Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton brought down the agriculture policy bill with a veto. The legislation returned soil loss ordinance authority back to the counties, where it had been prior to the 2015 buffer bill. This provision was apparently the reason…

It may be too early to be considering a farm bill extension, but House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson says a few issues need attention if the current bill is extended. “As part of that, we want to fix…

The United States, Mexico and Canada have yet to agree on a renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement. Originally, House Speaker Paul Ryan set a May 17 deadline to notify Congress of intent to sign a deal. Since then, Ryan…

R.J. O’Brien Vice President of Research Rich Feltes says news the U.S. and China are pulling trade tariffs off the table is encouraging, which should indicate China will not cancel anymore old crop soybean shipments. “China still has 3.2 million…

The U.S. Soybean Export Council is pleased with the progress seen in the trade dispute between the United States and China. The details still need to be finalized, but USSEC Vice Chairman Monte Peterson welcomes the opportunity to “be part…

In a veto letter to House Agriculture Policy Committee Chairman Paul Anderson and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Bill Weber, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton said he was offended by the agriculture policy bill. This legislation returned the authority for soil loss…

NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says soybeans traders are relieved as trade concerns ease. “Essentially, the agreement was yes, we’ll continue to negotiate. The tariffs proposed to be put in place later this month are put on hold. There’s…

Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says it was a decent day for wheat and a choppy day for livestock.

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton brought down the agriculture policy bill with a veto. The legislation returned soil loss ordinance authority back to the counties, where it had been prior to the 2015 buffer bill. This provision was apparently the reason…

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will welcome newly appointed administrators to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wednesday. The Farm Service Agency Administrator, Richard Fordyce; Food Safety and Inspection Service Administrator, Carmen Rottenberg; and the Agricultural Marketing Service Administrator, Bruce Summers, will…

It may be too early to be considering a farm bill extension, but House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson says a few issues need attention if the current bill is extended. “As part of that, we want to fix…

The United States, Mexico and Canada have yet to agree on a renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement. Originally, House Speaker Paul Ryan set a May 17 deadline to notify Congress of intent to sign a deal. Since then, Ryan…

Helena Chemical has rebranded itself as Helena Agri-Enterprises. The company is based in the Memphis area and focuses on formulating agriculture and specialty crop products and distributing those products in the U.S.

The animal health company, Zoetis, is acquiring a veterinary diagnostic firm for $2 billion. Abaxis is known as a leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of diagnostic tools. Zoetis officials said the acquisition provides a new platform for growth.

Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says it was a decent day for wheat and a choppy day for livestock.

R.J. O’Brien Vice President of Research Rich Feltes says news the U.S. and China are pulling trade tariffs off the table is encouraging, which should indicate China will not cancel anymore old crop soybean shipments. “China still has 3.2 million…

NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says soybeans traders are relieved as trade concerns ease. “Essentially, the agreement was yes, we’ll continue to negotiate. The tariffs proposed to be put in place later this month are put on hold. There’s…

Brock Associates President Richard Brock says a trade deal with China has the potential to be a game changer for U.S. markets. “If it really happens. I think the odds are high China will increase agricultural imports from us by…

Soybeans closed higher thanks to easing of trade fears. AgResource Company President Dan Basse says analysts are relieved to hear the news that China and the U.S. are backing away from a trade war.

Early sales of fertilizer in Brazil indicate an increase of soybean acres for 2019. Brazilian Agriculture Consulting owner Kory Melby cites Brazil’s national fertilizer association which is reporting a 25 percent increase year-over-year for April fertilizer sales. “Historically, that gives…

Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen reflects on Tuesday’s grain markets.

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will welcome newly appointed administrators to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wednesday. The Farm Service Agency Administrator, Richard Fordyce; Food Safety and Inspection Service Administrator, Carmen Rottenberg; and the Agricultural Marketing Service Administrator, Bruce Summers, will…

Helena Chemical has rebranded itself as Helena Agri-Enterprises. The company is based in the Memphis area and focuses on formulating agriculture and specialty crop products and distributing those products in the U.S.

The animal health company, Zoetis, is acquiring a veterinary diagnostic firm for $2 billion. Abaxis is known as a leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of diagnostic tools. Zoetis officials said the acquisition provides a new platform for growth.

