University of Minnesota Extension Dean Bev Durgan says strong county support remains critical to Extension’s success despite tight budgets. “State funding has not been increasing, but our county support is the strongest it has ever been.” Speaking with the Red…

The Trump administration is asking Congress for more than $11 billion in additional agricultural assistance as part of a broader emergency supplemental spending package tied to military operations involving Iran. The proposal includes roughly $10 billion in direct economic assistance…

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig said farmers need a stronger safety net but criticized how recent farm program investments were financed. “We all know there were many farm bill programs that needed new investment, particularly the farm safety…

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman has released the Agriculture Act of 2026, a discussion draft designed to move the long-delayed farm bill forward. Boozman said an updated farm bill is urgently needed given the changes in agriculture since the…

With the cool temps, it has been a good year for the wheat, barley, and canola crops. “Those three crops look exceptional at this point,” said Jason Hanson, Rock and Roll Agronomy. Weed control has been a priority. “I think…

On Tuesday’s Crop Watch, RRFN caught up with Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen at Pekin, North Dakota. With the corn, “we are seeing some rapid growth syndrome that’s showing up right now; it’s just starting to unfurl.” Sundeen reports there…

Washington, D.C. analyst Jim Wiesemeyer believes it will be a tight fit to get the farm bill through the Senate Ag Committee  before the July fourth recess. “Both the House and the Senate really don’t have that many congressional days…

A partner and the primary research analyst with Summitt Commodity Brokerage, Tim Marsh, is retiring Tuesday. Marsh obtained his brokerage license in 1979 and has provided market commentary on RRFN for many years. Summmit Commodity Brokerage is based in Urbandale,…

University of Minnesota Extension Dean Bev Durgan says strong county support remains critical to Extension’s success despite tight budgets. “State funding has not been increasing, but our county support is the strongest it has ever been.” Speaking with the Red…

President Trump has nominated Michigan farmer and former Michigan Farm Bureau President Carl Bednarski to serve on the Farm Credit Administration Board through May 2028. Bednarski brings decades of agricultural leadership experience, including nearly nine years on the American Farm Bureau…

Farmers will have another opportunity this fall to choose between the Price Loss Coverage and Agriculture Risk Coverage farm programs. Current market projections suggest PLC may provide payments for many producers. Farm management specialist Kent Thiesse said corn, soybean and…

AgMarket.Net analyst Tyler Schau says high fertilizer costs and localized planting challenges likely trimmed corn acreage. “We feel like those factors are going to pull some of the corn acreage down,” Schau said. “We probably would have seen an even lower…

The Trump administration is again urging Congress to take action on E15. The request was included in the White House supplemental budget proposal sent to Congress. Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought is asking lawmakers to approve a…

The Trump administration is asking Congress for more than $11 billion in additional agricultural assistance as part of a broader emergency supplemental spending package tied to military operations involving Iran. The proposal includes roughly $10 billion in direct economic assistance…

A partner and the primary research analyst with Summitt Commodity Brokerage, Tim Marsh, is retiring Tuesday. Marsh obtained his brokerage license in 1979 and has provided market commentary on RRFN for many years. Summmit Commodity Brokerage is based in Urbandale,…

Farmers will have another opportunity this fall to choose between the Price Loss Coverage and Agriculture Risk Coverage farm programs. Current market projections suggest PLC may provide payments for many producers. Farm management specialist Kent Thiesse said corn, soybean and…

AgMarket.Net analyst Tyler Schau says high fertilizer costs and localized planting challenges likely trimmed corn acreage. “We feel like those factors are going to pull some of the corn acreage down,” Schau said. “We probably would have seen an even lower…

Consumer interest in protein-rich foods continues to drive dairy demand, according to Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods President Heather Anfang. “Dairy is a terrific source of protein,” said Anfang. “As we see GLP-1s growing in usage in the United States and internationally,…

The U.S. dairy industry continues to add cows to the herd. “The (USDA milk production) report was brutal,” said Naomi Blohm, senior market advisor, Total Farm Marketing. “The report was bearish again with another 10,000 dairy cows added to the…

U.S. Wheat Associates Treasurer Mike Carstensen is seeing potential in the international markets. “There’s promise in Latin America, South America and, in the long run, there could be something happening in Africa, but that one is more questionable.” The USW…

The latest NDSU Agricultural Trade Monitor reviews the U.S.-China Phase One trade agreement. It says U.S. ag exports to China reached a record $38 billion in 2022. That’s up from $9 billion during the trade war in 2018. During that…

University of Minnesota Extension Dean Bev Durgan says strong county support remains critical to Extension’s success despite tight budgets. “State funding has not been increasing, but our county support is the strongest it has ever been.” Speaking with the Red…

President Trump has nominated Michigan farmer and former Michigan Farm Bureau President Carl Bednarski to serve on the Farm Credit Administration Board through May 2028. Bednarski brings decades of agricultural leadership experience, including nearly nine years on the American Farm Bureau…

Farmers will have another opportunity this fall to choose between the Price Loss Coverage and Agriculture Risk Coverage farm programs. Current market projections suggest PLC may provide payments for many producers. Farm management specialist Kent Thiesse said corn, soybean and…

