- Conaway Looks Forward to Conference Committee Process
- A Successful Farm Bill Revote
- Peterson Still Questions Partisan Approach to House Farm Bill
- Off-Target Movement Monitored
- Slow Start for Western ND Pastures
- Changes in June Acreage Report “A Wild Card”
- Grain and Livestock Markets Close Mixed
- All Top Stories
Conaway Looks Forward to Conference Committee Process
There has been some bad blood between House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway and Ranking Member Collin Peterson in recent months. Conaway told the Red River Farm Network he is confident they can put that in the rearview mirror and…
A Successful Farm Bill Revote
The House farm bill passed with a razor-thin two-vote margin. Four members, two Republicans and two Democrats, did not vote. If those members showed up, it could have changed the outcome. The farm bill failed when it came to the…
Peterson Still Questions Partisan Approach to House Farm Bill
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson voted against the farm bill, saying it will leave farmers and ranchers “vulnerable.” While the Senate version isn’t perfect, Peterson told the Red River Farm Network the Senate language will prevail. “It is…
Off-Target Movement Monitored
The University of Missouri has issued an updated report on the off-target application of dicamba. This report says nearly 400,000 acres of soybeans nationwide have been injured by dicamba this year. That includes 150,000 acres in Illinois, 100,000 acres in…
Slow Start for Western ND Pastures
With cattle out on pasture, producers are monitoring grazing conditions and forage availability. Washburn, North Dakota rancher Paul Bichler says the area didn’t receive significant moisture until the beginning of June. Most native grasses were brown until lately, delaying pasture…
Changes in June Acreage Report “A Wild Card”
USDA will release its planted acreage report on June 30. According to market analysts, there could be an increase in planted acres for both corn and soybeans. However, Citizens Elevator Vice President of Grain Angie Setzer says changes in the…
Grain and Livestock Markets Close Mixed
There’s a cloud hanging over the grain markets as a result of the trade discussions. RML Trading market analyst Terry Fichtner explains in today’s closing market report.
NCGA Names Doggett as Interim CEO
The National Corn Growers Association has selected Jon Doggett as interim CEO. Currently, Doggett serves as executive vice present and start in his new capacity August 1. The Montana native has more than 30 years of agricultural policy experience, previously…
Conaway Looks Forward to Conference Committee Process
There has been some bad blood between House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway and Ranking Member Collin Peterson in recent months. Conaway told the Red River Farm Network he is confident they can put that in the rearview mirror and…
Dry Bean Scene
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson recently returned from a trip to Cuba. The United States continues to tap demand in the country for agricultural products, including dry edible…
A Successful Farm Bill Revote
The House farm bill passed with a razor-thin two-vote margin. Four members, two Republicans and two Democrats, did not vote. If those members showed up, it could have changed the outcome. The farm bill failed when it came to the…
Peterson Still Questions Partisan Approach to House Farm Bill
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson voted against the farm bill, saying it will leave farmers and ranchers “vulnerable.” While the Senate version isn’t perfect, Peterson told the Red River Farm Network the Senate language will prevail. “It is…
Massive Government Reorganization Proposed
The Trump Administration has released details on its plan to reorganize government. If realized, USDA would see big changes. The proposal would shift government nutrition programs to Health and Human Services. It would shift housing loan guarantees to Housing and…
Off-Target Movement Monitored
The University of Missouri has issued an updated report on the off-target application of dicamba. This report says nearly 400,000 acres of soybeans nationwide have been injured by dicamba this year. That includes 150,000 acres in Illinois, 100,000 acres in…
- Changes in June Acreage Report “A Wild Card”
- Grain and Livestock Markets Close Mixed
- Will Brazil Meet China’s Demand?
- Grain Elevators Grading Winter Wheat Protein
- May Milk Production Moves Slightly Higher
- Grain Markets Close Lower, Livestock Mostly Higher
- Broker Believes Trade War Will “Resolve Itself”
- All Markets
Changes in June Acreage Report “A Wild Card”
USDA will release its planted acreage report on June 30. According to market analysts, there could be an increase in planted acres for both corn and soybeans. However, Citizens Elevator Vice President of Grain Angie Setzer says changes in the…
Grain and Livestock Markets Close Mixed
There’s a cloud hanging over the grain markets as a result of the trade discussions. RML Trading market analyst Terry Fichtner explains in today’s closing market report.
