Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network were mostly unchanged from last week for spring wheat and soybeans. The only exception was a five-cent widening of the spring wheat basis in Minot…

Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Bridgette Readel tells farmers to be ready for weeds when the weather warms up. “If I was a grower, I’d be thinking about when I’ll do my pre-emergence herbicides,” she says. “We need to know…

This week’s Pioneer Agronomy Update takes the Red River Farm Network team to Leeds, North Dakota. According to Pioneer sales representative Doug Dulmage, this is the third orf fourth year in a row area farmers have put the crop in…

In a letter submitted to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Tuesday, local farm groups including the North Dakota Grain Growers Association, Northarvest Bean Growers Association and the North Dakota Corn Growers Association ask USDA for fair payment for all commodities. They…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has responded to a Bloomberg report on the details of the new trade aid, calling it inaccurate. In a statement, USDA says the details on the new farming support system will be announced soon, but…

Fields conditions have been fit for farmers along Highway 2 to put the crop in the ground. “We will get to our intended acres, which 10 days ago I would have never though that,” says Petersburg, North Dakota farmer Dave…

Bloomberg News is reporting the Trump Administration could announce the next round of trade assistance as soon as tomorrow. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has said the package will be in a range of $15-to-$20 billion. Bloomberg did not identify its…

Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network were mostly unchanged from last week for spring wheat and soybeans. The only exception was a five-cent widening of the spring wheat basis in Minot…

The ag finance committee report released by the Minnesota Legislature includes funding for AGREET. Learn more from Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek in Corn Matters, a weekly update from Minnesota Corn Growers Association.

Minnesota lawmakers are heading into a special session. Government Relations Director Stu Lourey explains what that means for agriculture in this week’s MFU Minute, made possible by the Minnesota Farmers Union. Listen here.

Cattle producers from Minnesota were in Taiwan and Japan recently. Hear more about the trip from Ashley Kohls in the Minnesota Beef Update, a production of the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association.

Trade remains top of mind for agriculture, and the canola industry is asking the administration for relief. Hear more from Executive Director Barry Coleman in this week’s Canola Minute, made possible by the Northern Canola Growers Association.

Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Bridgette Readel tells farmers to be ready for weeds when the weather warms up. “If I was a grower, I’d be thinking about when I’ll do my pre-emergence herbicides,” she says. “We need to know…

U.S. Wheat Associates has promoted Amanda Spoo to be the director of communications. Previously, Spoo was the assistant communications director. Before moving to USW, Spoo had a similar role at the Kansas Pork Association.

Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network were mostly unchanged from last week for spring wheat and soybeans. The only exception was a five-cent widening of the spring wheat basis in Minot…

Planting delays in the Corn Belt likely means less overall corn production. That thought has allowed the corn market to rally, with new-crop prices increasing above $4. “If that market rally continues, the motivation to get some corn in the…

Japan is the leading market for U.S. beef, even though restrictions have been in place since 2003 on U.S. beef exports to the country. On Friday, those restrictions were lifted as the two countries agreed on new terms for beef.…

Japan’s decision to eliminate trade restrictions on U.S. beef includes the 30-month age limit for cattle. U.S. Meat Export Federation economist Erin Borror says Japan is already the largest export market for U.S. beef with sales topping $2 billion last…

AgriCensus reports two state-owned Chinese buyers stepped up its purchases of South American soybeans, purchasing at least eight cargoes over the past week. Sinograin and COFCO reportedly was on the sidelines, waiting for an agreement between the U.S. and China.…

In this week’s edition of ‘What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets,’ Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi sees opportunity in corn. Grisafi, who is based at Portland, North Dakota, also highlights the current volatility in the marketplace.

Two class-action lawsuits have been filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota against the largest beef packers in the country. A Florida live cattle futures trader, Michael Sevy, claims the packers have conspired to drive down…

Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Bridgette Readel tells farmers to be ready for weeds when the weather warms up. “If I was a grower, I’d be thinking about when I’ll do my pre-emergence herbicides,” she says. “We need to know…

U.S. Wheat Associates has promoted Amanda Spoo to be the director of communications. Previously, Spoo was the assistant communications director. Before moving to USW, Spoo had a similar role at the Kansas Pork Association.

Savannah Block has joined the staff of North Dakota Senator John Hoeven as the new agriculture legislative aide. Most recently, Block was a senior legislative assistant for the Russell Group.

