Trump Criticizes Canada’s Tariffs
President Donald Trump criticized Canada’s trade policies on Friday, highlighting high tariffs on U.S. dairy products ahead of reciprocal tariffs set to take effect on April 2. “Nobody knows that Canada is charging our dairy farmers. They have 270 percent…
Black Sea Grain Deal Discussed Again
The United States and Russia are meeting today in Saudi Arabia to negotiate a ceasefire. This follows similar meetings between the U.S. and Ukraine over the weekend. There are media reports Russia wants to restore the Black Sea Grain Initiative.…
Northern Plains Snow Deficit Worsens Drought
The Northern Plains continue to miss out on major snowfall this winter, exacerbating drought conditions across the region. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says snowfall deficits in the Red River Valley range from 12 to 20 inches below normal. “All these…
Beet Growers Push Hard for New Farm Bill
Sugarbeet growers were kicking tires and checking out the new technology at the International Sugarbeet Institute. They’re also preparing for the busy season ahead. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber said his members have been doing…
Budget Reconciliation on the ‘To Do’ List
Hope remains for a new farm bill in 2025, but Pro Farmer Washington DC policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer thinks there might be too much partisanship in the way. “There are very low odds you’ll have a stand-alone farm bill for…
Smarter Harvesting
At this year’s International Sugarbeet Institute, NDSU Extension unveiled a new custom-designed research sugarbeet harvester. “We wanted to improve the quality of our data,” said NDSU/University of Minnesota Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters. “In research, quality of data is always…
Ag Business Feels the Impact of Russian-Ukraine War
After three years of war, Russian and Ukrainian leaders have agreed in principle to a ceasefire. However, drone attacks have continued. The Trump Administration will be part of the scheduled peace talks. Amity Technology President and CEO Howard Dahl has…
North Dakota Gelbview Association Spotlight
Throughout the winter season, the North Dakota Gelbvieh Association has been delivering information about the Gelbvieh breed. As calving season kicks in, we have our final report in the series. David Larson of Lost River Livestock says the Gelbvieh breed…
New R & D Head Named
Dr. Mike Graham is the new head of research and development for Bayer Crop Science. Graham succeeds Dr. Robert Reiter, who will retire. Graham has been with the company since 1996. He now leads the planting breeding business. The change…
Canola Minute
This is the Canola Minute. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman talks about recent meetings in Washington D.C. Click here to listen.
SD Corn Comments
In the South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Taylor Sumpsion wishes everyone a Happy National Ag Day. Click here to listen.
Farmers Secure 2025 Financing Despite Economic Challenges
Despite financial pressures, most farmers are securing financing for the 2025 season, according to Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management instructor Ron Dvergsten. “I have been pleasantly surprised that the farms I work with, I have not heard…
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
In today’s update on What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says gold and cattle have been set new highs. What’s not hot? “Beans are probably the worst one right now with Brazil…
Ag Women to Share Their Story in St. Paul
It is Women in Agriculture Day today at the Minnesota Legislature. Faribault farmer Gail Donkers is one of four women who will testify before the Senate Agriculture Committee this afternoon. “I think we’re in for some very tough times ahead in…
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
In today’s update on What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says gold and cattle have been set new highs. What’s not hot? “Beans are probably the worst one right now with Brazil…
Cattle on Feed Report Shows Slightly Lower Numbers
Friday’s Cattle on Feed report was viewed as friendly to the market, with key numbers coming in slightly below expectations. “The number for on-feed came out at 98%, which was just a little bit lower than the average estimate of…
Black Sea Grain Deal Discussed Again
The United States and Russia are meeting today in Saudi Arabia to negotiate a ceasefire. This follows similar meetings between the U.S. and Ukraine over the weekend. There are media reports Russia wants to restore the Black Sea Grain Initiative.…
Beet Stock Values
Last week, there were three American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock sales totaling 43 shares at $5,600 per share. This information was provided by Jayson Menke and Acres & Shares, who weekly tracks all brokered sales and provides a beet…
Report Confirms Strong U.S. Corn Quality
The U.S. Grain Council’s 2024-2025 Corn Export Cargo Quality Report confirms last year’s U.S. corn crop benefited from favorable growing conditions, with quality meeting or exceeding U.S. No. 2 standards. The report, based on 425 export samples inspected by the…
Ag Barometer Delivers a Warning
The latest Purdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer highlights ongoing challenges in the agricultural sector. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, warns of difficult years ahead. “I think ‘24 and ‘25 are going to be two…
China’s Retaliatory Tariff Puts $5 Billion Canola Trade at Risk
A full-blown trade war is breaking out with nations starting to apply tariffs to imported goods from other nations including a 100% retaliatory tariff by China on Canadian canola. Canola Council of Canada President and CEO Chris Davison says this…
New R & D Head Named
Dr. Mike Graham is the new head of research and development for Bayer Crop Science. Graham succeeds Dr. Robert Reiter, who will retire. Graham has been with the company since 1996. He now leads the planting breeding business. The change…
Canola Minute
This is the Canola Minute. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman talks about recent meetings in Washington D.C. Click here to listen.
