For farmers and custom applicators, changes are coming for the herbicide label. EPA Region 8 Agriculture Advisor Taylor Dunivin addressed the North Dakota Agricultural Association and reviewed the agency’s new herbicide strategy. “The herbicide strategy is final so we can expect…

Farmer optimism is at its highest level since May 2021. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer cited growing optimism after the recent election. One-third of the farmers surveyed expect their farm financial situation to improve over the next year,…

Farm income took another downturn in 2024. According to USDA, net farm income is forecast at nearly $141 billion. That’s down more than six percent from a year ago. That follows a 22 percent drop in 2023. Despite two consecutive…

President-Elect Donald Trump is moving quickly through the nomination process, naming members to his new administration. Brooke Rollins, who was a member of Trump’s Domestic Policy Council, will lead USDA.  According to Agri-Pulse President Sara Wyant, more top-tier Agriculture Department…

Weeds have a direct impact on yields, which in turn takes dollars out of farmers’ pockets. “There’s a Southern Illinois University study that shows for every inch of weed grows, if you let it compete with your corn, you’re losing…

The U.S. Meat Export Federation was one of 50 ag companies and organizations participating in USDA’s trade mission to Morocco. USMEF Africa Representative Matt Copeland sees Morocco as a great fit for expanding trade. “Countries like Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire…

This year’s KMOT Ag Expo is scheduled for January 29-31 in Minot. Assistant Manager Jeff Emmert reports the show is sold out. “We have 1,035 booths, consisting of roughly 350 different vendors. We’re going to have our big tractors and…

A federal district court based in San Francisco ruled all GMOs must be regulated. This decision overturns a 2020 rule change made by the first Trump administration. The activist group, Center for Food Safety, was the lead plaintiff in the…

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has confirmed three cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza. There are three sites identified; a backyard chicken flock in McHenry County, a commercial turkey flock in Ransom County and a backyard mixed flock in…

There’s been a noticeable shift toward biologicals in crop production in recent years. “They’re not the old snake oils that we used to refer to them as, there’s a lot of science behind the biologicals now.” BW Fusion Regional Business…

Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Wes Beck joins this edition of Minnesota Corn Matters and talks about the MCGA resolutions process. Click here to listen to the report. 

For farmers and custom applicators, changes are coming for the herbicide label. EPA Region 8 Agriculture Advisor Taylor Dunivin addressed the North Dakota Agricultural Association and reviewed the agency’s new herbicide strategy. “The herbicide strategy is final so we can expect…

A federal court in Texas has issued a preliminary injunction, blocking a new reporting requirement for businesses, including farms. The Corporate Transparency Act required businesses to disclose their beneficial ownership to the Treasury Department by the end of the year.…

Ahead of the confirmation process, Agriculture Secretary-nominee Brooke Rollins met with Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman. Boozman said Rollins “is well positioned to be a strong voice and advocate” for agriculture.

According to Reuters, the clean fuel production tax credits will not be finalized before President Biden leaves office. The 45Z tax credits are designed as an incentive for the production of sustainable aviation fuels. The tax credit was due to…

The U.S. Meat Export Federation was one of 50 ag companies and organizations participating in USDA’s trade mission to Morocco. USMEF Africa Representative Matt Copeland sees Morocco as a great fit for expanding trade. “Countries like Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire…

Increased production has led to an increased need for transportation, which has led to rising costs and lower commodity prices. “We’ve seen over the last month some meaningful adjustments in transportation costs to move grain and that has helped increase…

AgResource Company President Dan Basse offered a realistic, but pessimistic view of the markets during the BASF forum at the Agribusiness Expo in Fargo. At the time of Basse’s presentation, the Brazilian real and Russian ruble were trading at record…

In today’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the cattle market continues to rally. The closure of the Mexican border due to New World Screw Worm is the biggest consideration.…

President-Elect Donald Trump issued a warning for the BRICS nations over his Truth Social platform. Trump said there would be severe economic consequences if these countries create a new BRICS currency to replace the U.S. dollar. The BRICS alliance includes…

With the looming threat of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican products, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Mar-a-Lago Friday to have dinner with President-Elect Donald Trump. Trade was one of many issues discussed. Both world leaders described the meeting…

A federal district court based in San Francisco ruled all GMOs must be regulated. This decision overturns a 2020 rule change made by the first Trump administration. The activist group, Center for Food Safety, was the lead plaintiff in the…

There’s been a noticeable shift toward biologicals in crop production in recent years. “They’re not the old snake oils that we used to refer to them as, there’s a lot of science behind the biologicals now.” BW Fusion Regional Business…

Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Wes Beck joins this edition of Minnesota Corn Matters and talks about the MCGA resolutions process. Click here to listen to the report. 

