He showed up for his family and friends. He showed up for agriculture. He showed up for the farm broadcasting community. And, he showed up for the people who depended on the Red River Farm Network. John, one of three…

The North Dakota State Water Commission is adding $2 million to its Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Assistance Program. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says demand quickly exceeded the initial $2 million allocation made the previous week. “We had over 200…

American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings says the beet crop has healthy roots and canopies, but most districts are experiencing some level of drought stress. “Our sugar content has been at very high levels,” Hastings says. “That ratio…

The State of North Dakota has added $2 million to its Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project Assistance Program. Demand for the program surpassed the initial $2 million approved last week. More than 220 applications were made in the first…

This year’s drought is forcing ranchers to make difficult decisions, but NDSU Extension Forage Crop Production Specialist James Rogers says it can also provide an opportunity to identify weaknesses in a cow herd. Rogers recommends producers review individual animal performance…

CHS and OCP North America are announcing a joint venture to build a phosphate fertilizer plant in Louisiana. CHS CEO Jay Deberton says this is an exciting moment for US agriculture. “It’s going to be the first plant of its…

High input costs and tight margins are putting additional pressure on farm finances. “It is certainly a situation where we’re seeing some farms already looking at doing restructures,” said Keith Olander, executive director, AgCentric. “Even when we start approaching $5…

The Trump administration is considering a plan that could offset a possible expansion of small refinery exemptions from renewable fuel requirements. Reuters reports the administration could add roughly 500 million gallons to the 2027 biofuel mandate while also considering nearly doubling…

A five-year USDA study evaluating the financial impact of insects in stored cereal grains reinforces the importance of preparing bins before grain is put into storage. Dr. Johnny Wilson, technical services leader for the specialty crop group at Central Life Sciences,…

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh did not promise an interest rate increase during his speech at Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, but financial markets increased the odds of a September rate hike. Warsh said the economy remains strong, the labor…

Dry conditions are pushing crops toward an early finish in southeast North Dakota. At Oakes, Scott German says crop stress is becoming increasingly visible, particularly on poorer soils and hilltops. The corn is running out of water and cannibalizing itself,…

For New Salem, North Dakota farmer Jim Bahm, severe weather took a significant toll on his acres. About 80 acres of wheat and canola were hit by hail and high winds. “Canola got about 50 to 75 percent hailed out.” Bahm…

In Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Vice President Todd Wenzel discusses nitrogen application restrictions. Click here. 

It’s time for the ‘Great Minnesota Get Together!’ In the Minnesota Beet Update, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt invites everyone to the State Fair. Click here. 

The cattle market may be trying to find a bottom after weeks of pressure. Van Ahn and Company CEO Jim Emter says the market has absorbed a series of bearish headlines. “Here’s the thing: it’s absorbed it, but it’s absorbed it…

The outlook for the corn market has become more bullish as tighter supplies and strong demand come into focus. Heartland Investor Services President Eugene Graner says the national yield is being debated in the 176-to-179 bushel-per-acre range, but declining carryout…

Ag Processing Inc. has opened a new soybean meal export facility at the Port of Grays Harbor in Washington State. With this new facility, AGP is expected to load 60 vessels per year, more than doubling AGP’s current capacity for…

Renewed attacks on grain infrastructure in the Black Sea are adding uncertainty to global wheat supplies. “There were some attacks again in the Black Sea region and one of the largest Russian grain terminals,” said  Tyler Schau, AgMarket.Net. “They’re saying heavy…

Despite widespread opposition from farm groups and Republican lawmakers, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation Wednesday to temporarily import lean beef trimmings on a tariff-free basis. The announcement was originally made on August 21 in a social media post, but…

Brazilian beef shipments arriving in Houston are drawing attention following President Trump’s announcement of temporary tariff relief for imported ground beef. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says public shipping records show Brazilian frozen boneless beef arrived in Houston shortly before and on…

The Trump administration is moving ahead with a 90-day suspension of higher tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the additional imports are designed as a short-term response to tight U.S. beef supplies…

The Trump administration is considering a plan that could offset a possible expansion of small refinery exemptions from renewable fuel requirements. Reuters reports the administration could add roughly 500 million gallons to the 2027 biofuel mandate while also considering nearly doubling…

A five-year USDA study evaluating the financial impact of insects in stored cereal grains reinforces the importance of preparing bins before grain is put into storage. Dr. Johnny Wilson, technical services leader for the specialty crop group at Central Life Sciences,…

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh did not promise an interest rate increase during his speech at Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, but financial markets increased the odds of a September rate hike. Warsh said the economy remains strong, the labor…

