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Minnesota Ag Bill Clears Legislature

A major agriculture funding bill is heading to the governor’s desk after passing the Minnesota Legislature with strong bipartisan support. The omnibus ag finance and policy bill passed the House 130-4 and the Senate 58-8, with the final agreement posted…

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‘Much Needed Support for Rural America’

Tom Sell, managing partner at Combest Sell and Associates, says the House budget proposal addresses long-standing needs for the farm sector. “GT (House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson) was able to do that while also trying to make investments that…

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Farm Policy Provisions Found in Budget Bill

The budget reconciliation bill moving through the House increases reference prices and farm program payment limits. It allows farmers to add base acres for ARC and PLC programs. The coverage for Dairy Margin Coverage expands and doubles the money for…

Read More

Budget Reconciliation Passes Committee in Unusual Sunday Night Vote

The House Budget Committee voted 17-16 to approve a comprehensive bill, including everything from tax cuts, action to protect the border and agriculture provisions. This bill was shut down Friday night when four Republicans voted against it. It was revived…

Read More

Deere Announces $20 Billion Pledge

During a second quarter call with investors, John Deere Chairman/CEO John May said the company will invest $20 billion in the U.S. over the next decade. Major projects include new assembly lines for the 9RX tractor in Waterloo, Iowa, a…

Read More

Experts Caution: Tariff Pauses Don’t Equal Trade Peace

Tariff exchanges between the U.S. and trade partners have made a significant mark on the commodities markets, and in some cases, agreements to negotiate have been made. But, as some NDSU economists are saying, an agreement to negotiate is not…

Read More

Record Demand Despite Tariffs

Even with the 90-day de-escalation of tariffs between China and the U.S., U.S. meat exports to China have ground to a halt.  “In the case then of China, that’s our third best customer, and we now are sending them no…

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  • What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
  • Author Tom Brand Releases Debut Book
  • Cattle Prices Show No Signs of Slowing
  • Minnesota Ag Bill Clears Legislature
  • ‘Much Needed Support for Rural America’
  • A Promotion for Snyder
  • Farm Policy Provisions Found in Budget Bill
  • All Latest News

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

In today’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management owner Randy Martinson cites the hog market as one of the stronger aspects of the market. “The front months are trading up over $100 now.”…

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Author Tom Brand Releases Debut Book

Longtime farm broadcaster Tom Brand, who also served as the executive director of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting, is now an author. “This isn’t a memoir,” Brand explains. “It’s a memory collection, a way to share the lessons and…

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Cattle Prices Show No Signs of Slowing

Cattle markets are surging with record-high prices reported at local auction barns. Brad Thelen, owner, Long Prairie Livestock, says demand is strong across all classes, including dairy, beef, and crossbred calves. Holstein springers are topping out at $3,850, with baby…

Read More

Minnesota Ag Bill Clears Legislature

A major agriculture funding bill is heading to the governor’s desk after passing the Minnesota Legislature with strong bipartisan support. The omnibus ag finance and policy bill passed the House 130-4 and the Senate 58-8, with the final agreement posted…

Read More

‘Much Needed Support for Rural America’

Tom Sell, managing partner at Combest Sell and Associates, says the House budget proposal addresses long-standing needs for the farm sector. “GT (House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson) was able to do that while also trying to make investments that…

Read More

A Promotion for Snyder

Ceci Snyder has been promoted to senior director of marketing and operations with FoodChain ID. She’s been with the company for nearly five years. Snyder spent over 20 years with the National Pork Board with most of that time as…

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Farm Policy Provisions Found in Budget Bill

The budget reconciliation bill moving through the House increases reference prices and farm program payment limits. It allows farmers to add base acres for ARC and PLC programs. The coverage for Dairy Margin Coverage expands and doubles the money for…

Read More
  • What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
  • SD Corn Comments
  • Experts Caution: Tariff Pauses Don’t Equal Trade Peace
  • Record Demand Despite Tariffs
  • American Beef Remains a Hurdle in the UK Market
  • Xi Warns Trump Trade Policy Will Backfire
  • Mersinger to Leave CFTC
  • All Markets

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

In today’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management owner Randy Martinson cites the hog market as one of the stronger aspects of the market. “The front months are trading up over $100 now.”…

Read More

SD Corn Comments

In South Dakota Corn Comments, Danita Murray, executive director of South Dakota Corn, discusses a recent negotiation between India and the U.S. Murray said a promise by India to work on issues, such as the importation of biotech corn, is…

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Experts Caution: Tariff Pauses Don’t Equal Trade Peace

