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  • Competing With the World for Tight Diesel Supplies
  • Farm Bill Work Shifts Behind the Scenes
  • Diesel Spike Hits at the Worst Possible Time
  • Rollins, RFK Headline MAHA Events
  • ‘Massive Deal’
  • Ag Issues Are on the Table
  • Diesel Prices Continue to Push Higher
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Competing With the World for Tight Diesel Supplies

Record diesel prices are adding another major expense for farmers during harvest. International Services Incorporated Chief Growth Officer Jay Aldibert said the United States produces more diesel than it consumes, but overseas buyers are competing for that supply. Russia has…

Read More

Farm Bill Work Shifts Behind the Scenes

The next phase of the farm bill debate may take place behind the scenes rather than on the Senate floor. Russell Group President Randy Russell expects House and Senate Agriculture Committee staff to begin reconciling differences between their bills. “The…

Read More

Diesel Spike Hits at the Worst Possible Time

The global diesel crunch is hitting farmers just as fuel demand ramps up for harvest and fall fieldwork. South Dakota Farm Bureau Federation President Scott VanderWal said the price increase is a significant shock to farm budgets. “This is our…

Read More

Rollins, RFK Headline MAHA Events

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were together for two different events at the Agriculture Department. One was a National Ice Cream Day event, celebrating the removal of artificial colors in ice…

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‘Massive Deal’

According to President Donald Trump, he is working on a ‘massive deal’ to buy potash from Belarus. On Truth Social, Trump said the pricing would be substantially less than what U.S. farmers are currently paying for potash from Canada. At…

Read More

Ag Issues Are on the Table

Agricultural trade is expected to be among the issues on the table when President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday in Washington. It will be their second summit this year. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the two…

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Diesel Prices Continue to Push Higher

There’s more pain at the pump for farmers, with diesel prices moving sharply higher. According to AAA, the average diesel fuel price nationwide is $6.51 per gallon. That’s up from $6.23 per gallon one week ago and up from $3.69…

Read More
  • Competing With the World for Tight Diesel Supplies
  • Corn Harvest Underway at Colfax, ND
  • A Mixed Bag
  • A Disappointing Crop
  • Midwest Dairy Names Interim CEO
  • Soil Testing the Key to Finding SCN
  • Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Scrutinized
  • All Latest News

Competing With the World for Tight Diesel Supplies

Record diesel prices are adding another major expense for farmers during harvest. International Services Incorporated Chief Growth Officer Jay Aldibert said the United States produces more diesel than it consumes, but overseas buyers are competing for that supply. Russia has…

Read More

Corn Harvest Underway at Colfax, ND

Jay Myers started with an early-maturing hybrid planted as insurance against a late fall. The first load came out at approximately 19 percent moisture, while his later-maturing corn still needs more time. Early yield results have been variable. “There’s spots…

Read More

A Mixed Bag

Sugarbeet yield prospects remain highly variable south of Grand Forks. Thompson, North Dakota-area farmer Jason Nelson said hot, dry weather in July took some potential out of the crop. “It all depends where that cloud dropped the rain around us.”…

Read More

A Disappointing Crop

Near Crookston, Gary Wagner has finished pre-pile sugarbeet harvest. The yields during early pre-pile were in the low teens, with Wagner estimating the crop may now be in the 18-to-20-ton range. “Not a bright point, it’s a it’s an insurance…

Read More

Midwest Dairy Names Interim CEO

Midwest Dairy Senior Vice President of Sales and Partnerships Beth Bruck-Upton has been appointed its interim chief executive officer. The appointment takes effect on October 12.

Read More

Soil Testing the Key to Finding SCN

Soybean cyst nematode can quietly reduce yields without producing obvious above-ground symptoms. “Oftentimes the best way to identify SCN is through a soil sample,” saod Wade Webster. soybean pathologist, NDSU Extension. Free SCN sample bags are available through local NDSU…

Read More

Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Scrutinized

A proposed transcontinental railroad merger is raising questions about the impact of further consolidation on agricultural shippers. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek said transportation is essential to connecting agricultural production with customers. “For farmers to be profitable, whether…

Read More
  • Competing With the World for Tight Diesel Supplies
  • Linville Downplays Impact of Potential Belarus Deal
  • Milk Production Increases
  • 2027 Sunflower Contracts Released
  • What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets
  • Ag Issues Are on the Table
  • Diesel Prices Continue to Push Higher
  • All Markets

Competing With the World for Tight Diesel Supplies

Record diesel prices are adding another major expense for farmers during harvest. International Services Incorporated Chief Growth Officer Jay Aldibert said the United States produces more diesel than it consumes, but overseas buyers are competing for that supply. Russia has…

