North Dakota leaders say progress is being made in a long-running dispute over federal wetland easements. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met with farmers and landowners in Valley City Friday. The Fish and Wildlife Service is expanding a pilot program reviewing…

The United States and China have extended their trade truce for another two months, pushing the deadline from November 10 into January. During appearance on Fox News, U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer said this extension should be a time of…

Marketing isn’t about an ad or social media post, it’s all about helping businesses grow. In this edition of the Red River Farm Network-Ten Acre Marketing Conversation Series about ‘Growing Agriculture Through Better Marketing,’ we hear from Mary Heslep, senior vice…

Jason Schmidt of Crystal Springs was posthumously honored with the Top Hand Award. This is the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s highest honor. Schmidt served as NDSA president in 2010 at age 39, making him one of the youngest presidents in…

Nutrien Ag Solutions Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass expects this wet pattern to continue in the near term before a better harvest window develops in early October. “October 3rd through the 10th, I do see most of the Cornbelt seeing wide…

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is expressing frustration with the Trump administration’s decision to import additional beef. NDSA Vice President Tim Erbele said producers worry the move could create more market uncertainty at a time when the U.S. cattle inventory…

Ohio Representative Shontel Brown wants to succeed Minnesota Representative Angie Craig and lead the Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee in the new Congress. Craig lost the primary for Minnesota’s Senate race and will be leaving the House. California Congressman…

In a Friday meeting on wetlands easements in Valley City, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said landowner disputes typically center on older easements that lacked detailed mapping. “That’s the problem here and it all goes back to pre-1976. We…

North Dakota leaders say progress is being made in a long-running dispute over federal wetland easements. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met with farmers and landowners in Valley City Friday. The Fish and Wildlife Service is expanding a pilot program reviewing…

Soybean meal remains one of the stronger areas of the commodity markets, supported by tight supplies and strong cash soybean values. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says crushers are having difficulty securing enough soybeans to meet meal commitments.…

The United States and China have extended their trade truce for another two months, pushing the deadline from November 10 into January. During appearance on Fox News, U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer said this extension should be a time of…

Northern Canola Growers Association Communications Specialist Lindy Coutts talks about the upcoming Menus of Change Research Collaborative Meeting. Click here. 

In the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU dry bean breeder Juan Osorno talks about harvest on research plots. Listen to the update.

In Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Executive Director DaNita Murray talks about anticompetitive practices in the fertilizer market. Listen to the report. 

Soybean meal remains one of the stronger areas of the commodity markets, supported by tight supplies and strong cash soybean values. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says crushers are having difficulty securing enough soybeans to meet meal commitments.…

The United States and China have extended their trade truce for another two months, pushing the deadline from November 10 into January. During appearance on Fox News, U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer said this extension should be a time of…

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association has new leadership following its 97th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Bismarck. Streeter rancher Tim Erbele has moved into the president’s role after previously serving as vice president. Erbele is a longtime NDSA member…

Brent crude jumped more than three percent in Monday trading, moving above $107 per barrel after President Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal for reopening the strait. Iran offered to restore normal shipping within seven days if the United States met…

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is leading a trade trip to Denmark, Sweden and Iceland this week. The goal is to promote business investment in Minnesota. Agriculture is one of the areas that are part of that discussion.

Cattle supplies backed up this past week with federal immigration officials targeting meatpacking plants and other ag facilities in Kansas. Cattle slaughter totaled 484,000 head this past week, down more than 13 percent from the same week last year. ICE…

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is expressing frustration with the Trump administration’s decision to import additional beef. NDSA Vice President Tim Erbele said producers worry the move could create more market uncertainty at a time when the U.S. cattle inventory…

North Dakota leaders say progress is being made in a long-running dispute over federal wetland easements. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met with farmers and landowners in Valley City Friday. The Fish and Wildlife Service is expanding a pilot program reviewing…

Northern Canola Growers Association Communications Specialist Lindy Coutts talks about the upcoming Menus of Change Research Collaborative Meeting. Click here. 