Tariff exchanges between the U.S. and trade partners have made a significant mark on the commodities markets, and in some cases, agreements to negotiate have been made. But, as some NDSU economists are saying, an agreement to negotiate is not…

Read More

Record Demand Despite Tariffs

Even with the 90-day de-escalation of tariffs between China and the U.S., U.S. meat exports to China have ground to a halt.  “In the case then of China, that’s our third best customer, and we now are sending them no…

Read More

American Beef Remains a Hurdle in the UK Market

As the U.S. and UK officials finalize their trade deal, England is still refusing to let American beef treated with growth promotants into its market. During a news conference in London, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said she is incredibly proud…

Read More

Xi Warns Trump Trade Policy Will Backfire

Days after agreeing to lower tariffs on U.S. products, Chinese President Xi Jinping criticized President Trump’s trade policy, claiming that it would backfire and that there were no winners in trade wars. In a speech, Xi said bullying only leads…

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Mersinger to Leave CFTC

Summer Mersinger is resigning from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to become CEO of the Blockchain Association, a lobbying group for the crypto industry. Mersinger filled a Republican seat at the CFTC and has been in that role since 2022.…

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  • Author Tom Brand Releases Debut Book
  • A Promotion for Snyder
  • Deere Announces $20 Billion Pledge
  • Dry Bean Scene
  • Canola Minute
  • Experts Caution: Tariff Pauses Don’t Equal Trade Peace
  • Electronic Acreage Reporting Saves Time and Money
  • All Ag Business

Author Tom Brand Releases Debut Book

Longtime farm broadcaster Tom Brand, who also served as the executive director of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting, is now an author. “This isn’t a memoir,” Brand explains. “It’s a memory collection, a way to share the lessons and…

Read More

A Promotion for Snyder

Ceci Snyder has been promoted to senior director of marketing and operations with FoodChain ID. She’s been with the company for nearly five years. Snyder spent over 20 years with the National Pork Board with most of that time as…

Read More

Deere Announces $20 Billion Pledge

During a second quarter call with investors, John Deere Chairman/CEO John May said the company will invest $20 billion in the U.S. over the next decade. Major projects include new assembly lines for the 9RX tractor in Waterloo, Iowa, a…

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Dry Bean Scene

The Trump Administration has named the new Farm Service Agency state directors. Northarvest Bean Growers Association Executive Director Mitch Coulter welcomes these appointments in this week’s edition of the Dry Bean Scene. Listen.

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Canola Minute

Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman discusses proposed changes in the 45Z tax credit are positive news for the canola industry. Coleman calls it ‘a game-changer.’ Listen to the Canola Minute by clicking here. 

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Experts Caution: Tariff Pauses Don’t Equal Trade Peace

Tariff exchanges between the U.S. and trade partners have made a significant mark on the commodities markets, and in some cases, agreements to negotiate have been made. But, as some NDSU economists are saying, an agreement to negotiate is not…

Read More

Electronic Acreage Reporting Saves Time and Money

The Farm Service Agency was seeking more efficiency even before the current reduction in staff. To that end, USDA accepts electronic acreage reports for FSA programs and crop insurance. MyAgData CEO Michelle Tressel says her company has taken a labor-intensive,…

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  • Heat and Moisture Could Challenges Emergence in Sugarbeets
  • Soil Sampling for Soybean Success
  • Pioneer Agronomy Update
  • The Sugarbeet Report
  • Rate Reduction OK’ed
  • Crop Watch Visits Formo Farm
  • A Year With No PP
  • All Crops

Heat and Moisture Could Challenges Emergence in Sugarbeets

Sugarbeet seeding throughout the Red River Valley is mostly finished. NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist and Sugarbeet Specialist Eric Branch says growers should keep an eye on their sugarbeets as they emerge. “We’ve had a few days of really intense heat,…

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Soil Sampling for Soybean Success

Soil sampling is the best way to understand what is happening in the field. NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist Naeem Kalwar said planting soybeans in unhealthy soil is never a good idea. “When we look at the economics on paper,…

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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Pioneer Field Agronomist Eric Lagge is featured in the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update. With a lot of emergence being seen in the region, Lagge offers insight into corn and soybean stand establishment. “After four days of extreme wind, it may…

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The Sugarbeet Report

In the latest edition of the Sugarbeet Report, Dr. Tom Peters, NDSU/UM Extension sugarbeet agronomist, discusses current crop conditions. Listen to the Sugarbeet Report by clicking here. 

