Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt questions whether lawmakers will attempt to move the farm bill through a leadership package before the end of the year rather than following the regular legislative process. “They won’t do that unless they can fix…

Senate Agriculture Committee leaders are renewing their push to pass a five-year farm bill before the end of the year. During a confirmation hearing for USDA nominees, Chairman John Boozman said farmers continue to face serious financial challenges. “Visiting with Arkansas…

Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristie Van Ahn says the USDA crop reports were not necessarily bullish, but they were less bearish than the market had anticipated. “There was a little bit of a sigh of relief overall when…

Glyphosate is drawing renewed attention after a discussion on the Joe Rogan podcast. In an episode released Friday, former senior advisor to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Calley Means, claimed corporate interests worked with the Trump…

Bell Bank Director of Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson says financial stress remains a concern. “Generally, the yields were probably better than expected given the moisture, but I still think there’s going to be a little bit of headwind,” said Paulson.…

Chinese officials indicate they will expand purchases of U.S. ag products only if the United States implements reciprocal tariff cuts. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer both spoke with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and emphasized…

Farmland values may have plateaued. According to Agri-Access Vice President of National Lending, Scott Jarek, there have been incremental gains in land values, but nothing close to what was seen just a couple of years ago. The pool of buyers…

The city of Johnston, Iowa, is considering nearly $58 million in incentives for Vylor, the seed and genetics company spun off from Corteva Agriscience. Vylor became an independent company October 1 and established its global headquarters at the former Corteva…

Inflation came in higher than expected in October, adding pressure on the Federal Reserve ahead of its December interest rate decision. The consumer price index increased 0.4 percent for the month, while core inflation rose 0.3 percent. Grocery prices increased…

Minnesota’s election results are bringing major changes to state government, with new leadership expected to reshape agricultural policy. “This is a historic election,” explained Blois Olson, political analyst. “The last time we had a shift like this was 1974, during the…

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt questions whether lawmakers will attempt to move the farm bill through a leadership package before the end of the year rather than following the regular legislative process. “They won’t do that unless they can fix…

Senate Agriculture Committee leaders are renewing their push to pass a five-year farm bill before the end of the year. During a confirmation hearing for USDA nominees, Chairman John Boozman said farmers continue to face serious financial challenges. “Visiting with Arkansas…

USDA’s state-by-state estimates showed mixed results across the Northern Plains. Minnesota’s corn yield increased nine bushels per acre from October to 204 bushels per acre. Soybean yields increased five bushels to 54 bushels per acre. North Dakota corn yields declined three…

Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristie Van Ahn says the USDA crop reports were not necessarily bullish, but they were less bearish than the market had anticipated. “There was a little bit of a sigh of relief overall when…

Inflation came in higher than expected in October, adding pressure on the Federal Reserve ahead of its December interest rate decision. The consumer price index increased 0.4 percent for the month, while core inflation rose 0.3 percent. Grocery prices increased…

USDA’s state-by-state estimates showed mixed results across the Northern Plains. Minnesota’s corn yield increased nine bushels per acre from October to 204 bushels per acre. Soybean yields increased five bushels to 54 bushels per acre. North Dakota corn yields declined three…

Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristie Van Ahn says the USDA crop reports were not necessarily bullish, but they were less bearish than the market had anticipated. “There was a little bit of a sigh of relief overall when…

Sugar prices are beginning to rebound after a difficult stretch for the industry. Terrain analyst Marc Rosenbohm says improving prices and a tighter U.S. sugar supply outlook could bring some relief to sugarbeet growers. “In that Red River Valley area,…

Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says rough rice reached another new contract high last week before pulling back alongside other grain markets. “It’s still the only market that’s sitting up in the upper end of its trading ranges,”…

Glyphosate is drawing renewed attention after a discussion on the Joe Rogan podcast. In an episode released Friday, former senior advisor to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Calley Means, claimed corporate interests worked with the Trump…

Grain traders are preparing for tomorrow’s USDA Crop Production and WASDE reports. A Bloomberg survey shows analysts expect the national corn yield to decline from 181.2 to 180.6 bushels per acre, lowering production to nearly 15.9 billion bushels. Corn ending…

The city of Johnston, Iowa, is considering nearly $58 million in incentives for Vylor, the seed and genetics company spun off from Corteva Agriscience. Vylor became an independent company October 1 and established its global headquarters at the former Corteva…

Inflation came in higher than expected in October, adding pressure on the Federal Reserve ahead of its December interest rate decision. The consumer price index increased 0.4 percent for the month, while core inflation rose 0.3 percent. Grocery prices increased…

FarmQA and CNH have announced a new collaboration. With this effort, field data from CNH FieldOps will flow into FarmQA, giving agronomists, crop consultants, and farmers a more connected view of what is happening in the field. Recommendations created in…

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has reappointed Bill Even as the commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Even has been in that role for nearly two years. Even farms in southeastern South Dakota and previously served as CEO…

A strong El Nino could limit snowfall and cold temperatures this winter. Nutrien atmospheric scientist Eric Snograss says a typical El Nino pattern could leave drought stricken areas of the Northern Plains short on moisture. “I’m not really sure that…

Tyson Foods plans to expand its Amarillo, Texas beef plant to a second production shift. This is part of a partnership with a group of ranchers called the Allied Beef Company. This second shift operation is already happening but will…

In MN Corn Matters, Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse talks about resources available to help farmers make commodity election decisions for the 2026 crop year. Click here. 