For farmers and custom applicators, changes are coming for the herbicide label. EPA Region 8 Agriculture Advisor Taylor Dunivin addressed the North Dakota Agricultural Association and reviewed the agency’s new herbicide strategy. “The herbicide strategy is final so we can expect…

A federal court in Texas has issued a preliminary injunction, blocking a new reporting requirement for businesses, including farms. The Corporate Transparency Act required businesses to disclose their beneficial ownership to the Treasury Department by the end of the year.…

Farmer optimism is at its highest level since May 2021. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer cited growing optimism after the recent election. One-third of the farmers surveyed expect their farm financial situation to improve over the next year,…

Dawn and Grant Breitkreutz of Redwood Falls is Minnesota’s inaugural Aldo Leopold Conservation Award winner. A $10,000 prize recognizes their conservation efforts on working land. The award was presented at the Premier Soil Health Event in Mankato.

There’s been a noticeable shift toward biologicals in crop production in recent years. “They’re not the old snake oils that we used to refer to them as, there’s a lot of science behind the biologicals now.” BW Fusion Regional Business…

For farmers and custom applicators, changes are coming for the herbicide label. EPA Region 8 Agriculture Advisor Taylor Dunivin addressed the North Dakota Agricultural Association and reviewed the agency’s new herbicide strategy. “The herbicide strategy is final so we can expect…

Farmers may be making crop input decisions for 2025 now, but FMC Retail Market Manager Sam Lockhart says the process began last summer. “It probably started in August when they started seeing some ugly fields with that waterhemp coming up…

Weeds have a direct impact on yields, which in turn takes dollars out of farmers’ pockets. “There’s a Southern Illinois University study that shows for every inch of weed grows, if you let it compete with your corn, you’re losing…

This year’s KMOT Ag Expo is scheduled for January 29-31 in Minot. Assistant Manager Jeff Emmert reports the show is sold out. “We have 1,035 booths, consisting of roughly 350 different vendors. We’re going to have our big tractors and…

Increased production has led to an increased need for transportation, which has led to rising costs and lower commodity prices. “We’ve seen over the last month some meaningful adjustments in transportation costs to move grain and that has helped increase…

The University of Minnesota’s 2024 field trial data is now available. Spring wheat variety trials took place in 14 locations across the state. WB 9590 was the #1 variety grown in Minnesota this past year, seeded on more than 23…

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has confirmed three cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza. There are three sites identified; a backyard chicken flock in McHenry County, a commercial turkey flock in Ransom County and a backyard mixed flock in…

Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt is featured in the Minnesota Beef Update, highlighting the Beef Checkoff’s role at the Minnesota Beef Industry Convention. Click here to listen.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation was one of 50 ag companies and organizations participating in USDA’s trade mission to Morocco. USMEF Africa Representative Matt Copeland sees Morocco as a great fit for expanding trade. “Countries like Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire…

Smithfield Foods and Murphy Family Ventures have signed an agreement, giving the Murphy family ownership of 150,000 sows now owned by Smithfield in North Carolina. As part of the arrangement, Smithfield will provide production services, including feed and transportation. Smithfield…

Tyson Foods plans to close its beef and pork processing plant in Emporia, Kansas by mid-February. This plant produced ground beef and seasoned or marinated meat products. More than 800 workers will be affected by the closure.

There are many benefits to crop-livestock integration systems. National Pork Board Vice President Gordon Spronk sees numerous benefits for a crop-livestock integrated system. “We plant the seeds, those plants grow, we feed those plants to our pigs or our animals…

The American Lamb Board’s mission is to grow awareness and demand for American lamb. It was a successful year. “We’re seeing an increase in the consumption of American lamb,” said Jeff Ebert, ALC chairman. Applications for the ALB Cooperative Funding…

A federal district court based in San Francisco ruled all GMOs must be regulated. This decision overturns a 2020 rule change made by the first Trump administration. The activist group, Center for Food Safety, was the lead plaintiff in the…

For farmers and custom applicators, changes are coming for the herbicide label. EPA Region 8 Agriculture Advisor Taylor Dunivin addressed the North Dakota Agricultural Association and reviewed the agency’s new herbicide strategy. “The herbicide strategy is final so we can expect…

Ahead of the confirmation process, Agriculture Secretary-nominee Brooke Rollins met with Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman. Boozman said Rollins “is well positioned to be a strong voice and advocate” for agriculture.

According to Reuters, the clean fuel production tax credits will not be finalized before President Biden leaves office. The 45Z tax credits are designed as an incentive for the production of sustainable aviation fuels. The tax credit was due to…

President-Elect Donald Trump is moving quickly through the nomination process, naming members to his new administration. Brooke Rollins, who was a member of Trump’s Domestic Policy Council, will lead USDA.  According to Agri-Pulse President Sara Wyant, more top-tier Agriculture Department…

Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman went to the Senate floor, asking his colleagues to support emergency economic assistance for farmers. “Farmers, lenders and community leaders in all regions of the country are saying the same thing; farmers desperately need…

Governors from 17 states have signed a joint letter, asking Congress to reauthorize the farm bill and provide financial assistance to farm country. In the letter, the governors said farmers are in trouble and without meaningful support, ‘the well-being of…