The latest farm income outlook from the University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute calls for another downturn. FAPRI’s projected net farm income for the year is $155 billion, down $8 billion from last year. The drop in…

While in Ireland over the weekend, President Donald Trump said he asked Ukrainian President Zelensky to stop targeting Russian oil refineries. “Let him go after targets, but not diesel fuel, because he’s causing a shortage of diesel fuel,” said Trump.…

With the trade war with the United States intensifying, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wants a closer relationship with the European Union. Carney has spoken with top European leaders about becoming an associate member of the EU or finding other…

Farmers have a pretty good BS detector. In the latest edition of the Red River Farm Network’s ‘Growing Agriculture Through Better Marketing’ Conversation Series, Ten Acre Marketing President Leah Halverson says it is obvious when a client or advertiser doesn’t…

Agriculture Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg is being appointed executive director of the United Nations World Food Program. Lindberg, who was nominated for the position by the Trump Administration, previously founded South Dakota Trade and had…

On September 11, 2001, Dave Frederickson was on Capitol Hill when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon. Frederickson was president of the Minnesota Farmers Union at the time, standing in front of the Longworth Building preparing for a…

Sometimes timing is everything. Twenty-five years ago, South Dakota native David Mehlhaff was scheduled to be in the World Trade Center’s North Tower for a meeting with the U.S. Commerce Department. At the time, Mehlhaff was working for the CMF&Z public…

The latest farm income outlook from the University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute calls for another downturn. FAPRI’s projected net farm income for the year is $155 billion, down $8 billion from last year. The drop in…

The American Bankers Association will honor Nathan Franzén, president of the ag banking division at First Dakota National Bank in Yankton, South Dakota with the Bruning Award and Doug Lund, retired agricultural loan specialist with the USDA Farm Service Agency…

The Bruce Freitag farm near Scranton, North Dakota, is now between harvest seasons while waiting for corn and sunflowers to mature. Despite heat and limited rainfall, Freitag said corn has handled the conditions relatively well. “The corn doesn’t look too…

Mark Huso of Huso Crop Consulting, Lakota, North Dakota, is feeling encouraged about the local soybeans. “I have some soybean fields I think will be pretty fair. Edible beans are going to be certainly below average. They just didn’t handle…

In far northwest Minnesota, Hugh Hunt believes the heat and dry conditions cut into his canola yields. “Yields were probably a little below average,” said the Hallock farmer. “It was disappointing from what we’ve had the past few years, but…

In Minnesota’s Roseau County, Dawson Diesen has wrapped up his canola and wheat harvest. Soybeans are next on the list. The wheat was average. “It could have been better. It was really hot when it was filling, but we had…

The National Farmers Union Legislative Fly-in is underway with farmers from throughout the country on Capitol Hill this week. The timing is good, with the Senate Agriculture Committee expected to mark up the farm bill this week. “Obviously, we need…

On Friday, USDA cut the national average U.S. corn yield by 2.2 bushels per acre to 178.5 bushels per acre. Ag Bull Trading President Tommy Grisafi calls it an aggressive move. “The bean number on the other side, they raised…

The U.S.-Canada trade dispute is putting more pressure on a relationship that supports billions of dollars in agricultural trade. Former Canadian ambassador to the United States, Kirsten Hillman, says the latest negotiations broke down because the deal offered by Washington…

Soybeans remain one of the stronger areas of the grain market despite Friday’s selloff. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says soybeans reached new contract highs before the latest USDA report. Strong demand continues to provide support. Corn has…

Gulf Arab nations were scheduled to meet today with the Iranian foreign minister to discuss the management of the Strait of Hormuz. Those talks were postponed over the weekend when it became obvious that an agreement would not come out…

With the trade war with the United States intensifying, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wants a closer relationship with the European Union. Carney has spoken with top European leaders about becoming an associate member of the EU or finding other…

USDA has released the final Market Year Average prices for the 2025-2026 marketing year. Corn, soybeans and wheat all qualify for a PLC payment. The payment rate is 27 cents for corn; 21 cents for soybeans and $1.29 for wheat.…

Farmers need markets if they’re going to prosper. U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action CEO Kevin Burkum says biofuels can be a bigger part of that opportunity. “We need more share of the global fuel market, Burkum told RRFN. “We…

The latest farm income outlook from the University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute calls for another downturn. FAPRI’s projected net farm income for the year is $155 billion, down $8 billion from last year. The drop in…

The American Bankers Association will honor Nathan Franzén, president of the ag banking division at First Dakota National Bank in Yankton, South Dakota with the Bruning Award and Doug Lund, retired agricultural loan specialist with the USDA Farm Service Agency…

While in Ireland over the weekend, President Donald Trump said he asked Ukrainian President Zelensky to stop targeting Russian oil refineries. “Let him go after targets, but not diesel fuel, because he’s causing a shortage of diesel fuel,” said Trump.…

