Commodity markets are expected to remain skittish until it gets a better handle on how the Chinese government will handle the unprecedented protests happening across the country. The demonstrations are against China’s zero-tolerance COVID policy. Protesters have called for President…

At the request of President Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will bring the rail issue up for a vote this week. In a statement, Biden said he is “pro-labor,” but a railroad strike would be devastating for the economy. Congress…

The Republicans have a slim majority in the House and a very tight margin is in the Democrat’s favor in the Senate. Compeer Financial Chief Mission and Marketing Officer John Monson says that will influence the farm bill debate. “I don’t…

Thousands of protesters have gone to the streets in China, demonstrating against the government’s strict COVID policies. The protests are happening in at least 16 major cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. Protesters are calling for Chinese President Xi Jinping to…

The Biden Administration is keeping an eye on the contract negotiations between Class I railroads and a dozen unions. During a Thanksgiving Day press gaggle, President Joe Biden was asked if he has gotten involved personally. “I have not directly…

Mexico’s president appears to be back-peddling from his commitment to ban GMO corn imports, saying it will be accepted for feed usage. “It was unrealistic to say they wouldn’t take GMO corn with such a large percentage of our corn…

After four consecutive interest rate increases of 75 basis points, the central bank is expected to pullback to a 50 basis point increase in December. The Fed released the minutes from its November meeting. Analysts are dissecting this information looking…

The USDA appointed 19 new farmer-leaders to serve on the United Soybean Board. 24 farmer-leaders were reappointed. Leaders will be sworn in for service during the USB December meeting. Newly appointed leaders include Thomas Frisch from Dumont, Minnesota and Dawn…

Japan has approved the protocol amending the U.S.- Japan Trade Agreement regarding the beef safeguard mechanism. The new three-trigger safeguard mechanism will allow U.S> exporters to meet Japan’s growing demand for higher-quality beef while reducing the concern of Japanese tariffs.…

Summit Carbon Solutions is taking legal action against two Iowa counties to get its pipeline approved. These counties have strict setback requirements and Summit wants the court to rule against these policies. Summit Carbon Solutions is partnering with ethanol plants…

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with the Mexican president and discussed a proposed ban on biotech corn imports. Without a solution, Vilsack said the U.S. government will take legal action through the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon…

Commodity markets are expected to remain skittish until it gets a better handle on how the Chinese government will handle the unprecedented protests happening across the country. The demonstrations are against China’s zero-tolerance COVID policy. Protesters have called for President…

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is funding three projects dealing with mental wellness in agriculture. The Minnesota FFA Foundation received $52,000 to support activities at the chapter level. Grants were also awarded to the Southern Minnesota Agricultural Center of Excellence…

The North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission has awarded more than $1 million for nine projects. The biggest grant went to Vertical Malt to expand capacity. Other projects will assist with the development of an insect agriculture facility, develop a…

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with the Mexican president and discussed a proposed ban on biotech corn imports. Without a solution, Vilsack said the U.S. government will take legal action through the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon…

At the request of President Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will bring the rail issue up for a vote this week. In a statement, Biden said he is “pro-labor,” but a railroad strike would be devastating for the economy. Congress…

In today’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson describes Minneapolis Wheat as “the hot market.” The demand for quality wheat and the possibility of a railroad strike has supported spring…

Argentina is offering a higher exchange rate for U.S. dollars brought in through soybean exports until the end of the year. Faced with massive debt, the Argentine government made this decision to increase soybean exports and bring in more dollars.…

Thousands of protesters have gone to the streets in China, demonstrating against the government’s strict COVID policies. The protests are happening in at least 16 major cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. Protesters are calling for Chinese President Xi Jinping to…

U.S. Wheat Associates Vice Chairman Michael Peters is happy with the international demand for U.S. wheat. “Mexico, Philippines, Japan and Latin America really increased their imports of U.S. wheat. We have a pretty big footprint as far as our reach…

Beef Exports are expected to surpass last years record. Cattlemen’s Executive Committee Chair Jimmy Taylor says the Cattlemen’s Beef board and other organizations efforts have paid off. “As good as the domestic markets have been, the foreign markets have been…

Summit Carbon Solutions is taking legal action against two Iowa counties to get its pipeline approved. These counties have strict setback requirements and Summit wants the court to rule against these policies. Summit Carbon Solutions is partnering with ethanol plants…

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with the Mexican president and discussed a proposed ban on biotech corn imports. Without a solution, Vilsack said the U.S. government will take legal action through the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon…

Commodity markets are expected to remain skittish until it gets a better handle on how the Chinese government will handle the unprecedented protests happening across the country. The demonstrations are against China’s zero-tolerance COVID policy. Protesters have called for President…