Raven Industries is reporting first quarter net income of $13.2 million. That compares to $22 million one year ago. Raven, which develops and distributes precision agriculture systems, cited the downturn in the farm economy as a concern. The first quarter…

Farm Credit Administration Chairman Dallas Tonsager has passed away. Tonsager is a South Dakota native who previously served an undersecretary for rural development at USDA. Tonsager is a former president of the South Dakota Farmers Union and was USDA’s state…

The North American Meat Institute has named Sarah Little as the vice president of communications. Little is the longtime communications director for Senate Agricutlure Committee Pat Roberts.

Farmers have a lot coming at them right now, including low commodity prices, uncertain trade policies and weather delays during the rush of a busy planting season. None of these issues are things that farmers can control. When overwhelmed, it…

Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network were mostly unchanged from last week for spring wheat and soybeans. The only exception was a five-cent widening of the spring wheat basis in Minot…

Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Bridgette Readel tells farmers to be ready for weeds when the weather warms up. “If I was a grower, I’d be thinking about when I’ll do my pre-emergence herbicides,” she says. “We need to know…

This week’s Pioneer Agronomy Update takes the Red River Farm Network team to Leeds, North Dakota. According to Pioneer sales representative Doug Dulmage, this is the third orf fourth year in a row area farmers have put the crop in…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has responded to a Bloomberg report on the details of the new trade aid, calling it inaccurate. In a statement, USDA says the details on the new farming support system will be announced soon, but…

Fields conditions have been fit for farmers along Highway 2 to put the crop in the ground. “We will get to our intended acres, which 10 days ago I would have never though that,” says Petersburg, North Dakota farmer Dave…

A new growing season means a new set of potential disease issues in crops. As wheat starts coming out of the ground, NDSU Extension plant pathologist Friskop encourages farmers to scout fields. Disease identification is an important first step, and…

Planting delays in the Corn Belt likely means less overall corn production. That thought has allowed the corn market to rally, with new-crop prices increasing above $4. “If that market rally continues, the motivation to get some corn in the…

Cattle producers from Minnesota were in Taiwan and Japan recently. Hear more about the trip from Ashley Kohls in the Minnesota Beef Update, a production of the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association.

Testifying before a House subcommittee, USDA Undersecretary Greg Ibach said Foot and Mouth Disease has been kept out of the United States for nearly ten years and he’s hoping for a similar track record with African Swine Fever. Ibach said…

In the 23 major dairy states, April milk production edged up a fraction of one percent. Milk production increased nearly two percent in South Dakota, helped by the addition of 4,000 cows to the state’s dairy herd in the past…

Japan is the leading market for U.S. beef, even though restrictions have been in place since 2003 on U.S. beef exports to the country. On Friday, those restrictions were lifted as the two countries agreed on new terms for beef.…

A government shutdown following the signing of the 2018 Farm Bill delayed implementation of the new Dairy Margin Coverage Program. Five months later, Associated Milk Producers Incorporated Vice President of Public Affairs Sarah Schmidt says AMPI members are starting to…

Japan’s decision to eliminate trade restrictions on U.S. beef includes the 30-month age limit for cattle. U.S. Meat Export Federation economist Erin Borror says Japan is already the largest export market for U.S. beef with sales topping $2 billion last…

The U.S. swine industry is still keeping a close eye on African swine fever. National Pork Producers Council Director of Science and Technology Dan Kovich says there are additional efforts underway to secure funding to fully staff Customs and Border…

The ag finance committee report released by the Minnesota Legislature includes funding for AGREET. Learn more from Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek in Corn Matters, a weekly update from Minnesota Corn Growers Association.

Minnesota lawmakers are heading into a special session. Government Relations Director Stu Lourey explains what that means for agriculture in this week’s MFU Minute, made possible by the Minnesota Farmers Union. Listen here.

Trade remains top of mind for agriculture, and the canola industry is asking the administration for relief. Hear more from Executive Director Barry Coleman in this week’s Canola Minute, made possible by the Northern Canola Growers Association.

In a letter submitted to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Tuesday, local farm groups including the North Dakota Grain Growers Association, Northarvest Bean Growers Association and the North Dakota Corn Growers Association ask USDA for fair payment for all commodities. They…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has responded to a Bloomberg report on the details of the new trade aid, calling it inaccurate. In a statement, USDA says the details on the new farming support system will be announced soon, but…

During the final minutes the legislative session, the ag finance bill was tabled in the House. Associate Director of Public Policy Josie Lonetti explains what’s in the conference report in the MFBF Update, made possible by the Minnesota Farm Bureau…

Bloomberg News is reporting the Trump Administration could announce the next round of trade assistance as soon as tomorrow. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has said the package will be in a range of $15-to-$20 billion. Bloomberg did not identify its…