Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says Tyson Foods has committed to selling its recently closed beef processing plants only to American buyers. Rollins made the comments during an appearance at the Farm Progress Show, saying consolidation in the meatpacking industry is making…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says USDA is looking to improve the accuracy and transparency of its crop reporting system by using new technology. “We will conduct a pilot to evaluate the use of improved satellite imagery, working with NASA and other…

A bill to fund the government through December 11th is on its way to the President’s desk. The continuing resolution passed the House with a lopsided 370-48 vote. It previously passed the Senate 90-to-six. For agriculture, this bill extends mandatory…

The Trump Administration is accusing the state-owned Chinese shipping company, COSCO, of using hidden equipment to spy on the United States. According to Reuters, the national security allegations could have a major impact on U.S. agriculture. COSCO is a big…

The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour found significant variability in the central and western North Dakota corn crop after heat and drought arrived at a critical stage of development. Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder said drought stress can increase…

Red River Farm Network Co-founder John Vasichek, 80, passed away this past Thursday. John was raised in Lankin, North Dakota. He began his career at KNOX in Grand Forks and later co-founded the Red River Farm Network. A passionate advocate…

He showed up for his family and friends. He showed up for agriculture. He showed up for the farm broadcasting community. And, he showed up for the people who depended on the Red River Farm Network. John, one of three…

USDA’s Farm Service Agency is updating the loan process to increase efficiency and expedite the application process. Following a successful pilot program, FSA is implementing the Application Fast Track process to speed up the approval process for low-risk direct loans.…

National Milk Producers Federation Executive Vice President Jaime Castaneda has announced his plans to retire at the end of the year. Castaneda has led international policy efforts for NMPF and the U.S. Dairy Export Council since 1999. Before joining NMPF/USDEC,…

Funeral services will be held Wednesday for Marilyn McAlpine. McAlpine, 88, began her career as a 4-H Extension agent before taking a position with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Marketing Division. She later served as a spokesperson and home economist…

A federal judge has rejected an attempt to block USDA’s reorganization. A coalition that includes unions and nonprofit groups, is behind the legal challenge. The judge said the plaintiffs could not amend the lawsuit they filed last year but did…

Bayer Crop Science is implementing its plan to bring ten major innovations to market in the next ten years. The pipeline includes the industry’s first soybean stack with tolerance to five herbicides called Vyconic. The first generation of Vyconic will…

The latest Beige Book from the Federal Reserve Bank says the farm economy has seen slight improvement, but is still struggling. The uptick in corn, soybean and wheat markets was seen as positive news, but drought, high input costs and…

The Renewable Fuels Association has hired Jeff Dwyer as director of global policy and regulatory affairs. Dwyer previosly worked at USDA, including time as the senior advisor for Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg.

Global headlines and uncertain crop conditions have brought fund traders to ag commodities. “With that, we’re at a very, very dangerous place where the funds are approaching record long,” said Tommy Grisafi, president, Ag Bull Trading. “And we enter harvest;…

While Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Tyson Foods has committed to selling its recently closed meat-processing plants only to American companies, Tyson officials said—not so fast. A Tyson official said the company’s stance on selling the closed plants has not…

The first American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock sale has been brokered for this season. Acres and Shares reports 180 shares were sold for an average price of $4,075. That’s in line with the average share value for this past…

The grain markets are ending the month red hot, according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson.  Between the crop tours showing lower yield potential, and the Russia-Ukraine war heating up, the grains have been hitting some huge highs…

Fighting between the United States and Iran has picked up again around the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers Sunday. U.S. Central Command says Iranian forces were preparing rockets with sea mines that could threaten commercial shipping.…

The Black Sea grain conflict grew more serious over the weekend. Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Danube export route, while grain is also backing up in southern Russia because of shipping problems. Russia’s Rostov region has declared an emergency because grain…

The Trump Administration’s beef import plan to lower the tariff on lean beef trimmings takes effect Tuesday. The 300,000 metric tons in foreign beef imports will be done in three tranches, with one-third of that total done on a first-come,…

USDA’s Farm Service Agency is updating the loan process to increase efficiency and expedite the application process. Following a successful pilot program, FSA is implementing the Application Fast Track process to speed up the approval process for low-risk direct loans.…

National Milk Producers Federation Executive Vice President Jaime Castaneda has announced his plans to retire at the end of the year. Castaneda has led international policy efforts for NMPF and the U.S. Dairy Export Council since 1999. Before joining NMPF/USDEC,…

Funeral services will be held Wednesday for Marilyn McAlpine. McAlpine, 88, began her career as a 4-H Extension agent before taking a position with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Marketing Division. She later served as a spokesperson and home economist…

A federal judge has rejected an attempt to block USDA’s reorganization. A coalition that includes unions and nonprofit groups, is behind the legal challenge. The judge said the plaintiffs could not amend the lawsuit they filed last year but did…

Bayer Crop Science is implementing its plan to bring ten major innovations to market in the next ten years. The pipeline includes the industry’s first soybean stack with tolerance to five herbicides called Vyconic. The first generation of Vyconic will…

The latest Beige Book from the Federal Reserve Bank says the farm economy has seen slight improvement, but is still struggling. The uptick in corn, soybean and wheat markets was seen as positive news, but drought, high input costs and…

The Renewable Fuels Association has hired Jeff Dwyer as director of global policy and regulatory affairs. Dwyer previosly worked at USDA, including time as the senior advisor for Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg.

