Most of the Midwest has been wet, but Greentown, Indiana farmer Brad Downing describes the water as “unrelenting.” Soils have become anaerobic and the crops are starting to show it. This area located between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne has an…

In areas of South Dakota, there’s short supply of millet and rye cover crop seed. South Dakota State University Extension Agronomy Field Specialist Sara Bauder says there are other warm and cool season grasses for farmers and ranchers to consider.…

This week will be a turning point for the grain markets. Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor Brian Doherty says there’s either good enough weather or there isn’t for the crop. “The idea of where the market is going to go is…

With the volatility and uncertainty in farm country, this is one year for the record books. Advance Trading agribusiness consultant Nathan Mangold says there are regional issues with the crops and he’s closely watching Friday’s USDA report. “USDA will likely…

Between Rockford and Dekalb, Illinois, CHS Eldred grain merchandiser Steve Meisch said the crop is way behind schedule. This is an unusual year for northern Illinois. “I believe our average was around 212 (bushels per acre) last year. That’s typical…

Moving from Rockford, Illinois south to Bloomington, the crop is well behind the norm. In reality, there is corn and soybeans in places like Roseau, Minnesota or Hunter, North Dakota that are much farther along than in many parts of…

Due to weather-related conditions, the North Dakota State Seed Department is waiving late fees on applications for field inspections. Certified seed growers are encouraged to apply for a field inspection as soon as possible. Applications can be found online at…

Thorntown, Indiana farmer Danny Lawson is still trying to get crop in the ground. Most of his corn is planted, but he’s just getting started on soybeans. “It has been wet, we disc it, open it up and plant it…

Most of the Midwest has been wet, but Greentown, Indiana farmer Brad Downing describes the water as “unrelenting.” Soils have become anaerobic and the crops are starting to show it. This area located between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne has an…

In areas of South Dakota, there’s short supply of millet and rye cover crop seed. South Dakota State University Extension Agronomy Field Specialist Sara Bauder says there are other warm and cool season grasses for farmers and ranchers to consider.…

This week will be a turning point for the grain markets. Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor Brian Doherty says there’s either good enough weather or there isn’t for the crop. “The idea of where the market is going to go is…

With the volatility and uncertainty in farm country, this is one year for the record books. Advance Trading agribusiness consultant Nathan Mangold says there are regional issues with the crops and he’s closely watching Friday’s USDA report. “USDA will likely…

Between Rockford and Dekalb, Illinois, CHS Eldred grain merchandiser Steve Meisch said the crop is way behind schedule. This is an unusual year for northern Illinois. “I believe our average was around 212 (bushels per acre) last year. That’s typical…

Moving from Rockford, Illinois south to Bloomington, the crop is well behind the norm. In reality, there is corn and soybeans in places like Roseau, Minnesota or Hunter, North Dakota that are much farther along than in many parts of…

This week will be a turning point for the grain markets. Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor Brian Doherty says there’s either good enough weather or there isn’t for the crop. “The idea of where the market is going to go is…

With the volatility and uncertainty in farm country, this is one year for the record books. Advance Trading agribusiness consultant Nathan Mangold says there are regional issues with the crops and he’s closely watching Friday’s USDA report. “USDA will likely…

Between Rockford and Dekalb, Illinois, CHS Eldred grain merchandiser Steve Meisch said the crop is way behind schedule. This is an unusual year for northern Illinois. “I believe our average was around 212 (bushels per acre) last year. That’s typical…

Moving from Rockford, Illinois south to Bloomington, the crop is well behind the norm. In reality, there is corn and soybeans in places like Roseau, Minnesota or Hunter, North Dakota that are much farther along than in many parts of…

Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report was slightly bearish for traders, with placements during May down three percent from last year. The trade was looking for a four percent decrease. Marketings of 101 percent are steady with the trade guesses.…

The great yield debate of 2019 is being discussed in What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets with Tommy Grisafi from Advance Trading. Don’t forget, RRFN Farm Broadcaster Don Wick is joining Grisafi this week for a look at the…

Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson is not looking for a large change in the USDA acreage number in the upcoming report. “I think farmers did what they could to max out their base corn acres and if we’re going…

The President of Vive Crop Protection, Darren Anderson, will become the company’s new CEO effective July 1. Anderson is one of the co-founders of the company. He will take over the CEO responsibilities from Keith Thomas. Thomas will become the…

Wheaton, Minnesota farmer Jamie Beyer is the newly elected president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. Beyer is the third female president in MSGA’s history. Mike Skaug of Beltrami was elected vice president. Mark Brown of St. James was named…

About 25 years ago, a need to improve local basis encouraged a group of South Dakota farmers to start a soybean crush facility near Volga. This sparked a soybean crush movement across the region. Lake Preston, South Dakota farmer Paul…

Cover crops are one option for farmers dealing with prevent plant acres. Hear more in this week’s Corn Comments, a feature from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.