In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner said the recent cool weather coincided with weed control applications. “It might not be uncommon to see lower or somewhat less effective weed control results,” said Sinner. It is…

Sixth-generation farmer and rancher Chelsey Erdman participated in the North Dakota Beef Commission ‘Girls Who Grill’ event in Carrington. “I learned more than I am even comfortable telling you.” Erdman said the event helped build confidence in grilling while teaching participants…

The cost of the July 4th cookout will be about four percent more than it was a year ago. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation Summer Cookout Cost Survey, the cookout meal for ten people will cost just under…

Consumer interest in protein-rich foods continues to drive dairy demand, according to Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods President Heather Anfang. “Dairy is a terrific source of protein,” said Anfang. “As we see GLP-1s growing in usage in the United States and internationally,…

In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner said the recent cool weather coincided with weed control applications. “It might not be uncommon to see lower or somewhat less effective weed control results,” said Sinner. It is…

Despite recent moisture, North Dakota State Climatologist Daryl Ritchison said much of the region remains below average for rainfall. His longer-term outlook calls for warmer-than-normal temperatures and below-average precipitation across much of the Northern Plains later this summer. “Warmer weather will…

With the cool temps, it has been a good year for the wheat, barley, and canola crops. “Those three crops look exceptional at this point,” said Jason Hanson, Rock and Roll Agronomy. Weed control has been a priority. “I think…

There have been limited opportunities to spray for weeds this season. “I would imagine with the rain and everything we’ve had, we’ve got weeds going like crazy,” said Jenna Schill, sales manager, CHS Devils Lake. “Yeah, people are definitely in…

On Tuesday’s Crop Watch, RRFN caught up with Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen at Pekin, North Dakota. With the corn, “we are seeing some rapid growth syndrome that’s showing up right now; it’s just starting to unfurl.” Sundeen reports there…

Wheat growers across the Northern Plains are being encouraged to scout fields after stripe rust was identified in the region. The disease favors cool, wet conditions and can spread quickly when weather remains favorable. Farmers should watch for yellow-orange stripes…

In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner says the recent cool weather slowed crop progress. Hail has been reported in far northern Minnesota, making replanting necessary. In contrast, areas from Polk County to Becker County could use additional…

Sixth-generation farmer and rancher Chelsey Erdman participated in the North Dakota Beef Commission ‘Girls Who Grill’ event in Carrington. “I learned more than I am even comfortable telling you.” Erdman said the event helped build confidence in grilling while teaching participants…

As dry conditions expand across western North Dakota, livestock producers are being encouraged to closely monitor herd health. Dr. Christina Burgard of Heart of Dakota Vet Clinic in Tappen said these conditions can create challenges ranging from poor water quality…

Consumer interest in protein-rich foods continues to drive dairy demand, according to Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods President Heather Anfang. “Dairy is a terrific source of protein,” said Anfang. “As we see GLP-1s growing in usage in the United States and internationally,…

The North Dakota Beef Commission brought social media influencers together in Carrington for its Girls Who Grill event, highlighting how beef checkoff dollars are being used to connect with consumers. North Dakota Beef Commission Executive Director Nicole Wardner said these efforts…

The U.S. dairy industry continues to add cows to the herd. “The (USDA milk production) report was brutal,” said Naomi Blohm, senior market advisor, Total Farm Marketing. “The report was bearish again with another 10,000 dairy cows added to the…

Milk production in the 24 major dairy states rose 2.4 percent in May. In South Dakota, milk production is up more than five percent and Minnesota gained two-and-a-half percent. South Dakota had 242,000 dairy cows milking in May, 12,000 more…

Jace Thompson of Billings, Montana is the 2026 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion. The competition was held Saturday at St. Onge Livestock in conjunction with the Livestock Marketing Association Convention in Deadwood.

The Trump administration is asking Congress for more than $11 billion in additional agricultural assistance as part of a broader emergency supplemental spending package tied to military operations involving Iran. The proposal includes roughly $10 billion in direct economic assistance…

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig said farmers need a stronger safety net but criticized how recent farm program investments were financed. “We all know there were many farm bill programs that needed new investment, particularly the farm safety…

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is praising the draft farm bill released by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman. Hoeven said several of his legislative priorities are included in the proposal. That includes higher loan limits for FSA direct and…

The House passed its version of the farm bill in late April. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson welcomed the discussion draft coming out of the Upper Chamber. Thompson said the country needs a modern farm policy that builds…

The release of the Senate farm bill text got a quick reaction from the agricultural community. Most of the farm groups praised the latest development and pledged to work with Congress and the Trump Administration to get it across the…

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman has released the Agriculture Act of 2026, a discussion draft designed to move the long-delayed farm bill forward. Boozman said an updated farm bill is urgently needed given the changes in agriculture since the…

Washington, D.C. analyst Jim Wiesemeyer believes it will be a tight fit to get the farm bill through the Senate Ag Committee  before the July fourth recess. “Both the House and the Senate really don’t have that many congressional days…