Read More

Linville Downplays Impact of Potential Belarus Deal

A potential U.S. potash deal with Belarus may not provide much relief from high fertilizer costs. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville said Canada remains overwhelmingly the largest foreign supplier of potash to the United States, while Russia is…

Read More

Milk Production Increases

Milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled 19.2 billion pounds, up 1.8 percent from August. Milk production rose 2.1 percent in Minnesota and 8.4 percent in South Dakota. The gopher state added 6,000 more cows to the state…

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2027 Sunflower Contracts Released

ADM Enderlin and Cargill West Fargo have rolled out their 2027 new-crop and Act of God High-Oleic sunflower contracts. They’re quoted at $25.50 per hundredweight for cash and $25 for Act of God contracts. With the oil premiums available for…

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What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the soybean market will be one to watch this week because of the meeting of President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington.  Cattle and hogs have fallen into the not-hot…

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Ag Issues Are on the Table

Agricultural trade is expected to be among the issues on the table when President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday in Washington. It will be their second summit this year. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the two…

Read More

Diesel Prices Continue to Push Higher

There’s more pain at the pump for farmers, with diesel prices moving sharply higher. According to AAA, the average diesel fuel price nationwide is $6.51 per gallon. That’s up from $6.23 per gallon one week ago and up from $3.69…

Read More
  • Competing With the World for Tight Diesel Supplies
  • Midwest Dairy Names Interim CEO
  • Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Scrutinized
  • Soil Testing Pays
  • Linville Downplays Impact of Potential Belarus Deal
  • Scott to Lead DMI
  • Diesel Spike Hits at the Worst Possible Time
  • All Ag Business

Competing With the World for Tight Diesel Supplies

Record diesel prices are adding another major expense for farmers during harvest. International Services Incorporated Chief Growth Officer Jay Aldibert said the United States produces more diesel than it consumes, but overseas buyers are competing for that supply. Russia has…

Read More

Midwest Dairy Names Interim CEO

Midwest Dairy Senior Vice President of Sales and Partnerships Beth Bruck-Upton has been appointed its interim chief executive officer. The appointment takes effect on October 12.

Read More

Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Scrutinized

A proposed transcontinental railroad merger is raising questions about the impact of further consolidation on agricultural shippers. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek said transportation is essential to connecting agricultural production with customers. “For farmers to be profitable, whether…

Read More

Soil Testing Pays

With fertilizer costs elevated, Agvise Laboratories Soil Scientist John Breker said current soil testing information can quickly pay for itself. “You only need to find a few pounds of nitrogen in a field that you’re not going to apply as…

Read More

Linville Downplays Impact of Potential Belarus Deal

A potential U.S. potash deal with Belarus may not provide much relief from high fertilizer costs. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville said Canada remains overwhelmingly the largest foreign supplier of potash to the United States, while Russia is…

Read More

Scott to Lead DMI

Dairy Management Inc. has appointed Corey Scott as its new president and chief executive officer. Scott is the current president and CEO for Midwest Dairy. Before that, she worked for Athian and Land O’Lakes. Scott will become the third president…

Read More

Diesel Spike Hits at the Worst Possible Time

The global diesel crunch is hitting farmers just as fuel demand ramps up for harvest and fall fieldwork. South Dakota Farm Bureau Federation President Scott VanderWal said the price increase is a significant shock to farm budgets. “This is our…

Read More
  • Corn Harvest Underway at Colfax, ND
  • A Mixed Bag
  • A Disappointing Crop
  • Soil Testing the Key to Finding SCN
  • Soil Testing Pays
  • Corn Suffering in Western ND
  • Good Soybean Crop Prospects in EC SD
  • All Crops

Corn Harvest Underway at Colfax, ND

Jay Myers started with an early-maturing hybrid planted as insurance against a late fall. The first load came out at approximately 19 percent moisture, while his later-maturing corn still needs more time. Early yield results have been variable. “There’s spots…

Read More

A Mixed Bag

Sugarbeet yield prospects remain highly variable south of Grand Forks. Thompson, North Dakota-area farmer Jason Nelson said hot, dry weather in July took some potential out of the crop. “It all depends where that cloud dropped the rain around us.”…

Read More

A Disappointing Crop

Near Crookston, Gary Wagner has finished pre-pile sugarbeet harvest. The yields during early pre-pile were in the low teens, with Wagner estimating the crop may now be in the 18-to-20-ton range. “Not a bright point, it’s a it’s an insurance…

