Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen says much of northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota may not see meaningful field activity until next month. “I don’t foresee us really getting much activity here now until May for most of my territory.”…

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital link in the fertilizer supply chains. “We’ve got about 35 percent of the urea, and about 40 percent of the processed phosphates that go through the Strait of Hormuz,” explains Randy Russell, president/CEO,…

Momentum is building for year-round E15, even as frustration lingers over delays in securing federal approval. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Adam Birr says the push has been years in the making. “It makes no sense at all why…

The Minnesota Corn Growers Association is calling on farmers to stay engaged as policy discussions intensify at both the state and federal levels. Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek says the organization’s work now goes beyond traditional advocacy, with increased…

Speaking during the Minnesota Corn Growers Association Shop Talks in northwest Minnesota, former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said reliance on short-term payments has replaced the stability farmers once had under multi-year legislation. “You can’t plan anything, bankers can’t…

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says significant progress has been made on the next farm bill, but key policy issues remain. “We were able to pass about 85 percent of the farm bill in reconciliation last year, and we…

The current economic landscape has many farmers shifting acres to soybeans this spring. Agvise Soil Scientist John Breker says there are some things to consider when making this move. “With nitrogen fertilizer prices where they are, more people are thinking…

In this edition of the Dry Bean Scene, a Battle of the Beans is coming up on Thursday in Glyndon, Minnesota. Noreen Thomas, Doubting Thomas Farms, outlines this unique opportunity to promote the dry bean industry. Listen to the report. …

Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen says much of northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota may not see meaningful field activity until next month. “I don’t foresee us really getting much activity here now until May for most of my territory.”…

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital link in the fertilizer supply chains. “We’ve got about 35 percent of the urea, and about 40 percent of the processed phosphates that go through the Strait of Hormuz,” explains Randy Russell, president/CEO,…

Momentum is building for year-round E15, even as frustration lingers over delays in securing federal approval. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Adam Birr says the push has been years in the making. “It makes no sense at all why…

The Minnesota Corn Growers Association is calling on farmers to stay engaged as policy discussions intensify at both the state and federal levels. Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek says the organization’s work now goes beyond traditional advocacy, with increased…

Speaking during the Minnesota Corn Growers Association Shop Talks in northwest Minnesota, former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said reliance on short-term payments has replaced the stability farmers once had under multi-year legislation. “You can’t plan anything, bankers can’t…

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says significant progress has been made on the next farm bill, but key policy issues remain. “We were able to pass about 85 percent of the farm bill in reconciliation last year, and we…

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital link in the fertilizer supply chains. “We’ve got about 35 percent of the urea, and about 40 percent of the processed phosphates that go through the Strait of Hormuz,” explains Randy Russell, president/CEO,…

Momentum is building for year-round E15, even as frustration lingers over delays in securing federal approval. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Adam Birr says the push has been years in the making. “It makes no sense at all why…

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins met representatives of the four major fertilizer companies this past week. In an appearance before a House appropriations subcommittee, Agriculture Secretary…

Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, USDA will have an additional $285 million available each year for market development programs like the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Funding for the America First Trade Promotion Program has…

Importers and exporters from around the world were in Mexico City for the U.S. Meat Export Federation Red Meat Symposium this past week. Towner, North Dakota rancher Jason Zahn represented the North Dakota Beef Commission at the event. After a…

The web-based prediction market platform, Kalshi, has added new contracts tied to commodity prices. Given the current world events, company officials said the commodities market has exploded in both volume and volatility. Commodities ranging from wheat to sugar are now…

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is adding uncertainty to U.S.-China trade talks, with potential impacts on agricultural exports. StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the ongoing conflict could delay negotiations and limit soybean opportunities in the near…

In this edition of the Dry Bean Scene, a Battle of the Beans is coming up on Thursday in Glyndon, Minnesota. Noreen Thomas, Doubting Thomas Farms, outlines this unique opportunity to promote the dry bean industry. Listen to the report. …

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Rachel Busse-Aswar talks about the upcoming We Are Water Exhibit in…

Western Consolidated Cooperative has announced Joe Meyer will succeed Paul Mattason as its next general manager effective August 1. Meyer is the current grain and fuel department manager. Mattson has been with West-Con for 32 years. West-Con is based in…

Nearly 340 major agriculture groups at the state and national level have signed a joint letter to House leadership, asking for swift action on Farm Bill 2.0. The letter said these groups recognize key provisions have passed in other bills…

