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An Adjustment in the Weed Management Plan

Nearly all of the crop is planted in the Wyndmere, North Dakota area in the southeastern corner of the state. After two-to-four inches of rain this past week, Carson Klosterman says the focus now shifts to post-emergence weed control. “There were…

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Deep Divide Over Farm and Food Programs

The House Rules Committee kicked off its hearing on the budget reconciliation bill at one o’clock in the morning and met for more than 20 hours debating its merits. Once passed at that level, the bill went to the floor…

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Slow, Slow Expansion Happening in the Cattle Herd

According to CattleFax Chief Executive Officer Randy Blach, fed cattle supplies remain tight. “We’ve got more hooks than we have cattle to fill those hooks. And we see that not only at the fed cattle level, but we see it at…

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Minnesota Turkey Industry Faces $112 Million Loss from AMPV

A newly released study shows avian metapneumovirus caused more damage to Minnesota’s turkey industry in 2024 than the high-profile avian influenza outbreak. “Nearly double the amount of birds were lost to avian metapneumovirus than there were to highly pathogenic avian…

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“One Big Beautiful Bill” Clears House by One-Vote Margin

House Republicans passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” early Thursday by a narrow 215-214 vote, moving forward a broad legislative package tied to President Trump’s policy agenda. The bill includes tax cut extensions, increased border and defense spending, stricter…

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Support for Farm Bill 2.0

The budget reconciliation bill includes provisions for agriculture, including a ten-to-20 percent increase in reference prices. It does not include many policy issues, including a legislative fix to California’s Prop 12. House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson says he…

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Make Agriculture Great Again

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has rolled out the first policy proposals under her new Make Agriculture Great Again initiative. This plan focuses on small family farms. The ten-point agenda include the use of simple, streamlined and transparent USDA tools; reliable…

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  • Soil Health is Included in RFK Jr. Agenda
  • An Adjustment in the Weed Management Plan
  • ‘Catastrophic’ Impact Seen with SNAP Cuts
  • Canola Minute
  • Deep Divide Over Farm and Food Programs
  • Slow, Slow Expansion Happening in the Cattle Herd
  • Dry Bean Scene
  • All Latest News

Soil Health is Included in RFK Jr. Agenda

Ahead of the release of the Make America Healthy Again Report, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee. Kennedy was asked about his research priorities. “I woulda want to look at the microbiomes…

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An Adjustment in the Weed Management Plan

Nearly all of the crop is planted in the Wyndmere, North Dakota area in the southeastern corner of the state. After two-to-four inches of rain this past week, Carson Klosterman says the focus now shifts to post-emergence weed control. “There were…

Read More

‘Catastrophic’ Impact Seen with SNAP Cuts

The budget reconciliation bill passed by the House includes nearly $300 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Dan Narr is the executive director of the ICA Food Shelf in the Twin Cities and describes these cuts as…

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Canola Minute

Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says the proposed changes in the 45Z tax credit are positive news for the canola industry. Coleman calls it ‘a game-changer.’ Listen to the Canola Minute by clicking here.   

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Deep Divide Over Farm and Food Programs

The House Rules Committee kicked off its hearing on the budget reconciliation bill at one o’clock in the morning and met for more than 20 hours debating its merits. Once passed at that level, the bill went to the floor…

Read More

Slow, Slow Expansion Happening in the Cattle Herd

According to CattleFax Chief Executive Officer Randy Blach, fed cattle supplies remain tight. “We’ve got more hooks than we have cattle to fill those hooks. And we see that not only at the fed cattle level, but we see it at…

Read More

Dry Bean Scene

In the latest Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Plant Pathologist Sam Markell talks about what growers should be looking for early in the season. Click here.

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  • Slow, Slow Expansion Happening in the Cattle Herd
  • What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
  • SD Corn Comments
  • Experts Caution: Tariff Pauses Don’t Equal Trade Peace
  • Record Demand Despite Tariffs
  • American Beef Remains a Hurdle in the UK Market
  • Xi Warns Trump Trade Policy Will Backfire
  • All Markets

Slow, Slow Expansion Happening in the Cattle Herd

According to CattleFax Chief Executive Officer Randy Blach, fed cattle supplies remain tight. “We’ve got more hooks than we have cattle to fill those hooks. And we see that not only at the fed cattle level, but we see it at…

Read More

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

In today’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management owner Randy Martinson cites the hog market as one of the stronger aspects of the market. “The front months are trading up over $100 now.”…

