How are drought conditions impacting land values in the Northern Plains? In the latest Well Grounded podcast, Wells Fargo agricultural economist MIchael Swanson discusses those impacts and more. Well Grounded is a monthly podcast hosted by Jayson Menke of Acres…

Young and beginning farmers are an important segment within agriculture. Although there are challenges to getting started, resources exist to help young and beginning farmers get off the ground. In the latest Fielding Questions episode, AgCountry Farm Credit Services AVP…

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz talked with President Joe Biden Friday about the drought, expressing concerns about the haze from wildfires and what’s happening to Minnesota’s farmers and ranchers. “Seventy-five percent of my state is in severe drought conditions. We’re going…

More cattle are moving through Minnesota auction barns. In July, Bagley Livestock Exchange co-owner Billy Bushelle says the auction moved waves of slaughter cows and bulls, and close to 2,000 cow-calf pairs. Bushelle anticipates moving more pairs in August. “We’ve…

Bridger Mongeau is from the Barnesville/Moorhead, Minnesota area and shows pigs and horses. “I made a state fair trip with my horses and won grand champion market barrow, grand champion market gilt and overall supreme showman.” Ahead of the fair,…

Midwestern rains, a private estimate on Russia’s wheat crop and labor issues all get attention in this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi kicks of the week with a…

The North Dakota State Water Commission has approved two new water supply programs and allocated another $2 million to the Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project Assistance Program. Due to the current demand, the wait list for drilling new wells…

A Korean-based company has acquired Iowa-based feed and ingredients company Furst-McNess. Furst-McNess has 12 major facilities in eight states and Canada. It will operate as a stand-alone business for Easy USA, a newly formed subsidiary of the international feed and…

How are drought conditions impacting land values in the Northern Plains? In the latest Well Grounded podcast, Wells Fargo agricultural economist MIchael Swanson discusses those impacts and more. Well Grounded is a monthly podcast hosted by Jayson Menke of Acres…

Young and beginning farmers are an important segment within agriculture. Although there are challenges to getting started, resources exist to help young and beginning farmers get off the ground. In the latest Fielding Questions episode, AgCountry Farm Credit Services AVP…

Gall midge in canola is getting some attention. Find out more from NDSU Extension Cavalier County agent Anitha Chirmumamilla in the Canola Minute. This update is made possible by the Northern Canola Growers Association.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz talked with President Joe Biden Friday about the drought, expressing concerns about the haze from wildfires and what’s happening to Minnesota’s farmers and ranchers. “Seventy-five percent of my state is in severe drought conditions. We’re going…

More cattle are moving through Minnesota auction barns. In July, Bagley Livestock Exchange co-owner Billy Bushelle says the auction moved waves of slaughter cows and bulls, and close to 2,000 cow-calf pairs. Bushelle anticipates moving more pairs in August. “We’ve…

The National Potato Council met virtually for the summer meeting last week. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says there’s work to do across all issue areas including infrastructure, immigration reform and fresh potato market access with Mexico. Hear more…

The grain markets continues to trade a wide range with very volatile action. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says rainfall will dictate the grain market action. “The weather will remain very important moving forward. A lot of the subsoil moisture…

Midwestern rains, a private estimate on Russia’s wheat crop and labor issues all get attention in this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi kicks of the week with a…

With the drought conditions across the Northern Plains and areas of the eastern Corn Belt too wet, RML Trading President Bob Lebacken questions the ability of the U.S. to hit USDA’s trend line yield estimates. “There’s still some off and…

The latest weekly export sales report from the USDA shows corn and soybeans with net old crop cancellations. Corn cancellations were reported at 115,000 metric tons and soybean cancellations were reported at 79,000 tonnes. Standard Grain President Joe Vaclavik is…

Production uncertainty is leading to marketing hesitancy among grain traders. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says the biggest uncertainty is Iowa’s corn crop. “Iowa got great rains coming into pollination and then, they went back to…

There continue to be questions surrounding the severity of the African Swine Fever outbreak in China. NAU Country Vice President of Farm Services Rich Morrison says the lack of uncertainty could spill over into soybean demand. “There’s been a slowdown…

The Federal Reserve has kept the benchmark interest rate near zero since March of last year. To boost the economy, $120 billion in Treasuries and mortgage bonds have also been purchased each month. Upon the conclusion of its two-day meeting,…

A Korean-based company has acquired Iowa-based feed and ingredients company Furst-McNess. Furst-McNess has 12 major facilities in eight states and Canada. It will operate as a stand-alone business for Easy USA, a newly formed subsidiary of the international feed and…

How are drought conditions impacting land values in the Northern Plains? In the latest Well Grounded podcast, Wells Fargo agricultural economist MIchael Swanson discusses those impacts and more. Well Grounded is a monthly podcast hosted by Jayson Menke of Acres…

Young and beginning farmers are an important segment within agriculture. Although there are challenges to getting started, resources exist to help young and beginning farmers get off the ground. In the latest Fielding Questions episode, AgCountry Farm Credit Services AVP…

The National Potato Council met virtually for the summer meeting last week. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says there’s work to do across all issue areas including infrastructure, immigration reform and fresh potato market access with Mexico. Hear more…

