At least one plaintiff from the June dicamba court decision is disappointed with the EPA’s decision to re-register two dicamba herbicides. The Center for Food Safety legal director George Kimbrell said the EPA rushed re-approval as a political prop before…

The Environmental Protection Agency will re-register the over-the-top use of XtendiMax and Engenia dicamba herbicides and extend the registration of Tavium Plus VaporGrip Technology through 2025. The decision to extend or re-register the three dicamba products is meant to give…

During the first month of the signup period, the USDA approved more than $7 billion in the second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Through CFAP 2, USDA is making $14 billion of assistance available to farmers and ranchers. Iowa…

Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi highlights the current market situation in What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets. A strong futures market and a strong basis is providing opportunities at harvest time.

Farmers always want to see their income coming from the market rather than in the form of government support. USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey says there is some short-term optimism. “There is a breath of relief that we can actually see…

Agricultural leaders from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. wrapped up three days of discussions surrounding trade, COVID-19 response and more. This was the first Tri-National Ag Accord since the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement went into effect in July. Mexican Association of Secretaries…

North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says there hasn’t been an issue with rail traffic yet as shuttle turns to the Pacific Northwest have held steady at slightly more than two-and-a-half turns per month. “If we…

At least one plaintiff from the June dicamba court decision is disappointed with the EPA’s decision to re-register two dicamba herbicides. The Center for Food Safety legal director George Kimbrell said the EPA rushed re-approval as a political prop before…

The Environmental Protection Agency will re-register the over-the-top use of XtendiMax and Engenia dicamba herbicides and extend the registration of Tavium Plus VaporGrip Technology through 2025. The decision to extend or re-register the three dicamba products is meant to give…

FarmlandFinder Inc. has named Jamey Grafing as its chief commercial officer. Grafing previously served as the senior vice president at the Farm Credit System’s commercial finance group in Minneapolis. Prior to the Farm Credit System, Grafing spent ten years at…

Vytelle has announced an exclusive agreement with Synomics Insights Platform to fast-track genetic progress in cattle. Vytell and Synomics are both part of the Wheatsheaf Group, which is an international investor in the food and agriculture sector. Vytelle officials said…

The FFA experience can have a long-lasting impact on students. North Dakota State FFA Reporter Calli Hauck says she has benefited from her involvement in the FFA. “When you get to college and think more about your future, you see…

According to Minnesota State FFA President Ben Olander, FFA members are comfortable with technology and embraced the National FFA Organization’s virtual convention. “Although it looks a little different this year, it is something our generation can readily adapt to; it…

The South Dakota Beef Industry Council has named Riley Zoss as its new communications manager. Most recently, Zoss was an admissions representative for Mitchell Technical College. The Letcher, South Dakota native has been involved in the cattle industry his entire…

Over the past eight months, China has purchased $23 billion in U.S. ag commodities. That’s 71 percent of the target established in the phase one trade deal. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said the trade agreement has resulted in “remarkable…

The total inventory in October was four percent higher than one year ago. Placements and marketings were both up six percent. USDA livestock economist Shayle Shagum says the placement number coincides with a rapid decline in pasture conditions.

Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi highlights the current market situation in What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets. A strong futures market and a strong basis is providing opportunities at harvest time.

According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, last week there was one brokered American Crystal Sugar Company sugarbeet stock sale of 82 shares at $3,800 per share. Get more information on the Acres & Shares website.

Agricultural leaders from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. wrapped up three days of discussions surrounding trade, COVID-19 response and more. This was the first Tri-National Ag Accord since the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement went into effect in July. Mexican Association of Secretaries…

Allendale Chief Strategist Rich Nelson says we continue to see very good corn export sales. “It’s the second best for this specific week. As far as the soybeans, the export numbers were within trade expectations and the grain markets reacted…

China built nearly 13,000 new large-scale hog farms in the first three quarters of 2020 and restarted more than 13,000 hog farms that were shut down last year due to the African Swine Fever outbreak. A Chinese agricultural official says…

FarmlandFinder Inc. has named Jamey Grafing as its chief commercial officer. Grafing previously served as the senior vice president at the Farm Credit System’s commercial finance group in Minneapolis. Prior to the Farm Credit System, Grafing spent ten years at…

Vytelle has announced an exclusive agreement with Synomics Insights Platform to fast-track genetic progress in cattle. Vytell and Synomics are both part of the Wheatsheaf Group, which is an international investor in the food and agriculture sector. Vytelle officials said…

The South Dakota Beef Industry Council has named Riley Zoss as its new communications manager. Most recently, Zoss was an admissions representative for Mitchell Technical College. The Letcher, South Dakota native has been involved in the cattle industry his entire…

Two major agriculture companies are launching a joint-venture project called PlantPlus Foods. One of the world’s largest beef companies, Marfrig, has owns 70 percent of the company. Archer Daniels Midland has the remaining 30 percent. PlantPlus will use pea protein-based…

Pacific Ethanol is changing its name to reflect its shift away from fuel ethanol. The California-based company will now be known as PEIX.O. The focus will now be on consumer products, like specialty alcohols for alcoholic beverages and sanitizers.

