In recent days, a dam and hydroelectric plant in Russian-controlled southern Ukraine was destroyed and a section of a major pipeline carrying ammonia fertilizer was blown up. StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the market is getting desensitized to…

The Japanese ban on U.S. fresh potatoes continues, but USDA is working to get the issue resolved. Undersecretary for Trade and Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor is home after a trade trip to Japan and said progress is happening. “These are technical…

The world’s largest deployment of precision agriculture infrastructure is happening in North Dakota. An artificial intelligence-powered precision agriculture firm, Trilogy Networks, is working with an ultra-high speed broadband company, MLGC. The Dakota Innovation Corridor covers 250 square miles and includes…

R.D. Offutt’s Twin Rivers Seed Farm at Staples is the latest operation to be certified in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program. R.D. Offutt Farms President Keith McGovern says this program demonstrates RDO’s commitment to regenerative agriculture. “What are…

The agricultural markets are seeing extreme volatility, trading everything from weather to global economic news. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi is encouraging farmers to respect interest rates. “It’s not free to store a bushel anymore, it’s not free to…

Legislation has been introduced in the Senate to delist the gray wolf from the endangered species list. This plan would create a region-specific plan to delist the wolf in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It would create an advisory…

We received positive news just over a week ago when Ford Motor Company reversed its initial decision and announced its 2024 model vehicles will include AM radio. This effort to keep AM radio in the vehicle dashboard is being heard…

It has been a time of wild weather with a late spring, an extended period of heat and pop-up storms. Bayer CropScience Customer Business Advisor Ryan Fisher says hail has been part of the weather story. “In a lot of cases,…

North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer wants the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to follow the action of the Supreme Court and change the way it handles the Waters of the United States rule. Cramer said there is no reason…

Malissa Fritz Schentzel is now the vice president of communications for CHS Inc. She has been with CHS for nine years, most recently as the senior director of internal and transformational communications. Previously, Schentzel was with Weber Shandwick and the…

In recent days, a dam and hydroelectric plant in Russian-controlled southern Ukraine was destroyed and a section of a major pipeline carrying ammonia fertilizer was blown up. StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the market is getting desensitized to…

Field conditions vary in central South Dakota, “but, we definitely need some rain.” Tim Luken manages the Onida location for Oahe Grain says the rains have been spotty. “The next couple weeks will be okay, but after that we’ll need…

Thousands of acres of farmland have been flooded from dam explosion in southern Ukraine. Infrastructure along the port and the rivers has been damaged. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzulo says this situation is causing havoc for agriculture…

The Japanese ban on U.S. fresh potatoes continues, but USDA is working to get the issue resolved. Undersecretary for Trade and Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor is home after a trade trip to Japan and said progress is happening. “These are technical…

In recent days, a dam and hydroelectric plant in Russian-controlled southern Ukraine was destroyed and a section of a major pipeline carrying ammonia fertilizer was blown up. StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the market is getting desensitized to…

Thousands of acres of farmland have been flooded from dam explosion in southern Ukraine. Infrastructure along the port and the rivers has been damaged. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzulo says this situation is causing havoc for agriculture…

The Japanese ban on U.S. fresh potatoes continues, but USDA is working to get the issue resolved. Undersecretary for Trade and Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor is home after a trade trip to Japan and said progress is happening. “These are technical…

Union workers at the West Coast ports have been staging unannounced work stoppages, causing problems for cargo shipments. The contract negotiations have now moved into their second year. Trade groups have asked the White House to get more involved in…

The agricultural markets are seeing extreme volatility, trading everything from weather to global economic news. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi is encouraging farmers to respect interest rates. “It’s not free to store a bushel anymore, it’s not free to…

This Friday, farmers can learn about growing and developing markets for Minnesota oilseeds in Crookston in a session titled Fields of Innovation: Growing and Developing Markets for Minnesota Oilseeds. AURI Business Development Director of Novel Supply Chains Alexandra Diemer says…

Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson continues to look bullish trends in the cattle market. “Live cattle futures putting in all-time new contract highs last week and cash cattle trade to another new high.” Martinson said the economy has…

North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer wants the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to follow the action of the Supreme Court and change the way it handles the Waters of the United States rule. Cramer said there is no reason…

Malissa Fritz Schentzel is now the vice president of communications for CHS Inc. She has been with CHS for nine years, most recently as the senior director of internal and transformational communications. Previously, Schentzel was with Weber Shandwick and the…

Thousands of acres of farmland have been flooded from dam explosion in southern Ukraine. Infrastructure along the port and the rivers has been damaged. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzulo says this situation is causing havoc for agriculture…

While many crop input costs have declined, farmers are likely facing tighter margins this year. The Farm Credit Administration has released its quarterly report on the farm economy. It says grain stocks will likely increase due to a big crop…

Dr. David Newman is taking over as senior vice president for market growth for the National Pork Board. Newman served two three-year terms on the pork checkoff board and was the board president in 2020 and 2021. Previously, Newman was…

Bob Ruth of Pennsylvania is the incoming president of the National Pork Board. Al Wulfekuhle of Iowa was elected vice president and Chad Groves of Kansas is treasurer. Heather Hill of Indiana will move to past president after July 1.

