Access to land is becoming increasingly challenging for farmers and ranchers. A report from Farm Bureau Market Intel said nearly 80 percent of the rented farmland is controlled by non-operating landlords. More than one-third of those landlords are 75 years…

Northland Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says now is a good time for growers to evaluate their marketing plans. “All the commodity prices are cousins; they’re all related, but soybeans can still have a bit of a rally even…

A new report from the National Corn Growers Association confirms U.S. farmers pay significantly more for crop inputs than their Brazilian counterparts. The study, which was conducted by Kynetic, found that U.S. seed corn prices were 68 percent higher over…

Renewed fighting in the Middle East is creating new uncertainty for global fertilizer markets. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville said concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are already affecting prices. “At the very least, this creates uncertainty…

An agreement has been reached between the Federal Trade Commission, John Deere and farmers from Minnesota and four other states. This agreement makes sure farmers have access to the diagnostic and repair tools necessary to maintain and repair their own…

Belgium-based potato processor Agristo has officially broken ground on its first North American processing facility in Grand Forks. The plant will process one billion pounds of potatoes annually and contract with 40 to 50 regional growers. Agristo CEO Filip Wallays…

RDO Equipment is expanding its John Deere dealership network with the acquisition of True North Equipment. True North Equipment has eight dealership locations in North Dakota and Minnesota and two support facilities in Grand Forks. True North traces its history…

In this week’s edition of the Sugarbeet Report, Simplot Grower Solutions Crop Advisor Ryan Van Eps has an update on the beet crop and outlines the disease management strategy. Listen to the report.

In South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Executive Director DaNita Murray discusses a recent FTC investigation into anticompetitive actions in the fertilizer industry. Click here. 

Funeral services will be held Friday in Dallas for veteran farm broadcaster Roddy Peeples. Peeples, 94, was a 70-year member of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. He served as NAFB president in 1982, was named Farm Broadcaster of the…

Steve Olson is the new executive director of the International Poultry Science Association. For the past seven years, Olson has led his own agricultural strategy consulting firm. From 2000 to 2019, Olson was the executive director of the Minnesota Turkey…

Auctioneers from seven states gathered this past week in Mitchell, South Dakota, for the Palace City Livestock Auctioneering Competition. Mitchell Livestock Market owner Jared Herman said the event showcased outstanding talent and strong cattle demand. “We had a lot of…

University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says disease pressure remains light in wheat research plots despite the first appearance of leaf rust this season. “The non-inoculated trials are very, very clean,” said Wiersma. “We found a few…

USDA’s July Supply and Demand Report came in close to trade expectations, but Total Farm Marketing Senior Analyst Bryan Doherty said there were enough adjustments to lend modest support to grain prices. “Ending stocks for the 2025-26 marketing year came…

The CME Group has launched its Agriculture Index to track the performance of five ag sectors—grain, oilseeds, livestock, dairy and lumber. The monthly update will monitor supply chain issues, consumer purchasing habits and the cost of farm products around the…

To offset the smallest cattle herd in 75 years, beef producers are marketing cattle at heavier weights. “We don’t have the cattle, but one way the beef industry can make that up is by adding more pounds,” said Tim Petry,…

Northland Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says now is a good time for growers to evaluate their marketing plans. “All the commodity prices are cousins; they’re all related, but soybeans can still have a bit of a rally even…

Mosaic is temporarily cutting its phosphate fertilizer production in Brazil due to the renewed risk for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The situation in the Persian Gulf is expected to reduce global sulfur supplies. Mosaic said it will return…

According to the new quarterly report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, consumers are dealing with inflation by reducing discretionary spending and buying lower-cost food items. The report said beef may be the exception, with consumers apparently willing to pay higher prices…

Renewed fighting in the Middle East is creating new uncertainty for global fertilizer markets. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville said concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are already affecting prices. “At the very least, this creates uncertainty…

R-CALF USA is asking the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to impose a 25 percent tariff on Brazilian beef imports. During a Section 301 hearing, CEO Bill Bullard said exempting Brazilian beef would put U.S. cattle producers at a…

Funeral services will be held Friday in Dallas for veteran farm broadcaster Roddy Peeples. Peeples, 94, was a 70-year member of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. He served as NAFB president in 1982, was named Farm Broadcaster of the…

Steve Olson is the new executive director of the International Poultry Science Association. For the past seven years, Olson has led his own agricultural strategy consulting firm. From 2000 to 2019, Olson was the executive director of the Minnesota Turkey…

Auctioneers from seven states gathered this past week in Mitchell, South Dakota, for the Palace City Livestock Auctioneering Competition. Mitchell Livestock Market owner Jared Herman said the event showcased outstanding talent and strong cattle demand. “We had a lot of…