SD Corn Comments
In the South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Taylor Sumpsion wishes everyone a Happy National Ag Day. Click here to listen.
Farmers Secure 2025 Financing Despite Economic Challenges
Despite financial pressures, most farmers are securing financing for the 2025 season, according to Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management instructor Ron Dvergsten. “I have been pleasantly surprised that the farms I work with, I have not heard…
Ag Women to Share Their Story in St. Paul
It is Women in Agriculture Day today at the Minnesota Legislature. Faribault farmer Gail Donkers is one of four women who will testify before the Senate Agriculture Committee this afternoon. “I think we’re in for some very tough times ahead in…
Incentives for Ag Development
In Bismarck, the North Dakota Senate Agriculture Committee delivered a unanimous ‘do-pass’ recommendation for a $30 million incentive fund for large agricultural development. The proposed Agristo potato processing plant in Grand Forks was the focus of that discussion. The $450…
Land O’Lakes Reports Annual Financials
Land O’Lakes finished the 2024 fiscal year with profits of $238 million, down from $254 million one year ago. The WinField United crop inputs business totaled $166 million, a decline of 28 percent. The dairy foods business has an annual…
Soybean Farmers Urged to Scout for SDS
Soybean sudden death syndrome saw a significant increase in North Dakota in 2024, spreading beyond its previous limited presence. “Before 2024, we’d only had it in a few fields in Richland County and Cavalier County up by the Canadian border,”…
Northern Plains Snow Deficit Worsens Drought
The Northern Plains continue to miss out on major snowfall this winter, exacerbating drought conditions across the region. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says snowfall deficits in the Red River Valley range from 12 to 20 inches below normal. “All these…
Prepping for Spring
Attitudes are good for the farmers who attended the International Sugarbeet Institute in Fargo. Gowan USA Northern Plains Sales Rep Marshal VanLaer said growers are preparing for spring. “Talking to a lot of guys, they’ve been pulling equipment out and…
Smarter Harvesting
At this year’s International Sugarbeet Institute, NDSU Extension unveiled a new custom-designed research sugarbeet harvester. “We wanted to improve the quality of our data,” said NDSU/University of Minnesota Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters. “In research, quality of data is always…
Ag Business Feels the Impact of Russian-Ukraine War
After three years of war, Russian and Ukrainian leaders have agreed in principle to a ceasefire. However, drone attacks have continued. The Trump Administration will be part of the scheduled peace talks. Amity Technology President and CEO Howard Dahl has…
ACH Seeds Gives Back to Local Communities
ACH Seeds, the company behind Crystal Brand Sugarbeet Seed, is taking nominations for its Homegrown Giving program. ACH Seeds will award $60,000 in total with six organizations each receiving $10,000. Last year, Homegrown Giving recipients included Richland Wilkin Emergency Food…
Report Confirms Strong U.S. Corn Quality
The U.S. Grain Council’s 2024-2025 Corn Export Cargo Quality Report confirms last year’s U.S. corn crop benefited from favorable growing conditions, with quality meeting or exceeding U.S. No. 2 standards. The report, based on 425 export samples inspected by the…
- North Dakota Gelbview Association Spotlight
- Cattle on Feed Report Shows Slightly Lower Numbers
- U.S. Milk Production Down 2.25%
- A ‘Do Pass’ Recommendation for Livestock Zoning Tool
- Status Report Provided on Avian Flu Strategy
- MN Turkey Industry Follows USDA Plan
- ND Gelbvieh Association Spotlight
- All Livestock
North Dakota Gelbview Association Spotlight
