Timely passage of the farm bill and year-round E15 are on the wish list for Minnesota Senator Tina Smith. E15 may need to be addressed in Ways and Means or the energy committee rather than the agriculture committee. Smith says…

Agriculture has had its share of black swan events in recent years and the war in Iran would fit in that category. Ag Retailers Association President and CEO Darren Coppock says the action in the Middle East complicates an already…

Sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers from across the country recently spent two weeks in Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers as part of the American Sugar Alliance’s annual fly-in. Farmers used the meetings to highlight the financial pressures facing the sugar industry…

This Agricult-HER interview with Lindsay Abentroth explores her role as USDA youth coordinator, her passion for agriculture, and her efforts to inspire the next generation of agriculturists through youth programs like FFA and 4-H. Discover how her background and career…

A special report from the NDSU Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies tells a troubling story regarding the Strait of Hormuz shutdown and its impact on fertilizer markets. The report said that 43 percent of global urea exports, 44…

The new chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says expanding global markets and diversifying demand will remain top priorities for the soybean industry. Claremont, South Dakota farmer Mike McCranie says the industry has been working for several years to…

More than 2 million landowners rented out 348 million acres of U.S. farmland in 2024, according to the latest USDA Tenure, Ownership and Transition of Agricultural Land survey. The report highlights the significant role rental agreements play in U.S. agriculture,…

Nutrient enhancements are available to improve the return on the farmer’s fertilizer investment. Mosaic Biosciences has biologicals that fit that bill. “We have one product called Biopath that folks can mix with their liquid fertilizer, very simple to use, just…

The U.S. agricultural trade deficit rose in January, totaling $1.76 billion. That’s up from $1.1 billion in December. Ag exports declined slightly, but imports were up. For Fiscal Year 2026 through January, ag exports totaled just over $61 billion and…

Timely passage of the farm bill and year-round E15 are on the wish list for Minnesota Senator Tina Smith. E15 may need to be addressed in Ways and Means or the energy committee rather than the agriculture committee. Smith says…

To support the movement of energy and agricultural products, the White House may waive the Jones Act for a limited time. The Jones Act requires shipments between U.S. ports be on ships that are U.S. built, U.S. flagged and U.S.…

Agriculture has had its share of black swan events in recent years and the war in Iran would fit in that category. Ag Retailers Association President and CEO Darren Coppock says the action in the Middle East complicates an already…

In the latest MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl talks about the investment in young farmers and ranchers. Click here. 

The executive director of Agridime LLC was captured and arrested by local and federal authorities at the Los Angeles International Airport. Joshua Link is one of five Agridime executives indicted for their role in a $220 million fraud case dealing…

To support the movement of energy and agricultural products, the White House may waive the Jones Act for a limited time. The Jones Act requires shipments between U.S. ports be on ships that are U.S. built, U.S. flagged and U.S.…

Sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers from across the country recently spent two weeks in Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers as part of the American Sugar Alliance’s annual fly-in. Farmers used the meetings to highlight the financial pressures facing the sugar industry…

A coalition of agriculture, consumer and faith-based groups has sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer seeking mandatory country-of-origin labeling when the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is reviewed. They claim increased transparency will result in fairer prices for cattle producers.…

A special report from the NDSU Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies tells a troubling story regarding the Strait of Hormuz shutdown and its impact on fertilizer markets. The report said that 43 percent of global urea exports, 44…

The new chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says expanding global markets and diversifying demand will remain top priorities for the soybean industry. Claremont, South Dakota farmer Mike McCranie says the industry has been working for several years to…

Rising fuel and freight costs tied to the conflict in the Middle East are sending more global shipping traffic through the Panama Canal. Canal officials say higher oil prices are making the shorter route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans…

A farm advocacy group is calling on the Trump administration to respond to rising fertilizer prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Farm Action, a farmer-led watchdog organization, has sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting federal…

Nutrient enhancements are available to improve the return on the farmer’s fertilizer investment. Mosaic Biosciences has biologicals that fit that bill. “We have one product called Biopath that folks can mix with their liquid fertilizer, very simple to use, just…

The U.S. agricultural trade deficit rose in January, totaling $1.76 billion. That’s up from $1.1 billion in December. Ag exports declined slightly, but imports were up. For Fiscal Year 2026 through January, ag exports totaled just over $61 billion and…

Agriculture has had its share of black swan events in recent years and the war in Iran would fit in that category. Ag Retailers Association President and CEO Darren Coppock says the action in the Middle East complicates an already…

In the latest MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl talks about the investment in young farmers and ranchers. Click here. 

