Winter Wheat Harvest Well Ahead of Schedule
An unusually early wheat harvest and ongoing drought conditions are creating challenges for custom harvesting crews across the Central Plains. “We’re for sure two weeks, if not three weeks ahead of schedule the whole summer so far,” said U.S. Custom Harvesters…
Weather Extremes Creating Crop Challenges
NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Jeff Stachler says this season’s weather has created challenges for several crops. “Twisted whorl corn syndrome is something that happens when we have rapid growth followed by cold weather, which is what we’ve had,” said…
Dry Conditions Expand in the Region
In the latest Drought Monitor, northern crops saw an increase in drought coverage while the central and southern United States saw another decline in drought conditions. North Dakota has had a dramatic change with more than half of the state…
Farm Expenses Keep on Rising
The farmer’s cost of production is expected to reach record highs in 2027. According to the American Farm Bureau Market Intel Report, total production costs have more than doubled for major crops in the last ten years. Those costs are…
USMCA Questions Raise Trade Concerns
President Donald Trump is raising new questions about the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Speaking with reporters in Paris, Trump said, “I would rather not have the USMCA,” and suggested the agreement could be allowed to expire if future negotiations…
USDA Provides More Reorganization Plan Details
The Foreign Agricultural Service will establish an organizational support hub in Kansas City. In the USDA news release, it said this brings programs and employees closer to farmers, ranchers and rural communities. Most of the Washington D.C.-based staff will be…
Navarro Addresses R-CALF Convention
A senior White House advisor says the Trump administration is working to address challenges facing cattle producers, including market concentration and access to grazing land. Speaking at the R-CALF USA National Convention in Rapid City, trade counselor Peter Navarro criticized policies…
Placements Decline 10%
USDA’s June Cattle on Feed report is being viewed as neutral to slightly supportive for the cattle market. Feedlot inventories totaled 11.7 million head on June 1, up two percent from a year ago and in line with trade expectations. The…
Winter Wheat Harvest Well Ahead of Schedule
An unusually early wheat harvest and ongoing drought conditions are creating challenges for custom harvesting crews across the Central Plains. “We’re for sure two weeks, if not three weeks ahead of schedule the whole summer so far,” said U.S. Custom Harvesters…
New Leadership for MSGA
Ryan Mackenthun is the new president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. His officer team includes Vice President Kyle Jore of Thief River Falls, Treasurer Rose Karau of St. James and Secretary Bob Lindeman of Brownton.
Farming for the Future
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Conservation Programs Administrator Megan Mullan talks about…
MFU Minute
In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Outreach Coordinator Brittney Johnson highlights MFU legislative meetings coming up on Tuesday in Fergus Falls in Crookston. Click here.
MN Beef Update
In the MN Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt offers new information on the New World Screwworm. Here’s the report.
The Sugarbeet Report
In the Sugarbeet Report, Raymond, Minnesota beet grower Noah Hultgren outlines the current growing season and crop conditions. Click here for the update from Southern Minnesota.
Placements Decline 10%
USDA’s June Cattle on Feed report is being viewed as neutral to slightly supportive for the cattle market. Feedlot inventories totaled 11.7 million head on June 1, up two percent from a year ago and in line with trade expectations. The…
USMCA Questions Raise Trade Concerns
President Donald Trump is raising new questions about the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Speaking with reporters in Paris, Trump said, “I would rather not have the USMCA,” and suggested the agreement could be allowed to expire if future negotiations…
Dairy Replacement Inventories Expected to Rebound in ’27
On most dairy farms, the bottom line is being driven by the beef check rather than the milk check. As a result, dairy replacement numbers have dropped to their lowest level in nearly 50 years. To compensate for fewer replacement…
A Transition at CME Group
Terry Duffy, who has been the chair and chief executive officer of the CME Group, plans to step down in early 2027. Duffy has been in the role for the past ten years. CME Group President and Chief Financial Officer,…
U.S. and Brazil Competing for the Available Fertilizer Supply
With the Strait of Hormuz reopening, Heartland Investor Services Commodity Trading Advisor Eugene Graner is focused on the movement of fertilizer out of the Persian Gulf. Brazil imports 85 percent of its fertilizer and will be competing with the U.S.…
Fertilizer Transparency Remains a Priority
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley said producers often have limited insight into how fertilizer prices are determined and believes additional clarity would help farmers make more informed business decisions. “We need more transparency of fertilizer prices,” Grassley said. Fertilizer remains one…
A Record Bull Sales Season
It was a record-setting bull sale season. “Since October 1, I’ve reported 162 sales; we sold 11,909 bulls and they averaged $11,574,” said Andrew Swanson, regional manager, American Angus Association. “Compared to a year ago, the bulls are $2,877 per head…
New Leadership for MSGA
Ryan Mackenthun is the new president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. His officer team includes Vice President Kyle Jore of Thief River Falls, Treasurer Rose Karau of St. James and Secretary Bob Lindeman of Brownton.
Farming for the Future
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Conservation Programs Administrator Megan Mullan talks about…
Corn Matters
In Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Angela Gentzel talks about MCGA’s role as a sponsor of the Special Olympics USA Games in Blaine, Minnesota. Click here to learn about this partnership.
