Megan Rodine from Oakes, North Dakota is part of the Dakota Workers 4-H Club in Dickey County and Oakes Sargent Central Ellendale FFA Chapter. Rodine started participating in FFA and 4-H as soon as possible. “I showed beef cattle.” As…

The Senate’s Inflation Reduction Act includes nearly $8.5 billion for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, $7 billion for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program and $3.25 billion for the Conservation Stewardship Program. USDA also receives $300 million to quantify carbon sequestration…

The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking a 50-50 tie vote. This bill now goes to the House where a vote is expected at the end of the week. The health care and climate…

The AgCountry Farm Credit Services board met this past week in Willmar, Minnesota and made a side trip to Farmfest Wednesday. After meeting with farmers at the trade show and at its customer appreciation picnics in three states,  AgCountry President…

To finish the growing season strong, Golden Harvest Agronomy Manager David Schlake reminds farmers to focus on what they can control. “Stay mindful of any late season diseases that come in, but in a lot of areas, that will probably…

Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman is coming to North Dakota to get input on the next farm bill. There’s no firm date for the visit, but it should happen within the next few weeks. “I’m anxious to come…

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven supports an increase in reference prices for the new farm bill. “Reference prices have to be updated for inflation or they’re not relevant. We’ve had to update this in the past, but clearly, we’re going…

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring does not trust the Environmental Protection Agency and its handling of crop protection products. “They’re geared up and ready to start pulling things off the shelf; they cancel registrations, change labels and that’s getting…

The North Dakota Corn Growers Association was organized 35 years ago. Fairmount farmer Wallie Hardie was at the table when the association was formed. “The 1980s were a tough time,” remembers Hardie. “I remember going to my local grain elevator…

National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says the sunflower crop in the Dakotas and Minnesota is about one week behind normal. “The heat we’ve had lately is really pushing the crop towards maturity. If you look at the five…

The U.S. ethanol industry is pleased with the biofuels investments included in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp says provisions will help lower the carbon score of…

Kevin Skunes is one of three North Dakotans to lead the National Corn Growers Association, serving as president in 2017 and 2018. “It was a whirlwind.” In addition to ethanol policy, the farm bill was a priority during his time…

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven opposed the Inflation Reduction Act in the Senate, saying it is bad legislation. “Some of the programs they have in there that involve agriculture, but they were done on a strictly a one-party basis; there…

Near Thompson, North Dakota, fresh potato grower Tim Myron says the fresh red and yellow potatoes are catching up from the late planting season. The potatoes could use a good drink of water. It’s getting dry in fields with potatoes in…

The Sri Lankan president has lifted his country’s ban on glyphosate. A ban was first implemented in 2015. That ban was lifted last November and quickly reimposed. Meanwhile, the country is facing economic collapse with food inflation now over 80…

The first ship to leave Ukraine since the Russian invasion is now in limbo. The private buyer in Lebanon rejected the shipment, due to the five-month delay in its delivery. The shipper is now looking for another buyer for the…

The USDA is expected to adjust yield forecasts for U.S. corn and soybeans in its monthly crop production report. StoneX Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the production data won’t factor in the latest weather risks. The National Agricultural…

Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm says there may be slight reductions in U.S. yield forecasts in the USDA report. “It’s definitely not a record crop by any means, but I think it’s too premature to say the…

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says Friday’s jobs report has supported the stock market. For grain futures, Martinson expects to see a lot of volatility. “We…

The USDA supply/demand report will be released Friday. “I think we’re going to go sideways up to the report,” said Sterling Smith, market analyst, AgriSompo North America. “I think the report probably isn’t going to be bearish, but global corn…

China is on track to be the leading international buyer of U.S. agricultural products for the third consecutive year. The total value of exported good to China reached record levels in the first half of 2022. Data published by the…

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring does not trust the Environmental Protection Agency and its handling of crop protection products. “They’re geared up and ready to start pulling things off the shelf; they cancel registrations, change labels and that’s getting…

The North Dakota Corn Growers Association was organized 35 years ago. Fairmount farmer Wallie Hardie was at the table when the association was formed. “The 1980s were a tough time,” remembers Hardie. “I remember going to my local grain elevator…

The first ship to leave Ukraine since the Russian invasion is now in limbo. The private buyer in Lebanon rejected the shipment, due to the five-month delay in its delivery. The shipper is now looking for another buyer for the…

Net income remained strong for AgriBank in the second quarter, totaling $365.7 million. That’s up slightly from the same quarter last year. Loan volume for the first six months of the year totaled $125 billion, up $3 billion from the…