Throughout the winter season, the North Dakota Gelbvieh Association has been delivering information about the Gelbvieh breed. As calving season kicks in, we have our final report in the series. David Larson of Lost River Livestock says the Gelbvieh breed…
Cattle on Feed Report Shows Slightly Lower Numbers
Friday’s Cattle on Feed report was viewed as friendly to the market, with key numbers coming in slightly below expectations. “The number for on-feed came out at 98%, which was just a little bit lower than the average estimate of…
U.S. Milk Production Down 2.25%
In February, U.S. milk production totaled 17.7 billion pounds. That’s down 2.25 percent from one year ago. California is the #1 dairy production state and milk output dropped more than seven percent from February of 2024. Minnesota milk production was…
A ‘Do Pass’ Recommendation for Livestock Zoning Tool
A bill giving counties and townships the option to utilize an odor footprint tool for livestock zoning cleared the North Dakota House Agriculture Committee with a 9-5 ‘do pass’ recommendation. Five Republican members opposed the bill, and one lawmaker said…
Status Report Provided on Avian Flu Strategy
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has provided an update on USDA’s avian influenza strategy. It includes $100 million in research funding. “USDA will prioritize proposals that address one or more of the following: developing novel therapeutics to address HPAI in poultry.…
MN Turkey Industry Follows USDA Plan
According to Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls, the industry relies on the USDA’s five-point plan. “Those of us in the turkey industry are really laser-focused on what USDA has put out.” Kohls noted that Minnesota’s biosecurity efforts…
ND Gelbvieh Association Spotlight
Gelbvieh cattle can perform under all conditions. “In the extreme north, they excel in that environment, and in the Southern climates, they do well, as well,” said American Gelbvieh Association Executive Director Harold Bertz. Click here to listen to the…
Ag Women to Share Their Story in St. Paul
It is Women in Agriculture Day today at the Minnesota Legislature. Faribault farmer Gail Donkers is one of four women who will testify before the Senate Agriculture Committee this afternoon. “I think we’re in for some very tough times ahead in…
Trump Criticizes Canada’s Tariffs
President Donald Trump criticized Canada’s trade policies on Friday, highlighting high tariffs on U.S. dairy products ahead of reciprocal tariffs set to take effect on April 2. “Nobody knows that Canada is charging our dairy farmers. They have 270 percent…
Incentives for Ag Development
In Bismarck, the North Dakota Senate Agriculture Committee delivered a unanimous ‘do-pass’ recommendation for a $30 million incentive fund for large agricultural development. The proposed Agristo potato processing plant in Grand Forks was the focus of that discussion. The $450…
Black Sea Grain Deal Discussed Again
The United States and Russia are meeting today in Saudi Arabia to negotiate a ceasefire. This follows similar meetings between the U.S. and Ukraine over the weekend. There are media reports Russia wants to restore the Black Sea Grain Initiative.…
A ‘Do Pass’ Recommendation for Livestock Zoning Tool
A bill giving counties and townships the option to utilize an odor footprint tool for livestock zoning cleared the North Dakota House Agriculture Committee with a 9-5 ‘do pass’ recommendation. Five Republican members opposed the bill, and one lawmaker said…
ND Legislative Report
In the latest edition of the North Dakota Legislative Report, State Representative Jared Hagert highlights ag bills that are moving through the process. Hagert is a Republican from Emerado. Click here to listen.
Beet Growers Push Hard for New Farm Bill
Sugarbeet growers were kicking tires and checking out the new technology at the International Sugarbeet Institute. They’re also preparing for the busy season ahead. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber said his members have been doing…
