Some areas in North Dakota and Minnesota have received ample rainfall, while other areas remain dry and are begging for a stray shower. On top of that, August has started out with seasonably cool temperatures. Despite the lack of heat,…

South central North Dakota has been the recipient of plentiful rains this summer. Linton, North Dakota farmer Tom Bernhardt says it’s not very often that excellent crop conditions and green grass continue in August. “The amount of bales in some…

The western leg of the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour began its day in Sioux Falls and wraps up in Grand Island, Nebraska tonight. Crop scouts will also travel from Columbus, Ohio to central Indiana for the eastern portion of…

The trade war made it a challenging year for U.S. soybean exports. According to the U.S. Soybean Export Council, shipments to China are about one-third of what they were in previous years. The U.S. soybean industry is looking to increase…

Oahe Grain’s Onida location manager Tim Luken says the wet weather has the custom cutters very frustrated as they try to finish up and move north. “Some custom cutters want to leave and harvest up north, but they also don’t…

Drier conditions in the northern Red River Valley are impacting chipping and fresh potatoes. Paul Sproule grows both on his farm. “There seems to be an adequate supply of chipping potatoes. The farmers who are growing the fresh red potatoes…

USDA’s Risk Management Agency will defer accrual of interest for all farmer’s spring 2019 crop year premiums, due to the extreme weather conditions, for two months or until November 30. That’s for all policies with a premium billing date of…

E15, the Renewable Fuel Standard and biofuel waivers remain top of mind for the corn industry. Get the details in this week’s Corn Comments, a feature from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.  

The Red River Farm Network, in partner with Peterson Farms Seed, has a new weekly program called Crop College. In the first episode, the Peterson Farms Seed Field Day on September 5 is highlighted. Farm Journal agronomist Ken Ferrie will…

Some areas in North Dakota and Minnesota have received ample rainfall, while other areas remain dry and are begging for a stray shower. On top of that, August has started out with seasonably cool temperatures. Despite the lack of heat,…

South central North Dakota has been the recipient of plentiful rains this summer. Linton, North Dakota farmer Tom Bernhardt says it’s not very often that excellent crop conditions and green grass continue in August. “The amount of bales in some…

The western leg of the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour began its day in Sioux Falls and wraps up in Grand Island, Nebraska tonight. Crop scouts will also travel from Columbus, Ohio to central Indiana for the eastern portion of…

According to Reuters, the Administration decision to grant 31 new small refinery waivers was prompted by a phone call between President Trump and EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. The news has upset farm groups and lawmakers. National Corn Growers Association CEO…

A temporary restraining order is in place, preventing the Spiritwood Energy Park Association from terminating its agreement with the North Dakota Soybean Processors or enter into a deal with any other organization to build a crush plant. The lawsuit calls…

If China reacts violently to the protests in Hong Kong, it could threaten a potential trade deal between the U.S. and China. President Trump made that warning to Chinese President Xi over the weekend. Meanwhile, White House economic advisor Lawrence…

The outside markets, trade and the Pro Farmer Tour are highlighted in this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets. Hear more from Tommy Grisafi, risk management advisor with Advance Trading in Mayville, North Dakota.

The DTN/Progressive Farmer Digital Yield Tour wrapped up with a national corn yield estimate of just over 163 bushels per acre and a soybean yield of about 44 bushels per acre. That compares to the USDA’s August estimate of 169.5…

The trade war made it a challenging year for U.S. soybean exports. According to the U.S. Soybean Export Council, shipments to China are about one-third of what they were in previous years. The U.S. soybean industry is looking to increase…

Houghton, South Dakota farmer Troy Knecht attended the American Coalition for Ethanol’s annual conference in Omaha. Knecht says the tough times in agriculture is being reflected in the ethanol industry. “Not only has the ethanol industry seen RIN prices drop,…

Tyson Foods says it is working as quickly as possible to get its Holcomb, Kansas beef processing plant back online after fire caused major damage. Communications director Liz Cromston says Tyson is still assessing the damage. “There was quite a…

As the dust settles from the August USDA reports, the grain trade is shifting their focus. According to AgResource Company President Dan Basse, weather is one story in the markets. The portions of the Midwest will need more rain to…

E15, the Renewable Fuel Standard and biofuel waivers remain top of mind for the corn industry. Get the details in this week’s Corn Comments, a feature from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.  

