Addressing North Dakota Farmers Union members Friday, President Mark Watne says China’s purchase of U.S. soybeans is less than two percent of what China would normally buy. It’s more of a good will gesture. “This appears to be about the amount…

According to the Duke University Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Global Business Outlook survey, nearly half of U.S. CFOs expect an economic recession to hit the U.S. economy by the end of 2019. Survey director Campbell Harvey says a tight labor market…

China followed Thursday’s confirmed purchase of U.S. soybeans with another buy on Friday. Standard Grain President Joe Vaclavik says the trade is disappointed in the amounts announced. With the huge soybean supply, Vaclavik will need to make significant buys to…

China has made its first significant purchase of U.S. soybeans since early July. That’s when China retaliated against the large tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration. On Thursday, USDA reported 1.13 million metric tons (41.5 million bushels) of U.S. soybeans…

An administrative law judge has upheld the legislature’s authority to delay implementation of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s proposed nitrogen fertilizer rule until the end of the 2019 legislative session. Senate Agriculture, Rural Development and Housing Policy Committee Chairman Bill…

Wednesday afternoon, the House passed the farm bill with a vote of 369 to 47, the largest margin victory on record. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway says President Trump will sign the bill. “It’s a good bill,” says Conaway.…

The Senate passed the farm bill with a vote of 87-to-13. All of the no votes came from Republicans. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says the farm bill will provide much-needed certainty to agriculture. “I fully understand that there are significant…

Addressing North Dakota Farmers Union members Friday, President Mark Watne says China’s purchase of U.S. soybeans is less than two percent of what China would normally buy. It’s more of a good will gesture. “This appears to be about the amount…

U.S. beef exports remain on a record-shattering value pace, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. October beef exports totaled 117,800 metric tons, up six percent from a year ago, valued at $727.4…

State Senator Dan Fabian is voicing concerns about the possible lack of rural representation in Minnesota Governor-Elect Tim Walz’s advisory boards. “I expressed this early on when Walz put out his One MN advisory panel. There were 29 people on it,…

According to USMEF and USDA, October pork export volume was 207,725 metric tons. That’s the largest since May, but still two percent lower year-over-year, reflecting smaller variety meat exports. Export value was also the largest since May, but still down…

At the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Convention, the MSCA Farmfest crew were honored as the 2018 Cattlemen of the Year. Porter, Minnesota rancher Krist Wollum wrapped up a two-year presidency term, passing the gavel to Walnut Grove rancher Mike Landuyt.…

Consumer education remains a top focus for the Minnesota CattleWomen’s Association. Past President Royalee Rhoads says there is a disconnect between consumers and where their food comes from. “The consumer has a lot of questions. Some are so removed from…

S & W Trading market analyst Andy Shissler doesn’t think the trade war with China will last much longer since tariffs are starting to impact the ‘big boys’. Both countries are feeling the impact of the trade war. “I think it’s headed…

U.S. beef exports remain on a record-shattering value pace, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. October beef exports totaled 117,800 metric tons, up six percent from a year ago, valued at $727.4…

According to USMEF and USDA, October pork export volume was 207,725 metric tons. That’s the largest since May, but still two percent lower year-over-year, reflecting smaller variety meat exports. Export value was also the largest since May, but still down…

China followed Thursday’s confirmed purchase of U.S. soybeans with another buy on Friday. Standard Grain President Joe Vaclavik says the trade is disappointed in the amounts announced. With the huge soybean supply, Vaclavik will need to make significant buys to…

It may be volatile markets, weather or family issues, but everyone is dealing with some issue. “You’ve got to learn to look after yourself, but you also have to get over yourself.” Australian-based consultant Dennis Hoiberg was featured at the Prairie…

The Chinese soybean purchase is seen as a goodwill gesture while more significant negotiations take place with the United States. “I’m happy about that,” was the reaction from Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson. “We’ve been critical of this administration for…

The Minnesota Beef Update is a production of the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association. The importance of international export markets was one highlight from the Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention. Hear more from Greg Hanes of the…

In its December supply/demand report, USDA left the production numbers unchanged at 14.6 billion bushels for corn and 4.6 billion bushels for soybeans. The average corn yield was forecast at 178.9 bushels per acre and the soybean yield at just…

At the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Convention, the MSCA Farmfest crew were honored as the 2018 Cattlemen of the Year. Porter, Minnesota rancher Krist Wollum wrapped up a two-year presidency term, passing the gavel to Walnut Grove rancher Mike Landuyt.…

Wednesday is the final day to enroll this year in the healthcare cooperative known as 40 Square Cooperative Solutions. Access to healthcare and healthcare costs are some of the biggest concerns for farmers today. “With the farm economy, we’re cutting…

In this update from the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, hear more about AURI’s 2018 Ag Innovator of the Year – Smude’s Sunflower Oil.

