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  • Agricultural Trailblazer Passes
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  • USDA Names Nominee for Under Secretary of Trade
  • Cleaning Up After Farm is Hit with a Wall of Dirt
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USDA Unveils More Details About the Emergency Relief Program

Crop farmers experiencing natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will soon start receiving WHIP+ program payments. The USDA unveiled more details about the Emergency Relief Program this morning. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told the Red River Farm Network earlier…

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Agricultural Trailblazer Passes

Funeral services for Bob Knudson, 87, will be held Thursday in Fargo. Knudson’s list of accomplishments is nearly endless. After time in the military, Knudson joined NDSU Extension. His first job in the private sector was with the North Dakota…

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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the wheat market is hot, the livestock markets continue to struggle.

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Walz Meets with Farmers Impacted by Flooding

Governor Tim Walz was at the Jim Nelson farm in Oslo, Minnesota over the weekend, surveying flood damage. It’s been a month of weather extremes, from blizzards to rains and then, last week’s derecho event in southern Minnesota. “We’re starting…

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India Bans Wheat Exports

The world’s second largest wheat producer is taking a protectionist stance, banning wheat exports. This news follows India releasing a record export target for the new marketing year. Buyers were looking for India to partially fill the gap in exports…

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USDA Names Nominee for Under Secretary of Trade

The USDA’s nominee for the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agriculture is Alexis Taylor, the Director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Agriculture groups have been anxious to see the position filled. National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler…

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Cleaning Up After Farm is Hit with a Wall of Dirt

Clean-up continues for the farmers and ranchers affected by the derecho event. Brookings County, South Dakota farmer David Iverson won’t forget the wall of dirt that moved through in the storm. “The fields were muddy, so I don’t know where…

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  • The Sugarbeet Report
  • USDA Unveils More Details About the Emergency Relief Program
  • TransFARMation: Anxiety Level Rises with Each Case of Avian Influenza
  • Agricultural Trailblazer Passes
  • SD Corn Comments
  • Canola Minute
  • MN Wheat Minute
  • All Latest News

The Sugarbeet Report

Sugarbeet planting progress is slow in the Northern Plains. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report, presented by Amity Technology, H&S Manufacturing, SESVanderHave and REGEV from SummitAgro.

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USDA Unveils More Details About the Emergency Relief Program

Crop farmers experiencing natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will soon start receiving WHIP+ program payments. The USDA unveiled more details about the Emergency Relief Program this morning. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told the Red River Farm Network earlier…

Read More

TransFARMation: Anxiety Level Rises with Each Case of Avian Influenza

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has spread to more than 30 states and has affected millions of birds. The commercial poultry industry went through a similar outbreak in 2015. Erica Sawatzke is a turkey grower from Kennsington, Minnesota and chairs the…

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Agricultural Trailblazer Passes

Funeral services for Bob Knudson, 87, will be held Thursday in Fargo. Knudson’s list of accomplishments is nearly endless. After time in the military, Knudson joined NDSU Extension. His first job in the private sector was with the North Dakota…

Read More

SD Corn Comments

Can farmers grow enough corn to meet both food and fuel needs? In the latest South Dakota Corn Comments, the South Dakota Corn Growers Association said no problem. Hear more.

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Canola Minute

In the latest Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association board member and farmer Jon Wert talks about the start to canola planting.

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MN Wheat Minute

The clock is ticking to get spring wheat seeded. Hear more from Minnesota Wheat CEO Charlie Vogel in this week’s MN Wheat Minute.

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  • Making Changes Where Necessary
  • What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
  • Specialty Crops Battle for Acres
  • Egypt Addresses Food Security Concern
  • India Bans Wheat Exports
  • A Price Shock Coming to Gas Pumps Near You
  • USDA and CONAB Update South American Crop Production
  • All Markets

Making Changes Where Necessary

Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says farmers are evaluating a change in the crop mix where they can. “Farmers are starting to talk about where acreage shifts will happen and where there will be prevent plant.”…

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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the wheat market is hot, the livestock markets continue to struggle.