A temporary restraining order is in place, preventing the Spiritwood Energy Park Association from terminating its agreement with the North Dakota Soybean Processors or enter into a deal with any other organization to build a crush plant. The lawsuit calls…

Bunge plans to move its global headquarters to from White Plains, New York to St. Louis, Missouri. St. Louis has already been home to Bunge’s North American headquarters since 1990. The move is expected to be completed over the next…

General Mills has outlined new strategies for reducing pesticide use from its agricultural suppliers. The plan will measure progress in pesticide reduction goals, particularly for farmers in its regenerative agriculture initiative. This action follows engagement between General Mills and an…

Deere reports third quarter net income of $899 million. That compares to $910 million in the same quarter last year. With the release of the financials, Deere CEO and Chairman Samuel Allen said the trade war and the subsequent decline…

Technology continues to help farmers optimize production and profitability.  Granular, Inc., (a Corteva Agriscience independent subsidiary) customer success manager Dakota Hoben says profitability is the big driver. “At the end of the day, that’s what decides if a farmer will…

Soybean cyst nematode can be found across the Red River Valley. BASF Seed Treatment Technical Field Representative Troy Bauer says farmers should check for the pathogen with a soil test. “A lot of times farmers can have a 30 percent…

The Red River Farm Network, in partner with Peterson Farms Seed, has a new weekly program called Crop College. In the first episode, the Peterson Farms Seed Field Day on September 5 is highlighted. Farm Journal agronomist Ken Ferrie will…

Some areas in North Dakota and Minnesota have received ample rainfall, while other areas remain dry and are begging for a stray shower. On top of that, August has started out with seasonably cool temperatures. Despite the lack of heat,…

South central North Dakota has been the recipient of plentiful rains this summer. Linton, North Dakota farmer Tom Bernhardt says it’s not very often that excellent crop conditions and green grass continue in August. “The amount of bales in some…

The western leg of the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour began its day in Sioux Falls and wraps up in Grand Island, Nebraska tonight. Crop scouts will also travel from Columbus, Ohio to central Indiana for the eastern portion of…

The DTN/Progressive Farmer Digital Yield Tour wrapped up with a national corn yield estimate of just over 163 bushels per acre and a soybean yield of about 44 bushels per acre. That compares to the USDA’s August estimate of 169.5…

Sign-up continues for trade mitigation payments via the Market Facilitation Program. Kansas State University Extension Agricultural Economist Monte Vandeever says there’s still some questions how county rates are calculated in this latest MFP. “When I saw the variation between counties,…

Oahe Grain’s Onida location manager Tim Luken says the wet weather has the custom cutters very frustrated as they try to finish up and move north. “Some custom cutters want to leave and harvest up north, but they also don’t…

South central North Dakota has been the recipient of plentiful rains this summer. Linton, North Dakota farmer Tom Bernhardt says it’s not very often that excellent crop conditions and green grass continue in August. “The amount of bales in some…

Tyson Foods says it is working as quickly as possible to get its Holcomb, Kansas beef processing plant back online after fire caused major damage. Communications director Liz Cromston says Tyson is still assessing the damage. “There was quite a…

Much of the corn silage crop is behind schedule this year. The late crop, coupled with concerns of an early frost, could shorten the growing season. Mycogen Seeds Commercial Agronomist Jon Erickson says farmers should closely watch Growing Degree Units.…

A Minnesota beef farm was recently honored with the Regional Environmental Stewardship Award at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association summer meetings. Learn more from Dana Didricksen of Badger in this week’s Minnesota Beef update.

New Energy Blue, a Boston-based company, plans to build and operate a biomass refinery in the Spiritwood Energy Park near Jamestown. The refinery will produce 16 million gallons of ethanol annually using 230,00 tons of wheat and barley straw and…

A federal judge in Minneapolis has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit against Hormel Foods, JBS USA, Smithfield Foods, Tyson Foods and Agri Stats, which is a data provider. The pork processors faced allegations they limited supplies to boost profits. The judge…

The livestock industry suffered a serious blow when fire destroyed a Tyson Foods beef packing plant in western Kansas. Northstar Commodity Chief Analyst Mark Schultz says the plant is a major packing facility. The livestock markets reacted violently to the…

According to Reuters, the Administration decision to grant 31 new small refinery waivers was prompted by a phone call between President Trump and EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. The news has upset farm groups and lawmakers. National Corn Growers Association CEO…

Sign-up continues for trade mitigation payments via the Market Facilitation Program. Kansas State University Extension Agricultural Economist Monte Vandeever says there’s still some questions how county rates are calculated in this latest MFP. “When I saw the variation between counties,…

Houghton, South Dakota farmer Troy Knecht attended the American Coalition for Ethanol’s annual conference in Omaha. Knecht says the tough times in agriculture is being reflected in the ethanol industry. “Not only has the ethanol industry seen RIN prices drop,…

President Trump talked about the U.S. and Japan trade discussions at a rally in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. “We have a massive deficit with Japan. They send us thousands and thousands, millions of cars. We send them wheat. That’s not a…

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue paid a visit to Minnesota during Farmfest, and Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish had the chance to address Perdue. Hear more in this edition of the MFU Minute.

The American Coalition for Ethanol is taking a look at the issues impacting the ethanol industry during their annual conference in Omaha. ACE CEO Brian Jennings says the markets are responding to the new rule offering year-round E15, a positive…

Canola growers were apart of the roundtable discussion with USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce held in Fargo. Hear more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the latest Canola Minute.