Swift Market Reaction
Markets reacted quickly to the news of the potential end of this war. AgBull Trading President Tommy Grisafi said stock prices rose overnight. “The S & P, NASDAQ were both exploding higher last night and then not only going higher…
Peace Out
An interim peace deal is in place between the United States and Iran. President Donald Trump made the announcement on social media, saying he authorizes the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also said the naval blockade will…
Russell Expects Farm Relief Before Year-end
The Russell Group President Randy Russell expects lawmakers to revisit farm assistance programs. “I gotta tell you, the momentum behind this additional assistance was much stronger earlier in the year. It’s waned a little bit, but having said that, I think…
Beyer: Failure to Renew USMCA Would Be ‘Catastrophic’
American Soybean Association Executive Committee member and Wheaton, Minnesota farmer Jamie Beyer testified before the House Agriculture Committee this past week. She said the USMCA remains critical for soybean growers. “In the last complete marketing year, Canada and Mexico together accounted…
Boozman Praises USDA Response to New World Screwworm
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman said USDA is taking the right approach to containing the New World Screwworm outbreak. During an exclusive interview with the Red River Farm Network, the Arkansas Republican said Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has assured…
Corteva Settles Class Action Lawsuit
Corteva Agriscience has settled its crop loyalty program class-action lawsuit. As a result, farmers who purchased specific crop protection products from October 2018 through May 2026 are eligible to share the $85 million settlement. The number of farmers included in…
Bushel CEO Sees AI Transforming Agriculture
Artificial intelligence was a major topic at the Bushel Buddy Seat Conference during Ag Tech Week in Fargo. Bushel CEO and co-founder Jake Joraanstad said farmers who fail to adopt AI risk falling behind. We believe agriculture is the most…
What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets
In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson breaks down the markets showing strength and the sectors facing continued pressure. Martinson says live and feeder cattle remain among the…
Canola Minute
In the latest Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association board member Matt Mongeon provides a crop update from Rollette, North Dakota. Click here.
Increased Grazing Opportunities
USDA is taking additional steps to increase livestock grazing on federal lands. The directive calls for reopening vacant and closed grazing allotments, restoring grazing capacity where appropriate and adding at least 500,000 animal unit months of grazing capacity over the…
Schott Reports Good Emergence
Retired Wimbledon, North Dakota farmer Bart Schott says the 2026 crop is off to a solid start. Schott, who now farms alongside his son, credits timely moisture and warm temperatures for strong emergence. “We just finished up soybeans here and…
An Update From Badger, MN
Roseau County, Minnesota farmer Shane Isane says crops are progressing well after a late start to spring. Warm weather and adequate moisture helped fields catch up quickly. Weeds have been a challenge. “We’ve got a lot of weed pressure out…
Swift Market Reaction
Markets reacted quickly to the news of the potential end of this war. AgBull Trading President Tommy Grisafi said stock prices rose overnight. “The S & P, NASDAQ were both exploding higher last night and then not only going higher…
Madyson Sears Joins RRFN Team
For the second week in a row, the Red River Farm Network is excited to announce an addition to our team. Madyson Sears is in her first day on the job as a marketing specialist. Sears joins RRFN with a strong…
What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets
In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson breaks down the markets showing strength and the sectors facing continued pressure. Martinson says live and feeder cattle remain among the…
Swift Market Reaction
Markets reacted quickly to the news of the potential end of this war. AgBull Trading President Tommy Grisafi said stock prices rose overnight. “The S & P, NASDAQ were both exploding higher last night and then not only going higher…
G7 Summit on This Week’s Schedule
After announcing the tentative deal to end the war with Iran, President Donald Trump is heading to France today for the Group of Seven Summit. The G7 countries have been highly critical of the war and the impact on global…
JBS to Close Two Beef Plants
With the U.S. cattle herd at a 75-year low, JBS is shutting down two of its beef processing facilities. The Souderton, Pennsylvania plant has a daily slaughter capacity of 2,000 head and represents eight percent of the JBS beef processing…
Fed Meets This Week
The Federal Open Market Committee will meet this week. This will be the first meeting with the new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, in charge. Even with the latest inflation pressures, no changes are expected with interest rates. That announcement will…
Michaelsen Joins AgBull Trading