The U.S.-Canada trade dispute is putting more pressure on a relationship that supports billions of dollars in agricultural trade. Former Canadian ambassador to the United States, Kirsten Hillman, says the latest negotiations broke down because the deal offered by Washington…

The U.S. Senate returns to Washington, D.C. today and the Senate Agriculture Committee is scheduled to meet this week for another farm bill vote. The big question mark is if Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell will back to work. McConnell was…

Gulf Arab nations were scheduled to meet today with the Iranian foreign minister to discuss the management of the Strait of Hormuz. Those talks were postponed over the weekend when it became obvious that an agreement would not come out…

USDA has released the final Market Year Average prices for the 2025-2026 marketing year. Corn, soybeans and wheat all qualify for a PLC payment. The payment rate is 27 cents for corn; 21 cents for soybeans and $1.29 for wheat.…

The Bruce Freitag farm near Scranton, North Dakota, is now between harvest seasons while waiting for corn and sunflowers to mature. Despite heat and limited rainfall, Freitag said corn has handled the conditions relatively well. “The corn doesn’t look too…

Mark Huso of Huso Crop Consulting, Lakota, North Dakota, is feeling encouraged about the local soybeans. “I have some soybean fields I think will be pretty fair. Edible beans are going to be certainly below average. They just didn’t handle…

In far northwest Minnesota, Hugh Hunt believes the heat and dry conditions cut into his canola yields. “Yields were probably a little below average,” said the Hallock farmer. “It was disappointing from what we’ve had the past few years, but…

In Minnesota’s Roseau County, Dawson Diesen has wrapped up his canola and wheat harvest. Soybeans are next on the list. The wheat was average. “It could have been better. It was really hot when it was filling, but we had…

In the Dry Bean Scene, Jason Mewes, a dry edible bean grower from Colgate, North Dakota, talks about his crop and how the harvest is looking. Listen to the Dry Bean Scene. 

Pat Maher is harvesting his pinto beans and describes the crop as fair. “The lower spots are a little thinner, but for the most part they seem to be okay.” Maher, who farms at Cavalier, North Dakota, is trying to finish…

In the state-by-state numbers, USDA dropped the average corn yield for Minnesota two bushels to 195 bushels per acre. North Dakota saw a huge dropoff, from 142 bushels per acre in August to 130 bushels per acre this month. South…

U.S. cattle producers were in Japan this past week working to strengthen demand for American beef. North Dakota rancher and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Federation Division Chair Travis Maddock was part of a U.S. Meat Export Federation trade mission. “Our…

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is touring North Dakota while also discussing challenges facing the cattle industry. The North Dakota Monitor reports Grassley and his wife, Barbara, toured the North Dakota Capitol Wednesday after visiting the Minnesota Capitol. Their next stop…

USDA is giving the cattle industry another 90 days to comment on potential changes to federal beef grade standards. The Agricultural Marketing Service extended the comment deadline to December 7.The review began at the request of the American Wagyu Association…

The Douglas, Arizona port of entry is scheduled to reopen to Mexican cattle Tuesday. The border originally opened August 24, but movement was shutdown last week due to some damaged equipment. That has been addressed and Mexican cattle shipments are…

Agriculture was the focus of the first debate between South Dakota Governor Larry Roden and Democratic Challenger Dan Ahlers. Ahlers, who is a former state lawmaker from Dell Rapids, outlined ways to support the state’s cattle industry. “One of the…

President Trump was joined in the Oval Office Friday by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, ranchers, podcasters and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. Duvall said the executive orders address several issues impacting ranchers, including the regulations surrounding the gray…

To appease cattle ranchers upset with his recent decision to import foreign ground beef, President Donald Trump issued new executive orders to support the cattle sector. The executive orders include plans to address packer consolidation and other issues important to…

The National Farmers Union Legislative Fly-in is underway with farmers from throughout the country on Capitol Hill this week. The timing is good, with the Senate Agriculture Committee expected to mark up the farm bill this week. “Obviously, we need…

While in Ireland over the weekend, President Donald Trump said he asked Ukrainian President Zelensky to stop targeting Russian oil refineries. “Let him go after targets, but not diesel fuel, because he’s causing a shortage of diesel fuel,” said Trump.…

The U.S.-Canada trade dispute is putting more pressure on a relationship that supports billions of dollars in agricultural trade. Former Canadian ambassador to the United States, Kirsten Hillman, says the latest negotiations broke down because the deal offered by Washington…

The U.S. Senate returns to Washington, D.C. today and the Senate Agriculture Committee is scheduled to meet this week for another farm bill vote. The big question mark is if Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell will back to work. McConnell was…

Gulf Arab nations were scheduled to meet today with the Iranian foreign minister to discuss the management of the Strait of Hormuz. Those talks were postponed over the weekend when it became obvious that an agreement would not come out…

With the trade war with the United States intensifying, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wants a closer relationship with the European Union. Carney has spoken with top European leaders about becoming an associate member of the EU or finding other…

Northern Canola Growers Executive Director Barry Coleman discusses the renewable fuels’ recent update. Click here.