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission will have the final say on the new Enbridge oil pipeline. State lawmakers were frustrated with the lengthy review process and voted to move forward with the project. Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton disagreed and vetoed…

Wimbledon, North Dakota farmer Michael Clemens is one of four farmers selected to serve on the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation board. The FCIC board oversees the federal crop insurance program, approves new policies or changes to existing insurance programs. Clemens…

Deere and Company had second quarter net income of $1.2 billion. That’s up from $808 million in the same quarter last year. Year-to-date, equipment sales in the U.S. and Canada are up 26 percent.

In this update from the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, learn more about the Ag Innovation Partnership Program. Proposals are now being accepted.

Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says it was a decent day for wheat and a choppy day for livestock.

What does a late spring mean for a farmer’s crop insurance policy? Beth Erickson is an insurance specialist at AgCountry Farm Credit Services, serving the Morris/Alexandria, Minnesota area. When it comes to final plant dates, Erickson says the concern at…

Farmers in north-central North Dakota have made good planting progress. However, Dakota Agronomy Partners sales agronomist Jenna Whalen is seeing a shift in the acreage near Mohall, North Dakota. “There are some farmers who have stuck to what’s they’ve always…

CHS New Horizons grain procurement manager Tom Bovee says planting is coming along nicely in western Minnesota. “In the southern half of the territory, we’re probably 60 percent done with the corn and doing some of the beans. All of…

Severe thunderstorms moved across central South Dakota Thursday, from Pierre to Long Lake, which is on the North Dakota border. “We had the report of 9.2 inches of rain in Long Lake,” said James Telken, meteorologist, National Weather Service. Even…

The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. This week, WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring highlights the National Wheat Yield Contest.

The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association. Hear the latest in the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations in this week’s update.

Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says it was a decent day for wheat and a choppy day for livestock.

The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor map shows an expansion of the severe drought category in north central North Dakota. Remaining parts of the western Dakotas remain moderately dry. As preparations are made to turn livestock out to pasture, NDSU Extension…

National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO, Jim Mulhern, says there’s still work that needs to be done in the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. “Until they get an agreement on rules of origin, I don’t think much else…

Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, Minnesota Beef Council’s Royalee Rhoads talks about Grill Fest recently held in the Twin Cities.

The beef checkoff has released a new report highlighting the cattle industry’s commitment to animal welfare, beef quality, sustainability and community involvement. The Cattlemen’s Stewardship Review found the well-being of cattle is the top priority for 95 percent of producers.…

The Sioux Empire Farm Show has been renamed. The Sioux Falls event will now be known as the Sioux Empire Livestock Show. The Agri-Business Division of the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce made the decision to help minimize confusion with…

Minnesotan Greg Harder is the new Aksarben stock show director. Previously, Harder managed livestock programs for the Minnesota State Fair. This past year, Aksarben moved from Omaha to Grand Island. The September event attracts 4-H members from ten states to…

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton brought down the agriculture policy bill with a veto. The legislation returned soil loss ordinance authority back to the counties, where it had been prior to the 2015 buffer bill. This provision was apparently the reason…

It may be too early to be considering a farm bill extension, but House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson says a few issues need attention if the current bill is extended. “As part of that, we want to fix…

The United States, Mexico and Canada have yet to agree on a renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement. Originally, House Speaker Paul Ryan set a May 17 deadline to notify Congress of intent to sign a deal. Since then, Ryan…

The U.S. Soybean Export Council is pleased with the progress seen in the trade dispute between the United States and China. The details still need to be finalized, but USSEC Vice Chairman Monte Peterson welcomes the opportunity to “be part…

In a veto letter to House Agriculture Policy Committee Chairman Paul Anderson and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Bill Weber, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton said he was offended by the agriculture policy bill. This legislation returned the authority for soil loss…

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission will have the final say on the new Enbridge oil pipeline. State lawmakers were frustrated with the lengthy review process and voted to move forward with the project. Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton disagreed and vetoed…

The Minnesota House and Senate agriculture committees adopted a resolution which could delay implementation of the nitrogen fertilizer rule. House Agriculture Policy Committee Chairman Paul Anderson said there may be a compromise available if Governor Dayton agrees to sign the…