Speaking at the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Convention, CoBank economist Will Secor said interest rates have stabilized. The Federal Reserve Bank’s decision to pause interest rate hikes is called beneficial. “That will keep the costs of borrowing flat for…

According to Bloomberg, China has offered to eliminate its trade surplus with the United States by 2024. China would accomplish that by increasing annual imports from the U.S. by over $1 trillion. U.S. negotiators reportedly were skeptical about the proposal…

A Sargent County, North Dakota beef herd has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis. Two beef cows from this herd tested positive for the disease at the slaughter plant. In subsequent testing, five more cows have been confirmed to have TB…

Based at Portland, North Dakota, Advance Trading Inc. risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi has this week’s edition of ‘What’s Hot and What’s Not in the Markets.’ Grisafi offers recommendations for marketing during the government shutdown. Listen here.

There’s a need for more young leaders in agriculture. That’s why the Minnesota Farm Bureau, Minnesota Wheat, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council and Your Source of Growth Fund are making an investment in a new…

South American weather continues to have influence in the grain markets, though not much has changed for the weather outlook. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says it’s still pretty dry in Brazil. As a result, Brazilian corn…

High wheat yields are no accident. “It’s not just fertility, water management or genetics,” says BASF Technical Services Representative Andrew Adams. “It’s the combination of all those working together.” BASF Technical Marketing Manager Logan Grier says keeping the plant healthy is…

An overwhelming number of Minnesota landowners are in compliance with the state buffer law. Board of Water and Soil Resources Executive Director John Jaschke is pleased with the compliance results. “Ninety-nine percent of the public waters have got buffers on…

The South Dakota Corn Growers Association has presented State Conservationist Jeff Zimprich with its Most Valuable Player Award. The Excellence in Agriculture Award went the late Al Miron of Sioux Falls. Miron, who died in 2017, was a member of…

Farmers and commercial elevators are taking a hit from grain industry failures that have made headlines in recent months. That includes the allegations of impropriety for the manager of the Ashby, Minnesota grain elevator and the subsequent shutdown of that…

Effective immediately, Bunge board member Gregory Heckman is taking over as the company’s acting chief executive officer. Heckman succeeds Soren Schroder, who announced plans to step down last month.

The insolvency of two grain companies in the Devils Lake area late last year cost farmers and commercial grain elevators millions of dollars. The issue has resulted in additional scrutiny at the state level. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring…

Speaking at the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Convention, CoBank economist Will Secor said interest rates have stabilized. The Federal Reserve Bank’s decision to pause interest rate hikes is called beneficial. “That will keep the costs of borrowing flat for…

The new Brazilian government is proposing changes to its grain transportation system. This plan would reduce the dependence on roads and put more focus on moving commodities to the port by rail. By 2025, the goal is to increase the…

The new Brazilian government is proposing changes to its grain transportation system. This plan would reduce the dependence on roads and put more focus on moving commodities to the port by rail. By 2025, the goal is to increase the…

According to Bloomberg, China has offered to eliminate its trade surplus with the United States by 2024. China would accomplish that by increasing annual imports from the U.S. by over $1 trillion. U.S. negotiators reportedly were skeptical about the proposal…

NDSU Extension has released its commodity price projections for 2019. Soybean prices are forecast to decline. The short-term 2019-2020 price for soybeans is expected to be at $8.10 per bushel, down from the this past year’s price of $8.37. Corn…

Based at Portland, North Dakota, Advance Trading Inc. risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi has this week’s edition of ‘What’s Hot and What’s Not in the Markets.’ Grisafi offers recommendations for marketing during the government shutdown. Listen here.

The AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Day 2019 will be Wednesday at the Holiday Inn in Fargo. AgCountry Vice-President of Insurance and Commodity Marketing Education Rob Fronning says the entire day is focused on navigating the crosswinds of agriculture. “Elaine Kub…

South American weather continues to have influence in the grain markets, though not much has changed for the weather outlook. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says it’s still pretty dry in Brazil. As a result, Brazilian corn…

According to an analysis from Rabobank, China’s hog population will decline ten-to-20 percent by the end of this year. That drop is due to the ongoing problem with African Swine Fever. The disease continues to spread and has now hit…

The South Dakota Corn Growers Association has presented State Conservationist Jeff Zimprich with its Most Valuable Player Award. The Excellence in Agriculture Award went the late Al Miron of Sioux Falls. Miron, who died in 2017, was a member of…

Farmers and commercial elevators are taking a hit from grain industry failures that have made headlines in recent months. That includes the allegations of impropriety for the manager of the Ashby, Minnesota grain elevator and the subsequent shutdown of that…

Effective immediately, Bunge board member Gregory Heckman is taking over as the company’s acting chief executive officer. Heckman succeeds Soren Schroder, who announced plans to step down last month.