Athian has named Corey Scott of Scandia, Minnesota as its vice president of sales and marketing. Scott has spent 15 years in the food and agriculture space, including her recent time with the Truterra division of Land O’Lakes. Athian helps…

It has been a time of wild weather with a late spring, an extended period of heat and pop-up storms. Bayer CropScience Customer Business Advisor Ryan Fisher says hail has been part of the weather story. “In a lot of cases,…

Field conditions vary in central South Dakota, “but, we definitely need some rain.” Tim Luken manages the Onida location for Oahe Grain says the rains have been spotty. “The next couple weeks will be okay, but after that we’ll need…

A dry fall and later spring could be causing a unique issue for sugarbeet farmers. Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters says he has seen some injury in sugarbeet stands. “Our herbicides are normally broken down by soil microbes and microbes…

According to the NDSU Crop and Pest Report, a canola flea beetle feeding frenzy is underway. There may be issues with insecticide seed treatments in the early-planted fields in northeast North Dakota because the canola plant was not actively growing…

USDA has determined Bayer’s short-stature corn can be safely grown and bred in the United States. The technology still needs approval from EPA and importing countries.  This corn is generally one-third the size of current hybrids and is designed to…

Corteva Agriscience has announced PowerCore Enlist Refuge Enhanced corn will be available for the 2024 growing season. Company officials said this product offers greater flexibility with three modes of action in a single-bag solution. In addition to being available in…

NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley joins us to talk about early season weed control in this week’s Dry Bean Scene. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.

Legislation has been introduced in the Senate to delist the gray wolf from the endangered species list. This plan would create a region-specific plan to delist the wolf in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It would create an advisory…

Women involved in the cattle industry are invited to the next event in the Minnesota CattleWomen’s 360 Series that will take place Saturday in Tenstrike, Minnesota. President Michelle Mouser says this series takes a deep dive in to different aspects…

Nicole Wardner is the new executive director of the North Dakota Beef Commission, succeeding Nancy Jo Bateman, who retired in December. Since 2020, Wardner has been the NDBC consumer marketing and industry relations specialist. Previously, Wardner was an NDSU Extension…

California’s Proposition 12 is impacting more than U.S. hog farmers. Manitoba Pork General Manager Cam Dahl says California’s new housing standards apply to all pork sold in the state. That includes an isowean pig from Manitoba that is raised in…

USDA plans to purchase $50 million of pork for distribution to food banks and school lunch programs. This is a Section 32 purchase which is designed to take surplus product off the market and support prices. The U.S. pork industry…

June is a busy month for the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association. Communications Director Elizabeth Neshem says the schedule includes the NDSA spring roundups, junior beef expo, and a feedlot tour.  “We’re using the title ‘Blaze a Trail Forward’ (for the…

University of Minnesota Extension Beef Specialist Eric Mousel says scours hit calves hard this year. “It has been an interesting spring going from wet and cold to hot and dry which has caused issues for a lot of folks.” Insect…

North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer wants the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to follow the action of the Supreme Court and change the way it handles the Waters of the United States rule. Cramer said there is no reason…

The Japanese ban on U.S. fresh potatoes continues, but USDA is working to get the issue resolved. Undersecretary for Trade and Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor is home after a trade trip to Japan and said progress is happening. “These are technical…

The Minnesota Water Quality Certification Program is in its eighth year and has over 975,000 acres certified. Nearly 1,400 farms have gone through the certification process. The R.D. Offutt Twin Rivers Seed Farm at Staples is the latest addition to…

The National Pork Producers Council leadership outlined policy priorities to kick off World Pork Expo. Topics included trade, the prevention of foreign animal diseases and an agricultural labor shortage. California’s Proposition 12 was cited as an issue that will impact…

R.D. Offutt’s Twin Rivers Seed Farm at Staples is the latest operation to be certified in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program. R.D. Offutt Farms President Keith McGovern says this program demonstrates RDO’s commitment to regenerative agriculture. “What are…

The Risk Management Agency is seeking feedback to consider possible changes to prevented planting. “One is the harvest price option,” said RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger. “Currently, with prevent plant the only price that is applicable is the spring price, but much…

A bill has been introduced in the House and Senate to create a new office within USDA to focus on small farms. New Jersey Senator Cory Booker said this office would consider the specific needs of small farms and facilitate…