While there’s a lot of hope that 2025 will see a new Farm Bill signed, Pro farmer Washington DC policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer thinks there might be just a little bit too much partisanship in the way. “There are very…

At this year’s International Sugarbeet Institute NDSU Extension revealed a new custom-designed research sugarbeet harvester.  “We wanted to improve the quality of our data,” said Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters. “In research, quality of data is always number one.” Peters went…

After three years of war, Russian and Ukrainian leaders have agreed in principle to a ceasefire. However, drone attacks have continued. The Trump Administration will be part of the scheduled peace talks. Amity Technology President and CEO Howard Dahl has…

The U.S. Grain Council’s 2024-2025 Corn Export Cargo Quality Report confirms last year’s U.S. corn crop benefited from favorable growing conditions, with quality meeting or exceeding U.S. No. 2 standards. The report, based on 425 export samples inspected by the…

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proposes allowing bird flu to spread as a management strategy, but Minnesota Turkey Growers Executive Director Ashley Kohls emphasized the industry’s reliance on the USDA’s existing five-point plan. “Those of us…

The latest Purdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer highlights ongoing challenges in the agricultural sector, with concerns about tight margins. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, warns of difficult years ahead. “I think ‘24 and ‘25…

The passage of the continuing resolution was an important step, but it does not necessarily clear the way for the farm bill, according to Jim Callan, associate CEO of James Callan Associates. “It does take an important time-consuming matter off…

While there’s a lot of hope that 2025 will see a new Farm Bill signed, Pro farmer Washington DC policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer thinks there might be just a little bit too much partisanship in the way. “There are very…

At this year’s International Sugarbeet Institute NDSU Extension revealed a new custom-designed research sugarbeet harvester.  “We wanted to improve the quality of our data,” said Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters. “In research, quality of data is always number one.” Peters went…

Water retention projects were highlighted throughout the Red River Watershed Management Board/Flood Damage Reduction Work Group joint conference in Moorhead. One project is in extreme northwest Minnesota. “We’re working on a big retention area on old Roseau Lake bottoms, we’re…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced key agency appointments within USDA. Pennsylvania farmer Bill Beam will lead the Farm Service Agency. Beam was the FSA deputy administrator of farm programs during the first Trump administration. The administrator of the Risk…

Minnesota’s bonding The Red River Watershed Management Board is seeking $48 million from the Minnesota Legislature for seven flood reduction projects. This would be part of the infrastructure bonding request. “We’re aware the legislative request through the bills introduced in…

Belchim USA sponsored Thursday’s live broadcast from the International Sugar Beet Institute in Fargo. Compared to one year ago, the Belchim USA Spin-Aid product has gone through changes. “The label now allows us to use it on the cotyledon stage…

After three years of war, Russian and Ukrainian leaders have agreed in principle to a ceasefire. However, drone attacks have continued. The Trump Administration will be part of the scheduled peace talks. Amity Technology President and CEO Howard Dahl has…

The U.S. Grain Council’s 2024-2025 Corn Export Cargo Quality Report confirms last year’s U.S. corn crop benefited from favorable growing conditions, with quality meeting or exceeding U.S. No. 2 standards. The report, based on 425 export samples inspected by the…

The latest Purdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer highlights ongoing challenges in the agricultural sector, with concerns about tight margins. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, warns of difficult years ahead. “I think ‘24 and ‘25…

A full-blown trade war is breaking out with nations starting to apply tariffs to imported goods from other nations including a 100% retaliatory tariff by China on Canadian canola. Canola Council of Canada President and CEO Chris Davison says this…

The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office has scheduled a hearing to consider an investigation into China’s control of the shipbuilding industry. At the same time, the White House is drafting an executive order that imposes fines of $1 million and more…

U.S. red meat processing plant registrations for exports to China implemented under the Phase I trade agreement of 2020 expired at mid-month. However, China started the past week by renewing its registrations for more than 360 U.S. pork processing plants,…

No other details were given, but President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to the United States “in the not-too-distant-future.” There have been previous reports of a meeting between the two world leaders potentially happening in June.…

Farmers are always looking for ways to improve their bottom line. For Central Life Sciences, that usually means protecting crops after they come off the combine. “A lot of farmers are looking at what goes on in the field, but…

At this year’s International Sugarbeet Institute NDSU Extension revealed a new custom-designed research sugarbeet harvester.  “We wanted to improve the quality of our data,” said Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters. “In research, quality of data is always number one.” Peters went…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced key agency appointments within USDA. Pennsylvania farmer Bill Beam will lead the Farm Service Agency. Beam was the FSA deputy administrator of farm programs during the first Trump administration. The administrator of the Risk…

Minnesota’s bonding The Red River Watershed Management Board is seeking $48 million from the Minnesota Legislature for seven flood reduction projects. This would be part of the infrastructure bonding request. “We’re aware the legislative request through the bills introduced in…

After three years of war, Russian and Ukrainian leaders have agreed in principle to a ceasefire. However, drone attacks have continued. The Trump Administration will be part of the scheduled peace talks. Amity Technology President and CEO Howard Dahl has…

In this week’s edition of the Dry Bean Scene, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Association Executive Director Harrison Weber outlines the combination of the International Sugar Beet Institute and Bean Day events in 2026. The Dry Bean Scene is a presentation…

Trimble and PTx Trimble have launched Trible IonoGuard for the precision agriculture industry. IonoGuard helps ensure more reliable and accurate positioning while reducing the risk of signal loss during challenging solar activity.