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is funding three projects dealing with mental wellness in agriculture. The Minnesota FFA Foundation received $52,000 to support activities at the chapter level. Grants were also awarded to the Southern Minnesota Agricultural Center of Excellence…

The North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission has awarded more than $1 million for nine projects. The biggest grant went to Vertical Malt to expand capacity. Other projects will assist with the development of an insect agriculture facility, develop a…

At the request of President Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will bring the rail issue up for a vote this week. In a statement, Biden said he is “pro-labor,” but a railroad strike would be devastating for the economy. Congress…

Argentina is offering a higher exchange rate for U.S. dollars brought in through soybean exports until the end of the year. Faced with massive debt, the Argentine government made this decision to increase soybean exports and bring in more dollars.…

Dr. Lindsay Pease, who is with the Northwest Research and Outreach Center, is working on boosting sugarbeet nutrient management. Learn more in this week’s Soil Fertility Minute, sponsored by the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council.

In this week’s Canola Minute, learn about upcoming meetings and conventions where canola growers can get involved and learn more on crop strategies and production management.

In this week’s Minnesota Wheat Minute, Minnesota Wheat CEO Charlie Vogel recaps a marketing trip to Southeast Asia.

Minnesota Corn Growers Association’s scholarship deadline is quickly approaching. Hear more from MCGA Board Member Angela Guentzel in the latest Corn Matters.

This Thanksgiving, reflect on corn and agriculture’s impact on food production. In this week’s South Dakota Corn Comments, hear how the South Dakota Corn Growers Association is thankful for farmers and ranchers in agriculture.

U.S. Wheat Associates Vice Chairman Michael Peters is happy with the international demand for U.S. wheat. “Mexico, Philippines, Japan and Latin America really increased their imports of U.S. wheat. We have a pretty big footprint as far as our reach…

The ethanol industry continues to fight for year-round 15 percent ethanol blends. “We saw the benefits of E-15 this summer with consumers saving up to a $1 (per gallon), but on average 16 cents a gallon across the country,” said…

Minnesota’s State Cattlemen’s Association Convention is open to all cattlemen. Hear more on the agenda and speakers in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President-Elect Todd Wilkinson, who ranches near DeSmet, South Dakota, sees market transparency and fairness as a top priority. “The herd reduction has put us in a much better position for negotiation,” said Wilkinson. “We continue to…

Litigation is still in the works for California’s Proposition 12. National Pork Producers Council Chief Legal Strategist Michael Formica says Prop 12 is simply government overreach. “California is asserting the right to regulate all operations outside of California. Pork producers…

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association secured 100 bipartisan signatures on a congressional letter sent to the USDA requesting an extension of the comment period of the Packers and Stockyards Act last month. NCBA Senior Director of Government Affairs Tanner Beymor says…

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane expects to see changes in the farm bill process. “Voluntary conservation programs and risk management tools will change the dynamics on how programs will roll out.” Tight margins in…

Beef Exports are expected to surpass last years record. Cattlemen’s Executive Committee Chair Jimmy Taylor says the Cattlemen’s Beef board and other organizations efforts have paid off. “As good as the domestic markets have been, the foreign markets have been…

Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange owner Larry Schnell is seeing smaller runs of feeder calves this year. “There’s not nearly as many calves to sell this year as normal. We’ll be down at least 20, maybe even 30 percent as compared to…

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with the Mexican president and discussed a proposed ban on biotech corn imports. Without a solution, Vilsack said the U.S. government will take legal action through the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon…

Commodity markets are expected to remain skittish until it gets a better handle on how the Chinese government will handle the unprecedented protests happening across the country. The demonstrations are against China’s zero-tolerance COVID policy. Protesters have called for President…

At the request of President Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will bring the rail issue up for a vote this week. In a statement, Biden said he is “pro-labor,” but a railroad strike would be devastating for the economy. Congress…

Midterm elections are behind us and the state of Minnesota will see many new legislators in the upcoming session. Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey says now is the time to build relationships with the 65 legislators who…

Senator Aric Putnam of Saint Could will chair the Senate Agriculture Committee when the Legislature convenes January 3. “This is a new area for me; I have toured a number of farms in my community over the last couple of…

The Republicans have a slim majority in the House and a very tight margin is in the Democrat’s favor in the Senate. Compeer Financial Chief Mission and Marketing Officer John Monson says that will influence the farm bill debate. “I don’t…

Thousands of protesters have gone to the streets in China, demonstrating against the government’s strict COVID policies. The protests are happening in at least 16 major cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. Protesters are calling for Chinese President Xi Jinping to…