The cattle market may be trying to find a bottom after weeks of pressure. Van Ahn and Company CEO Jim Emter says the market has absorbed a series of bearish headlines. “Here’s the thing: it’s absorbed it, but it’s absorbed it…

Ag Processing Inc. has opened a new soybean meal export facility at the Port of Grays Harbor in Washington State. With this new facility, AGP is expected to load 60 vessels per year, more than doubling AGP’s current capacity for…

Women in Agribusiness has announced the 13 winners of its inaugural WIA Leadership Awards. This program recognizes the industry’s most influential women for their specific contributions to the future of the food and agriculture sector. The list of honorees includes…

Pauline Van Nurden is now the director of the University of Minnesota Center for Farm Financial Management. Van Nurden has been with CFFM for nearly ten years, most recently as the associate director.

A five-year USDA study evaluating the financial impact of insects in stored cereal grains reinforces the importance of preparing bins before grain is put into storage. Dr. Johnny Wilson, technical services leader for the specialty crop group at Central Life Sciences,…

Dry conditions are pushing crops toward an early finish in southeast North Dakota. At Oakes, Scott German says crop stress is becoming increasingly visible, particularly on poorer soils and hilltops. The corn is running out of water and cannibalizing itself,…

For New Salem, North Dakota farmer Jim Bahm, severe weather took a significant toll on his acres. About 80 acres of wheat and canola were hit by hail and high winds. “Canola got about 50 to 75 percent hailed out.” Bahm…

Midwest Dry Bean Coalition President John Berthold discusses the current crop conditions and the impact of the dry weather. Click here to listen to the Dry Bean Scene. 

Soybean cyst nematode remains a major yield threat, while the efficacy of some resistant soybean varieties has declined over the past decade.  Much of the resistance in current varieties comes from a breeding source known as PI 88788. Pioneer Agronomy Innovation…

Barnes County, North Dakota farmer Darin Anderson had timely rains earlier in the summer, which helped his crops hang on. However, conditions have changed. “We had caught some rains in mid to late July and August that kind of just…

Wheat arriving at Columbia Grain in New Rockford, North Dakota, is showing excellent quality, although yields are disappointing. Commodity Merchandiser Grant Van Nice says the wheat has been dark, with good moisture, test weight and protein. “Some samples have been…

It’s time for the ‘Great Minnesota Get Together!’ In the Minnesota Beet Update, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt invites everyone to the State Fair. Click here. 

The North Dakota State Water Commission is adding $2 million to its Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Assistance Program. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says demand quickly exceeded the initial $2 million allocation made the previous week. “We had over 200…

Despite widespread opposition from farm groups and Republican lawmakers, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation Wednesday to temporarily import lean beef trimmings on a tariff-free basis. The announcement was originally made on August 21 in a social media post, but…

The State of North Dakota has added $2 million to its Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project Assistance Program. Demand for the program surpassed the initial $2 million approved last week. More than 220 applications were made in the first…

This year’s drought is forcing ranchers to make difficult decisions, but NDSU Extension Forage Crop Production Specialist James Rogers says it can also provide an opportunity to identify weaknesses in a cow herd. Rogers recommends producers review individual animal performance…

Four major ag groups have sent a joint letter to President Trump, asking him to reverse his 90-day beef import plan. The American Farm Bureau Federation, Livestock Marketing Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and U.S. Cattlemen’s Association called on the…

The Trump administration is moving ahead with a 90-day suspension of higher tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the additional imports are designed as a short-term response to tight U.S. beef supplies…

The Trump administration is considering a plan that could offset a possible expansion of small refinery exemptions from renewable fuel requirements. Reuters reports the administration could add roughly 500 million gallons to the 2027 biofuel mandate while also considering nearly doubling…

The North Dakota State Water Commission is adding $2 million to its Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Assistance Program. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says demand quickly exceeded the initial $2 million allocation made the previous week. “We had over 200…

Construction is set to begin this fall on the new phosphate fertilizer plant in Louisiana. USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden said the facility will provide more competition for farmers. “When these efforts were first announced, there were a lot of…

Despite widespread opposition from farm groups and Republican lawmakers, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation Wednesday to temporarily import lean beef trimmings on a tariff-free basis. The announcement was originally made on August 21 in a social media post, but…

The State of North Dakota has added $2 million to its Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project Assistance Program. Demand for the program surpassed the initial $2 million approved last week. More than 220 applications were made in the first…

Four major ag groups have sent a joint letter to President Trump, asking him to reverse his 90-day beef import plan. The American Farm Bureau Federation, Livestock Marketing Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and U.S. Cattlemen’s Association called on the…

All 67 Senate districts in Minnesota are up for election in November. There’s currently a 34-33 split in the State Senate, and the November election will determine the balance of power in St. Paul. Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson…