More than 200 people attended the phase one signing ceremony, with one of those being South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal. “The main impact on agriculture has to do with the $40 billion of ag products going to China.…

Local sugarbeet cooperatives met with USDA Under Secretary Bill Northey last Wednesday afternoon to discuss disaster assistance. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven told the Red River Farm Network there are still details being worked out. “We got into in-depth discussions.…

There is a potato provision included in the Phase One trade deal. According the text, USDA-APHIS and the General Administration of Customs People’s Republic of China will sign and implement phytosanitary protocol to allow U.S. fresh potato imports into China…

According to North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, the third and final tranche of Market Facilitation Program payments is in the works. Hoeven met with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue after the Phase One trade deal signing this week. Perdue said he…

Due to the wet and cold harvest conditions, Buxton, North Dakota-based NoKota Packers ended up with 43 percent of their typical potato crop this year. President and CEO Carissa Olsen says they are on schedule to wrap up shipping in…

USDA’s Risk Management Agency is reminding farmers that crop insurance premiums are due January 31. Accrual of interest had been deferred for the 2019 crop year. “The reason why the agency is making a big deal right now is because…

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement passed the U.S. Senate by an overwhelming vote of 89-10 on Thursday. The vote came just one day after the United States signed a new trade agreement with China. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the USMCA…

Northern Plains Potato Growers Association President Donavon Johnson says the potato industry is still working out the details of disaster aid. Timing and when payments will be made are the unknowns. “Elected officials know how much of a priority this…

The National Potato Council launched a new podcast called ‘Eye on Potatoes’ during the Potato Expo in Las Vegas. The podcast highlights policy priorities and the latest issues affecting the potato industry. The podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts,…

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson added two new staff members. Gary, Minnesota farmer Jake Chisholm will be the Staff Director for the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. Justina Graff will be the new Deputy Clerk for…

The Mexican Supreme Court has ruled against a federal rule that would have allowed for up to ten percent ethanol blends. The court called for more science-based evaluation of higher ethanol fuels. A pre-existing rule allows a maximum of 5.8…

More than 200 people attended the phase one signing ceremony, with one of those being South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal. “The main impact on agriculture has to do with the $40 billion of ag products going to China.…

Local sugarbeet cooperatives met with USDA Under Secretary Bill Northey last Wednesday afternoon to discuss disaster assistance. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven told the Red River Farm Network there are still details being worked out. “We got into in-depth discussions.…

According to Acres & Shares, American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock trended higher to $3,200 per share last week. A total of 279 shares traded hands through seven transactions at that price.

According to Acres & Shares, American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock trended higher to $3,200 per share last week. A total of 279 shares traded hands through seven transactions at that price.

Due to the wet and cold harvest conditions, Buxton, North Dakota-based NoKota Packers ended up with 43 percent of their typical potato crop this year. President and CEO Carissa Olsen says they are on schedule to wrap up shipping in…

Following Wednesday’s signing of a phase one trade agreement between the U.S. and China, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 29,000 for the first time. The S&P 500 also closed at a record high, while the U.S. dollar weakened.…

The U.S. and China have signed phase one of a trade agreement. President Donald Trump was joined by Chinese Vice Premier Liu He at the White House ceremony. “Today, we take a momentous step, one that has never been taken…

In the Rural Perspectives podcast from AgCountry Farm Credit Services, market education specialist Katie Tangen reviews the USDA crop report.

According to a special note from the USDA, the National Agricultural Statistics Service will be recontacting producers who indicated they weren’t done with harvest in the last survey. When that survey took place in 2019, there was significant unharvested acres…

For perspective on the latest market news, listen to this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Market. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi discusses the USDA supply/demand report, the China trade deal and more.

The National Potato Council launched a new podcast called ‘Eye on Potatoes’ during the Potato Expo in Las Vegas. The podcast highlights policy priorities and the latest issues affecting the potato industry. The podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts,…

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson added two new staff members. Gary, Minnesota farmer Jake Chisholm will be the Staff Director for the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. Justina Graff will be the new Deputy Clerk for…

The Mexican Supreme Court has ruled against a federal rule that would have allowed for up to ten percent ethanol blends. The court called for more science-based evaluation of higher ethanol fuels. A pre-existing rule allows a maximum of 5.8…

Despite the challenges of the 2019 harvest, AMVAC Corporation Territory Sales Representative Ralph Frederick says there’s lots of optimism for 2020 at the Potato Expo. “It shows how strong farmers are to come out of a year like that and…

