- Northey Acknowledges Prevent Plant Challenge
- Disaster Bill to Be Addressed After Memorial Day
- Disaster Relief Bill On Hold
- Market Analysts Try to Narrow Down PP Estimates
- Analysts Forecast Lower Yields for Crops Planted
- Trade and Mother Nature Both Causing Volatility
- Evaluating Seeding Rates in Late Planted Soybeans
- All Top Stories
Northey Acknowledges Prevent Plant Challenge
USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey confirms with the Red River Farm Network the way the new Market Facilitation Program is structured requires a planting of acres to participate. Northey acknowledges other support available for farmers…
Disaster Bill to Be Addressed After Memorial Day
South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson tells the Red River Farm Network the disaster bill will be held up until lawmakers get back into Washington D.C. “This is not the way we should be doing business,” says Johnson. “We do need…
Disaster Relief Bill On Hold
Texas Representative Chip Roy blocked the disaster relief bill in the House on Friday. He objected to a unanimous consent vote. The disaster aid package passed in the Senate with an 85-8 vote on Thursday. The total cost for the…
Market Analysts Try to Narrow Down PP Estimates
There is a wide variation in prevented plant acreage estimates among traders. INTL FCStone market analyst Mark Lucas says traders are trying to narrow that number down. “North Dakota is doing pretty well with planting, but when you get into…
Analysts Forecast Lower Yields for Crops Planted
With planting difficulties in the Corn Belt, S & W Trading market analyst Andy Shissler forecasts yield to be down substantially. “We’re not going to hit trend line yield planting a crop in June. It’s insane,” he says. “The conditions…
Trade and Mother Nature Both Causing Volatility
Agriculture is on its sixth year of lower net farm income, due to a combination of many factors. American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Dale Moore says add in Mother Nature and the recent trade negotiations and he can’t…
Evaluating Seeding Rates in Late Planted Soybeans
University of Minnesota Extension Soybean Specialist Seth Naeve says there are two sides to seeding rates in late planted soybeans. “When you do the economics on it, we have a lower yield potential, because we are planting later. The seed…
Northey Acknowledges Prevent Plant Challenge
USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey confirms with the Red River Farm Network the way the new Market Facilitation Program is structured requires a planting of acres to participate. Northey acknowledges other support available for farmers…
Disaster Bill to Be Addressed After Memorial Day
South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson tells the Red River Farm Network the disaster bill will be held up until lawmakers get back into Washington D.C. “This is not the way we should be doing business,” says Johnson. “We do need…
Disaster Relief Bill On Hold
Texas Representative Chip Roy blocked the disaster relief bill in the House on Friday. He objected to a unanimous consent vote. The disaster aid package passed in the Senate with an 85-8 vote on Thursday. The total cost for the…
Market Analysts Try to Narrow Down PP Estimates
There is a wide variation in prevented plant acreage estimates among traders. INTL FCStone market analyst Mark Lucas says traders are trying to narrow that number down. “North Dakota is doing pretty well with planting, but when you get into…
Dry Bean Scene
Farmers are making making dry bean planting progress at 23 percent in North Dakota and 14 percent in Minnesota. However, spot fertilizer shortages are starting to pop up. Get the details in the latest Dry Bean Scene, made possible by…
Analysts Forecast Lower Yields for Crops Planted
With planting difficulties in the Corn Belt, S & W Trading market analyst Andy Shissler forecasts yield to be down substantially. “We’re not going to hit trend line yield planting a crop in June. It’s insane,” he says. “The conditions…
Trade and Mother Nature Both Causing Volatility
Agriculture is on its sixth year of lower net farm income, due to a combination of many factors. American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Dale Moore says add in Mother Nature and the recent trade negotiations and he can’t…