ACH Seeds, the company behind Crystal Brand Sugarbeet Seed, is taking nominations for its Homegrown Giving program. ACH Seeds will award $60,000 in total with six organizations each receiving $10,000. Last year, Homegrown Giving recipients included Richland Wilkin Emergency Food…

At this year’s International Sugarbeet Institute NDSU Extension revealed a new custom-designed research sugarbeet harvester.  “We wanted to improve the quality of our data,” said Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters. “In research, quality of data is always number one.” Peters went…

After three years of war, Russian and Ukrainian leaders have agreed in principle to a ceasefire. However, drone attacks have continued. The Trump Administration will be part of the scheduled peace talks. Amity Technology President and CEO Howard Dahl has…

ACH Seeds, the company behind Crystal Brand Sugarbeet Seed, is taking nominations for its Homegrown Giving program. ACH Seeds will award $60,000 in total with six organizations each receiving $10,000. Last year, Homegrown Giving recipients included Richland Wilkin Emergency Food…

The U.S. Grain Council’s 2024-2025 Corn Export Cargo Quality Report confirms last year’s U.S. corn crop benefited from favorable growing conditions, with quality meeting or exceeding U.S. No. 2 standards. The report, based on 425 export samples inspected by the…

The soybean harvest in South America is progressing, with Brazil at 70% completion, up nine points from last week. “The big state of Mato Grosso is about done at 97%. Now, the slowest state is Rio Grande do Sul in…

According to the NDSU Extension grazing and haying forecast, most of North Dakota is setting up to have a below-normal forage production year. More than half of the state is experiencing some level of drought and another 12 percent is…

It seems logical for farmers to wait until they see a disease before they apply a crop fungicide. BASF Performance Driven Fungicides Technical Marketing Manager Kim Tutor says that is too late. “It all comes back to this idea of…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has provided an update on USDA’s avian influenza strategy. It includes $100 million in research funding. “USDA will prioritize proposals that address one or more of the following: developing novel therapeutics to address HPAI in poultry.…

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proposes allowing bird flu to spread as a management strategy, but Minnesota Turkey Growers Executive Director Ashley Kohls emphasized the industry’s reliance on the USDA’s existing five-point plan. “Those of us…

Gelbvieh cattle can perform under all conditions. “In the extreme north, they excel in that environment, and in the Southern climates, they do well, as well,” said American Gelbvieh Association Executive Director Harold Bertz. Click here to listen to the…

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. is promoting a new theory to deal with avian influenza. According to a story in the New York Times, Kennedy is suggesting farmers allow Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza to spread throughout flock,…

Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Vice President Eric Zeltwanger offers an update on the Top of the Class Program. This report is made possible by the Minnesota Beef Council and MSCA. 

R-CALF USA is asking the Commerce Department to begin a Section 232 investigation into lamb and mutton imports. Imports now represent 70 percent of the U.S. lamb and mutton market. R-CALF said the import relief measures would revitalize the domestic…

Much of central South Dakota is in severe drought conditions heading into the spring planting season. Aberdeen-based National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Doering said the dry, warm fall and open winter didn’t help. “We did not get a lot of…

While there’s a lot of hope that 2025 will see a new Farm Bill signed, Pro farmer Washington DC policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer thinks there might be just a little bit too much partisanship in the way. “There are very…

Water retention projects were highlighted throughout the Red River Watershed Management Board/Flood Damage Reduction Work Group joint conference in Moorhead. One project is in extreme northwest Minnesota. “We’re working on a big retention area on old Roseau Lake bottoms, we’re…

Minnesota’s bonding The Red River Watershed Management Board is seeking $48 million from the Minnesota Legislature for seven flood reduction projects. This would be part of the infrastructure bonding request. “We’re aware the legislative request through the bills introduced in…

After three years of war, Russian and Ukrainian leaders have agreed in principle to a ceasefire. However, drone attacks have continued. The Trump Administration will be part of the scheduled peace talks. Amity Technology President and CEO Howard Dahl has…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has provided an update on USDA’s avian influenza strategy. It includes $100 million in research funding. “USDA will prioritize proposals that address one or more of the following: developing novel therapeutics to address HPAI in poultry.…

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proposes allowing bird flu to spread as a management strategy, but Minnesota Turkey Growers Executive Director Ashley Kohls emphasized the industry’s reliance on the USDA’s existing five-point plan. “Those of us…

The passage of the continuing resolution was an important step, but it does not necessarily clear the way for the farm bill, according to Jim Callan, associate CEO of James Callan Associates. “It does take an important time-consuming matter off…