Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman said USDA is taking the right approach to containing the New World Screwworm outbreak. During an exclusive interview with the Red River Farm Network, the Arkansas Republican said Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has assured…

Corteva Agriscience has settled its crop loyalty program class-action lawsuit. As a result, farmers who purchased specific crop protection products from October 2018 through May 2026 are eligible to share the $85 million settlement. The number of farmers included in…

Artificial intelligence was a major topic at the Bushel Buddy Seat Conference during Ag Tech Week in Fargo. Bushel CEO and co-founder Jake Joraanstad said farmers who fail to adopt AI risk falling behind. We believe agriculture is the most…

During Wednesday’s Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Chairman John Boozman said lawmakers are discussing support beyond the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program and specialty crop assistance. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins emphasized trade as a long-term solution. “We’ve cut the agricultural trade deficit in half…

North Dakota Soybean Growers Association President Justin Sherlock said soybean farmers are looking for concrete results from ongoing trade negotiations, particularly with China. “They did seem to follow through with the 12 million metric tons of old-crop soybeans they bought for…

In central North Dakota, Donny Allmaras said crops in Wells, Eddy and Benson counties are off to an excellent start despite isolated hail and wind damage. “There was a little bit of hail in Maddock country and we’ve had enough wind,…

Farmers across the region are reporting solid crop stands heading into summer, helped by timely rains and above-average growing degree units. Matt Widboom, who farms near Worthington, Minnesota, says weed control has become a serious concern. “There’s so many waterhemp…

North Dakota’s diverse crop production system was part of the conversation during the Grand Farm Cultivate Conference during Ag Tech Week. SB&B Foods Supply Chain Vice President Scott Sinner said the state’s reputation for producing identity-preserved crops is a significant…

In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota State Cattleman’s Association Executive Director Kaityln Root highlights the annual summer tour. Click here to listen to the update. 

Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Jim Kanten talks about the importance of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada agreement to agriculture. Listen to Minnesota Corn Matters.

A familiar name in agriculture and water management launched a new ag technology venture at Thursday’s Cultivate Conference in Fargo. “Today, we’re launching a new product called TerrainIQ and a new company called Terrain,” said Ellingson Companies CEO Jeremy Ellingson.…

Farming for the Future is a presentation of the Red River Farm Network and Linder Farm Network. Rachel Busse-Aswar is an organizer for the We are Water exhibit at Itasca State. Go to the Headwaters this summer and learn more…

In the Dry Bean Scene, the nutritional benefits of dry edible beans are evaluated by the Plant Protein Innovation Center, are highlighted. With today’s focus on protein, there are huge opportunities for dry beans. Click here to learn more. 

Zach Ducheneaux, the former Farm Service Agency administrator, has launched 5th-C to bring new investment capital into agriculture. Ducheneaux said, “Throughout my life, I’ve seen producers struggle to overcome the four C’s of credit, which are capital, collateral, capacity and…

North Dakota’s diverse crop production system was part of the conversation during the Grand Farm Cultivate Conference during Ag Tech Week. SB&B Foods Supply Chain Vice President Scott Sinner said the state’s reputation for producing identity-preserved crops is a significant…

Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Jim Kanten talks about the importance of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada agreement to agriculture. Listen to Minnesota Corn Matters.

The June USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report offered few surprises for grain traders, leaving market attention focused on technical signals and geopolitical developments. Total Farm Marketing Senior Advisor Naomi Blohm said USDA made virtually no changes to…

Ironically, Mexico has shut down imports of live animals from the United States. The decision was made after six cases of New World Screwworm were confirmed in Texas and New Mexico. Meanwhile, Mexico has had over 28,000 NWS cases in…

More than 100 members of Congress are urging U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to investigate foreign sugar trade practices. Lawmakers argue outdated tariff policies have allowed sugar imports to surge more than 700 percent since 2021, pressuring domestic prices and…

The American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health hosted an international training program at the Northern Crops Institute in Fargo this past week. Participants came from Ghana, Kenya, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic.…

The National Sunflower Association is expanding international market development efforts with a new office in South Korea. Executive Director John Sandbakken recently visited the office and met with customers and prospective buyers. “The prospects in South Korea look pretty interesting,” said…

North Dakota’s diverse crop production system was part of the conversation during the Grand Farm Cultivate Conference during Ag Tech Week. SB&B Foods Supply Chain Vice President Scott Sinner said the state’s reputation for producing identity-preserved crops is a significant…

A familiar name in agriculture and water management launched a new ag technology venture at Thursday’s Cultivate Conference in Fargo. “Today, we’re launching a new product called TerrainIQ and a new company called Terrain,” said Ellingson Companies CEO Jeremy Ellingson.…

Farming for the Future is a presentation of the Red River Farm Network and Linder Farm Network. Rachel Busse-Aswar is an organizer for the We are Water exhibit at Itasca State. Go to the Headwaters this summer and learn more…

In the Dry Bean Scene, the nutritional benefits of dry edible beans are evaluated by the Plant Protein Innovation Center, are highlighted. With today’s focus on protein, there are huge opportunities for dry beans. Click here to learn more. 