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SD Corn Comments

In South Dakota Corn Comments, Danita Murray, executive director of South Dakota Corn, discusses a recent negotiation between India and the U.S. Murray said a promise by India to work on issues, such as the importation of biotech corn, is…

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Experts Caution: Tariff Pauses Don’t Equal Trade Peace

Tariff exchanges between the U.S. and trade partners have made a significant mark on the commodities markets, and in some cases, agreements to negotiate have been made. But, as some NDSU economists are saying, an agreement to negotiate is not…

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Record Demand Despite Tariffs

Even with the 90-day de-escalation of tariffs between China and the U.S., U.S. meat exports to China have ground to a halt.  “In the case then of China, that’s our third best customer, and we now are sending them no…

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American Beef Remains a Hurdle in the UK Market

As the U.S. and UK officials finalize their trade deal, England is still refusing to let American beef treated with growth promotants into its market. During a news conference in London, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said she is incredibly proud…

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Xi Warns Trump Trade Policy Will Backfire

Days after agreeing to lower tariffs on U.S. products, Chinese President Xi Jinping criticized President Trump’s trade policy, claiming that it would backfire and that there were no winners in trade wars. In a speech, Xi said bullying only leads…

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  • ‘Catastrophic’ Impact Seen with SNAP Cuts
  • Farmer-Focused Nutrition
  • Pioneer Agronomy Update
  • Farm Labor Report Updated
  • Ribbon Cutting for Syngenta Biologicals Site
  • Ag Committee Advances Lindberg, Westhill
  • MFBF Minute
  • All Ag Business

‘Catastrophic’ Impact Seen with SNAP Cuts

The budget reconciliation bill passed by the House includes nearly $300 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Dan Narr is the executive director of the ICA Food Shelf in the Twin Cities and describes these cuts as…

Read More

Farmer-Focused Nutrition

Crop nutrition is not a one-size-fits-all effort. Earlier this month, Darren Dillenbeck joined BW Fusion as its CEO. Most recently, Dillenbeck was president of FMC North America. In an interview with RRFN, Dillenbeck said BW Fusion hopes to capitalize on…

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Pioneer Agronomy Update

In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen said waterhemp and kochia continue to be a problem, making pre’s a must. A reminder for canola growers, crucifer and stripe leaf beetles have already been seen. Click here to…

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Farm Labor Report Updated

Farms hired 637,000 workers during the first full week of April. That’s up three percent from the same week in 2024. According to a new USDA report on farm labor, farmers paid their workers an average gross wage of $19.52…

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Ribbon Cutting for Syngenta Biologicals Site

Syngenta has opened its new state-of-the-art biologicals production facility in South Carolina. Company officials said the new site will help Syngenta meet current and future demand in the biostimulant market.

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Ag Committee Advances Lindberg, Westhill

The Senate Agriculture Committee has advanced the nominations of Luke Lindberg to be USDA’s undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs and Devon Westhill to be the assistant secretary for civil rights. Lindberg is a South Dakota native and served…

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MFBF Minute

Minnesota Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee Chair Tiffany Kobbermann has details on a social media photo contest. You can hear the update here. 

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  • An Adjustment in the Weed Management Plan
  • Dry Bean Scene
  • Farmer-Focused Nutrition
  • Early Crops Hold Strong Despite Weather Swings
  • Pioneer Agronomy Update
  • Cutworm Feeding Reported
  • An Update From East Grand Forks
  • All Crops

An Adjustment in the Weed Management Plan

Nearly all of the crop is planted in the Wyndmere, North Dakota area in the southeastern corner of the state. After two-to-four inches of rain this past week, Carson Klosterman says the focus now shifts to post-emergence weed control. “There were…

Read More

Dry Bean Scene

In the latest Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Plant Pathologist Sam Markell talks about what growers should be looking for early in the season. Click here.

Read More

Farmer-Focused Nutrition

Crop nutrition is not a one-size-fits-all effort. Earlier this month, Darren Dillenbeck joined BW Fusion as its CEO. Most recently, Dillenbeck was president of FMC North America. In an interview with RRFN, Dillenbeck said BW Fusion hopes to capitalize on…

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Early Crops Hold Strong Despite Weather Swings

Extreme weather swings have not derailed early crop progress in west central Minnesota. Peterson Farm Seeds Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson reported from near Fergus Falls, saying the cold snap largely spared crops from frost damage. “I was a little worried…

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Pioneer Agronomy Update

In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen said waterhemp and kochia continue to be a problem, making pre’s a must. A reminder for canola growers, crucifer and stripe leaf beetles have already been seen. Click here to…

