At Kulm, North Dakota, Josh Gackle started seeding barley this past week. “Soil conditions, at least for wheat and barley, I think are really good. Moisture is good for planting, but you can tell that it’s dry. ” It’s still…

University of Minnesota Extension Crops Educator Angie Peltier doesn’t expect planting to begin in the Crookston area for another week. “It’s relatively slow to start here. I’ve seen some anhydrous tanks strategically parked in some fields, but the majority of…

The Minnesota Legislature is in its final month. The House-passed ag budget bill increases total funding for agriculture in the state by $17 million. Agricultural lobbyist Bruce Kleven says there were multiple wins in the House budget bill. “One of…

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong signed HB 1318, a bill that would secure the continued access to essential crop protection tools for farmers across North Dakota. “This bill simply says the law is the law, that labeling, that process is…

A trio of new foliar products from Syngenta are in the registration process and could be commercially available as soon as the 2026 growing season.  Syngenta Technical Product Lead for Insecticides Elijah Meck said one of these products, Velento, is…

The weather is starting to warm up in the Red River Valley, and that means the return of bugs to the fields. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae says the milder winter weather much of the region received could…

Larson Seed and Agronomy owner Matt Larson is still seeing cold and wet soils in the Fosston, Minnesota area. “We did get in the field a little bit, scratched around some this past week; we do have a rig going…

The theme for the 2025 Minnesota State FFA Convention is ‘Stand as One.’ “For everyone, it means something a little bit different,” said Cole Sundeen, treasurer, Minnesota FFA. “Generally, each person can bring together their unique skills and capabilities to…

State FFA Reporter Natalie Clemenson looks forward to these next two days at the state convention. “I really hope I remember to soak in all of the experiences I can,” said Clemenson. “This year, we’re only here for a short…

Five-thousand FFA members and supporters are filling Mariucci Arena today and tomorrow for the Minnesota State FFA Convention. This convention has many students in this arena for the very first time. RRFN asked Minnesota State FFA President Lauren Stoel what these…

The Minnesota FFA State Officer Team is wrapping up its year in leadership. State Secretary Kaiya Grossman said the six state officers clicked right from the start. “We became a family very fast,” said Grossman. “In all of our state…

At Kulm, North Dakota, Josh Gackle started seeding barley this past week. “Soil conditions, at least for wheat and barley, I think are really good. Moisture is good for planting, but you can tell that it’s dry. ” It’s still…

University of Minnesota Extension Crops Educator Angie Peltier doesn’t expect planting to begin in the Crookston area for another week. “It’s relatively slow to start here. I’ve seen some anhydrous tanks strategically parked in some fields, but the majority of…

The Minnesota Legislature is in its final month. The House-passed ag budget bill increases total funding for agriculture in the state by $17 million. Agricultural lobbyist Bruce Kleven says there were multiple wins in the House budget bill. “One of…

In the latest Well Grounded podcast, Acres and Shares President Jayson Menke and RRFN Farm Broadcaster Randy Konen visit with NDSU Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman about the recent North Dakota Land Values Survey. Gain insight by listening to…

Demand for grain transportation in the first quarter of the year remained strong. While rail grain carloads were slightly below average nationally, record corn exports were seen from the Pacific Northwest export terminals. By state, the grain cars loaded and…

Robert F. Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again agenda is gaining momentum. During the ag leaders’ roundtable at North Dakota State University, the region’s unique role in the production of oilseeds was discussed. “There’s a lot of misinformation out on the internet…

During his trip to India, Vice President J.D. Vance announced progress on a bilateral trade deal. Few details were provided, but the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said the United States wants more market access, lower tariffs and the…

In this edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says gold continues to set new contract highs. “That is a little concerning because it also shows that there are questions about…

University of Minnesota Extension Economist Ed Usset says current trade tensions with China feel broader and more uncertain than anything in recent memory, even compared to the 2018 trade war. How should a farmer respond to this time of uncertainty?…

China has warned any country that makes a trade deal with the United States. The Trump Administration has said it plans to pressure those countries to limit trade with China. The Chinese commerce ministry made it clear it opposes any…

The theme for the 2025 Minnesota State FFA Convention is ‘Stand as One.’ “For everyone, it means something a little bit different,” said Cole Sundeen, treasurer, Minnesota FFA. “Generally, each person can bring together their unique skills and capabilities to…

State FFA Reporter Natalie Clemenson looks forward to these next two days at the state convention. “I really hope I remember to soak in all of the experiences I can,” said Clemenson. “This year, we’re only here for a short…

Five-thousand FFA members and supporters are filling Mariucci Arena today and tomorrow for the Minnesota State FFA Convention. This convention has many students in this arena for the very first time. RRFN asked Minnesota State FFA President Lauren Stoel what these…

