Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell explains frustration is building as lawmakers are unable to reach an agreement to end the partial shutdown. “Many times, a divided Congress will empower those in the middle to get things done,”…

Crop insurance is an important risk management tool. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says the farm program is another support mechanism for farmers. “With the new farm bill package, there were some adjustments,” says Olson. “The government shutdown will…

For a second straight year, President Donald Trump paid a visit the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. He didn’t waste any time, using the early parts of the address to promote border security. Throughout the hour-long speech, Trump called on…

Delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention finalized policy priorities for the year ahead. Farm Bureau is urging the Trump Administration and Congress to work together to end the government shutdown. AFBF Vice President Scott VanderWal, who farms at…

USDA Farm Service Agency offices will temporarily reopen during normal business hours January 17, 18 and 22. Services will be limited, with most of the focus on existing farm loans to ensure farmers and ranchers can access 1099 tax documents.…

Before the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention, Val Wagner submitted comments through Farm Bureau about the impacts of overregulation on the future profitability of agriculture in North Dakota. Just three days prior, Wagner received a call from the White House,…

Having the attention of the president for two straight years is a huge accomplishment. That thought comes from South Dakota Farm Bureau executive director Krystal Smit. “I think it is incredibly exciting that we as an organization brought enough attention…

Here’s the latest update from the Minnesota Farmers Union. As the Minnesota Legislative Session begins, there’s optimism for rural America. Hear more from Membership and Outreach Director Bruce Miller.

Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Brian Thalmann is looking forward to the MN Ag Expo trade show. He says the association will be updating on the Minnesota Corn Grows Minnesota initiative and more. “Also, mixed throughout the Expo, there are…

The North Dakota Grain Dealers Association will host their annual convention January 20 through 22 in Fargo. Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says along with a trade show, there will be educational seminars and workshops. “Will Secor from CoBank will discuss…

After receiving EPA approval, Valent USA is launching its Fierce MTZ Herbicide. This stand-alone formulation combines Fierce Herbicide with the added benefit of metribuzin. The product provides long lasting residual control of difficult weeds, including Palmer amaranth, common waterhemp, common…

In addition to the temporary opening of Farm Service Agency offices, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven tells the Red River Farm Network there are efforts underway to help farmers and others who rely on USDA during the partial government shutdown.…

U.S. soybean farmers can now use Zone Elite, a pre-emergence herbicide for soybean farmers. The HELM Agro US product can be applied 30-plus days pre-plant and up to three days after planting. Zone Elite has been shown to effectively control…

A new study published in the scientific journal Agricultural Systems says the environmental impacts of beef production is lower than perceived. The comprehensive life cycle assessment found beef production responsible for about three percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the…

According to an analysis from Rabobank, China’s hog population will decline ten-to-20 percent by the end of this year. That drop is due to the ongoing problem with African Swine Fever. The disease continues to spread and has now hit…

Indigo, which uses satellite technology to make its crop production estimate, is calling for a significant downturn in the condition of Brazil’s soybean and corn crops. Indigo is forecasting at 113.2 million ton soybean crop and an 89.6 million ton…

The Red River Farm Network has teamed up with AgCountry Farm Credit Services in a podcast series called Rural Perspectives. At the end of the winter season, the U.S. soybean shipping typically comes to a close. At the same time…

The markets continue to wait on fresh news. To break out of current trading ranges, there needs to be better confirmation from the U.S. and China trade talks. That’s according to Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm. “In the short…

The timeline for the next round of U.S.-China trade talks is now known. Chinese Vice Premier Liu He will meet with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin January 30-31. This follows this past week’s mid-level trade…

The U.S. potato industry is focused on strengthening market access with Mexico going into 2019. Steel and aluminum retaliatory tariffs are impacting U.S. frozen potato products. National Potato Council Vice-President of Public Policy Kam Quarles says the 20 percent duty…

United Potato Growers of America CEO Mark Klompien says there are fewer fresh red potatoes shipments in the U.S. for 2018 compared to the previous growing season. Red prices are stable. “More areas are shipping reds and yellow potatoes, doing…

Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Brian Thalmann is looking forward to the MN Ag Expo trade show. He says the association will be updating on the Minnesota Corn Grows Minnesota initiative and more. “Also, mixed throughout the Expo, there are…

The North Dakota Grain Dealers Association will host their annual convention January 20 through 22 in Fargo. Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says along with a trade show, there will be educational seminars and workshops. “Will Secor from CoBank will discuss…

After receiving EPA approval, Valent USA is launching its Fierce MTZ Herbicide. This stand-alone formulation combines Fierce Herbicide with the added benefit of metribuzin. The product provides long lasting residual control of difficult weeds, including Palmer amaranth, common waterhemp, common…

U.S. soybean farmers can now use Zone Elite, a pre-emergence herbicide for soybean farmers. The HELM Agro US product can be applied 30-plus days pre-plant and up to three days after planting. Zone Elite has been shown to effectively control…

The leaders of three Farm Credit System banks, including AgCountry Farm Credit Services President and CEO Marc Knisely, were in Washington, D.C. Wednesday to present the agricultural credit outlook for 2019. Knisely says large commodity supplies are impacting prices across-the-board.…

The Pet Food Institute has named Morgan Beach as its director of government relations. Previously, Beach was the trade policy manager for the National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council.