The Red River Watershed Management Board’s Summer Tour will be held in Moorhead, Minnesota on June 27. Executive Director Robert Sip says the event will feature a look at on-farm water projects in the Red River Basin. “The tour is…

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Seth Meyer is leaving his post effective July 13. Prior to becoming chair of the World Ag Outlook Board in 2014, Meyer worked in the USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist. Meyer will return to…

After hearing from Midwest farmers on a recent tour, President Donald Trump is ordering a review of waivers exempting small refineries from the nation’s biofuel policy. Since 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency has more than quadrupled the number of waivers…

Thorntown, Indiana farmer Danny Lawson is still trying to get crop in the ground. Most of his corn is planted, but he’s just getting started on soybeans. “It has been wet, we disc it, open it up and plant it…

Most of the Midwest has been wet, but Greentown, Indiana farmer Brad Downing describes the water as “unrelenting.” Soils have become anaerobic and the crops are starting to show it. This area located between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne has an…

In areas of South Dakota, there’s short supply of millet and rye cover crop seed. South Dakota State University Extension Agronomy Field Specialist Sara Bauder says there are other warm and cool season grasses for farmers and ranchers to consider.…

This week will be a turning point for the grain markets. Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor Brian Doherty says there’s either good enough weather or there isn’t for the crop. “The idea of where the market is going to go is…

Between Rockford and Dekalb, Illinois, CHS Eldred grain merchandiser Steve Meisch said the crop is way behind schedule. This is an unusual year for northern Illinois. “I believe our average was around 212 (bushels per acre) last year. That’s typical…

Due to weather-related conditions, the North Dakota State Seed Department is waiving late fees on applications for field inspections. Certified seed growers are encouraged to apply for a field inspection as soon as possible. Applications can be found online at…

The President of Vive Crop Protection, Darren Anderson, will become the company’s new CEO effective July 1. Anderson is one of the co-founders of the company. He will take over the CEO responsibilities from Keith Thomas. Thomas will become the…

Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report was slightly bearish for traders, with placements during May down three percent from last year. The trade was looking for a four percent decrease. Marketings of 101 percent are steady with the trade guesses.…

USDA’s announcement on haying and grazing is a short-term solution for farmers and ranchers. One longer-term solution for farmers and ranchers moving forward could be the Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters (FEEDD) Act. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson, one sponsor…

On Wednesday, Minnesota Senator Tina Smith and Indiana Senator Todd Young introduced the Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act. The bill aims to improve public health preparedness to prevent and respond to disease outbreaks. Particularly, it would coordinate efforts…

USDA’s Risk Management Agency has moved up the date for farmers and ranchers to start haying and grazing cover crops on prevent plant acres to September 1. The adjustment was made due to this year’s late planting season and forage…

Nearly 75 cattlemen gathered in the east central part of the state for the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Feedlot Tour. The first stop was near Grace City at Topp Angus. When designing his feedyard in 2014, owner Paul Topp was…

Consumers may not be getting accurate information about what they eat. Dr. Nina Shapiro, who has written a book about medical myths and exaggerated health claims, cites the hype over alternative milk beverages. “Plant-based beverages, such as soy milk or…

The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association and Minnesota Beef Council are hosting a Stockmanship & Stewardship event June 28 and 29. Learn more from MSCA Executive Director Ashley Kohls in the Minnesota Beef Update.

For the 26th year, the North Dakota Grain Growers Association is hosting Environmental Protection Agency officials from Washington D.C. The 12 participants will visit a variety ag businesses and farms to learn about environmental stewardship in the state. NDGGA Executive…

The change to haying and grazing prevent plant acres by USDA is welcome, but South Dakota Senator John Thune is open to looking at options to make the program more user-friendly for farmers in the Northern Plains. “There are years…

USDA’s announcement on haying and grazing is a short-term solution for farmers and ranchers. One longer-term solution for farmers and ranchers moving forward could be the Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters (FEEDD) Act. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson, one sponsor…

The U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement was one item on the agenda as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. Thursday. Mexico already ratified the USMCA. The U.S. and Canada still need to ratify…

Northern-state lawmakers welcomed USDA’s announcement of an earlier date for haying and grazing of cover crops. South Dakota Senator John Thune says the original date of November 1 was far too late for northern farmers and ranchers. “For example, by…

On Wednesday, Minnesota Senator Tina Smith and Indiana Senator Todd Young introduced the Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act. The bill aims to improve public health preparedness to prevent and respond to disease outbreaks. Particularly, it would coordinate efforts…

After hearing from Midwest farmers on a recent tour, President Donald Trump is ordering a review of waivers exempting small refineries from the nation’s biofuel policy. Since 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency has more than quadrupled the number of waivers…