Gowan USA Product Marketing Manager Ken Reh says there is a chance blight could carry over in fields this spring. “It’s important to start planning for the next season and understand options available,” he explains. “The pathogen is going to…

An East Grand Forks farmer is the new vice chair for U.S. Wheat Associates. Rhonda Larson has been farming nearly 30 years and was a member of the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council for 17 years. Oregon farmer Darren…

The Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America is presenting its lifetime achievement award to William Nelson, who is retired from the CHS Foundation. Nelson was the first and longest-serving chair of the ASHCA board of directors. The award will…

Northern Plains Potato Growers Association President Donavon Johnson says the potato industry is still working out the details of disaster aid. Timing and when payments will be made are the unknowns. “Elected officials know how much of a priority this…

Despite the challenges of the 2019 harvest, AMVAC Corporation Territory Sales Representative Ralph Frederick says there’s lots of optimism for 2020 at the Potato Expo. “It shows how strong farmers are to come out of a year like that and…

Gowan USA Product Marketing Manager Ken Reh says there is a chance blight could carry over in fields this spring. “It’s important to start planning for the next season and understand options available,” he explains. “The pathogen is going to…

For dry bean growers, it is difficult to make plans for the upcoming growing season given the conditions. Northarvest Bean Growers Association Executive Vice President Tim Courneya says Bean Day is apart of that decision making process. Hear more in…

Clubroot management in one area of focus for the canola industry. learn more from BASF assistant canola breeder Sean Harder in the Canola Minute, made possible by the Northern Canola Growers Association.

U.S. fresh red potato shipments dropped to 12.7 million hundredweight in 2019-2020 from 13.8 million hundredweight in 2018-2019. United Potato Growers of America CEO Mark Klompien says the drop isn’t too surprising. “With the situation that happened with Mother Nature,…

New Holland and the National Hemp Association are partnering to further the return of hemp raised as a commodity crop across North America. Under the phrase “Pushing Progress Together,” the duo will showcase hemp at 16 national farm shows through…

The bread and butter of Black Leg Ranch has always been the cowherd. However, the Doan family had to diversity as more members were added. “We had already established some facilities with the lodge, and my son Jay said to…

There are advantage and challenges when it comes to swine production and expansion.”For the crop farmer, the advantage is basis,” says Dr. Bob Thaler, swine specialist, South Dakota State University Extension. “Pigs eat a lot of corn and soybeans and…

There is a motive to move livestock development forward in North Dakota. Those conversations were one focus at the 2nd Annual Livestock Summit hosted by the North Dakota Livestock Alliance. “We try to get a pulse on the ag industry;…

Learn more about the Minnesota One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Organization. Minnesota Beef Council Executive Director Karin Schafer has the details in this edition of the Minnesota Beef Update.

The world’s largest retailer is entering the beef business, with Walmart opening a new meat processing facility in Thomasville, Georgia. The 200,000 square foot operation will employ 350 people and is part of the company’s $90 million commitment to supply…

Be sure to include beef in your New Years nutrition plan. Minnesota Beef Council Communications Director Becky Church has the details in the Minnesota Beef Update.

North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer, who sits on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, reacted to the announcement that the National Environmental Policy Act. “The NEPA process has grown incredibly complicated and unnecessarily burdensome,” said Cramer. “I encourage all…

Northern Plains Potato Growers Association President Donavon Johnson says the potato industry is still working out the details of disaster aid. Timing and when payments will be made are the unknowns. “Elected officials know how much of a priority this…

The Mexican Supreme Court has ruled against a federal rule that would have allowed for up to ten percent ethanol blends. The court called for more science-based evaluation of higher ethanol fuels. A pre-existing rule allows a maximum of 5.8…

More than 200 people attended the phase one signing ceremony, with one of those being South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal. “The main impact on agriculture has to do with the $40 billion of ag products going to China.…

Local sugarbeet cooperatives met with USDA Under Secretary Bill Northey last Wednesday afternoon to discuss disaster assistance. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven told the Red River Farm Network there are still details being worked out. “We got into in-depth discussions.…

There is a potato provision included in the Phase One trade deal. According the text, USDA-APHIS and the General Administration of Customs People’s Republic of China will sign and implement phytosanitary protocol to allow U.S. fresh potato imports into China…

According to North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, the third and final tranche of Market Facilitation Program payments is in the works. Hoeven met with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue after the Phase One trade deal signing this week. Perdue said he…

An Idaho potato grower is now leading the National Potato Council (NPC). Britt Raybould was elected President, leading the Executive Committee in 2020. She is the first female president in the NPC’s history. The 2019 President, Larry Alsum, will serve…