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Rate Reduction OK’ed

The EPA has approved a rate reduction when applying Kenja 400SC fungicide on canola in six states, including North Dakota and Minnesota. The recommendation is now as low as four fluid ounces per acre to control white mold. This fungicide…

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Crop Watch Visits Formo Farm

RRFN’s Crop Watch made a stop at the Mark Formo farm at Litchville, North Dakota on Tuesday. At that point, Formo said the season has been ‘phenomenal.’ “A lot of guys are pretty much done with corn. They’re moving on…

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A Year With No PP

In the mid-Red River Valley, Proseed President and CEO Keith Peltier said most of the planting has wrapped up. During the Red River Farm Network Crop Watch update, Peltier said it is a big year for corn. “Our sales are up…

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  • Cattle Prices Show No Signs of Slowing
  • Record Demand Despite Tariffs
  • NCBA: Screwworms Likely to Cross Border This Summer
  • American Beef Remains a Hurdle in the UK Market
  • Supply+Demand=Price
  • MN Beef Update
  • Cattle Market Vulnerable to Sharp Correction
  • All Livestock

Cattle Prices Show No Signs of Slowing

Cattle markets are surging with record-high prices reported at local auction barns. Brad Thelen, owner, Long Prairie Livestock, says demand is strong across all classes, including dairy, beef, and crossbred calves. Holstein springers are topping out at $3,850, with baby…

Read More

Record Demand Despite Tariffs

Even with the 90-day de-escalation of tariffs between China and the U.S., U.S. meat exports to China have ground to a halt.  “In the case then of China, that’s our third best customer, and we now are sending them no…

Read More

NCBA: Screwworms Likely to Cross Border This Summer

The U.S. cattle industry is on alert as the threat of New World Screwworm re-emerges. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall says the parasitic pest is likely to cross the southern border later this summer. “It’s no longer a…

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American Beef Remains a Hurdle in the UK Market

As the U.S. and UK officials finalize their trade deal, England is still refusing to let American beef treated with growth promotants into its market. During a news conference in London, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said she is incredibly proud…

Read More

Supply+Demand=Price

The cattle market remains in lofty territory. Heartland Investor Services Commodity Trading Advisor Gene Graner is cautious at these levels. “We’re probably seeing a ceiling on what the consumers are willing to pay,” said Graner. “We’re already seeing Walmart struggle…

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MN Beef Update

In this week’s Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root offers information on the summer beef tour. Click here to listen. 

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Cattle Market Vulnerable to Sharp Correction

Cattle prices continue to push into record territory, but Van Ahn and Company Marketing Specialist Steve Witt warns the market may be nearing a tipping point. “Labor shortages are keeping the packing plants running at limited capacity.” Witt cited recent…

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  • Minnesota Ag Bill Clears Legislature
  • ‘Much Needed Support for Rural America’
  • Farm Policy Provisions Found in Budget Bill
  • Budget Reconciliation Passes Committee in Unusual Sunday Night Vote
  • Canola Minute
  • SD Corn Comments
  • Experts Caution: Tariff Pauses Don’t Equal Trade Peace
  • All Policy

Minnesota Ag Bill Clears Legislature

A major agriculture funding bill is heading to the governor’s desk after passing the Minnesota Legislature with strong bipartisan support. The omnibus ag finance and policy bill passed the House 130-4 and the Senate 58-8, with the final agreement posted…

Read More

‘Much Needed Support for Rural America’

Tom Sell, managing partner at Combest Sell and Associates, says the House budget proposal addresses long-standing needs for the farm sector. “GT (House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson) was able to do that while also trying to make investments that…

Read More

Farm Policy Provisions Found in Budget Bill

The budget reconciliation bill moving through the House increases reference prices and farm program payment limits. It allows farmers to add base acres for ARC and PLC programs. The coverage for Dairy Margin Coverage expands and doubles the money for…

Read More

Budget Reconciliation Passes Committee in Unusual Sunday Night Vote

The House Budget Committee voted 17-16 to approve a comprehensive bill, including everything from tax cuts, action to protect the border and agriculture provisions. This bill was shut down Friday night when four Republicans voted against it. It was revived…

Read More

Canola Minute

Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman discusses proposed changes in the 45Z tax credit are positive news for the canola industry. Coleman calls it ‘a game-changer.’ Listen to the Canola Minute by clicking here. 

Read More

SD Corn Comments

In South Dakota Corn Comments, Danita Murray, executive director of South Dakota Corn, discusses a recent negotiation between India and the U.S. Murray said a promise by India to work on issues, such as the importation of biotech corn, is…

Read More

Experts Caution: Tariff Pauses Don’t Equal Trade Peace

Tariff exchanges between the U.S. and trade partners have made a significant mark on the commodities markets, and in some cases, agreements to negotiate have been made. But, as some NDSU economists are saying, an agreement to negotiate is not…

Read More

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