Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0 is meant to be an improvement over the first program. More commodities will be included in the program including sugarbeets, all wheat classes and turkeys. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says the program also addresses eligibility…

USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Censky is returning to his previous role as CEO of the American Soybean Association. Censky, who is a Minnesota native, served at the helm of ASA for 21 years before joining USDA in 2017. According to…

The USDA will give farmers another chance for COVID-19 relief in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0. In details released this morning, this new round of assistance will offer up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers facing market…

There’s been some recovery in the soybean markets, but NDSU Extension Crops Economist and Market Specialist Frayne Olson is concerned things are getting a little top heavy. “Part of it is driven by Chinese buying. There are concerns about how…

During a gathering in Wisconsin on Thursday night, President Trump said the administration would offer another round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for farmers and ranchers. “Starting next week (week of September 21), my administration is committing an additional,…

There are some setbacks expected in the soybeans due to the early September frost in the Northern Plains. Pioneer Field Agronomist Jesse Moch says there is some yield loss associated with the event. “We’re probably going to see in the…

A Farm Futures survey is forecasting an increase in soybean acreage in 2021. This planting intentions report calls for a soybean crop of 87.9 million acres, up more than 4 million acres from this year. The survey respondents indicated corn…

There is some frost and freeze damage being noted in the Dakotas. In the latest crop progress report, the USDA said North Dakota soybean conditions declined by 11 percentage points from the previous week. GL Crop Consulting president Greg LaPlante…

The Environmental Protection Agency has released an interim decision regarding the re-registration of atrazine and other triazines. The tools were called safe for controlling problematic weeds. A draft biological evaluation of the triazoles is required under the Endangered Species Act,…

USDA’s projected 2019 Price Loss Coverage payment rates point towards 17 of 23 commodities can expect PLC support. Farmers with wheat base acres are expected to receive $1.8 billion with an average payment of $28 per base acre. With a…

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0 is meant to be an improvement over the first program. More commodities will be included in the program including sugarbeets, all wheat classes and turkeys. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says the program also addresses eligibility…

USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Censky is returning to his previous role as CEO of the American Soybean Association. Censky, who is a Minnesota native, served at the helm of ASA for 21 years before joining USDA in 2017. According to…

The USDA will give farmers another chance for COVID-19 relief in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0. In details released this morning, this new round of assistance will offer up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers facing market…

Potato production in 2019 was down substantially from the previous year. In North Dakota, potato production totaled 19.4 million hundredweight, down 18 percent from the previous year. Minnesota’s production declined five percent. According to Thursday’s USDA report, the value of…

Potato production in 2019 was down substantially from the previous year. In North Dakota, potato production totaled 19.4 million hundredweight, down 18 percent from the previous year. Minnesota’s production declined five percent. According to Thursday’s USDA report, the value of…

U.S. milk production totaled 17.8 billion pounds in August, up nearly two percent from the previous year. In Minnesota, the size of the dairy herd declined by 5,000 head, but milk output increased two percent. South Dakota added 13,000 dairy…

There’s been some recovery in the soybean markets, but NDSU Extension Crops Economist and Market Specialist Frayne Olson is concerned things are getting a little top heavy. “Part of it is driven by Chinese buying. There are concerns about how…

A Farm Futures survey is forecasting an increase in soybean acreage in 2021. This planting intentions report calls for a soybean crop of 87.9 million acres, up more than 4 million acres from this year. The survey respondents indicated corn…

Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says the USDA numbers were very close to pre-report estimates. “For corn, the yield was lowered 3.3 bushels per acre. Production was down 378 million bushels and some of that came from lower…

Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says the surprise in the September USDA report was in the soybeans. “Both the U.S. and world soybean ending stocks numbers came in at or much below trade estimates. It’s really important…

USDA lowered world corn stocks by 10.7 million tonnes from August to 306.8 million metric tons. The agency lowered world soybean supplies 1.8 million tonnes to 93.6 million tonnes and world wheat supplies are 2.6 million tonnes higher 319.4 million…

The Environmental Protection Agency has released an interim decision regarding the re-registration of atrazine and other triazines. The tools were called safe for controlling problematic weeds. A draft biological evaluation of the triazoles is required under the Endangered Species Act,…

USDA’s projected 2019 Price Loss Coverage payment rates point towards 17 of 23 commodities can expect PLC support. Farmers with wheat base acres are expected to receive $1.8 billion with an average payment of $28 per base acre. With a…

Archer Daniels Midland has filed a motion in federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Green Plains, Incorporated. In July, Green Plains filed a class action lawsuit against ADM claiming there were attempts to illegally manipulate the ethanol cash…

The Mid America CropLife Association Industry Vision Award has gone to Ivan Wells of Rosen’s, Incorporated. Wells is president and general manager of Rosen’s, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rosen’s Diversified of Fairmont, Minnesota.

