National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says China’s state-backed agricultural expansion strategy is rapidly reshaping the global frozen potato industry. “The Chinese government has a tremendous capacity to enter markets, particularly in agriculture, and basically try to corner those markets,”…

China and the United States continue discussing tariff reductions and expanded agricultural trade following recent negotiations between the two countries.  China has resumed registration of hundreds of U.S. beef processing facilities and plans to restart poultry imports from states free of…

The Trump administration is moving to expand domestic fertilizer production and reduce U.S. dependence on foreign suppliers. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said USDA is restructuring fertilizer expansion projects inherited from the previous administration after finding major delays and management issues. “Of…

The Chinese Commerce Ministry has released details from the recent trade talks with the United States. Both countries have agreed in principle to discuss tariff reductions. If successful, both sides could see most-favored nation tariff rates or lower. As previously…

Minnesota beef producers narrowly rejected a proposed 50-cent increase to the state beef checkoff. The vote was 380-to-377, with the increase denied by a three-vote margin. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture handled the statewide referendum. The current beef checkoff rate…

Farmland values showed signs of softening in the first quarter of 2026 after several years of historically strong growth. “I don’t want to oversell the decline and you can see that it was kind of mixed depending on where you…

The Minnesota legislative session wrapped up, concluding the second year of the biennial budget cycle. Minnesota Business Partnership CEO Kurt Zellers says most major budget items were approved last year, making this session largely focused on policy and infrastructure. Zellers…

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says China’s state-backed agricultural expansion strategy is rapidly reshaping the global frozen potato industry. “The Chinese government has a tremendous capacity to enter markets, particularly in agriculture, and basically try to corner those markets,”…

Sugarbeet growers across the Red River Valley should closely monitor early-season insect pressure as crop emergence continues. NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel says seedling fields face increased risk from pests such as cutworms, springtails and wireworms. “Earlier planted fields are going…

Karlstad, Minnesota farmer Justin Dagen has most of his crops in the ground. “For the most part, wheat is done, corn is done, canola is done,” Dagen said. “On our farm, we are just in the middle of potatoes; according…

WinField United has launched its AI-powered tool, Oz, to help make near-instant agronomic recommendations. The company has also updated its BioVerified vetted list of biological products that meet WinField United’s set of criteria. WinField United officials said Oz offers speed…

Ag Leader Technology has launched Z-Row, a corn head row guidance system that keeps the combine centered on the row while operating within the InCommand Go display. Z-Row integrates easily into existing harvest setups.

The Surface Transportation Board is expected to issue a key ruling on the proposed merger of Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway by May 30. The railroads have submitted a revised merger application. The original application was rejected with…

Advanced Agrilytics has launched TerraSIGNAL, a new AI agronomic platform. The system is built on more than 15 years of proprietary sub-acre agronomic science and is designed to help growers make faster, more confident decisions on every acre.

China and the United States continue discussing tariff reductions and expanded agricultural trade following recent negotiations between the two countries.  China has resumed registration of hundreds of U.S. beef processing facilities and plans to restart poultry imports from states free of…

The European Union is taking steps to remove import duties on U.S. products. This provisional agreement comes nearly a year after the U.S. and EU negotiated a trade deal. President Trump grew frustrated with the delays in implementation and threatened…

The Chinese Commerce Ministry has released details from the recent trade talks with the United States. Both countries have agreed in principle to discuss tariff reductions. If successful, both sides could see most-favored nation tariff rates or lower. As previously…

Due to New World screwworm, the U.S. border remains closed to Mexican cattle imports. However, Mexican beef imports are up nearly 25 percent in the first four months of the year. Most of that total is fresh beef cuts. Mexico’s…

U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom says the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing delivered a breakthrough for the US beef industry after China agreed to restore access for hundreds of US beef plants. “This is great news. It’s…

A major breakthrough for the U.S. beef industry came out of last week’s Trump-Xi summit in Beijing after China agreed to restore access for hundreds of U.S. beef processing plants. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom says…

Strong cattle prices continue to support the livestock sector, but growing uncertainty about consumer demand and future policy direction is leaving many producers cautious about expanding herds. The Gulke Group Founder Jerry Gulke says volatility in the cattle market is…

WinField United has launched its AI-powered tool, Oz, to help make near-instant agronomic recommendations. The company has also updated its BioVerified vetted list of biological products that meet WinField United’s set of criteria. WinField United officials said Oz offers speed…

Ag Leader Technology has launched Z-Row, a corn head row guidance system that keeps the combine centered on the row while operating within the InCommand Go display. Z-Row integrates easily into existing harvest setups.

The Surface Transportation Board is expected to issue a key ruling on the proposed merger of Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway by May 30. The railroads have submitted a revised merger application. The original application was rejected with…

Advanced Agrilytics has launched TerraSIGNAL, a new AI agronomic platform. The system is built on more than 15 years of proprietary sub-acre agronomic science and is designed to help growers make faster, more confident decisions on every acre.