The insolvency of two grain companies in the Devils Lake area late last year cost farmers and commercial grain elevators millions of dollars. The issue has resulted in additional scrutiny at the state level. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring…

Speaking at the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Convention, CoBank economist Will Secor said interest rates have stabilized. The Federal Reserve Bank’s decision to pause interest rate hikes is called beneficial. “That will keep the costs of borrowing flat for…

Hear more about Governor Noem’s State of State address in Corn Comments, a weekly update from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.

The Minnesota State Fair board of managers has approved nearly $20 million in fairground improvements for 2019. Improvements will include upgrading the stalling and technology in the swine barn. Kay Cady, who is the retired executive director of the Minnesota…

The Northarvest Bean Growers Association held their 44th Annual Bean Day January 18 in Fargo. “Mother Nature threw everything she could at us during the 2018 harvest season,” says Northarvest President Tom Kennelly. “Now, it’s time to put last year…

The South Dakota Corn Growers Association hosted their annual meeting Saturday in Sioux Falls. Legislative and Industry Affairs Director Teddi Mueller says the South Dakota legislative session is top-of-mind. Property taxes will be a priority this year, with a move…

Climate change is impacting farming. That’s according to meteorologist Paul Douglas, the keynote speaker at the Red River Basin Commission meeting. More weather extremes are expected moving forward, and for the upper Midwest, this means potential for more rain. “We’ve been…

South American weather continues to have influence in the grain markets, though not much has changed for the weather outlook. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says it’s still pretty dry in Brazil. As a result, Brazilian corn…

High wheat yields are no accident. “It’s not just fertility, water management or genetics,” says BASF Technical Services Representative Andrew Adams. “It’s the combination of all those working together.” BASF Technical Marketing Manager Logan Grier says keeping the plant healthy is…

The Precision Planting Winter Conference took place in Fargo, with where the latest products and technology were featured. “It’s amazing. You look at a planter and think just about everything imaginable has been added,” says Beau Jacobson of Premium Ag…

Corteva Agriscience is making Enlist E3 soybeans and Qrome corn commercially available for the 2019 growing season. Enlist 3 soybeans are a triple-stack trait with tolerance to 2,4-D, glyphosate and glufosinate. In addition to the United States, Enlist 3 soybeans…

A Sargent County, North Dakota beef herd has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis. Two beef cows from this herd tested positive for the disease at the slaughter plant. In subsequent testing, five more cows have been confirmed to have TB…

North Dakota corn and soybean growers are supporting the North Dakota Livestock Alliance. North Dakota Soybean Council board member Austin Langley says the seed money for the alliance is a checkoff investment. “This partnership gives us a chance to get together…

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the North Dakota Livestock Alliance is important for all of North Dakota agriculture. “I’m so proud of the alliance for taking on the issue of discussing animal agriculture,” said Goerhing. “There are opportunities…

The North Dakota Livestock Alliance hosted their firs-ever livestock summit in Fort Ransom. NDLA Executive Director Amber Boeshans is pleased with the turnout. The alliance is a new organization, featuring animal agriculture and commodity groups with a goal to help…

A new study published in the scientific journal Agricultural Systems says the environmental impacts of beef production is lower than perceived. The comprehensive life cycle assessment found beef production responsible for about three percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the…

According to an analysis from Rabobank, China’s hog population will decline ten-to-20 percent by the end of this year. That drop is due to the ongoing problem with African Swine Fever. The disease continues to spread and has now hit…

The Minnesota Beef Update is a production of the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association. Minnesota “Top of Class” wrapped up a year-long experience with a trip to Denver. Hear more about the leadership training from Royalee…

An overwhelming number of Minnesota landowners are in compliance with the state buffer law. Board of Water and Soil Resources Executive Director John Jaschke is pleased with the compliance results. “Ninety-nine percent of the public waters have got buffers on…

Farmers and commercial elevators are taking a hit from grain industry failures that have made headlines in recent months. That includes the allegations of impropriety for the manager of the Ashby, Minnesota grain elevator and the subsequent shutdown of that…

The insolvency of two grain companies in the Devils Lake area late last year cost farmers and commercial grain elevators millions of dollars. The issue has resulted in additional scrutiny at the state level. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring…

Speaking at the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Convention, CoBank economist Will Secor said interest rates have stabilized. The Federal Reserve Bank’s decision to pause interest rate hikes is called beneficial. “That will keep the costs of borrowing flat for…

The South Dakota Corn Growers Association hosted their annual meeting Saturday in Sioux Falls. Legislative and Industry Affairs Director Teddi Mueller says the South Dakota legislative session is top-of-mind. Property taxes will be a priority this year, with a move…

Committee hearings are underway in the Minnesota legislature. House Ag, Food, Finance and Policy Committee Chair Jeanne Poppe says early discussions are focused around agricultural research training and the 2018 Farm Bill. There will be a committee hearing on the…

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson will have a lot of new faces on his committee. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced 12 freshmen members will join the committee. The new members come from rural and urban areas, including Iowa,…