Bertsch Farms, which is located east of Hillsboro, is hosting ‘Movie on the Farm’ Wednesday evening. Jon Bertsch says the night is all about education. “I always wanted to do some kind of outreach for agriculture on the farm to let…

Kulm, North Dakota farmer and former National Corn Growers Association President Bart Schott says one of the biggest wins in North Dakota is the growth of the corn ethanol industry. There are currently six ethanol plants in the state. “In…

The North Dakota Corn Growers Association started with a trade policy issue with Canada. In the 1980s, a Canadian Countervailing Duty challenged the corn market. As the issue got bigger, affecting not only corn growers in the eastern United States,…

National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says the sunflower crop in the Dakotas and Minnesota is about one week behind normal. “The heat we’ve had lately is really pushing the crop towards maturity. If you look at the five…

Near Thompson, North Dakota, fresh potato grower Tim Myron says the fresh red and yellow potatoes are catching up from the late planting season. The potatoes could use a good drink of water. It’s getting dry in fields with potatoes in…

Montana is just starting Canola harvest. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Colemans says harvest for North Dakota is still a few weeks out. “We don’t expect Canola to be ready until mid-to late august. The majority will be…

University of Minnesota Extension Educator Angie Peltier says the soybean crop has made it out of iron chlorosis relatively okay. “When our soybean plants looked yellow like that, they were losing yield potential.” Peltier says the soybean aphid population is…

World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says a hard frost and freeze is a concern with the later growing season. “This is the end of a multi-year La Nina. Typically, the tail end of those events have a…

Winter wheat harvest is pretty much wrapped up in South Dakota. South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says these next few days of heat will help speed up the spring wheat harvest. “We’re really pleased with the results…

Precision Planting has launched a new system for professional crop consultants called Radicle Agronomics. The goal is to automate soil sampling and testing. This new platform has three new products. GeoPress can be retrofitted to an ATV or UTV and…

The leadership of general farm organizations and major commodity groups shared the stage at Farmfest to discuss the 2023 farm bill. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Don Schiefelbein said the farm bill process too often picks winners and losers. “We want…

The USDA’s Ag Marketing Service is extending the comment period for a new poultry transparency rule an additional 15 days, through August 23. The Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments rule requires live poultry dealers share key information to…

Megan Rodine from Oakes, North Dakota is part of the Dakota Workers 4-H Club in Dickey County and Oakes Sargent Central Ellendale FFA Chapter. Rodine started participating in FFA and 4-H as soon as possible. “I showed beef cattle.” As…

Fluctuating corn prices and speculation of a high fat cattle market combined have led to steady feeder cattle prices during a seasonally low time of the year. Bagley Livestock Auction Co-Owner Billy Bushelle says bigger runs of grass cattle will…

In the latest Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota cattle producer Mike Landuyt recaps a few policy highlights from the NCBA Summer Business Meeting.

Jayma Lawson from Staples, Minnesota is a member of the Four Corners 4-H Club in Wadena County and Verndale FFA Chapter. “Every year, I learn more about being a leader, showing the public that raising animals is not just taking…

Zoetis announced today it has received expanded label approval from the FDA’s Center for Veterinarian Medicine on three beef implant products. Synovex Choice, Synovex Plus, and Synovex One Feedlot are approved for reimplanting programs in both steers and heifers fed…

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring does not trust the Environmental Protection Agency and its handling of crop protection products. “They’re geared up and ready to start pulling things off the shelf; they cancel registrations, change labels and that’s getting…

The U.S. ethanol industry is pleased with the biofuels investments included in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp says provisions will help lower the carbon score of…

Kevin Skunes is one of three North Dakotans to lead the National Corn Growers Association, serving as president in 2017 and 2018. “It was a whirlwind.” In addition to ethanol policy, the farm bill was a priority during his time…

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven opposed the Inflation Reduction Act in the Senate, saying it is bad legislation. “Some of the programs they have in there that involve agriculture, but they were done on a strictly a one-party basis; there…

The leadership of general farm organizations and major commodity groups shared the stage at Farmfest to discuss the 2023 farm bill. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Don Schiefelbein said the farm bill process too often picks winners and losers. “We want…

Kulm, North Dakota farmer and former National Corn Growers Association President Bart Schott says one of the biggest wins in North Dakota is the growth of the corn ethanol industry. There are currently six ethanol plants in the state. “In…

The North Dakota Corn Growers Association started with a trade policy issue with Canada. In the 1980s, a Canadian Countervailing Duty challenged the corn market. As the issue got bigger, affecting not only corn growers in the eastern United States,…