Chinese officials indicate they will expand purchases of U.S. ag products only if the United States implements reciprocal tariff cuts. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer both spoke with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and emphasized…

Farmland values may have plateaued. According to Agri-Access Vice President of National Lending, Scott Jarek, there have been incremental gains in land values, but nothing close to what was seen just a couple of years ago. The pool of buyers…

The Make America Healthy Again movement has sought to overrule food and farming practices over the past two years. The midterms dealt a blow to that movement. However, American Sugarbeet Growers Association former executive director Luther Markwart feels it will…

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. believes regenerative agriculture could help farmers improve profitability while reducing their dependence on costly chemical inputs. Kennedy joined federal officials and farmers for a roundtable discussion at Black Leg Ranch in…

Ag Bull Media Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says midterm election results could shape U.S. agricultural trade policy. “Trump’s trade policy with Canada probably had something to do with it,” Wiesemeyer said, referring to Republican election losses in key states. With…

North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak says lawmakers have an opportunity to advance several agricultural priorities before the current session of Congress ends. “There are really three things on the list for me: reform, the farm bill, and year-round E15,” Fedorchak…

Farmers are facing the highest interest rates since the time of the flip phone, and debt is out of control globally. Virginia Tech Professor Emeritus Dr. David Kohl, who was on the program at the Ag Bankers Conference in Minneapolis,…

CF Industries reports third-quarter net sales of $1.8 billion, up 12 percent over the previous year. The average selling price increased for ammonia, but those values declined for urea and UAN. Gross margins were curtailed by higher costs for purchased…

For the quarter ending September 2026, Archer Daniels Midland reported revenue of $22.3 billion, up nearly ten percent over the same period last year. ADM CEO Juan Luciano credited a constructive biofuels environment, combined with its extensive North American footprint,…

The Farm Credit System finished the third quarter with net income of $2.3 billion. That’s up from $2.1 billion in the same period last year. Net interest income rose nearly seven percent to $3.4 billion. Loan volume was up during…

Nutrien had net third-quarter earnings of $288 million. Record potash sales volume was seen. Following a strategic review of its phosphate business, Nutrien announced it will shut down its White Springs facility in Florida in early 2027.

The Mosaic Company suffered a net loss of $72 million for the third quarter. The phosphate business faced headwinds from high raw material and sulfur costs, resulting in a downturn in production at its facilities in Louisiana and Brazil. Mosaic…

Bayer reports a third-quarter net loss of more than $743 million. Sales in the crop science business declined 2.4 percent. The corn seed and traits sales were in line with the previous year’s levels, while soybean seed and trait sales…

The U.S. Meat Export Federation will present the Michael J. Mansfield Award to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds for her promotion of trade opportunities. Steve Isaf, founder of Interra International, will receive the USMEF Distinguished Service Award. The awards will be…

Chinese officials indicate they will expand purchases of U.S. ag products only if the United States implements reciprocal tariff cuts. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer both spoke with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and emphasized…

South America is entering the heart of its growing season and favorable rainfall in Brazil is raising expectations for another large crop. According to StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman, Brazil soybean production is on track for a potentially record-breaking…

Farmers are facing the highest interest rates since the time of the flip phone, and debt is out of control globally. Virginia Tech Professor Emeritus Dr. David Kohl, who was on the program at the Ag Bankers Conference in Minneapolis,…

The fall cattle run is hitting its peak across the Northern Plains. Perham Stockyards owner Mitch Barthel says cattle movement is strong as harvest wraps up. “The biggest weeks are right now, the end of October through November, December.” Barthel…

In the latest Dry Bean Scene, Grand Forks area farmer Chris Adams, recaps the 2026 dry bean crop and market. Click here. 

Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says most grain markets remain under pressure following a difficult October. “There aren’t many markets right now that are in the hot category,” said Martinson. “Surprisingly, rice continues to be the market that…

President Donald Trump says the United States and Canada are getting closer to a new trade agreement that could benefit American agriculture. Speaking in Dubuque, Iowa, Trump said he has held recent discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Trump…

CF Industries reports third-quarter net sales of $1.8 billion, up 12 percent over the previous year. The average selling price increased for ammonia, but those values declined for urea and UAN. Gross margins were curtailed by higher costs for purchased…

For the quarter ending September 2026, Archer Daniels Midland reported revenue of $22.3 billion, up nearly ten percent over the same period last year. ADM CEO Juan Luciano credited a constructive biofuels environment, combined with its extensive North American footprint,…

The Farm Credit System finished the third quarter with net income of $2.3 billion. That’s up from $2.1 billion in the same period last year. Net interest income rose nearly seven percent to $3.4 billion. Loan volume was up during…

Nutrien had net third-quarter earnings of $288 million. Record potash sales volume was seen. Following a strategic review of its phosphate business, Nutrien announced it will shut down its White Springs facility in Florida in early 2027.