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Specialty Crops Battle for Acres

A few farmers in the region pulled the planter out of the shed and worked around wet spots in the field this weekend. Highs in the upper 60s and 70s will help dry things out. However, a few rains are…

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Egypt Addresses Food Security Concern

Egypt’s prime minister says the country has enough wheat in strategic reserves to cover its needs for four months. There are enough vegetable oils to meet the country’s needs for six months.

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India Bans Wheat Exports

The world’s second largest wheat producer is taking a protectionist stance, banning wheat exports. This news follows India releasing a record export target for the new marketing year. Buyers were looking for India to partially fill the gap in exports…

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A Price Shock Coming to Gas Pumps Near You

Energy prices continue to rocket higher. AgriSompo North America market analyst Sterling Smith expects even higher energy prices. “Crude oil is up $3.50 to $4 per barrel. Unleaded gasoline is up 12 cents per gallon and diesel prices are up.”…

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USDA and CONAB Update South American Crop Production

USDA did not change its old crop corn and soybean estimates for Brazil from the April WASDE report at 116 million metric tons and 125 million metric tons, respectively. USDA lowered Argentina’s old crop soybean forecast slightly. Soybean and Corn…

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  • The Sugarbeet Report
  • TransFARMation: Anxiety Level Rises with Each Case of Avian Influenza
  • Agricultural Trailblazer Passes
  • SD Corn Comments
  • Canola Minute
  • MN Wheat Minute
  • Corn Matters
  • All Ag Business

The Sugarbeet Report

Sugarbeet planting progress is slow in the Northern Plains. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report, presented by Amity Technology, H&S Manufacturing, SESVanderHave and REGEV from SummitAgro.

Read More

TransFARMation: Anxiety Level Rises with Each Case of Avian Influenza

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has spread to more than 30 states and has affected millions of birds. The commercial poultry industry went through a similar outbreak in 2015. Erica Sawatzke is a turkey grower from Kennsington, Minnesota and chairs the…

Read More

Agricultural Trailblazer Passes

Funeral services for Bob Knudson, 87, will be held Thursday in Fargo. Knudson’s list of accomplishments is nearly endless. After time in the military, Knudson joined NDSU Extension. His first job in the private sector was with the North Dakota…

Read More

SD Corn Comments

Can farmers grow enough corn to meet both food and fuel needs? In the latest South Dakota Corn Comments, the South Dakota Corn Growers Association said no problem. Hear more.

Read More

Canola Minute

In the latest Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association board member and farmer Jon Wert talks about the start to canola planting.

Read More

MN Wheat Minute

The clock is ticking to get spring wheat seeded. Hear more from Minnesota Wheat CEO Charlie Vogel in this week’s MN Wheat Minute.

Read More

Corn Matters

In the latest Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association director Harold Wolle has more on a call to action from the National Corn Growers Association on fertilizer.

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  • The Sugarbeet Report
  • SD Corn Comments
  • Canola Minute
  • Corn Matters
  • Planters Make Way for Cleanup Crews
  • Late Planting vs Prevent Plant
  • ND Corn Celebrates 35 Years
  • All Crops

The Sugarbeet Report

Sugarbeet planting progress is slow in the Northern Plains. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report, presented by Amity Technology, H&S Manufacturing, SESVanderHave and REGEV from SummitAgro.

Read More

SD Corn Comments

Can farmers grow enough corn to meet both food and fuel needs? In the latest South Dakota Corn Comments, the South Dakota Corn Growers Association said no problem. Hear more.

Read More

Canola Minute

In the latest Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association board member and farmer Jon Wert talks about the start to canola planting.

Read More

Corn Matters

In the latest Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association director Harold Wolle has more on a call to action from the National Corn Growers Association on fertilizer.