Drew Showalter is the new head of strategic planning for field crops at Syngenta. Showalter has been with Syngenta for nearly 19 years, including his most recent stint as the head of the North American corn portfolio. Earlier in his…

Access to land is becoming increasingly challenging for farmers and ranchers. A report from Farm Bureau Market Intel said nearly 80 percent of the rented farmland is controlled by non-operating landlords. More than one-third of those landlords are 75 years…

The CME Group has launched its Agriculture Index to track the performance of five ag sectors—grain, oilseeds, livestock, dairy and lumber. The monthly update will monitor supply chain issues, consumer purchasing habits and the cost of farm products around the…

Pivot Bio has entered into a multi-year agreement with an agriculture intelligence company called CamoAg. While there is no shortage of data in agriculture, the challenge can be turning into usable information by agribusinesses. With this deal, CamoAg officials said…

In this week’s edition of the Sugarbeet Report, Simplot Grower Solutions Crop Advisor Ryan Van Eps has an update on the beet crop and outlines the disease management strategy. Listen to the report.

University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says disease pressure remains light in wheat research plots despite the first appearance of leaf rust this season. “The non-inoculated trials are very, very clean,” said Wiersma. “We found a few…

The winter wheat harvest is wrapping up near Ellsworth, Kansas, but yields have fallen well short of expectations. Kenneth Lund, a custom harvester from Litchfield, Minnesota, said this year’s crop is the poorest he has seen in nearly three decades.…

NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Jeff Stachler calls for patience before making management decisions following a hailstorm. “If somebody has hail insurance, they must follow what the hail adjuster says, regardless of what it looks like,” said Stachler. “Many times,…

NDSU Extension Soybean Pathologist Wade Webster says many soybean fields are reaching canopy closure and flowering, making this a critical time for disease management. “Things are looking to be pretty hot for white mold this season with some very, very…

The EPA has approved a Section 18 Emergency Exemption for the use of Vertento insecticide for sunflowers in South Dakota. The exemption is due to the level of pyrethroid-resistant red sunflower seed weevils. Vertento can only be applied between July…

According to the NDSU Crop and Pest Report, significant armyworm damage has been seen in wheat in central parts of the state. Benson, Pierce and Rolette counties have had as much as 90 percent defoliation. The economic threshold for treatment…

Auctioneers from seven states gathered this past week in Mitchell, South Dakota, for the Palace City Livestock Auctioneering Competition. Mitchell Livestock Market owner Jared Herman said the event showcased outstanding talent and strong cattle demand. “We had a lot of…

The Swine Health Information Center Board of Directors elected Joe Dykhuis of Dykhuis Farms, Michigan, as president. Dr. Jay Miller of The Maschhoffs will serve as vice president. Consultant Kent Bang retains his position as secretary/treasurer.

To offset the smallest cattle herd in 75 years, beef producers are marketing cattle at heavier weights. “We don’t have the cattle, but one way the beef industry can make that up is by adding more pounds,” said Tim Petry,…

In the MN Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt previews their quarterly meeting in Marshall. Click here. 

R-CALF USA is asking the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to impose a 25 percent tariff on Brazilian beef imports. During a Section 301 hearing, CEO Bill Bullard said exempting Brazilian beef would put U.S. cattle producers at a…

Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt offers a special 4th of July message. Click here to listen to the Minnesota Beef Update. 

With summer temperatures climbing, North Dakota cattle producers are being encouraged to closely monitor livestock for heat stress and ensure adequate water supplies. NDSU Extension livestock management specialist Lacey Quail said water quality becomes increasingly important during hot weather. “Producers…

In South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Executive Director DaNita Murray discusses a recent FTC investigation into anticompetitive actions in the fertilizer industry. Click here. 

In Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek said there has been significant movement on farm policy. The Supreme Court decision on crop protection product labeling is one of the issues highlighted. Click here. 

USDA is expanding crop insurance options for forage producers in a dozen states, including Minnesota and the Dakotas. Beginning with the 2027 crop year, eligible farmers can choose between Yield Protection, Revenue Protection and Revenue Protection with a Harvest Price…

R-CALF USA is asking the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to impose a 25 percent tariff on Brazilian beef imports. During a Section 301 hearing, CEO Bill Bullard said exempting Brazilian beef would put U.S. cattle producers at a…

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has released its draft list of impaired waters for 2026. This list adds nearly 50 bodies of water with impairments. More than one-third of that list includes lakes, streams and rivers impaired due to Minnesota’s…

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar outlined her vision for growing Minnesota’s farm and rural economy during gubernatorial campaign stops in Moorhead and East Grand Forks. Klobuchar said the state’s agriculture industry faces significant challenges but must remain focused on creating new…

President Donald Trump’s visit to Medora wasn’t just about celebrating the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said the administration’s focus on agriculture, energy, and trade is creating new opportunities for farmers across the…