Markets Take a Dynamic Turn on Chinese News
The Chinese government indicates it will buy at least $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products each year through 2028. “Chinese press is reporting they have a commitment for X amount of grains and when we first heard the number, we…
Historic El Nino Possible
Nutrien Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass says a developing El Nino pattern could move into unprecedented territory later this year, creating uncertainty for crop production and summer weather patterns. “We’re already in El Nino. It’s not something that’s still coming.…
White House Highlights Trade Success
A White House fact sheet released Sunday recapped the summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi. It calls for the creation of a U.S.-China Board of Trade and a U.S.-China Board of Investment to manage bilateral trade and investment…
Legislature Wraps Up Divided Session
Minnesota lawmakers adjourned the 2026 legislative session Sunday night after approving a major infrastructure package, anti-fraud legislation, new Capitol security measures, and a financial rescue plan for Hennepin County Medical Center. The session unfolded under unusual political conditions with a…
Chinese Fry Exports Raise Concerns
The National Potato Council is urging the Trump administration to take stronger trade action against rapidly expanding Chinese frozen french fry exports, warning the surge is disrupting major export markets traditionally supplied by the United States. The potato industry says…
Otter Tail Files New Energy Plan
Otter Tail Power Company has filed a new 15-year Integrated Resource Plan with Minnesota regulators outlining future investments aimed at meeting growing electricity demand while maintaining reliability across the region. The utility’s long-range proposal includes construction of a new 50-megawatt…
CFTC Staffing Push Intensifies
House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson and Ranking Member Angie Craig are urging President Donald Trump to quickly appoint a full bipartisan panel of commissioners to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. In a joint statement, the House Agriculture Committee leaders…
What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets
China trade news sends soybeans back into the “hot” category this week on What’s Hot, What’s Not with Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management. Randy breaks down the overnight rally tied to new Chinese ag purchase commitments, why wheat…
PK Finalists Named
Ten finalists have been named for the 73rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way. The finalists are Kalley Christen of Lester Prairie, Elizabeth Coudron of Milroy, Stephanie Dykstra of Bigelow, Claudia Frenchick of St. Martin, Jena Hanson of Owatonna, Morgan…
Farming for the Future
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, Lily Gross talks about her new year-round farm stop market opening…
Canola Minute
In the Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman talks about EPA renewable volume obligations. Click here to listen.
SD Corn Comments
In this episode of South Dakota Corn Comments, Chris Martin, Director of Operations and Policy at South Dakota Trade, talks about World Trade Month. Click here.
Pushback Seen on Potential Reduction in Beef Tariffs
Nearly a week ago, President Trump indicated he would sign an executive order to temporarily reduce tariffs on imported beef. Farm-state lawmakers pushed back, and the action was later delayed. High beef prices have been a frequent talking point for…
Markets Take a Dynamic Turn on Chinese News
The Chinese government indicates it will buy at least $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products each year through 2028. “Chinese press is reporting they have a commitment for X amount of grains and when we first heard the number, we…
What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets
China trade news sends soybeans back into the “hot” category this week on What’s Hot, What’s Not with Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management. Randy breaks down the overnight rally tied to new Chinese ag purchase commitments, why wheat…
Markets Take a Dynamic Turn on Chinese News
The Chinese government indicates it will buy at least $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products each year through 2028. “Chinese press is reporting they have a commitment for X amount of grains and when we first heard the number, we…
White House Highlights Trade Success
A White House fact sheet released Sunday recapped the summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi. It calls for the creation of a U.S.-China Board of Trade and a U.S.-China Board of Investment to manage bilateral trade and investment…
Chinese Government Releases Post-Summit Statement
The Chinese commerce ministry released a statement over the weekend regarding the U.S.-China summit. It said the two sides agreed to a plan to increase trade with tariff reductions. China confirmed the purchase of U.S. aircraft, but did not provide…
Warsh Succeeds Jerome Powell as Fed Chair
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve by a 54 to 45 vote. Warsh previously served as a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011. He was nominated by President Bush in 2006 as…
A Reroute for Summit Pipeline
Summit Carbon Solutions has announced a new route for its pipeline, and it bypasses Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The scaled-down version will capture carbon from 27 ethanol plants in Iowa and move it through Nebraska to a storage…
Beet Stock Values
The American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock trading season has likely ended. According to Acres & Shares broker, Jayson Menke, 4,884 shares were brokered for an average price of $4,060.17 per share. “Based on the forecast payment last fall, I…
PK Finalists Named
Ten finalists have been named for the 73rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way. The finalists are Kalley Christen of Lester Prairie, Elizabeth Coudron of Milroy, Stephanie Dykstra of Bigelow, Claudia Frenchick of St. Martin, Jena Hanson of Owatonna, Morgan…
Farming for the Future
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, Lily Gross talks about her new year-round farm stop market opening…
Canola Minute
In the Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman talks about EPA renewable volume obligations. Click here to listen.
SD Corn Comments
In this episode of South Dakota Corn Comments, Chris Martin, Director of Operations and Policy at South Dakota Trade, talks about World Trade Month. Click here.