- Market Analysts Try to Narrow Down PP Estimates
- Farmers are Weighing Late Planting and PP Options
- Regional Basis Bids Unchanged
- Market Motivation to Get Corn in the Ground
- Stockmen’s Association Encouraged by Access to Japan
- Japanese Trade Restrictions on U.S. Beef Eliminated
- China Buys More South American Soybeans
- All Markets
Market Analysts Try to Narrow Down PP Estimates
There is a wide variation in prevented plant acreage estimates among traders. INTL FCStone market analyst Mark Lucas says traders are trying to narrow that number down. “North Dakota is doing pretty well with planting, but when you get into…
Farmers are Weighing Late Planting and PP Options
Farmers in the Midwest are dealing with extremely wet field conditions, resulting in planting delays. Unless conditions improve soon, some may consider not planting a portion of their 2019 crops. When weighing the option of prevented planting, MinnStar Bank Senior…
Regional Basis Bids Unchanged
Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network were mostly unchanged from last week for spring wheat and soybeans. The only exception was a five-cent widening of the spring wheat basis in Minot…
Market Motivation to Get Corn in the Ground
Planting delays in the Corn Belt likely means less overall corn production. That thought has allowed the corn market to rally, with new-crop prices increasing above $4. “If that market rally continues, the motivation to get some corn in the…
Stockmen’s Association Encouraged by Access to Japan
Japan is the leading market for U.S. beef, even though restrictions have been in place since 2003 on U.S. beef exports to the country. On Friday, those restrictions were lifted as the two countries agreed on new terms for beef.…
Japanese Trade Restrictions on U.S. Beef Eliminated
Japan’s decision to eliminate trade restrictions on U.S. beef includes the 30-month age limit for cattle. U.S. Meat Export Federation economist Erin Borror says Japan is already the largest export market for U.S. beef with sales topping $2 billion last…
China Buys More South American Soybeans
AgriCensus reports two state-owned Chinese buyers stepped up its purchases of South American soybeans, purchasing at least eight cargoes over the past week. Sinograin and COFCO reportedly was on the sidelines, waiting for an agreement between the U.S. and China.…
Trade Award Presented to Minot Group
The Minot Area Development Corporation has been given the Service to Exporters Award from the North Dakota Trade Office. The MADC is working on a project to bring an intermodal facility to Minot, creating new transportation options for North Dakota…
Mahoney Announces Exit from Glencore
Glencore Agriculture CEO Chris Mahoney will step down from that role at the end of September. Mahoney has been CEO for the past 17 years. David Mattiske, who is now a regional director for the company. Glencore approached Bunge for…
Alfalfa Genetics Agreement Announced
A new licensing agreement for alfalfa genetics has been signed. Corteva Agriscience and S&W Seed have a new agreement that replaces a 2014 deal between Pioneer and S&W. Pioneer will receive an exclusive license to produce and distribute certain S&W-owned…
African Swine Fever is a Consideration for Hormel Sales
Hormel Foods reports second quarter earnings of $282.4 million, up from $237.4 million one year ago. Sales for the Minnesota-based company were at a record level, but Hormel officials warned African Swine Fever in China are impacting global hog markets.…
Weed Management Strategies: Episode Ten
Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Bridgette Readel tells farmers to be ready for weeds when the weather warms up. “If I was a grower, I’d be thinking about when I’ll do my pre-emergence herbicides,” she says. “We need to know…
Spoo Promoted at USW
U.S. Wheat Associates has promoted Amanda Spoo to be the director of communications. Previously, Spoo was the assistant communications director. Before moving to USW, Spoo had a similar role at the Kansas Pork Association.
Hoeven Hires New Ag Legislative Aide
Savannah Block has joined the staff of North Dakota Senator John Hoeven as the new agriculture legislative aide. Most recently, Block was a senior legislative assistant for the Russell Group.