Farm Expenses Keep on Rising
The farmer’s cost of production is expected to reach record highs in 2027. According to the American Farm Bureau Market Intel Report, total production costs have more than doubled for major crops in the last ten years. Those costs are…
USMCA Questions Raise Trade Concerns
President Donald Trump is raising new questions about the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Speaking with reporters in Paris, Trump said, “I would rather not have the USMCA,” and suggested the agreement could be allowed to expire if future negotiations…
Dairy Replacement Inventories Expected to Rebound in ’27
On most dairy farms, the bottom line is being driven by the beef check rather than the milk check. As a result, dairy replacement numbers have dropped to their lowest level in nearly 50 years. To compensate for fewer replacement…
Celebrating U.S.-Farmed Beer
Anheuser-Busch has launched a first-of-its-kind mobile bar engineered from a real combine. ComBar, short for combine plus bar, is part of Anheuser-Busch’s ‘Choose Beer Grown Here’ initiative. This campaign encourages consumers to support American farmers by choosing products made with…
Winter Wheat Harvest Well Ahead of Schedule
An unusually early wheat harvest and ongoing drought conditions are creating challenges for custom harvesting crews across the Central Plains. “We’re for sure two weeks, if not three weeks ahead of schedule the whole summer so far,” said U.S. Custom Harvesters…
The Sugarbeet Report
In the Sugarbeet Report, Raymond, Minnesota beet grower Noah Hultgren outlines the current growing season and crop conditions. Click here for the update from Southern Minnesota.
Weather Extremes Creating Crop Challenges
NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Jeff Stachler says this season’s weather has created challenges for several crops. “Twisted whorl corn syndrome is something that happens when we have rapid growth followed by cold weather, which is what we’ve had,” said…
Dry Conditions Expand in the Region
In the latest Drought Monitor, northern crops saw an increase in drought coverage while the central and southern United States saw another decline in drought conditions. North Dakota has had a dramatic change with more than half of the state…
Pioneer Agronomy Update
In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Strategic Account Manager Tim Morman highlights canola, a crop that has grown in popularity in western North Dakota. “It fits many of our crop rotation needs and actually fits with a lot of…
IDC Symptons Surface
As soybean crops continue to develop, farmers may begin noticing yellowing plants caused by iron deficiency chlorosis. “This time of year, we start to see bright yellow leaves, especially on the newest growth,” said John Breker, soil scientist, AgVise Laboratories. “What…
Welcome Moisture
Recent rainfall provided a welcome boost for crops across portions of the Red River Valley. Grand Forks-area farmer Paul Sproule said the moisture arrived at an important time. “It covered a large area and turned out very timely; it’s very nice.”…
Placements Decline 10%
USDA’s June Cattle on Feed report is being viewed as neutral to slightly supportive for the cattle market. Feedlot inventories totaled 11.7 million head on June 1, up two percent from a year ago and in line with trade expectations. The…
MN Beef Update
In the MN Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt offers new information on the New World Screwworm. Here’s the report.
Dairy Replacement Inventories Expected to Rebound in ’27
On most dairy farms, the bottom line is being driven by the beef check rather than the milk check. As a result, dairy replacement numbers have dropped to their lowest level in nearly 50 years. To compensate for fewer replacement…
Rest, Repair and Recovery
Abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions are beginning to show up in western North Dakota, but ranchers are not yet making major herd reductions. Beach, North Dakota rancher Donnie Feiring said pasture conditions remain adequate for now. “The part we’re…
Feedlot Tour Highlights Opportunites in ND
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association showcased cattle feeding facilities Tuesday in the Drake area with its annual feedlot tour. “The main goal initially when we started was to promote these operations that have taken that first step to environmental compliance…
Navarro Addresses R-CALF Convention
A senior White House advisor says the Trump administration is working to address challenges facing cattle producers, including market concentration and access to grazing land. Speaking at the R-CALF USA National Convention in Rapid City, trade counselor Peter Navarro criticized policies…
NWS Research Projects Funded
USDA is investing $105 million in 40 research projects to deal with New World Screwworm. This money comes from USDA’s Grand Challenge that was launched in January to protect the U.S. from screwworm. One of the grants is going to…
Farming for the Future
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Conservation Programs Administrator Megan Mullan talks about…
MFU Minute
In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Outreach Coordinator Brittney Johnson highlights MFU legislative meetings coming up on Tuesday in Fergus Falls in Crookston. Click here.
USMCA Questions Raise Trade Concerns
President Donald Trump is raising new questions about the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Speaking with reporters in Paris, Trump said, “I would rather not have the USMCA,” and suggested the agreement could be allowed to expire if future negotiations…
H-2A Rule Changes for Dairy Farms
The Trump Administration has clarified its H-2A rules for dairy farms. Dairies can use the temporary farm worker program, but the jobs must be temporary or seasonal. The dairy industry has sought the year-round availability of international workers due to…
USDA Provides More Reorganization Plan Details
The Foreign Agricultural Service will establish an organizational support hub in Kansas City. In the USDA news release, it said this brings programs and employees closer to farmers, ranchers and rural communities. Most of the Washington D.C.-based staff will be…
Navarro Addresses R-CALF Convention
A senior White House advisor says the Trump administration is working to address challenges facing cattle producers, including market concentration and access to grazing land. Speaking at the R-CALF USA National Convention in Rapid City, trade counselor Peter Navarro criticized policies…
Biofuels Offer Long-Term Growth Path
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says expanded biofuel markets could provide a critical source of future demand for U.S. agriculture. Her comments follow the release of an S&P Global Energy study commissioned by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action. “This is the…