Read More

Cutworm Feeding Reported

According to the just-released NDSU Crop and Pest Report, cutworms have been reported in southwestern North Dakota feeding on canola. With warm weather on the way, cutworms are expected to be more active. Scouting is recommended. When spraying insecticides for…

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An Update From East Grand Forks

At East Grand Forks, Rhonda Larson had her wheat, sugarbeets, and most of the corn planted before the recent wet weather. Once the fields dry, weed control will be on the chore list. “Yeah, it’s kinda funny. We didn’t see a…

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  • Slow, Slow Expansion Happening in the Cattle Herd
  • Farmer-Focused Nutrition
  • Hoeven Pushes Cattle Market Reforms
  • Milk Production Edges Higher
  • MN Beef Update
  • Cattle Prices Show No Signs of Slowing
  • Record Demand Despite Tariffs
  • All Livestock

Slow, Slow Expansion Happening in the Cattle Herd

According to CattleFax Chief Executive Officer Randy Blach, fed cattle supplies remain tight. “We’ve got more hooks than we have cattle to fill those hooks. And we see that not only at the fed cattle level, but we see it at…

Read More

Farmer-Focused Nutrition

Crop nutrition is not a one-size-fits-all effort. Earlier this month, Darren Dillenbeck joined BW Fusion as its CEO. Most recently, Dillenbeck was president of FMC North America. In an interview with RRFN, Dillenbeck said BW Fusion hopes to capitalize on…

Read More

Hoeven Pushes Cattle Market Reforms

Senator John Hoeven used a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing this week to push for stronger cattle market protections and expanded trade opportunities. Hoeven emphasized full enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act and highlighted the success of his Cattle Contract…

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Milk Production Edges Higher

U.S. milk production rose 1.5 percent in April. In South Dakota, milk output rose 9.2 percent from one year ago. South Dakota dairy farmers added 16,000 dairy cows to the state herd in the past year. Minnesota milk production increased…

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MN Beef Update

In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt discusses their participation in the Urban Ag Day. Click here. 

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Cattle Prices Show No Signs of Slowing

Cattle markets are surging with record-high prices reported at local auction barns. Brad Thelen, owner, Long Prairie Livestock, says demand is strong across all classes, including dairy, beef, and crossbred calves. Holstein springers are topping out at $3,850, with baby…

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Record Demand Despite Tariffs

Even with the 90-day de-escalation of tariffs between China and the U.S., U.S. meat exports to China have ground to a halt.  “In the case then of China, that’s our third best customer, and we now are sending them no…

Read More
  • Soil Health is Included in RFK Jr. Agenda
  • ‘Catastrophic’ Impact Seen with SNAP Cuts
  • Deep Divide Over Farm and Food Programs
  • Hoeven Pushes Cattle Market Reforms
  • Grassley: Reference Price Change a Start
  • “One Big Beautiful Bill” Clears House by One-Vote Margin
  • Farming for the Future
  • All Policy

Soil Health is Included in RFK Jr. Agenda

Ahead of the release of the Make America Healthy Again Report, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee. Kennedy was asked about his research priorities. “I woulda want to look at the microbiomes…

Read More

‘Catastrophic’ Impact Seen with SNAP Cuts

The budget reconciliation bill passed by the House includes nearly $300 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Dan Narr is the executive director of the ICA Food Shelf in the Twin Cities and describes these cuts as…

Read More

Deep Divide Over Farm and Food Programs

The House Rules Committee kicked off its hearing on the budget reconciliation bill at one o’clock in the morning and met for more than 20 hours debating its merits. Once passed at that level, the bill went to the floor…

Read More

Hoeven Pushes Cattle Market Reforms

Senator John Hoeven used a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing this week to push for stronger cattle market protections and expanded trade opportunities. Hoeven emphasized full enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act and highlighted the success of his Cattle Contract…

Read More

Grassley: Reference Price Change a Start

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the proposed reference price changes in the House budget reconciliation bill are a step forward, but may fall short in addressing the inflation experienced since the passage of the 2018 farm bill. While calling the…

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“One Big Beautiful Bill” Clears House by One-Vote Margin

House Republicans passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” early Thursday by a narrow 215-214 vote, moving forward a broad legislative package tied to President Trump’s policy agenda. The bill includes tax cut extensions, increased border and defense spending, stricter…

Read More

Farming for the Future

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Jen Schaus, environmental outreach coordinator, MDA, talks about continuous living crop…

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