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson says fertilizer availability and affordability are directly tied to national security. “Food security is national security,” Thompson said. “One of the most critical inputs farmers need is fertilizer, and for too long we’ve…

Minnesota cattle producers narrowly rejected a proposed refundable 50-cent increase to the state beef checkoff assessment. The measure failed by just three votes statewide. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson said he was disappointed with the outcome, noting the checkoff…

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the agency is accelerating permitting and regulatory decisions impacting agriculture and fertilizer production. “At the Trump EPA, we are operating under the principle of Trump speed,” Zeldin said. “If there is an air permit or water…

Sugarbeet growers across the Red River Valley should closely monitor early-season insect pressure as crop emergence continues. NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel says seedling fields face increased risk from pests such as cutworms, springtails and wireworms. “Earlier planted fields are going…

Karlstad, Minnesota farmer Justin Dagen has most of his crops in the ground. “For the most part, wheat is done, corn is done, canola is done,” Dagen said. “On our farm, we are just in the middle of potatoes; according…

In the southern Red River Valley, Wyndmere, North Dakota farmer Carson Klosterman said planting is nearly complete across Richland County. “Last week was a pretty solid week for everybody and a lot of stuff got squared up and finished up.”…

Browns Valley, Minnesota farmer Bob Metz said farmers across west-central Minnesota and northeast South Dakota pushed hard to catch up after a delayed start to planting. “You could look at midnight and still see a lot of tractors running,” Metz said.…

Doug Reimers, who farms at Jamestown, said local growers made excellent planting progress during the stretch of dry weather. Despite favorable planting conditions earlier this spring, Ramers said cold temperatures are delaying crop emergence. “The corn’s all germinated, but it’s…

Cool temperatures and spotty rainfall continue to slow crop emergence across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, even as farmers make rapid planting progress. In Tuesday’s Crop Watch broadcast, Belgrade, Minnesota area farmer John Mages said most of the corn…

The prolonged cold temperatures increased concerns about stand establishment. BASF Technical Service Representative Dan Melaas said fungicides and seed treatments help crops withstand cold stress and early-season disease pressure. “Products like Revytec or Veltyma (fungicides) do a very good job…

China and the United States continue discussing tariff reductions and expanded agricultural trade following recent negotiations between the two countries.  China has resumed registration of hundreds of U.S. beef processing facilities and plans to restart poultry imports from states free of…

Due to New World screwworm, the U.S. border remains closed to Mexican cattle imports. However, Mexican beef imports are up nearly 25 percent in the first four months of the year. Most of that total is fresh beef cuts. Mexico’s…

USDA confirmed two additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in commercial poultry flocks in Becker County, Minnesota. Federal officials said one case involved more than 17,000 commercial turkey breeder replacement hens, while another operation included nearly 23,000 birds. Minnesota has now…

Zoetis has received additional approvals for its Dectomax product to prevent and treat screwworm infestations in cattle. The 100-milliliter bottle has received conditional approval. That’s on top of previous approvals for the 250 and 500 milliliter sizes for cattle. An…

Jon and Patty Tebelius of Bowdon, North Dakota, are finalists for the Beef Improvement Federation Commercial Producer of the Year Award. Tebelius was the 2025 Red Angus Association of America Commercial Producer of the Year. Finalists will be recognized at…

Minnesota beef producers narrowly rejected a proposed 50-cent increase to the state beef checkoff. The vote was 380-to-377, with the increase denied by a three-vote margin. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture handled the statewide referendum. The current beef checkoff rate…

U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom says the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing delivered a breakthrough for the US beef industry after China agreed to restore access for hundreds of US beef plants. “This is great news. It’s…

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says China’s state-backed agricultural expansion strategy is rapidly reshaping the global frozen potato industry. “The Chinese government has a tremendous capacity to enter markets, particularly in agriculture, and basically try to corner those markets,”…

The Surface Transportation Board is expected to issue a key ruling on the proposed merger of Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway by May 30. The railroads have submitted a revised merger application. The original application was rejected with…

China and the United States continue discussing tariff reductions and expanded agricultural trade following recent negotiations between the two countries.  China has resumed registration of hundreds of U.S. beef processing facilities and plans to restart poultry imports from states free of…

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson says fertilizer availability and affordability are directly tied to national security. “Food security is national security,” Thompson said. “One of the most critical inputs farmers need is fertilizer, and for too long we’ve…

Minnesota cattle producers narrowly rejected a proposed refundable 50-cent increase to the state beef checkoff assessment. The measure failed by just three votes statewide. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson said he was disappointed with the outcome, noting the checkoff…

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the agency is accelerating permitting and regulatory decisions impacting agriculture and fertilizer production. “At the Trump EPA, we are operating under the principle of Trump speed,” Zeldin said. “If there is an air permit or water…

The Trump administration is moving to expand domestic fertilizer production and reduce U.S. dependence on foreign suppliers. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said USDA is restructuring fertilizer expansion projects inherited from the previous administration after finding major delays and management issues. “Of…