The American Coalition for Ethanol elected six new board members during its annual business meeting on Tuesday. South Dakota Corn Growers Association member Robert Walsh was one of the six new members elected to the board.

As part of the North Dakota Grain Growers Association’s mini e-Tour this past week, the EPA held a roundtable discussion with North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and others. The next steps on dicamba use were part of the discussion.…

Ellingson Companies has introduced a new precision agriculture tool, providing farm data and water management tools for growers. The Ellingson App features public and proprietary information in one platform. The app was launched during the Big Iron Farm Show.

There is some frost and freeze damage being noted in the Dakotas. In the latest crop progress report, the USDA said North Dakota soybean conditions declined by 11 percentage points from the previous week. GL Crop Consulting president Greg LaPlante…

The Environmental Protection Agency has released an interim decision regarding the re-registration of atrazine and other triazines. The tools were called safe for controlling problematic weeds. A draft biological evaluation of the triazoles is required under the Endangered Species Act,…

Potato production in 2019 was down substantially from the previous year. In North Dakota, potato production totaled 19.4 million hundredweight, down 18 percent from the previous year. Minnesota’s production declined five percent. According to Thursday’s USDA report, the value of…

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association has submitted comments to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, stressing the importance of chlorpyrifos. This tool is used to control soybean aphids and other pests. With the restrictions on neonicotinoids and the resistance documented in…

There are some setbacks expected in the soybeans due to the early September frost in the Northern Plains. Pioneer Field Agronomist Jesse Moch says there is some yield loss associated with the event. “We’re probably going to see in the…

A Farm Futures survey is forecasting an increase in soybean acreage in 2021. This planting intentions report calls for a soybean crop of 87.9 million acres, up more than 4 million acres from this year. The survey respondents indicated corn…

Harvest is one of the most rewarding times for a farmer; to see their many months of hard work finally pay off. However, getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of harvest can turn dangerous in the blink of…

U.S. milk production totaled 17.8 billion pounds in August, up nearly two percent from the previous year. In Minnesota, the size of the dairy herd declined by 5,000 head, but milk output increased two percent. South Dakota added 13,000 dairy…

The International Dairy Foods Association is upset with Canada’s implementation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The U.S. sought the elimination of Canada’s 6 and 7 price classifications because it distorted global milk prices. Canada made that move, but created new subclasses…

Near Crystal, North Dakota, Brian O’Toole says small grain harvest went well this year and dry bean harvest is one-third complete. “I haven’t harvested pinto or black beans, but we have harvested navy beans. We are pleased with the crop.…

A hearing was held in the U.S. Senate on state management of grizzly bears. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works heard from ranchers about the flourishing bear populations. According to the Public Lands Council, the species no longer…

Fall is an ideal time to control weeds in pastures and other grasslands, according to NDSU Extension. Leafy spurge and invasive thistles can both be challenging to manage because of extensive root systems. Those plants begin to allocate energy to…

A whole fleet of Beef Quality Assurance meetings are coming up. Hear from BQA coordinator Allison VanDerWal in the latest Minnesota Beef Update, made possible by the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association and the Minnesota Beef Council.

The first case of anthrax this year has been reported in a Morton County, North Dakota beef herd. The positive case was confirmed within the past 48-hours by the North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. State Veterinarian Dr. Susan…

USDA’s projected 2019 Price Loss Coverage payment rates point towards 17 of 23 commodities can expect PLC support. Farmers with wheat base acres are expected to receive $1.8 billion with an average payment of $28 per base acre. With a…

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0 is meant to be an improvement over the first program. More commodities will be included in the program including sugarbeets, all wheat classes and turkeys. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says the program also addresses eligibility…

USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Censky is returning to his previous role as CEO of the American Soybean Association. Censky, who is a Minnesota native, served at the helm of ASA for 21 years before joining USDA in 2017. According to…

The USDA will give farmers another chance for COVID-19 relief in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0. In details released this morning, this new round of assistance will offer up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers facing market…

A third round of contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program has been awarded. There will be an additional $1 billion in funding for this program. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said this will benefit farmers and consumers.

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association has submitted comments to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, stressing the importance of chlorpyrifos. This tool is used to control soybean aphids and other pests. With the restrictions on neonicotinoids and the resistance documented in…

The International Dairy Foods Association is upset with Canada’s implementation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The U.S. sought the elimination of Canada’s 6 and 7 price classifications because it distorted global milk prices. Canada made that move, but created new subclasses…