potato harvest conditions. “Now we just have good harvest conditions, so even though it’s not a…

A new Associated Press-KFF survey finds about half of rural registered voters believe the U.S. economy has worsened since President Donald Trump returned to office. At the same time, 48 percent approve of Trump’s overall job performance. Groceries, gasoline and health…

The fall feeder cattle run is underway across the Northern Plains. “The yearling run is in full blast and, you know, at prices near record highs, about the same as they were last year,” said Tim Petry, livestock marketing economist,…

The cattle business has been whipsawed by a series of policy headlines, ranging from additional lower-tariff foreign beef imports to renewed discussion of mandatory country-of-origin labeling. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane said cattle producers…

The fall feeder cattle run is underway across the Northern Plains. “The yearling run is in full blast and, you know, at prices near record highs, about the same as they were last year,” said Tim Petry, livestock marketing economist,…

In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner says corn harvest has begun in the most drought-stricken areas of the region. With the dry weather, the corn has been forced to cannibalize itself this season, making harvest prioritization…

Record diesel prices are adding another major expense for farmers during harvest. International Services Incorporated Chief Growth Officer Jay Aldibert said the United States produces more diesel than it consumes, but overseas buyers are competing for that supply. Russia has…

A potential U.S. potash deal with Belarus may not provide much relief from high fertilizer costs. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville said Canada remains overwhelmingly the largest foreign supplier of potash to the United States, while Russia is…

Milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled 19.2 billion pounds, up 1.8 percent from August. Milk production rose 2.1 percent in Minnesota and 8.4 percent in South Dakota. The gopher state added 6,000 more cows to the state…

ADM Enderlin and Cargill West Fargo have rolled out their 2027 new-crop and Act of God High-Oleic sunflower contracts. They’re quoted at $25.50 per hundredweight for cash and $25 for Act of God contracts. With the oil premiums available for…

Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the soybean market will be one to watch this week because of the meeting of President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington.  Cattle and hogs have fallen into the not-hot…

Frequent rain, fog and heavy dew continue to frustrate harvest crews. U.S. Custom Harvesters Vice President Mychal Neumiller says fieldwork has been limited. “All the combines in northern North Dakota, they work one day, they sit about three or four,…

The cattle business has been whipsawed by a series of policy headlines, ranging from additional lower-tariff foreign beef imports to renewed discussion of mandatory country-of-origin labeling. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane said cattle producers…

The Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Health and Human Services have a new interagency memorandum of understanding to strengthen scientific collaboration for the ongoing glyphosate review. Under a new agreement, the agencies will exchange scientific information, identify research gaps…

According to Politico, White House officials may be reconsidering its controversial decision to import foreign lean beef trimmings. The Domestic Policy Council is reportedly looking for ways to partially roll back the imports ahead of the midterm elections. Farm-state lawmakers…

The popularity of cheese, yogurt, butter, cottage cheese and other dairy products is helping some dairy farms get a larger milk check. A new report from the CoBank Knowledge Exchange says dairy herds producing higher levels of butterfat and protein…

Vive Crop Protection has received federal EPA registration for its Bifender Duo hybrid soil insecticide. It is described as a solution for soil insects and nematodes. Vive is now pursuing state registrations.

Tanner Schuldt joins Meristem Crop Performance as a senior representative for western Minnesota and North Dakota. For the past ten years, Schuldt worked for Environmental Tillage Systems/Soil Warrior.

