The Biden Administration is involved in the contract negotiations between Class I railroads and a dozen unions. During a Thanksgiving Day press gaggle, President Joe Biden indicated he has not gotten involved personally. “I have not directly engaged yet in…

Mexico’s president appears to be back-peddling from his commitment to ban GMO corn imports, saying it will be accepted for feed usage. “It was unrealistic to say they wouldn’t take GMO corn with such a large percentage of our corn…

After four consecutive interest rate increases of 75 basis points, the central bank is expected to pullback to a 50 basis point increase in December. The Fed released the minutes from its November meeting. Analysts are dissecting this information looking…

The Minnesota DFL will control the Governor’s office, House and Senate in the upcoming biennium. With the Democrats having a slim, one-vote majority in the Senate, incoming Minority Leader Mark Johnson believes the Republican caucus will need to be proactive. “We’ve…

Millions of dollars were spent on the 2022 political campaigns, but it resulted in very few changes. Syngenta Senior Manager of Federal Government and Industry Relations Mary Kay Thatcher says there won’t be many new faces on Capitol Hill. “Every…

Union officials and representatives of the railroad industries are meeting daily over Zoom to discuss the current labor dispute. Without a deal, a strike or work stoppage could begin by December 9. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President…

Minnesota exports were a record high $7.3 billion in the third quarter. That’s up $1.6 billion from the same quarter last year and in 2021. This list includes agricultural, manufacturing and mining products. Cereal grain sales were up more than…

Strong management skills are a must for profitable dairy farmers. “Most of the successful farmers have flexible business plans and think about long and short-range goals.” University of Minnesota Extension Dairy Specialist Jim Salfer says the top dairies review their…

The Biden Administration is involved in the contract negotiations between Class I railroads and a dozen unions. During a Thanksgiving Day press gaggle, President Joe Biden indicated he has not gotten involved personally. “I have not directly engaged yet in…

Crop input costs are up significantly this fall. FMC Regional Technical Manager Gail Stratman says that demands a fresh approach to weed control. “The cost of the post emergence herbicides, whether it is dicamba, glufosinate of glyphosate, has risen dramatically,…

A total of 50.54 million birds have been lost due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza this year. That breaks the previous record set in 2015. Thirty percent of the cases were traced to wild birds seven years ago. That compares…

A Calgary, Alberta company has proposed a $600 million aviation fuel project. Canola oil is expected to be the main feedstuff for this project. Reconciliation Energy Transition is talking to agricultural and energy interests to invest in this facility. Potential…

The World Trade Organization’s agriculture committee is working on a strategy to address hunger, especially in the least developed countries. Future discussions will center on market access, financing food purchases and the strength of farm production worldwide. Specific policies were…

Tune into the latest Dry Bean Scene to hear more from U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director Rebecca Bratter on their harvest report webinar. The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by SRS Commodities, Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown…

Mexico’s president appears to be back-peddling from his commitment to ban GMO corn imports, saying it will be accepted for feed usage. “It was unrealistic to say they wouldn’t take GMO corn with such a large percentage of our corn…

After four consecutive interest rate increases of 75 basis points, the central bank is expected to pullback to a 50 basis point increase in December. The Fed released the minutes from its November meeting. Analysts are dissecting this information looking…

Milk production in the 24 major dairy states topped 18 billion pounds in October. That’s up 1.4 percent from October of last year. South Dakota milk output increased 14 percent with the state cow herd increasing 24,000 head in the…

U.S. beef exports are on a record pace for the first nine months of the year. U.S. Meat Export Federation Chairman Dean Meyer is impressed with global demand for protein. “When we can increase sales despite COVID, infrastructure issues and…

The Black Sea Grain Initiative was scheduled to expire over the weekend, but was extended for another 120 days. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said this deal will continue to facilitate the safe movement of grain and fertilizer from…

The Argentine government is working on a plan to reinstate a special currency exchange rate for soybean farmers. In September, the government implemented a similar plan to promote soybean exports and add money to its financial reserves.

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said the cattle-on-feed report was somewhat friendly for feeder cattle and deferred live cattle contracts. For the grains, trade volume is…

The Biden Administration is involved in the contract negotiations between Class I railroads and a dozen unions. During a Thanksgiving Day press gaggle, President Joe Biden indicated he has not gotten involved personally. “I have not directly engaged yet in…

Crop input costs are up significantly this fall. FMC Regional Technical Manager Gail Stratman says that demands a fresh approach to weed control. “The cost of the post emergence herbicides, whether it is dicamba, glufosinate of glyphosate, has risen dramatically,…

A total of 50.54 million birds have been lost due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza this year. That breaks the previous record set in 2015. Thirty percent of the cases were traced to wild birds seven years ago. That compares…

A Calgary, Alberta company has proposed a $600 million aviation fuel project. Canola oil is expected to be the main feedstuff for this project. Reconciliation Energy Transition is talking to agricultural and energy interests to invest in this facility. Potential…

The World Trade Organization’s agriculture committee is working on a strategy to address hunger, especially in the least developed countries. Future discussions will center on market access, financing food purchases and the strength of farm production worldwide. Specific policies were…

Deere and Company reports fourth quarter net income of $2.2 billion and $7.1 billion for the fiscal year. Fourth quarter income was supported by a 40 percent increase in net sales.