Will Brazil Meet China’s Demand?
Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says Brazil’s ability to supply soybeans to China is being questioned. “The Brazilians, because they are having freight issues and don’t have an agreement with those freight companies yet, they may be…
Grain Elevators Grading Winter Wheat Protein
Grain elevators in the winter wheat areas of the Southern Plains are grading protein content of the wheat this year. Northern Crops Marketing and Investments President Brad Paulson says this may impact the quality premiums and discounts of the spring…
May Milk Production Moves Slightly Higher
U.S. milk production edged higher in the month of May, totaling just under 18 billion pounds. That’s up nearly one percent from a year ago. In Minnesota, milk production was unchanged. Cow numbers were unchanged from April, but down 5,000…
Grain Markets Close Lower, Livestock Mostly Higher
Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says trade is part of the reason why grains closed lower Tuesday.
Broker Believes Trade War Will “Resolve Itself”
As of late, trade has been a dominant market influence. Mark Borrett, a broker with the Rosenthal Collins Group in Chicago, believes the rhetoric between the U.S. and China will resolve itself through the needs of the market. “The bright…
NCGA Names Doggett as Interim CEO
The National Corn Growers Association has selected Jon Doggett as interim CEO. Currently, Doggett serves as executive vice present and start in his new capacity August 1. The Montana native has more than 30 years of agricultural policy experience, previously…
MARL Welcomes New Staff Member
Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership has named Christy Kallevig as its co-program leader. Kallevig will assist Ericks Dunens in the coordination of the MARL leadership development program. Kallevig works for the University of Minnesota Extension and is based in Willmar.
Case IH Expands Early Riser Planter Lineup
Case IH is expanding its 2000 series Early Riser planter lineup with a new 2130 stack-fold mounted three-point hitch model. New bulk-fill and fertilizer system options are available. Case IH officials indicate the new planter has new features for specialty…
New Fendt Ideal Combine Makes North American Debut
AGCO has unveiled its new Fendt Ideal combine for the first time in North America. This is the industry’s first “clean-sheet” design of an axial combine in 30 years. This launch took place at the Canada Farm Progress Show in…
Grazing Prices Higher in Western SD
According to South Dakota State University Extension, grazing prices in western South Dakota for cow/calf pairs are steady to $10 dollars higher at $35-$68. Yearling grazing prices have also slightly increased from 2017, ranging from $17-$30 dollars per head. Most…
Lardy Named NDSU Extension Interim Director
NDSU Extension has named Dr. Greg Lardy as interim director. Lardy currently serves as NDSU Animal Sciences Department head and carries a 30 percent appointment as associate vice president for Agricultural Affairs. The Sentinel Butte native says his roots run…
Agtegra Adds Bowdle Location
The Agtegra Cooperative Innovation Center has added a third location in Bowdle, South Dakota. At these locations, Agtegra specializes in precision ag hardware and support services. The other two Innovation Center locations are in Bath and Wolsey.
Dry Bean Scene
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson recently returned from a trip to Cuba. The United States continues to tap demand in the country for agricultural products, including dry edible…
Off-Target Movement Monitored
The University of Missouri has issued an updated report on the off-target application of dicamba. This report says nearly 400,000 acres of soybeans nationwide have been injured by dicamba this year. That includes 150,000 acres in Illinois, 100,000 acres in…
The Sugarbeet Report
The Sugarbeet Report is brought to you by SESVanderHave, HELM Agro US and Corteva Agriscience. This week, Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Vice President of Agriculture Tom Knudsen says excess rain is causing problems in this year’s beet crop.