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association has new leadership following its 97th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Bismarck. Streeter rancher Tim Erbele has moved into the president’s role after previously serving as vice president. Erbele is a longtime NDSA member…

According to AAA, the national average diesel fuel price is $6.45 per gallon. That’s down from last week’s all-time high of $6.52 per gallon. The national average pump price for regular gasoline is $4.47 per gallon while E85 is at…

Brent crude jumped more than three percent in Monday trading, moving above $107 per barrel after President Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal for reopening the strait. Iran offered to restore normal shipping within seven days if the United States met…

The University of Minnesota won the World Dairy Expo collegiate dairy cattle judging contest for the fourth straight year. A member of the University of Minnesota team, Jacob Harbaugh, was also the top individual judge. World Dairy Expo continues through…

The Omaha-based grain company owes BMO Bank more than $50 million, and an attorney for Hansen-Mueller says the bank is unlikely to be paid back in full. At the center of the dispute is who has the first claim on…

In the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU dry bean breeder Juan Osorno talks about harvest on research plots. Listen to the update.

Nutrien Ag Solutions Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass expects this wet pattern to continue in the near term before a better harvest window develops in early October. “October 3rd through the 10th, I do see most of the Cornbelt seeing wide…

Custom cutter Paul Paplow reports the Paplow Harvesting crew finished its work in northwest North Dakota, but has been unable to get started on soybeans back home in northwest Iowa. “It was real slow going up there,” said Paplow. “When…

Spring Creek Ag owner Ron Truax says soybean yields are better than expected on some of the region’s stronger ground, despite widespread drought stress. “It’s not a great crop, but where they’re good, they’re pretty good.” Lighter soils have fared…

Keeping dirt out of sugarbeet piles will be especially important as growers prepare for the full harvest campaign. NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Plant Pathologist Eric Branch said wet harvest conditions can make cleaning beets more difficult. Branch said reducing tare soil offers…

North Dakota farmers are being advised to wait for cooler soil temperatures before applying fall nitrogen. NDSU Extension Soil Specialist Brady Goettl says fall-applied nitrogen carries more risk than a spring application. “It’s never going to be as efficient as spring…

Dry bean harvest is underway near East Grand Forks, but recent rains and slow dry-down are limiting progress. “Yields have been coming in better than we thought, which is nice, all things considering,” reports Matt Krueger. Corn harvest will follow, and Kruger…

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association has new leadership following its 97th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Bismarck. Streeter rancher Tim Erbele has moved into the president’s role after previously serving as vice president. Erbele is a longtime NDSA member…

Speaking to the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association convention Saturday, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said the farm bill would limit prairie dog habitat on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands to no more than 1.5 percent of an individual grazing allotment. It…

The University of Minnesota won the World Dairy Expo collegiate dairy cattle judging contest for the fourth straight year. A member of the University of Minnesota team, Jacob Harbaugh, was also the top individual judge. World Dairy Expo continues through…

Cattle supplies backed up this past week with federal immigration officials targeting meatpacking plants and other ag facilities in Kansas. Cattle slaughter totaled 484,000 head this past week, down more than 13 percent from the same week last year. ICE…

Jason Schmidt of Crystal Springs was posthumously honored with the Top Hand Award. This is the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s highest honor. Schmidt served as NDSA president in 2010 at age 39, making him one of the youngest presidents in…

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association recognized Randy Schmitt of Rugby and Clark Price of Hensler with its Honorary Membership Award. This award is a salute to their service to the organization, beef industry and their communities.

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association honored Jerry Doan of Black Leg Ranch at McKenzie with its Riding for the Brand Award, which honors at least 65 years of membership. Doan said his family has been involved in ranching for six…

In a Friday meeting on wetlands easements in Valley City, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said landowner disputes typically center on older easements that lacked detailed mapping. “That’s the problem here and it all goes back to pre-1976. We…

North Dakota leaders say progress is being made in a long-running dispute over federal wetland easements. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met with farmers and landowners in Valley City Friday. The Fish and Wildlife Service is expanding a pilot program reviewing…

In Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Executive Director DaNita Murray talks about anticompetitive practices in the fertilizer market. Listen to the report. 

Speaking to the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association convention Saturday, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said the farm bill would limit prairie dog habitat on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands to no more than 1.5 percent of an individual grazing allotment. It…

Cattle supplies backed up this past week with federal immigration officials targeting meatpacking plants and other ag facilities in Kansas. Cattle slaughter totaled 484,000 head this past week, down more than 13 percent from the same week last year. ICE…

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith met with farmers in southwest Minnesota Friday. With high diesel prices and an uncertain trade environment, the anxiety level is high. “It’s just so frustrating for people when we’re in a trade war with Canada while…

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is expressing frustration with the Trump administration’s decision to import additional beef. NDSA Vice President Tim Erbele said producers worry the move could create more market uncertainty at a time when the U.S. cattle inventory…