North Border Seed and Crop Consulting’s Mark Torno says the corn sampled during the Red River Farm Network Crop Tour, presented by Pioneer, received about eight inches of rain and has an estimated yield potential of around 125 bushels per…

A timely rain made a significant difference for crops in the Bremen/New Rockford, North Dakota area. Donny Allmaras hosted the first stop on Tuesday of the Red River Farm Network Crop Tour, presented by Pioneer. “We’ve been very fortunate, especially right…

University of Minnesota Extension Educator Jodi DeJong Hughes sees the Northwest Minnesota Tillage Expo as a chance for farmers to compare different tillage systems and equipment in the field. Protecting soil is particularly important in the Red River Valley and…

Soil health and tillage practices were in the spotlight Tuesday at the Northwest Minnesota Tillage Expo in Crookston. University of Minnesota Extension Crops Educator Angie Peltier says the goal isn’t necessarily to convince every farmer to adopt no-till, but to…

Reflecting on the sugarbeet pre-pile harvest, Neil Rockstad, of Ada, Minnesota, said tonnage was disappointing, but sugar content is up. Rockstad expects corn harvest to begin early, while soybean harvest could also get underway soon. “I would say in the next…

Ahead of its planned separation on October 1, Corteva has unveiled the corn pipeline for the new Vylor. The plan includes its next generation above-ground insect control technology coming in 2029. Before the end of the decade, Vylor will introduce…

The canola harvest is largely complete in the Hazen area, with yields reflecting the wide variation in rainfall across western North Dakota. Retzlaff Seed and Supply’s Bailey Reiser said dryland trials in one of the drier areas yielded roughly 1,400…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says Tyson Foods has committed to selling its recently closed beef processing plants only to American buyers. Rollins made the comments during an appearance at the Farm Progress Show, saying consolidation in the meatpacking industry is making…

While Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Tyson Foods has committed to selling its recently closed meat-processing plants only to American companies, Tyson officials said—not so fast. A Tyson official said the company’s stance on selling the closed plants has not…

USDA plans to implement new incentives for farmers and ranchers to retain heifers through the Livestock Risk Protection program. With the Brand Retention and National Development, or BRAND, endorsement, there are incentives for farmers and ranchers to keep heifers for…

In addition to plans to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef tariff-free, the White House is taking additional action impacting the cattle industry. President Donald Trump said he is giving farmers and ranchers the right to process and market…

The elimination or reduction of the regulatory burden facing agriculture is welcome news for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. However, the NCBA does not want the Trump Administration to weaken meat inspection and food safety standards. In a statement, NCBA…

The Trump Administration’s beef import plan to lower the tariff on lean beef trimmings takes effect Tuesday. The 300,000 metric tons in foreign beef imports will be done in three tranches, with one-third of that total done on a first-come,…

It’s time for the ‘Great Minnesota Get Together!’ In the Minnesota Beet Update, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt invites everyone to the State Fair. Click here. 

A federal judge has rejected an attempt to block USDA’s reorganization. A coalition that includes unions and nonprofit groups, is behind the legal challenge. The judge said the plaintiffs could not amend the lawsuit they filed last year but did…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says USDA is looking to improve the accuracy and transparency of its crop reporting system by using new technology. “We will conduct a pilot to evaluate the use of improved satellite imagery, working with NASA and other…

A bill to fund the government through December 11th is on its way to the President’s desk. The continuing resolution passed the House with a lopsided 370-48 vote. It previously passed the Senate 90-to-six. For agriculture, this bill extends mandatory…

The Justice Department Antitrust Division has expanded its investigation into beef affordability to eight of the largest supermarket chains, including Walmart and Costco. Regarding this topic, the DOJ went to social media to say, ‘beef prices are a critical concern…

While Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Tyson Foods has committed to selling its recently closed meat-processing plants only to American companies, Tyson officials said—not so fast. A Tyson official said the company’s stance on selling the closed plants has not…

According to the North Dakota Monitor, Summit Carbon Solutions will not move forward with two of the three projects to store carbon dioxide underground in the state. A North Dakota district court voided permits for all three sites earlier this…

USDA plans to implement new incentives for farmers and ranchers to retain heifers through the Livestock Risk Protection program. With the Brand Retention and National Development, or BRAND, endorsement, there are incentives for farmers and ranchers to keep heifers for…