Zach Ducheneaux, the former Farm Service Agency administrator, has launched 5th-C to bring new investment capital into agriculture. Ducheneaux said, “Throughout my life, I’ve seen producers struggle to overcome the four C’s of credit, which are capital, collateral, capacity and…

Bayer will launch Vyconic next year, a “next-generation herbicide tolerance in soybeans” combining four technologies to give farmers more weed-control choices, said Senior Vice President Shannon Hauf at the Cultivate Conference. She called it the most significant development since Roundup’s…

Grand Farm released its annual Upper Midwest Regional Agriculture Pain Point report. Executive Director William Aderholt said herbicide resistance remains a top challenge, along with disease and pest management, and soil moisture issues, both drought and excess moisture in parts…

North Dakota’s diverse crop production system was part of the conversation during the Grand Farm Cultivate Conference during Ag Tech Week. SB&B Foods Supply Chain Vice President Scott Sinner said the state’s reputation for producing identity-preserved crops is a significant…

Bayer will launch Vyconic next year, a “next-generation herbicide tolerance in soybeans” combining four technologies to give farmers more weed-control choices, said Senior Vice President Shannon Hauf at the Cultivate Conference. She called it the most significant development since Roundup’s…

Grand Farm released its annual Upper Midwest Regional Agriculture Pain Point report. Executive Director William Aderholt said herbicide resistance remains a top challenge, along with disease and pest management, and soil moisture issues, both drought and excess moisture in parts…

In the Sugarbeet Report, Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative Director of Research Mark Bloomquist recaps the spring season. Like many other areas, winds were an issue for SMBSC growers. Bloomquist highlights the importance of a spring-season cover crop. Click here…

Months of strong winds have resulted in significant soil erosion across North Dakota.”In western North Dakota, there are spots that have lost up to two inches of soil,” said NDSU Extension Soil Specialist Dr. Brady Goettl. “Here in the Red…

The Minnesota-North Dakota Soil Health Partnership is working to accelerate conservation adoption by strengthening the role of crop consultants. Ted Preister, executive administrator of the Red River Basin Commission, said the effort grew out of a partnership between NDSU and the…

This is a great time to evaluate your plant stand and emergence. In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Strategic Account Manager Brent Sorenson says it is important to assess all components that help us achieve our goals while maximizing…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has activated a formal emergency response after New World screwworm was detected in U.S. cattle for the first time in decades, with USDA confirming nine cases nationwide. The CDC is preparing for…

Ironically, Mexico has shut down imports of live animals from the United States. The decision was made after six cases of New World Screwworm were confirmed in Texas and New Mexico. Meanwhile, Mexico has had over 28,000 NWS cases in…

Joe Goggins will take over as president of the Livestock Marketing Association at this month’s annual convention. Goggins is the chief executive officer of the Vermilion Ranch Corporation and oversees Public Auction Yards, Billings Livestock Commission, Western Livestock Auction, Northern…

The agriculture commissioners and secretaries from North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota shared the stage at the Midwest Ag Summit in West Fargo, finding more common ground than differences. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says regional collaboration strengthens agriculture’s…

With USMCA negotiations continuing, U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Communications Joe Schuele has one goal. “We don’t really need anything to change in USMCA; we don’t really need to achieve any gains, we would just like the negotiators…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins will be at ground zero, the ranch where New World Screwworm was first confirmed in the United States, later today. Rollins will also get a first-hand update on the response during a stop at the USDA…

For the second time in a matter of days, the USDA has confirmed another detection of New World Screwworm. The latest case was a one-month-old calf located just over five miles from the first detection. The second case is within…

Senate Ag Chairman John Boozman says lawmakers are working on another farm aid package worth “$30 billion plus,” crediting Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee Chairman John Hoeven for leading the push. “Right now, we’re trying to find the vehicle to put…

The Midwest Council on Agriculture is supporting legislation to modernize the country’s ag labor system. The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act makes adjustments in the H-2A program. It would allow year-round operations, such as dairy farms, to participate in the program.…

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman said USDA is taking the right approach to containing the New World Screwworm outbreak. During an exclusive interview with the Red River Farm Network, the Arkansas Republican said Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has assured…

The dairy industry was on Capitol Hill this past week. The National Milk Producers Federation legislative priorities are the timely passage of a new farm bill, access to all types of milk in school meal programs and stronger dairy provisions…

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar raised concerns about rising input costs, tariffs and USDA staffing cuts during a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing. Klobuchar said farmers are facing increasing financial stress. “The administration’s across-the-board tariffs have been terrible for farmers.” Klobuchar also…

During Wednesday’s Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Chairman John Boozman said lawmakers are discussing support beyond the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program and specialty crop assistance. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins emphasized trade as a long-term solution. “We’ve cut the agricultural trade deficit in half…

President Donald Trump has appointed country music singer/songwriter John Rich as a special envoy for American landowners. The USDA news release said Rich “will engage directly with landowners across the country and work to address challenges posed by government overreach,…