EPA has approved the registration of FMC’s Lucento fungicide for corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets and peanuts. Lucento provides preventive and curative activity for a large array of foliar diseases and is active on diseases that have developed resistance to strobilurins.…

Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Brian Thalmann is looking forward to the MN Ag Expo trade show. He says the association will be updating on the Minnesota Corn Grows Minnesota initiative and more. “Also, mixed throughout the Expo, there are…

The North Dakota Grain Dealers Association will host their annual convention January 20 through 22 in Fargo. Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says along with a trade show, there will be educational seminars and workshops. “Will Secor from CoBank will discuss…

After receiving EPA approval, Valent USA is launching its Fierce MTZ Herbicide. This stand-alone formulation combines Fierce Herbicide with the added benefit of metribuzin. The product provides long lasting residual control of difficult weeds, including Palmer amaranth, common waterhemp, common…

U.S. soybean farmers can now use Zone Elite, a pre-emergence herbicide for soybean farmers. The HELM Agro US product can be applied 30-plus days pre-plant and up to three days after planting. Zone Elite has been shown to effectively control…

EPA has approved the registration of FMC’s Lucento fungicide for corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets and peanuts. Lucento provides preventive and curative activity for a large array of foliar diseases and is active on diseases that have developed resistance to strobilurins.…

Decisions are being made for the 2019 growing season. Valley United Cooperative General Manager Paul Coppin, who is based at Reynolds, North Dakota, is seeing some uncertainty. “Going into 2019, farmers are looking at their cash flow. There is a…

During the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention, Cottonwood, Minnesota farmer Carolyn Olson shared her expertise in organic crop farming. Olson sees potential for market growth. “There’s everything from vegetables and row crops to livestock that are being raised in the…

A new study published in the scientific journal Agricultural Systems says the environmental impacts of beef production is lower than perceived. The comprehensive life cycle assessment found beef production responsible for about three percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the…

According to an analysis from Rabobank, China’s hog population will decline ten-to-20 percent by the end of this year. That drop is due to the ongoing problem with African Swine Fever. The disease continues to spread and has now hit…

The Minnesota Beef Update is a production of the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association. Minnesota “Top of Class” wrapped up a year-long experience with a trip to Denver. Hear more about the leadership training from Royalee…

A new National Swine Disease Council has been created to reduce the risk of foreign animal disease. This council includes representatives of the National Pork Board, National Pork Producers Council, the Swine Health Information Center, the American Association of Swine…

NDFB and the Ramsey County Farm Bureau have filed a lawsuit against Grant Harbor Township. The farm groups claim the township has gone beyond the limits of the law with denial of a hog barn building permit near Devils Lake,…

The Food Safety Modernization Act requires that certain grain and feed facilities have a written food safety plan and hazard analysis. The documents must be prepared by a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual, or PCQI. To meet requirements, Northern Crops Institute…

Twenty-eighteen brought a mixed bag of weather. Depending upon the location, cattle producers across North Dakota experienced either wet or dry conditions. Karl Hoppe, a livestock specialist at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center, says those conditions resulted in feed…

Here’s the latest update from the Minnesota Farmers Union. As the Minnesota Legislative Session begins, there’s optimism for rural America. Hear more from Membership and Outreach Director Bruce Miller.

In addition to the temporary opening of Farm Service Agency offices, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven tells the Red River Farm Network there are efforts underway to help farmers and others who rely on USDA during the partial government shutdown.…

The leaders of three Farm Credit System banks, including AgCountry Farm Credit Services President and CEO Marc Knisely, were in Washington, D.C. Wednesday to present the agricultural credit outlook for 2019. Knisely says large commodity supplies are impacting prices across-the-board.…

The acting administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Andrew Wheeler is nominated to lead the agency. During Wednesday’s senate confirmation hearing, Wheeler emphasized the importance of certainty. “I have focused our efforts on providing greater certainty to the American public,”…

Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell explains frustration is building as lawmakers are unable to reach an agreement to end the partial shutdown. “Many times, a divided Congress will empower those in the middle to get things done,”…

Crop insurance is an important risk management tool. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says the farm program is another support mechanism for farmers. “With the new farm bill package, there were some adjustments,” says Olson. “The government shutdown will…

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation is working to bring resources and information to farm families impacted by the rural opioid crisis. “There is help out there, so seek it out. Have those conversations with people that you love,” says MFB…