USDA’s state-by-state estimates showed mixed results across the Northern Plains. Minnesota’s corn yield increased nine bushels per acre from October to 204 bushels per acre. Soybean yields increased five bushels to 54 bushels per acre. North Dakota corn yields declined three…

In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, Hope, North Dakota farmer Tony Richards recaps the difficult growing season. Click here.

Harvest is nearing completion in southwestern Minnesota. Franklin farmer Brian Greenslit says corn and soybean yields have been above average. There’s still some corn out in the fields. “Quite a few of the elevators just got full and shut guys…

Despite a dry growing season, the harvest turned out better than expected near Karlstad, Minnesota. Kurt Ackre’s soybeans and corn finished average or slightly better. “We were thankful for all the bushels that came in because it didn’t look very…

High prices are influencing fall fertilizer applications and planting decisions for 2027. Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson is seeing some farmers reducing fertilizer rates to manage expenses. Market prices are also influencing which crops farmers may plant next…

Harvest wrapped up near Wyndmere, North Dakota, following a growing season marked by limited summer rainfall. Farmer Carson Klosterman says the operation was able to finish before wet weather arrived. “Corn went smooth and just glad we got that done…

A season of weather extremes near Minnewaukan, North Dakota, brought more than seven inches of rain in June, followed by barely a quarter inch by mid August. Despite those challenges, Quentin Sears says harvest went smoothly. “From a harvestability standpoint,…

Tyson Foods plans to expand its Amarillo, Texas beef plant to a second production shift. This is part of a partnership with a group of ranchers called the Allied Beef Company. This second shift operation is already happening but will…

In the MN Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt offers information on how to learn more about the beef checkoff. Click here. 

The U.S. Meat Export Federation will present the Michael J. Mansfield Award to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds for her promotion of trade opportunities. Steve Isaf, founder of Interra International, will receive the USMEF Distinguished Service Award. The awards will be…

President Trump’s decision this fall to import 300,000 metric tons of lean beef trimmings continues to cause heartburn in cattle country. Kansas State University agricultural economist Glynn Tonzer said this decision was actually a positive factor for cattle prices. “The…

The clean-label cultured dairy brand, Good Culture, has announced its partnership with AMPI to open a dedicated production facility at AMPI’s Blair, Wisconsin plant. The facility was built precisely to Good Culture’s standards. The Blair plant is expected to begin…

With cooler temperatures and weaning season underway, South Dakota State University Extension Cow-Calf Field Specialist Taylor Grussing encourages ranchers to monitor calf health. “Some of those calves might be starting to see some runny noses and need to be monitored.”…

A court decision dealing with the nomination process for the North Dakota Beef Commission continues to generate attention more than a week after the ruling. According to the NDBC Executive Director, Nicole Wardner, the court’s opinion focused on how members…

Minnesota’s election results are bringing major changes to state government, with new leadership expected to reshape agricultural policy. “This is a historic election,” explained Blois Olson, political analyst. “The last time we had a shift like this was 1974, during the…

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt questions whether lawmakers will attempt to move the farm bill through a leadership package before the end of the year rather than following the regular legislative process. “They won’t do that unless they can fix…

Senate Agriculture Committee leaders are renewing their push to pass a five-year farm bill before the end of the year. During a confirmation hearing for USDA nominees, Chairman John Boozman said farmers continue to face serious financial challenges. “Visiting with Arkansas…

Glyphosate is drawing renewed attention after a discussion on the Joe Rogan podcast. In an episode released Friday, former senior advisor to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Calley Means, claimed corporate interests worked with the Trump…

Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad is requesting a recount in the state’s 1st Congressional District after unofficial election results showed Democratic challenger Jake Johnson leading by just 323 votes. The margin is less than one-tenth of one percent, qualifying the race…

President Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller as his new White House chief of staff following Republican losses in the midterm elections. Miller, who previously served as deputy chief of staff, replaces Susie Wiles, who is moving to Trump’s political…

In the Minnesota Senate, Majority Leader Erin Murphy of St. Paul was reelected. Murphy is the former executive director of the Minnesota Nurses Association and ran for governor in 2018. Senator Jordan Rasmusson is the new Republican minority leader. Rasmusson…