With the dry conditions this season, fields have been very uneven. Weed escapes have also been a reality.  BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Diebert says a harvest aid, like Sharpen, can address those issues. For this region, dry beans are…

Throughout North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota, crops are under stress. “Everywhere is the same, we’re all on a razor’s edge as far keeping this crop alive with the moisture we’ve gotten,” said Pat VanLith, digital business manager, Granular. “If…

The Bank of North Dakota has two new loan programs available to help livestock producers recover from the extreme drought. “These programs are similar to others we’ve rolled out in other droughts, but we made changes,” said Todd Steinwand, president,…

Gall midge in canola is getting some attention. Find out more from NDSU Extension Cavalier County agent Anitha Chirmumamilla in the Canola Minute. This update is made possible by the Northern Canola Growers Association.

With the dry conditions this season, fields have been very uneven. Weed escapes have also been a reality.  BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Diebert says a harvest aid, like Sharpen, can address those issues. For this region, dry beans are…

Throughout North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota, crops are under stress. “Everywhere is the same, we’re all on a razor’s edge as far keeping this crop alive with the moisture we’ve gotten,” said Pat VanLith, digital business manager, Granular. “If…

Horizon Resources Grain Division Manager Levi Hall monitored the Wheat Quality Council’s Spring Wheat Tour from afar. Hall is based in Williston, North Dakota. “I was surprised at the southeast corner of North Dakota. There were more fields at 20…

Grasshoppers continue to line small grain fields and, in some cases, are eating the crops. NDSU Extension Entomologist Jan Knodel says many farmers have already sprayed and it’s too close to harvest to apply more insecticides. “Just be aware of…

Agronomist Sarah Lovas farms near Hillsboro, North Dakota. She says barley harvest went well. “We didn’t have many acres to harvest. One of the challenges in Hillsboro is the green fields due to later barley germination. Farmers are trying to…

Last week, four U.S. Senators reintroduced the Fair Sugar Policy Act of 2021. The bill proposes changes to the federal sugar program. American Crystal Sugar Company Vice President of Government Affairs Kevin Price says the bill sends a bad message…

A Korean-based company has acquired Iowa-based feed and ingredients company Furst-McNess. Furst-McNess has 12 major facilities in eight states and Canada. It will operate as a stand-alone business for Easy USA, a newly formed subsidiary of the international feed and…

More cattle are moving through Minnesota auction barns. In July, Bagley Livestock Exchange co-owner Billy Bushelle says the auction moved waves of slaughter cows and bulls, and close to 2,000 cow-calf pairs. Bushelle anticipates moving more pairs in August. “We’ve…

Bridger Mongeau is from the Barnesville/Moorhead, Minnesota area and shows pigs and horses. “I made a state fair trip with my horses and won grand champion market barrow, grand champion market gilt and overall supreme showman.” Ahead of the fair,…

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has reappointed Fred Helbling of Mandan, Sharon Kickertz-Gerbig of Amidon and Matt Lachenmeier of Mandan to the North Dakota Beef Commission. They will serve a three year term.

A coalition of 70 conservation and animal welfare groups is petitioning to have gray wolves relisted as an endangered species in nine western states. Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota are not included on that list. Gray wolves were removed…

The Ninth Circuit Court has upheld a lower court ruling in support of the beef checkoff program. R-CALF USA began this legal action in 2016 claiming the beef checkoff violated the First Amendment rights of beef producers. The Ninth Circuit…

Mark Urquart of Jamestown succeeds Brian Leir of Linton on the North Dakota State Board of Agricultural Research and Education. Sarah Lovas of Hillsboro was also appointed to a second term on SBARE. SBARE identifies research needs and establishes funding…

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz talked with President Joe Biden Friday about the drought, expressing concerns about the haze from wildfires and what’s happening to Minnesota’s farmers and ranchers. “Seventy-five percent of my state is in severe drought conditions. We’re going…

The North Dakota State Water Commission has approved two new water supply programs and allocated another $2 million to the Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project Assistance Program. Due to the current demand, the wait list for drilling new wells…

A coalition of 70 conservation and animal welfare groups is petitioning to have gray wolves relisted as an endangered species in nine western states. Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota are not included on that list. Gray wolves were removed…

After a weekend of negotiations, the Senate has finalized a $1.2 trillion infrastructure proposal and will vote on amendments this week. This plan includes $110 billion for roads and bridges and $65 billion for broadband.

The Ninth Circuit Court has upheld a lower court ruling in support of the beef checkoff program. R-CALF USA began this legal action in 2016 claiming the beef checkoff violated the First Amendment rights of beef producers. The Ninth Circuit…

The Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of the Army are revising the definition of Waters of the United States. The WOTUS definition will be updated through two rulemakings. This includes a foundational rule to restore regulations defining WOTUS that…

The Senate Agriculture Committee considered the nominations of two USDA officials last week. Xochitl Torres Small, the nominee for USDA’s Under Secretary of Rural Development, and Robert Bonnie, the nominee for Under Secretary of Ag for Farm Production and Conservation,…