AMVAC has introduced a dual-use biological seed lubricant called BioWake. Product Portfolio Director Jim Lappin says this is a root colonizing inoculant for corn and soybeans. “It helps with fertility optimization, it gives you better root mass to help take…

Crop input costs are up significantly this fall. FMC Regional Technical Manager Gail Stratman says that demands a fresh approach to weed control. “The cost of the post emergence herbicides, whether it is dicamba, glufosinate of glyphosate, has risen dramatically,…

Tune into the latest Dry Bean Scene to hear more from U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director Rebecca Bratter on their harvest report webinar. The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by SRS Commodities, Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown…

A federal appeals court has ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to consider the impact of a systemic insecticide known as cyantraniliprole. The ruling requires EPA to put protective measures in place by September of next year. This insecticide is used…

Dr. Lindsay Pease, who is with the Northwest Research and Outreach Center, is working on tile drainage research and its application in the Red River Valley. The Soil Fertility Minute is sponsored by Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council.

According to Pioneer field agronomist J.J. Jaehning, it was a highly variable year. “We went into spring with 150-to-250 percent of normal precip from mid-April to the middle of May which kept us out of the field. Guys were pleasantly…

The trade agreement between Mexico and Canada is under tension with Mexico’s claim to halt import of GM corn. Hear more from MCGA President Richard Syverson in the latest Corn Matters.

Prairie Grains Conference is fast approaching. Tune in for a preview in the latest MN Wheat Minute.

Strong management skills are a must for profitable dairy farmers. “Most of the successful farmers have flexible business plans and think about long and short-range goals.” University of Minnesota Extension Dairy Specialist Jim Salfer says the top dairies review their…

A total of 50.54 million birds have been lost due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza this year. That breaks the previous record set in 2015. Thirty percent of the cases were traced to wild birds seven years ago. That compares…

The USDA announced a 45-day extension on the comment period for the Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act today. National Cattlemen’s Beef Council, National Chicken Council, and other national livestock partners requested an extension of…

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker has introduced a bill targeting large-scale livestock operations. The proposal would require packers, processors and farmers to register their businesses with USDA, submit a disaster preparedness plan and pay for disaster mitigation. The bill also…

Milk production in the 24 major dairy states topped 18 billion pounds in October. That’s up 1.4 percent from October of last year. South Dakota milk output increased 14 percent with the state cow herd increasing 24,000 head in the…

U.S. beef exports are on a record pace for the first nine months of the year. U.S. Meat Export Federation Chairman Dean Meyer is impressed with global demand for protein. “When we can increase sales despite COVID, infrastructure issues and…

Napoleon Livestock co-owner Paul Bitz says while the demand is there for the fall feeder cattle run, the calf numbers aren’t. “I think it’s one of the quietest falls in North Dakota; there’s just not a lot of calves moving…

The Biden Administration is involved in the contract negotiations between Class I railroads and a dozen unions. During a Thanksgiving Day press gaggle, President Joe Biden indicated he has not gotten involved personally. “I have not directly engaged yet in…

The World Trade Organization’s agriculture committee is working on a strategy to address hunger, especially in the least developed countries. Future discussions will center on market access, financing food purchases and the strength of farm production worldwide. Specific policies were…

Beginning Tuesday, USDA is leading a trade mission to Spain. Officials from 11 state agriculture departments, including Minnesota and North Dakota, will be on the trip. Numerous companies and organizations will be represented, including JM Grain of Garrison, North Dakota,…

The Minnesota DFL will control the Governor’s office, House and Senate in the upcoming biennium. With the Democrats having a slim, one-vote majority in the Senate, incoming Minority Leader Mark Johnson believes the Republican caucus will need to be proactive. “We’ve…

Millions of dollars were spent on the 2022 political campaigns, but it resulted in very few changes. Syngenta Senior Manager of Federal Government and Industry Relations Mary Kay Thatcher says there won’t be many new faces on Capitol Hill. “Every…

South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderVal says farm bill talk was kept to a minimum at the state convention. Regulatory issues dominated the resolutions process. “We just had a referendum in Sioux Falls that would have prohibited any more…

Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing says the next step is for his membership is building relationships with new and existing legislative leadership. “Lawmakers and elected officials want to hear our issues to try to help. They realize that producing…