The executive director of Agridime LLC was captured and arrested by local and federal authorities at the Los Angeles International Airport. Joshua Link is one of five Agridime executives indicted for their role in a $220 million fraud case dealing…

This Agricult-HER interview with Lindsay Abentroth explores her role as USDA youth coordinator, her passion for agriculture, and her efforts to inspire the next generation of agriculturists through youth programs like FFA and 4-H. Discover how her background and career…

The Minnesota Corn Growers Association spent time at the Minnesota State Legislature this past week, MCGA Government Relations Committee Chair Richard Syverson has details in this week’s Minnesota Corn Matters. Listen to the report. 

Nutrient enhancements are available to improve the return on the farmer’s fertilizer investment. Mosaic Biosciences has biologicals that fit that bill. “We have one product called Biopath that folks can mix with their liquid fertilizer, very simple to use, just…

Sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers from across the country recently spent two weeks in Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers as part of the American Sugar Alliance’s annual fly-in. Farmers used the meetings to highlight the financial pressures facing the sugar industry…

The new chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says expanding global markets and diversifying demand will remain top priorities for the soybean industry. Claremont, South Dakota farmer Mike McCranie says the industry has been working for several years to…

Recent forecast models may be overstating how quickly and how strong the next El Niño could develop, according to World Weather Incorporated. New outlooks from NOAA and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology suggest El Niño conditions could begin as early…

The planting season is almost here and getting an early jump on pathogen management starts with seed treatments. “Across most of the state right now in the region, we have plenty of soil moisture going into planting season, so I…

Concerns continue to build over the impact of the ongoing conflict with Iran on global fertilizer markets. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says there are two things to watch out for. “Number one is obviously the price. We’ve seen…

A proposal moving through the Minnesota Legislature would ban the sale and use of the herbicide paraquat in the state. Supporters say the chemical has been linked to serious health concerns, including Parkinson’s disease. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen told…

A coalition of agriculture, consumer and faith-based groups has sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer seeking mandatory country-of-origin labeling when the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is reviewed. They claim increased transparency will result in fairer prices for cattle producers.…

In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt talks about the Emerging Beef Leader Program. Click here. 

In this week’s edition of Cattle Country Conversations, NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry discusses the increase in cattle carcass weights. Click here to listen. 

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed a bill into law that temporarily bans the sale and production of cell-cultured protein products in the state. The ban takes effect July 1 and will remain in place for five years, expiring…

USDA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have finalized a construction contract for a new sterile fly production facility in Texas. Minneapolis-based Mortenson Construction got the contract. This complex will raise sterilized New World Screwworm flies, which is seen…

Volatility continues to ripple through grain and livestock markets as rising energy prices and outside market pressures drive investor interest in commodities. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Bryan Doherty says a sharp rally in crude oil and concerns about…

The New Civil Liberties Alliance has asked the federal court in South Dakota for a summary judgment to vacate the USDA rule requiring electronic ID ear tags for cattle and bison. R-CALF USA filed the lawsuit, claiming the 2024 USDA…

Timely passage of the farm bill and year-round E15 are on the wish list for Minnesota Senator Tina Smith. E15 may need to be addressed in Ways and Means or the energy committee rather than the agriculture committee. Smith says…

To support the movement of energy and agricultural products, the White House may waive the Jones Act for a limited time. The Jones Act requires shipments between U.S. ports be on ships that are U.S. built, U.S. flagged and U.S.…

In the latest MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl talks about the investment in young farmers and ranchers. Click here. 

Sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers from across the country recently spent two weeks in Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers as part of the American Sugar Alliance’s annual fly-in. Farmers used the meetings to highlight the financial pressures facing the sugar industry…

A coalition of agriculture, consumer and faith-based groups has sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer seeking mandatory country-of-origin labeling when the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is reviewed. They claim increased transparency will result in fairer prices for cattle producers.…

The Minnesota Corn Growers Association spent time at the Minnesota State Legislature this past week, MCGA Government Relations Committee Chair Richard Syverson has details in this week’s Minnesota Corn Matters. Listen to the report. 

The new chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says expanding global markets and diversifying demand will remain top priorities for the soybean industry. Claremont, South Dakota farmer Mike McCranie says the industry has been working for several years to…