Midwest Farmland Values Increase 3%
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Midwest farmland values rose three percent in the first quarter when compared to one year ago. The amount of land for sale during the winter and spring seasons was down compared to…
SD Corn Leader Fights for Fertilizer Market Transparency
South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Trent Kubik testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee regarding fertilizer costs and the impact on farmers. “Farmers understand that input costs can fluctuate, but what we are seeing in the fertilizer market raises serious…
A Reroute for Summit Pipeline
Summit Carbon Solutions has announced a new route for its pipeline, and it bypasses Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The scaled-down version will capture carbon from 27 ethanol plants in Iowa and move it through Nebraska to a storage…
Historic El Nino Possible
Nutrien Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass says a developing El Nino pattern could move into unprecedented territory later this year, creating uncertainty for crop production and summer weather patterns. “We’re already in El Nino. It’s not something that’s still coming.…
Chinese Fry Exports Raise Concerns
The National Potato Council is urging the Trump administration to take stronger trade action against rapidly expanding Chinese frozen french fry exports, warning the surge is disrupting major export markets traditionally supplied by the United States. The potato industry says…
Dry Bean Scene
In the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Cropping Specialist Jeff Stachler talks about wind erosion. Click here.
Corn, Soybean Yields Set Records
New county-level yield estimates from USDA confirm 2025 was a historic production year for U.S. agriculture. Analysis from Farmdoc Daily shows the national average corn yield hit a record 186.5 bushels per acre, while soybean yields reached a record 53…
Soybean Oil Volatility Concerns Rise
New USDA projections are raising concerns about increased volatility in soybean oil markets as renewable fuel demand continues reshaping the soybean industry. Analysts with FarmDoc Daily say USDA’s first outlook for the 2026-2027 marketing year projects stronger domestic soybean crushing,…
Planting Advances Rapidly
Farmers across Minnesota and North Dakota made major planting progress during the past two weeks despite high winds and blowing dust. Peterson Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson said farmers moved quickly through corn and soybean planting. “Soil conditions have been great,…
Dry May Worries Northern Farmers
Extreme fire danger, blowing dust, and worsening drought conditions are creating growing concerns across the Northern Plains as strong winds and dry weather continue impacting the region. Red flag warnings stretched across much of North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota…
- Pushback Seen on Potential Reduction in Beef Tariffs
- MN Beef Update
- Farm Measures Remain Stalled at Capitol
- Ranch Profits Mask Difficult Year for North Dakota Crop Farmers
- Livestock Water Concerns in North Dakota
- A Significant Step in Expanding Milk Options in School
- Healthy Balance Sheets in Cattle Sector
- All Livestock
Pushback Seen on Potential Reduction in Beef Tariffs
Nearly a week ago, President Trump indicated he would sign an executive order to temporarily reduce tariffs on imported beef. Farm-state lawmakers pushed back, and the action was later delayed. High beef prices have been a frequent talking point for…
MN Beef Update
It is May Beef Month. In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council Business Manager Heather DeLong talks about Beef Month promotions. Click here.
Farm Measures Remain Stalled at Capitol
The Minnesota legislative session is entering its final week and Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen says there’s still a lot of work to be done. “It’s a bit of a mixed bag for agriculture, at the moment. We did pass the…
Ranch Profits Mask Difficult Year for North Dakota Crop Farmers
NDSU Extension’s latest Agriculture by the Numbers shows a stark contrast in net farm incomes between Red River Valley farms versus Northern Plains farms outside the valley. Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman says much of that comes from the…
Livestock Water Concerns in North Dakota
Low spring runoff and below-average precipitation could lead to access issues for adequate, good-quality water for livestock this spring. NDSU Extension Veterinarian Jake Galbreath says they’ve received multiple reports of water sources that are either low, dried up or toxic…
A Significant Step in Expanding Milk Options in School
USDA has issued an interim final rule implementing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. This provision allows schools and child nutrition providers to offer whole and two percent milk options. That includes flavored and unflavored milk options. The International…
Healthy Balance Sheets in Cattle Sector
The cattle industry continues to benefit from strong markets. Fallon Savage, senior vice president of corporate credit, Farm Credit Services of America, said the balance sheets are healthy. A disciplined approach is being seen by cattle producers. “Most of them…
- Pushback Seen on Potential Reduction in Beef Tariffs
- Markets Take a Dynamic Turn on Chinese News
- White House Highlights Trade Success
- Legislature Wraps Up Divided Session
- Chinese Fry Exports Raise Concerns
- E15 Faces Tough Senate Road
- SD Corn Leader Fights for Fertilizer Market Transparency
- All Policy
Pushback Seen on Potential Reduction in Beef Tariffs
Nearly a week ago, President Trump indicated he would sign an executive order to temporarily reduce tariffs on imported beef. Farm-state lawmakers pushed back, and the action was later delayed. High beef prices have been a frequent talking point for…
Markets Take a Dynamic Turn on Chinese News
The Chinese government indicates it will buy at least $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products each year through 2028. “Chinese press is reporting they have a commitment for X amount of grains and when we first heard the number, we…
White House Highlights Trade Success
A White House fact sheet released Sunday recapped the summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi. It calls for the creation of a U.S.-China Board of Trade and a U.S.-China Board of Investment to manage bilateral trade and investment…
Legislature Wraps Up Divided Session
Minnesota lawmakers adjourned the 2026 legislative session Sunday night after approving a major infrastructure package, anti-fraud legislation, new Capitol security measures, and a financial rescue plan for Hennepin County Medical Center. The session unfolded under unusual political conditions with a…
Chinese Fry Exports Raise Concerns
The National Potato Council is urging the Trump administration to take stronger trade action against rapidly expanding Chinese frozen french fry exports, warning the surge is disrupting major export markets traditionally supplied by the United States. The potato industry says…
E15 Faces Tough Senate Road
The House may have passed year-round E15 legislation, but supporters are now preparing for what could be a much tougher fight in the U.S. Senate. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says the measure could struggle to reach the 60 votes needed…
SD Corn Leader Fights for Fertilizer Market Transparency
South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Trent Kubik testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee regarding fertilizer costs and the impact on farmers. “Farmers understand that input costs can fluctuate, but what we are seeing in the fertilizer market raises serious…