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins met representatives of the four major fertilizer companies this past week. In an appearance before a House appropriations subcommittee, Agriculture Secretary…

Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, USDA will have an additional $285 million available each year for market development programs like the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Funding for the America First Trade Promotion Program has…

The National Agri-Marketing Association delivered its Best of NAMA Awards during its annual conference in St. Louis. The grand champion award went to the Idaho Potato Commission with Evans Hardy + Young as the agency. The Best of Show for…

In this edition of the Dry Bean Scene, a Battle of the Beans is coming up on Thursday in Glyndon, Minnesota. Noreen Thomas, Doubting Thomas Farms, outlines this unique opportunity to promote the dry bean industry. Listen to the report. …

Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen says much of northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota may not see meaningful field activity until next month. “I don’t foresee us really getting much activity here now until May for most of my territory.”…

Momentum is building for year-round E15, even as frustration lingers over delays in securing federal approval. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Adam Birr says the push has been years in the making. “It makes no sense at all why…

The current economic landscape has many farmers shifting acres to soybeans this spring. Agvise Soil Scientist John Breker says there are some things to consider when making this move. “With nitrogen fertilizer prices where they are, more people are thinking…

The Minnesota Sunflower Council re-elected Thomas Dowdle and Tom Smude to three-year terms. Dowdle, who farms near Kennedy, will represent Region One and currently serves as Second Vice President of the National Sunflower Association. Smude, who farms near Pierz, will…

The Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee reviewed spending priorities in its Wednesday hearing. One provision would make Minnesota the first state to ban paraquat. Ranking Member Torrey Westrom said this chemistry is often used on cover crops and for desiccation of…

Koch Agronomic Services has launched CENTURO A-PRO nitrogen stabilizer. CENTURO is designed to provide a more flexible and easy-to-handle nitrogen protection solution for retailers and growers. CENTURO A-PRO recently received EPA approval and is available for Fall 2026 applications.

Researchers at North Dakota State University’s Agricultural Risk Policy Center found price increases due to California’s Prop 12 have continued two years after the law was implemented. California consumers have seen pork prices up an average of 20 percent compared…

Importers and exporters from around the world were in Mexico City for the U.S. Meat Export Federation Red Meat Symposium this past week. Towner, North Dakota rancher Jason Zahn represented the North Dakota Beef Commission at the event. After a…

In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root highlights the Steak on a Stick promotion at the State Capitol. Listen. 

Market volatility is picking up again, and in this week’s What’s Hot, What’s Not segment, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson breaks down where the momentum is shifting. Cattle continues to lead the way, with live cattle pushing to…

Union workers at one of the country’s largest beef processing plants have ratified a new two-year contract. The strike at the JBS plant in Greeley, Colorado, lasted three weeks, ending nearly a week ago when both sides agreed to return…

A tentative labor agreement has been reached between JBS and the union representing workers at the beef plant in Greeley, Colorado. The deal was reached after a three-week strike at the Swift Beef plant. Terms of the agreement were not…

The Minnesota House Environment and Natural Resources Committee laid over a bill that would require an environmental impact statement for an animal feedlot facility with 10,000 or more animal units. These operations currently go through an environmental review process that…

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital link in the fertilizer supply chains. “We’ve got about 35 percent of the urea, and about 40 percent of the processed phosphates that go through the Strait of Hormuz,” explains Randy Russell, president/CEO,…

Momentum is building for year-round E15, even as frustration lingers over delays in securing federal approval. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Adam Birr says the push has been years in the making. “It makes no sense at all why…

The Minnesota Corn Growers Association is calling on farmers to stay engaged as policy discussions intensify at both the state and federal levels. Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek says the organization’s work now goes beyond traditional advocacy, with increased…

Speaking during the Minnesota Corn Growers Association Shop Talks in northwest Minnesota, former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said reliance on short-term payments has replaced the stability farmers once had under multi-year legislation. “You can’t plan anything, bankers can’t…

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says significant progress has been made on the next farm bill, but key policy issues remain. “We were able to pass about 85 percent of the farm bill in reconciliation last year, and we…

The Conflict with Iran continues to drag on, weighing heavily on global fertilizer markets.  NDSU Associate Research Professor Shawn Arita says even with the announcement of the Strait of Hormuz reopening, it could still take weeks to months to clear…

Nearly 340 major agriculture groups at the state and national level have signed a joint letter to House leadership, asking for swift action on Farm Bill 2.0. The letter said these groups recognize key provisions have passed in other bills…