North Dakota farmers are being advised to wait for cooler soil temperatures before applying fall nitrogen. NDSU Extension Soil Specialist Brady Goettl says fall-applied nitrogen carries more risk than a spring application. “It’s never going to be as efficient as spring…

Dry bean harvest is underway near East Grand Forks, but recent rains and slow dry-down are limiting progress. “Yields have been coming in better than we thought, which is nice, all things considering,” reports Matt Krueger. Corn harvest will follow, and Kruger…

Frequent rain, fog and heavy dew continue to frustrate harvest crews. U.S. Custom Harvesters Vice President Mychal Neumiller says fieldwork has been limited. “All the combines in northern North Dakota, they work one day, they sit about three or four,…

At Karlstad, Minnesota, Justin Dagen says the region went roughly six weeks without rain during July and August, but September moisture has improved the potato harvest conditions. “Now we just have good harvest conditions, so even though it’s not a…

Jay Myers started with an early-maturing hybrid planted as insurance against a late fall. The first load came out at approximately 19 percent moisture, while his later-maturing corn still needs more time. Early yield results have been variable. “There’s spots…

Sugarbeet yield prospects remain highly variable south of Grand Forks. Thompson, North Dakota-area farmer Jason Nelson said hot, dry weather in July took some potential out of the crop. “It all depends where that cloud dropped the rain around us.”…

Near Crookston, Gary Wagner has finished pre-pile sugarbeet harvest. The yields during early pre-pile were in the low teens, with Wagner estimating the crop may now be in the 18-to-20-ton range. “Not a bright point, it’s a it’s an insurance…

The fall feeder cattle run is underway across the Northern Plains. “The yearling run is in full blast and, you know, at prices near record highs, about the same as they were last year,” said Tim Petry, livestock marketing economist,…

The cattle business has been whipsawed by a series of policy headlines, ranging from additional lower-tariff foreign beef imports to renewed discussion of mandatory country-of-origin labeling. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane said cattle producers…

According to Politico, White House officials may be reconsidering its controversial decision to import foreign lean beef trimmings. The Domestic Policy Council is reportedly looking for ways to partially roll back the imports ahead of the midterm elections. Farm-state lawmakers…

According to research from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Market Intel, the Trump Administration’s decision to temporarily expand the tariff-rate quota for lean beef trimming imports has not lowered ground beef prices for the consumer. Farm Bureau tracked daily prices…

Minnesota is reporting three additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza as fall waterfowl migration picks up. The cases involve commercial poultry operations in Big Stone, Becker and Otter Tail counties, representing approximately 118,000 birds. The largest case involves more…

The placements number in Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed Report was a big surprise. August placements declined another nine percent, dropping to their lowest level since this report began 30 years ago. The cattle inventory rose one percent from a…

Cattle prices may have backed away from their highs, but are still 50 percent higher than the level seen a few years ago. “So that’s like $18 soybeans being our high and we have $27 soybeans,” said Ray Grabanski, Progressive…

A new Associated Press-KFF survey finds about half of rural registered voters believe the U.S. economy has worsened since President Donald Trump returned to office. At the same time, 48 percent approve of Trump’s overall job performance. Groceries, gasoline and health…

National Pork Producers Council President Rob Brennan sees more unity among agricultural organizations in the current farm bill debate than in recent years. “I think a lot of the frustration is because we’re watching folks on the Hill and in different…

The Senate Agriculture Committee’s farm bill will need 60 votes to advance when it reaches the Senate floor. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper does not believe those votes are currently there. “Unless Senate Republicans and Democrats can…

According to Politico, White House officials may be reconsidering its controversial decision to import foreign lean beef trimmings. The Domestic Policy Council is reportedly looking for ways to partially roll back the imports ahead of the midterm elections. Farm-state lawmakers…

According to research from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Market Intel, the Trump Administration’s decision to temporarily expand the tariff-rate quota for lean beef trimming imports has not lowered ground beef prices for the consumer. Farm Bureau tracked daily prices…

A proposed transcontinental railroad merger is raising questions about the impact of further consolidation on agricultural shippers. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek said transportation is essential to connecting agricultural production with customers. “For farmers to be profitable, whether…

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation removing a barrier to implementing a law authorizing gasoline containing up to 15 percent ethanol. California had been the only state where E15 could not be sold. The change opens the nation’s largest automobile…