The Mosaic Company suffered a net loss of $72 million for the third quarter. The phosphate business faced headwinds from high raw material and sulfur costs, resulting in a downturn in production at its facilities in Louisiana and Brazil. Mosaic…

Bayer reports a third-quarter net loss of more than $743 million. Sales in the crop science business declined 2.4 percent. The corn seed and traits sales were in line with the previous year’s levels, while soybean seed and trait sales…

The U.S. Meat Export Federation will present the Michael J. Mansfield Award to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds for her promotion of trade opportunities. Steve Isaf, founder of Interra International, will receive the USMEF Distinguished Service Award. The awards will be…

Harvest is nearing completion in southwestern Minnesota. Franklin farmer Brian Greenslit says corn and soybean yields have been above average. There’s still some corn out in the fields. “Quite a few of the elevators just got full and shut guys…

Despite a dry growing season, the harvest turned out better than expected near Karlstad, Minnesota. Kurt Ackre’s soybeans and corn finished average or slightly better. “We were thankful for all the bushels that came in because it didn’t look very…

High prices are influencing fall fertilizer applications and planting decisions for 2027. Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson is seeing some farmers reducing fertilizer rates to manage expenses. Market prices are also influencing which crops farmers may plant next…

Harvest wrapped up near Wyndmere, North Dakota, following a growing season marked by limited summer rainfall. Farmer Carson Klosterman says the operation was able to finish before wet weather arrived. “Corn went smooth and just glad we got that done…

A season of weather extremes near Minnewaukan, North Dakota, brought more than seven inches of rain in June, followed by barely a quarter inch by mid August. Despite those challenges, Quentin Sears says harvest went smoothly. “From a harvestability standpoint,…

Nutrien Agronomist Scott Younggren of Hallock says 99 percent of crops are in the bin, while fertilizer applications and tillage have also progressed well. Sugarbeet yields varied widely following a windy spring that forced some farmers to replant as much…

The dry bean harvest is nearly complete across the Northern Plains, but drought and fewer planted acres have reduced overall production. Johnstown Bean Company General Manager Dylan Karley says yields varied widely, with North Dakota averaging an estimated 13 to…

The U.S. Meat Export Federation will present the Michael J. Mansfield Award to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds for her promotion of trade opportunities. Steve Isaf, founder of Interra International, will receive the USMEF Distinguished Service Award. The awards will be…

President Trump’s decision this fall to import 300,000 metric tons of lean beef trimmings continues to cause heartburn in cattle country. Kansas State University agricultural economist Glynn Tonzer said this decision was actually a positive factor for cattle prices. “The…

The clean-label cultured dairy brand, Good Culture, has announced its partnership with AMPI to open a dedicated production facility at AMPI’s Blair, Wisconsin plant. The facility was built precisely to Good Culture’s standards. The Blair plant is expected to begin…

With cooler temperatures and weaning season underway, South Dakota State University Extension Cow-Calf Field Specialist Taylor Grussing encourages ranchers to monitor calf health. “Some of those calves might be starting to see some runny noses and need to be monitored.”…

A court decision dealing with the nomination process for the North Dakota Beef Commission continues to generate attention more than a week after the ruling. According to the NDBC Executive Director, Nicole Wardner, the court’s opinion focused on how members…

The Environmental Protection Agency will not finalize the air emissions process included in the 2005 compliance agreement for animal feeding operations and will move to terminate the agreement. The EPA determined the EPA data from 20 years ago was no…

With the U.S. cattle herd at historically low levels, USDA is promoting programs to expand domestic meat processing capacity. USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears told the Red River Farm Network there is interest from independent companies…

In the Minnesota Senate, Majority Leader Erin Murphy of St. Paul was reelected. Murphy is the former executive director of the Minnesota Nurses Association and ran for governor in 2018. Senator Jordan Rasmusson is the new Republican minority leader. Rasmusson…

The two caucuses have elected leadership for the 2027-2028 Legislature. Representative Zack Stephenson is the incoming speaker. Stephenson is a county prosecutor from Coon Rapids who previously worked for Governor-elect Amy Klobuchar. Representative Jamie Long, a Minneapolis attorney, will continue…

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven sees reaching an agreement on nutrition assistance as an important part of getting the farm bill moved forward. “It’s a good farm bill, and I believe we will get it done before the end of…

The Make America Healthy Again movement has sought to overrule food and farming practices over the past two years. The midterms dealt a blow to that movement. However, American Sugarbeet Growers Association former executive director Luther Markwart feels it will…

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. believes regenerative agriculture could help farmers improve profitability while reducing their dependence on costly chemical inputs. Kennedy joined federal officials and farmers for a roundtable discussion at Black Leg Ranch in…

With the Democrats flipping the House and Senate, a lot of attention has been paid to Democratic wins in Texas, Michigan, and Kansas. For agriculture, Colorado Senator Michael Bennet is now the likely new chair of the Senate Ag Committee.…

North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak says lawmakers have an opportunity to advance several agricultural priorities before the current session of Congress ends. “There are really three things on the list for me: reform, the farm bill, and year-round E15,” Fedorchak…