Market Analysts Try to Narrow Down PP Estimates
There is a wide variation in prevented plant acreage estimates among traders. INTL FCStone market analyst Mark Lucas says traders are trying to narrow that number down. “North Dakota is doing pretty well with planting, but when you get into…
Dry Bean Scene
Farmers are making making dry bean planting progress at 23 percent in North Dakota and 14 percent in Minnesota. However, spot fertilizer shortages are starting to pop up. Get the details in the latest Dry Bean Scene, made possible by…
Analysts Forecast Lower Yields for Crops Planted
With planting difficulties in the Corn Belt, S & W Trading market analyst Andy Shissler forecasts yield to be down substantially. “We’re not going to hit trend line yield planting a crop in June. It’s insane,” he says. “The conditions…
Evaluating Seeding Rates in Late Planted Soybeans
University of Minnesota Extension Soybean Specialist Seth Naeve says there are two sides to seeding rates in late planted soybeans. “When you do the economics on it, we have a lower yield potential, because we are planting later. The seed…
Local Farmers Still Want Trade Over Aid
Kulm, North Dakota farmer Josh Gackle was at the White House for President Trump’s Market Facilitation Program announcement Thursday. He is grateful for the help from the administration, but like many farmers, would prefer trade to aid. Gackle participated in…
New MFP Payments Based on a Single County Rate
The new round of trade-related assistance totals $16 billion with $14.5 billion going to Market Facilitation Program payments. Rather than different rates for the various commodities, USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey said farmers will now be paid based on a single…
The Sugarbeet Report
According to NDSU Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters, it is not too early for farmers to be thinking about weed control in this year’s sugarbeet crop. Hear more in The Sugarbeet Report is made possible by SESVanderHave, Syngenta, Premium Ag…
Dairy Industry Waiting for More Details
Hog and dairy farmers will receive support through the Market Facilitation Program. Pork producers will receive a payment based on their inventory within a certain timeframe. For dairy farmers, the payment will be based on production history. National Milk Producers…
Minnesota Beef Update
Cattle producers from Minnesota were in Taiwan and Japan recently. Hear more about the trip from Ashley Kohls in the Minnesota Beef Update, a production of the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association.
Preparing for Foreign Animal Diseases
Testifying before a House subcommittee, USDA Undersecretary Greg Ibach said Foot and Mouth Disease has been kept out of the United States for nearly ten years and he’s hoping for a similar track record with African Swine Fever. Ibach said…
Milk Output Increases Slightly
In the 23 major dairy states, April milk production edged up a fraction of one percent. Milk production increased nearly two percent in South Dakota, helped by the addition of 4,000 cows to the state’s dairy herd in the past…
Stockmen’s Association Encouraged by Access to Japan
Japan is the leading market for U.S. beef, even though restrictions have been in place since 2003 on U.S. beef exports to the country. On Friday, those restrictions were lifted as the two countries agreed on new terms for beef.…
Restoring Faith in the System
A government shutdown following the signing of the 2018 Farm Bill delayed implementation of the new Dairy Margin Coverage Program. Five months later, Associated Milk Producers Incorporated Vice President of Public Affairs Sarah Schmidt says AMPI members are starting to…
Japanese Trade Restrictions on U.S. Beef Eliminated
Japan’s decision to eliminate trade restrictions on U.S. beef includes the 30-month age limit for cattle. U.S. Meat Export Federation economist Erin Borror says Japan is already the largest export market for U.S. beef with sales topping $2 billion last…
Northey Acknowledges Prevent Plant Challenge
USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey confirms with the Red River Farm Network the way the new Market Facilitation Program is structured requires a planting of acres to participate. Northey acknowledges other support available for farmers…
Disaster Bill to Be Addressed After Memorial Day
South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson tells the Red River Farm Network the disaster bill will be held up until lawmakers get back into Washington D.C. “This is not the way we should be doing business,” says Johnson. “We do need…
Disaster Relief Bill On Hold
Texas Representative Chip Roy blocked the disaster relief bill in the House on Friday. He objected to a unanimous consent vote. The disaster aid package passed in the Senate with an 85-8 vote on Thursday. The total cost for the…
Trade and Mother Nature Both Causing Volatility
Agriculture is on its sixth year of lower net farm income, due to a combination of many factors. American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Dale Moore says add in Mother Nature and the recent trade negotiations and he can’t…
Local Farmers Still Want Trade Over Aid
Kulm, North Dakota farmer Josh Gackle was at the White House for President Trump’s Market Facilitation Program announcement Thursday. He is grateful for the help from the administration, but like many farmers, would prefer trade to aid. Gackle participated in…
NAWG Weighs In on New MFP Program
The National Association of Wheat Growers joined President Trump at the White House for the new trade mitigation package announcement. CEO Chandler Goule says he is glad the administration has potentially offered better payments in the new Market Facilitation Program.…
USMCA Promoted in White House Event
In addition to the announcement on trade assistance, President Donald Trump addressed a variety of other issues in the White House briefing. That includes the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “We’re fixing broken trade deals to open markets for American exports including the…