The advertising and public relations firm, Charleston Orwig is rebranding. The new name of the agency is C.O.nxt. C.O.nxt is based in the Milwaukee area and works exclusively with food and agricultural clients.

The Center for Biological Diversity and the Center for Food Safety have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency. The environmental activist groups claim the EPA failed to consult with federal wildlife agencies before approving a new fungicide with…

The Environmental Protection Agency will re-register the over-the-top use of XtendiMax and Engenia dicamba herbicides and extend the registration of Tavium Plus VaporGrip Technology through 2025. The decision to extend or re-register the three dicamba products is meant to give…

The 14th Annual Canola Research Conference is coming up. Learn more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the latest Canola Minute.

According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, last week there was one brokered American Crystal Sugar Company sugarbeet stock sale of 82 shares at $3,800 per share. Get more information on the Acres & Shares website.

The dry edible bean harvest is virtually wrapped up across most of the U.S. Get an update in the latest Dry Bean Scene on the harvest from both Nebraska and Michigan. This program is made possible by the Northarvest Bean…

Farmers in Canada made good harvest progress this year with most of the harvest wrapped up. IntelliFARM Inc. president Brian Voth says most of Manitoba is done. “There’s a field of corn or sunflowers here or there, but even those…

A delay in soybean planting in Brazil is not usually a problem for the soybean crop. Corn Belt Marketing market analyst Larry Clay says the bigger issue is the timing of the second crop corn. “That takes us back to…

ICE November canola futures set a new record high of C$550.30 per metric ton during the trading day on Wednesday. Northern Crops Marketing and Investments president Brad Paulson thinks a combination of spread unwinding and rumors of a short sunflower…

Vytelle has announced an exclusive agreement with Synomics Insights Platform to fast-track genetic progress in cattle. Vytell and Synomics are both part of the Wheatsheaf Group, which is an international investor in the food and agriculture sector. Vytelle officials said…

The total inventory in October was four percent higher than one year ago. Placements and marketings were both up six percent. USDA livestock economist Shayle Shagum says the placement number coincides with a rapid decline in pasture conditions.

China built nearly 13,000 new large-scale hog farms in the first three quarters of 2020 and restarted more than 13,000 hog farms that were shut down last year due to the African Swine Fever outbreak. A Chinese agricultural official says…

USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0 differs from the first version of CFAP, excluding dairy farmers from receiving assistance for losses from meat produced from breeding animals. While milk production is the primary revenue stream for dairy farmers, significant income…

Milk production in the 24 major milk producing states was at 17.2 billion pounds in September, an increase of 2.4 percent from one year ago. USDA also revised August production upward by nearly two percent from one year ago to…

The American Angus Association is hosting a modified version of it’s annual meeting November 8-9 in Kansas City. This will not only be an opportunity to carry out business, but also further producer education. In a year where few things…

The fall months have been dry throughout much of South Dakota, with the latest USDA pasture and rangeland conditions coming in at 31 percent poor-to-very poor. That has altered plans for cattle producers. South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist…

During the first month of the signup period, the USDA approved more than $7 billion in the second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Through CFAP 2, USDA is making $14 billion of assistance available to farmers and ranchers. Iowa…

Election Day is just one week away on Tuesday, November 3. Hear more in the latest Corn Comments from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.

USDA has authorized $500 million for its fourth round of purchases from its Farmers to Families Food Box Program. This program includes the purchase of fresh meat and dairy products and fresh produce.

Farmers always want to see their income coming from the market rather than in the form of government support. USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey says there is some short-term optimism. “There is a breath of relief that we can actually see…

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven emphasizes crop insurance is the Number One risk management tool for farmers. In addition, Congress responded to trade related losses, weather challenges and the pandemic with relief packages. At the Crop Insurance Professionals Association fall…

USDA has released its final rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Nearly one year ago, the Agriculture Department received 600 comments on the interim final rule. That input was used in the final EQIP rule. Changes include the addition…

Vice President Joe Biden is ahead of President Donald Trump in many of the national polls. The Russell Group President Randy Russell does not have a lot of faith in these polls. “To be very honest, some of these pollsters…