The Minnesota FFA State Officer Team is wrapping up its year in leadership. State Secretary Kaiya Grossman said the six state officers clicked right from the start. “We became a family very fast,” said Grossman. “In all of our state…

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong signed HB 1318, a bill that would secure the continued access to essential crop protection tools for farmers across North Dakota. “This bill simply says the law is the law, that labeling, that process is…

A trio of new foliar products from Syngenta are in the registration process and could be commercially available as soon as the 2026 growing season.  Syngenta Technical Product Lead for Insecticides Elijah Meck said one of these products, Velento, is…

In the latest Well Grounded podcast, Acres and Shares President Jayson Menke and RRFN Farm Broadcaster Randy Konen visit with NDSU Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman about the recent North Dakota Land Values Survey. Gain insight by listening to…

At Kulm, North Dakota, Josh Gackle started seeding barley this past week. “Soil conditions, at least for wheat and barley, I think are really good. Moisture is good for planting, but you can tell that it’s dry. ” It’s still…

University of Minnesota Extension Crops Educator Angie Peltier doesn’t expect planting to begin in the Crookston area for another week. “It’s relatively slow to start here. I’ve seen some anhydrous tanks strategically parked in some fields, but the majority of…

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong signed HB 1318, a bill that would secure the continued access to essential crop protection tools for farmers across North Dakota. “This bill simply says the law is the law, that labeling, that process is…

A trio of new foliar products from Syngenta are in the registration process and could be commercially available as soon as the 2026 growing season.  Syngenta Technical Product Lead for Insecticides Elijah Meck said one of these products, Velento, is…

The weather is starting to warm up in the Red River Valley, and that means the return of bugs to the fields. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae says the milder winter weather much of the region received could…

Larson Seed and Agronomy owner Matt Larson is still seeing cold and wet soils in the Fosston, Minnesota area. “We did get in the field a little bit, scratched around some this past week; we do have a rig going…

Planting is ahead of schedule in southwestern North Dakota for Greg Kessel. The Belfield farmer is finished with small grains and field peas . He’s waiting to start on corn. “We’ve had a couple of significant rains, we’re still so…

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed in a backyard chicken flock in North Dakota’s Stutsman County. The flock has been destroyed and the site is under quarantine. This is the first case of avian influenza in North Dakota this…

A federal appeals court has rejected an attempt by Food and Water Watch, the Center for Biological Diversity and other activist groups to tighten the regulations for large animal feeding operations. These groups claimed the EPA acted in an arbitrary…

North Dakota Senate Bill 2177 delivers a boost for animal agriculture. “The bill will redirect a small amount of state sales and use taxes that would be collected from animal agriculture development and use taxes on those materials for developing…

USDAS’s March Cattle on Feed report showed 11.6 million head of cattle in the nation’s feedlots as of April 1. That is down two percent from a year ago. Placements were up five percent from last year at 1.84 million…

Despite growing social media chatter, the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association says there are no confirmed reports of stolen calves in the state. “What we’ve got is people who have called and said they’ve heard it’s going on,” said Chief Brand…

As drought conditions persist across North Dakota, NDSU Extension is warning livestock producers to monitor water quality in stock ponds. “There’s a lot of water sources that are dry or nearly dry with the lack of snow and runoff,” said…

In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Kaityln Root offers information on the Steak on the Stick event. It will be held April 24 at the Minnesota State Capitol. Learn more. 

The Minnesota Legislature is in its final month. The House-passed ag budget bill increases total funding for agriculture in the state by $17 million. Agricultural lobbyist Bruce Kleven says there were multiple wins in the House budget bill. “One of…

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong signed HB 1318, a bill that would secure the continued access to essential crop protection tools for farmers across North Dakota. “This bill simply says the law is the law, that labeling, that process is…

North Dakota Corn Growers Association President Andrew Mauch called Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ visit to the state a “historic day for farmers.” Mauch and other ag leaders pushed for a permanent waiver to allow year-round sales of E15 fuel, highlighting…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the partnership with Elon Musk is helping to modernize the USDA and better serve farmers. “I’ve worked right next to Elon for a couple of months now, and his heart and his mind are all…

During Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ visit to Fargo, North Dakota Representative Julie Fedorchak praised the state’s agricultural leadership, emphasizing its innovation and resilience. Fedorchak also credited the Trump administration for its continued support of Rural America. “President Trump loves agriculture,…

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig and her fellow Democratic members have sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, voicing concern about USDA’s Deferred Resignation Program and Reduction in Force plans. The letter said there is fear the…

The North Dakota Legislature is the first in the nation to address pesticide labeling requirements and the farmers’ access to those crop protection tools. Governor Armstrong signed House Bill 1318 into law this past week. Learn more in this week’s…