Monitoring Wheat Stem Sawfly Population
The wheat stem sawfly is commonly seen in western North Dakota and Montana, but it is typically not seen in the Red River Valley. That changed last year when heavy infestations were seen along field margins in the Crookston, Minnesota…
Scout for Ascochyta Blight in Chickpeas
According to the latest NDSU Extension Crop and Pest Report, Ascochyta blight has been found at up to 50 percent incidence in chickpea fields in Williams and Burke Counties. If detected, foliar fungicides should be applied in a timely matter,…
Yellowing Seen in Numerous Crops
Nitrogen deficiency symptoms are evident in many fields across the region. Helena Agri-Enterprises sales representative Tim Stanislawski has been fielding calls about yellowing in corn, wheat and sugarbeets. “In areas that got the big rains, we have been seeing nitrogen…
Grain Elevators Grading Winter Wheat Protein
Grain elevators in the winter wheat areas of the Southern Plains are grading protein content of the wheat this year. Northern Crops Marketing and Investments President Brad Paulson says this may impact the quality premiums and discounts of the spring…
Values Increase for ND Pasture Ground
In North Dakota, pastureland values are up seven percent from last year and rental rates are up nearly two percent. East-central, northwestern and southeastern regions of the state saw double-digit gains, with pasture ground increasing in value from 11-to-16.5 percent.…
Slow Start for Western ND Pastures
With cattle out on pasture, producers are monitoring grazing conditions and forage availability. Washburn, North Dakota rancher Paul Bichler says the area didn’t receive significant moisture until the beginning of June. Most native grasses were brown until lately, delaying pasture…
Grain and Livestock Markets Close Mixed
There’s a cloud hanging over the grain markets as a result of the trade discussions. RML Trading market analyst Terry Fichtner explains in today’s closing market report.
An Evolving ND Feeder Cattle Industry
The North Dakota feeder cattle industry has evolved over the past couple decades. That was evident, as nearly 75 cattle producers turned out for the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association 16th Annual Feedlot Tour. “North Dakota isn’t necessarily a long-time cattle…
Minnesota Beef Update
Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, meet summer intern Sydney Zehnder, who grew up on a beef seedstock farm near Stanchfield, Minnesota.
Grazing Prices Higher in Western SD
According to South Dakota State University Extension, grazing prices in western South Dakota for cow/calf pairs are steady to $10 dollars higher at $35-$68. Yearling grazing prices have also slightly increased from 2017, ranging from $17-$30 dollars per head. Most…
May Milk Production Moves Slightly Higher
U.S. milk production edged higher in the month of May, totaling just under 18 billion pounds. That’s up nearly one percent from a year ago. In Minnesota, milk production was unchanged. Cow numbers were unchanged from April, but down 5,000…
Conaway Looks Forward to Conference Committee Process
There has been some bad blood between House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway and Ranking Member Collin Peterson in recent months. Conaway told the Red River Farm Network he is confident they can put that in the rearview mirror and…
A Successful Farm Bill Revote
The House farm bill passed with a razor-thin two-vote margin. Four members, two Republicans and two Democrats, did not vote. If those members showed up, it could have changed the outcome. The farm bill failed when it came to the…
Peterson Still Questions Partisan Approach to House Farm Bill
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson voted against the farm bill, saying it will leave farmers and ranchers “vulnerable.” While the Senate version isn’t perfect, Peterson told the Red River Farm Network the Senate language will prevail. “It is…
Massive Government Reorganization Proposed
The Trump Administration has released details on its plan to reorganize government. If realized, USDA would see big changes. The proposal would shift government nutrition programs to Health and Human Services. It would shift housing loan guarantees to Housing and…
MFU Minute
Here’s the latest update from Minnesota Farmers Union. This week, we talk farm bill with Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Bryan Klabunde.
Will Brazil Meet China’s Demand?
Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says Brazil’s ability to supply soybeans to China is being questioned. “The Brazilians, because they are having freight issues and don’t have an agreement with those freight companies yet, they may be…
Ross Defends Tariff Strategy
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross faced criticism over the Administration’s trade and tariff policy during a Senate Finance Committee hearing. The dust-up over steel and aluminum imports has resulted in retaliation against farm commodities. Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts said this…