Read More

Soil Testing the Key to Finding SCN

Soybean cyst nematode can quietly reduce yields without producing obvious above-ground symptoms. “Oftentimes the best way to identify SCN is through a soil sample,” saod Wade Webster. soybean pathologist, NDSU Extension. Free SCN sample bags are available through local NDSU…

Read More

Soil Testing Pays

With fertilizer costs elevated, Agvise Laboratories Soil Scientist John Breker said current soil testing information can quickly pay for itself. “You only need to find a few pounds of nitrogen in a field that you’re not going to apply as…

Read More

Corn Suffering in Western ND

The drought and heat took a significant toll on crops near Belfield, North Dakota. Greg Kessel said all of his malt barley was cut for hay, while harvested wheat yielded in the mid-20 to 30-bushel range with test weights of…

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Good Soybean Crop Prospects in EC SD

Lake Preston, South Dakota farmer Paul Casper is optimistic about soybean yield prospects after timely rainfall throughout the growing season “We got some nice August showers here and it took those flowering August beans and really filled them out—nice pods.”…

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  • Wildfowl Migration Ramps Up HPAI Concern
  • Cattle Placements Drop 9%
  • Cattle Prices Remain Historically Strong
  • MN Beef Update
  • Advocating for MCOOL
  • U.S. Beef Builds Relationships in Japan
  • Grassley Talks Cattle Policy in North Dakota
  • All Livestock

Wildfowl Migration Ramps Up HPAI Concern

Minnesota is reporting three additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza as fall waterfowl migration picks up. The cases involve commercial poultry operations in Big Stone, Becker and Otter Tail counties, representing approximately 118,000 birds. The largest case involves more…

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Cattle Placements Drop 9%

The placements number in Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed Report was a big surprise. August placements declined another nine percent, dropping to their lowest level since this report began 30 years ago. The cattle inventory rose one percent from a…

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Cattle Prices Remain Historically Strong

Cattle prices may have backed away from their highs, but are still 50 percent higher than the level seen a few years ago. “So that’s like $18 soybeans being our high and we have $27 soybeans,” said Ray Grabanski, Progressive…

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MN Beef Update

Minnesota Beef Council Communications Director Ashley Wulf offers information on the Build Your Base program in this week’s edition of the MN Beef Update. Listen. 

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Advocating for MCOOL

Country-of-origin labeling is a priority for North Dakota Farmers Union members who took part in the National Farmers Union Fly-in in Washington. North Dakota Farmers Union Director Shelly Ziesch said consumers need to know where their beef comes from, especially…

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U.S. Beef Builds Relationships in Japan

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…

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Grassley Talks Cattle Policy in North Dakota

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…

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  • Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Scrutinized
  • Cali Clears Regulatory Hurdle for E15
  • 30 Million Base Acres Added
  • Farm Bill Work Shifts Behind the Scenes
  • Rollins, RFK Headline MAHA Events
  • ‘Massive Deal’
  • Vance Promotes Trump Administration Ag Policies
  • All Policy

Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Scrutinized

A proposed transcontinental railroad merger is raising questions about the impact of further consolidation on agricultural shippers. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek said transportation is essential to connecting agricultural production with customers. “For farmers to be profitable, whether…

Read More

Cali Clears Regulatory Hurdle for E15

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation removing a barrier to implementing a law authorizing gasoline containing up to 15 percent ethanol. California had been the only state where E15 could not be sold. The change opens the nation’s largest automobile…

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30 Million Base Acres Added

USDA is adding 30 million acres to the farm safety net, with North and South Dakota among the states receiving some of the largest increases. It is the first major expansion of commodity program base acres in more than 20…

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Farm Bill Work Shifts Behind the Scenes

The next phase of the farm bill debate may take place behind the scenes rather than on the Senate floor. Russell Group President Randy Russell expects House and Senate Agriculture Committee staff to begin reconciling differences between their bills. “The…

Read More

Rollins, RFK Headline MAHA Events

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were together for two different events at the Agriculture Department. One was a National Ice Cream Day event, celebrating the removal of artificial colors in ice…

Read More

‘Massive Deal’

According to President Donald Trump, he is working on a ‘massive deal’ to buy potash from Belarus. On Truth Social, Trump said the pricing would be substantially less than what U.S. farmers are currently paying for potash from Canada. At…

Read More

Vance Promotes Trump Administration Ag Policies

Vice President JD Vance highlighted agricultural trade and farm policy during a campaign stop in Iowa over the weekend. Vance credited the Trump administration with opening additional markets for U.S. agriculture. “Corn exports are up by 35 percent. Markets that…

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