It may be volatile markets, weather or family issues, but everyone is dealing with some issue. “You’ve got to learn to look after yourself, but you also have to get over yourself.” Australian-based consultant Dennis Hoiberg was featured at the Prairie…

We will soon put 2018 in the rear-view mirror. “I’ve been out visiting the branches and it seems like the year-end cash flows are a little better than we anticipated,” said Marc Knisely, CEO, AgCountry Farm Credit Services. “Obviously some…

Minnesota has surpassed a significant biofuels milestone. The state now has more than 400 E85 fuel stations and 300 stations selling 15 percent ethanol blends. The USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership awarded Minnesota $8 million for ethanol infrastructure development and partnered…

The North Dakota Grain Growers Association presented its two Kernel Awards Wednesday night. Among the farmers, the honor went to Gary Beck of Munich. The Kernel Award for Industry went to Dan Wogsland, who is the executive director of the…

S & W Trading market analyst Andy Shissler doesn’t think the trade war with China will last much longer since tariffs are starting to impact the ‘big boys’. Both countries are feeling the impact of the trade war. “I think it’s headed…

Craft and micro-brewed beer is changing barley production in the Northern Plains. North Dakota Barley Council President Doyle Lentz says craft, micro and even the large maltsters are moving to two-row barley. “That’s the trend. We’ve known it was coming, but…

Local farmers and agronomists are digesting research findings from the On-Farm Research Summit. Crookston, Minnesota farmer Tim Dufault learned more about protein variability in the field. “We’ve got two combine protein analyzers being tested. Every four or five seconds, it’s testing…

Farmers are in a wait-and-see on the second round of Market Facilitation Program payments. The payments were supposed to be announced by early December. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven chairs the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee. He says there’s work being…

Updating canola growers on production research at the Minnesota Canola Council’s Canola Symposium, site agronomist for the Minnesota Canola Production Center Dave Grafstrom says plant population is very important for good yields. “We really strive for six to nine plants per square…

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture has applied for a special local needs label for dicamba products, establishing a June 30 cutoff date. After reviewing feedback from farmers and industry stakeholders, Interim Agriculture Secretary Dustin Oedekoven said the June 30…

Corn Matters is brought to you by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. This week, hear more about the farm bill from MCGA President Kirby Hettver.

U.S. beef exports remain on a record-shattering value pace, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. October beef exports totaled 117,800 metric tons, up six percent from a year ago, valued at $727.4…

According to USMEF and USDA, October pork export volume was 207,725 metric tons. That’s the largest since May, but still two percent lower year-over-year, reflecting smaller variety meat exports. Export value was also the largest since May, but still down…

At the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Convention, the MSCA Farmfest crew were honored as the 2018 Cattlemen of the Year. Porter, Minnesota rancher Krist Wollum wrapped up a two-year presidency term, passing the gavel to Walnut Grove rancher Mike Landuyt.…

Consumer education remains a top focus for the Minnesota CattleWomen’s Association. Past President Royalee Rhoads says there is a disconnect between consumers and where their food comes from. “The consumer has a lot of questions. Some are so removed from…

In the new farm bill, the Margin Protection Program for dairy farmers is being renamed and will be known as the Dairy Margin Coverage Program. National Milk Producers Federation senior vice president of communications Alan Bjerga says this new program…

The Minnesota Beef Update is a production of the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association. The importance of international export markets was one highlight from the Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention. Hear more from Greg Hanes of the…

While Morocco is the newest addition to the U.S. beef export list, countries such as Japan, Korea and Mexico continue to offer huge export potential. In addition, growth is being seen in Taiwan and other southeast Asian countries. “The Chinese…

Addressing North Dakota Farmers Union members Friday, President Mark Watne says China’s purchase of U.S. soybeans is less than two percent of what China would normally buy. It’s more of a good will gesture. “This appears to be about the amount…

State Senator Dan Fabian is voicing concerns about the possible lack of rural representation in Minnesota Governor-Elect Tim Walz’s advisory boards. “I expressed this early on when Walz put out his One MN advisory panel. There were 29 people on it,…

S & W Trading market analyst Andy Shissler doesn’t think the trade war with China will last much longer since tariffs are starting to impact the ‘big boys’. Both countries are feeling the impact of the trade war. “I think it’s headed…

According to the Duke University Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Global Business Outlook survey, nearly half of U.S. CFOs expect an economic recession to hit the U.S. economy by the end of 2019. Survey director Campbell Harvey says a tight labor market…

Farmers are in a wait-and-see on the second round of Market Facilitation Program payments. The payments were supposed to be announced by early December. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven chairs the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee. He says there’s work being…

Local farmers like Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers President Steve Lacey are happy for the farm bill progress. “We were all hoping lawmakers would get a farm bill done on time (by September 30), but they didn’t. Just like harvest around…

The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. on the Red River Farm Network. This week, both the Senate and House passed the farm bill. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the new bill early next week.…