Read More

Planters Make Way for Cleanup Crews

Glacier Plains Cooperative Assistant Grain Merchandiser Grant Thompson says farmers are falling behind in corn planting, especially with the strong winds that left facilities and fields in disarray. “Every day that passes, we get a little further delayed in corn…

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Late Planting vs Prevent Plant

NDSU Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen says farmers have three options when it comes to late planting or resorting to prevent plant. “If it gets to be really late, one of the main decisions is should I even plant…

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ND Corn Celebrates 35 Years

The North Dakota Corn Growers Association is celebrating its 35th anniversary. NDCGA Executive Director Brenda Elmer says concern for the corn market spurred the decision to organize. “Thirty-five years ago, several leaders came together over shared concern about the Canadian…

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  • MN Beef Update
  • Untangling the Supply Chain
  • MN Beef Update
  • May is Beef Month
  • North Dakota Patureland Rental Rates Increase
  • Support for Local Meat Processing
  • USDA Updates Insurance Options
  • All Livestock

MN Beef Update

Did you know that May is beef month? Minnesota Beef is focusing promotion efforts on grilling. Hear more in this week’s Minnesota Beef Update.

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Untangling the Supply Chain

The U.S. dairy industry is untangling the supply chain crisis. “Within the last year, because of the imbalance of how people were buying things, companies that shipped products from Asia unload those ships and sent them back empty,” said Chris…

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MN Beef Update

In this week’s MN Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Royalee Rhoads recaps a food and consumer science teacher’s event.

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May is Beef Month

Governor Burgum has proclaimed May as ‘Beef Month’ in North Dakota. “We’re excited to celebrate not only beef, but also the farmers and ranchers that help produce it,” said Nicole Wardner, consumer marketing and industry relations specialist, North Dakota Beef…

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North Dakota Patureland Rental Rates Increase

Data compiled from the North Dakota Department of Trust Lands annual survey indicates pastureland values increased 11.5 percent while rental rates stayed relatively even. NDSU Extension ag finance specialist Bryon Parman says this could be lingering effects of the drought.…

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Support for Local Meat Processing

The U.S. Commerce Department Economic Development Administration awarded the Minnesota Farmers Union Foundation $2.9 million dollars to use towards purchasing mobile meat slaughtering and processing equipment. This grant will be utilized to facilitate workforce training. The processing equipment will be…

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USDA Updates Insurance Options

USDA has updated three key insurance options for livestock producers including the Dairy Revenue Protection, Livestock Gross Margin, and Livestock Risk Protection. The updates were published last week for the 2023 crop year, which begins on July 1 of 2022.…

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  • USDA Unveils More Details About the Emergency Relief Program
  • Senators Seek 30×30 Review
  • MFBF Update
  • Policies to Incentivize Crop Production Take Time
  • End-of-Session Framework Deal
  • Farm Families on the Brink
  • MN Lawmakers Still Working on a Drought Relief Package
  • All Policy

USDA Unveils More Details About the Emergency Relief Program

Crop farmers experiencing natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will soon start receiving WHIP+ program payments. The USDA unveiled more details about the Emergency Relief Program this morning. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told the Red River Farm Network earlier…

Read More

Senators Seek 30×30 Review

Twenty Republican senators wrote a letter to the White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory urging proper analysis and a public comment period for the 30×30 initiative. The letter argues the public input requirements of the National Environmental…

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MFBF Update

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack met with Minnesota farmers before giving the commencement address at the University of Minnesota-Crookston earlier this month. Minnesota Farm Bureau board member Shayne Isane recaps the meeting in the latest MFBF Update.

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Policies to Incentivize Crop Production Take Time

Amid the shocks from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, there are global food security concerns. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Policy Specialist Brad Lubben says there is a good reason to understand why United States agriculture should respond, but the challenge with any…

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End-of-Session Framework Deal

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller have come to terms on a broad framework for the end of the legislative session. The plan includes $4 billion to invest in education, public safety…

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Farm Families on the Brink

The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture reviewed USDA’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget request last week. USDA is requesting $195.9 billion. During the hearing, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack asked lawmakers to not lose sight of farm families that need help financially.…

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MN Lawmakers Still Working on a Drought Relief Package

With one week left in the legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers are still trying to reach an agreement on a drought relief package. Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Sundin told RRFN more progress is expected once Republican meet over the…

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