Veteran broadcaster Davis Michaelsen has joined AgBull Trading, a division of Nesvick Trading Group, as a researcher and media specialist. Michaelsen brings 11 years of farm broadcasting experience following his work as news director and co-host on AgriTalk Radio. Michaelsen…
Identity-Preserved Reputation Gives North Dakota an Edge
North Dakota’s diverse crop production system was part of the conversation during the Grand Farm Cultivate Conference during Ag Tech Week. SB&B Foods Supply Chain Vice President Scott Sinner said the state’s reputation for producing identity-preserved crops is a significant…
Madyson Sears Joins RRFN Team
For the second week in a row, the Red River Farm Network is excited to announce an addition to our team. Madyson Sears is in her first day on the job as a marketing specialist. Sears joins RRFN with a strong…
G7 Summit on This Week’s Schedule
After announcing the tentative deal to end the war with Iran, President Donald Trump is heading to France today for the Group of Seven Summit. The G7 countries have been highly critical of the war and the impact on global…
Fed Meets This Week
The Federal Open Market Committee will meet this week. This will be the first meeting with the new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, in charge. Even with the latest inflation pressures, no changes are expected with interest rates. That announcement will…
Michaelsen Joins AgBull Trading
Veteran broadcaster Davis Michaelsen has joined AgBull Trading, a division of Nesvick Trading Group, as a researcher and media specialist. Michaelsen brings 11 years of farm broadcasting experience following his work as news director and co-host on AgriTalk Radio. Michaelsen…
SD Corn Comments
South Dakota Corn Comments is a presentation of the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Summer is grilling season. What do burgers and brats mean for corn farmers? Click here.
More Time Need for Agristo Construction Process
The construction timeline for the Agristo potato processing plant in Grand Forks has been extended for another year. The Belgium-based firm now expects the facility to begin production in the fall of 2029. The Grand Forks plant will be Agristo’s…
SD Farmer Sees Value in Sharing Data for 45Z Incentive
It’s taken years to pass and develop rules for the 45Z tax credit. This is a tax incentive for the production of low-carbon fuels and a potential new revenue stream for farmers. The administration is expected to release the 45Z…
Canola Minute
In the latest Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association board member Matt Mongeon provides a crop update from Rollette, North Dakota. Click here.
Schott Reports Good Emergence
Retired Wimbledon, North Dakota farmer Bart Schott says the 2026 crop is off to a solid start. Schott, who now farms alongside his son, credits timely moisture and warm temperatures for strong emergence. “We just finished up soybeans here and…
Real-Time Disease Intelligence
A new technology platform called Crop Voice is helping soybean growers better understand disease pressure in their fields. InnerPlant Agronomy Director Bob Starke said the system uses fluorescent proteins to signal stress from fungal attacks, before symptoms even show up…
One of the Better Starts to the Season
Jamestown, North Dakota area farmer Ryan Wanzek says favorable weather has delivered a good start to the growing season. “Overall, I’d say this is one of the better starts we’ve had in a while, just as far as with all…
Identity-Preserved Reputation Gives North Dakota an Edge
North Dakota’s diverse crop production system was part of the conversation during the Grand Farm Cultivate Conference during Ag Tech Week. SB&B Foods Supply Chain Vice President Scott Sinner said the state’s reputation for producing identity-preserved crops is a significant…
Partnerships Drive Innovation
Bayer will launch Vyconic next year, a “next-generation herbicide tolerance in soybeans” combining four technologies to give farmers more weed-control choices, said Senior Vice President Shannon Hauf at the Cultivate Conference. She called it the most significant development since Roundup’s…
Grand Farm Releases Regional Ag Pain Point Report
Grand Farm released its annual Upper Midwest Regional Agriculture Pain Point report. Executive Director William Aderholt said herbicide resistance remains a top challenge, along with disease and pest management, and soil moisture issues, both drought and excess moisture in parts…
Increased Grazing Opportunities
USDA is taking additional steps to increase livestock grazing on federal lands. The directive calls for reopening vacant and closed grazing allotments, restoring grazing capacity where appropriate and adding at least 500,000 animal unit months of grazing capacity over the…
JBS to Close Two Beef Plants
With the U.S. cattle herd at a 75-year low, JBS is shutting down two of its beef processing facilities. The Souderton, Pennsylvania plant has a daily slaughter capacity of 2,000 head and represents eight percent of the JBS beef processing…
A Natural Advantage
When it comes to New World Screwworm, University of Minnesota Extension Livestock Veterinarian Dr. Angela Varnum says states like Minnesota and North Dakota have significant natural advantages. “We have that advantage of distance and we also have the advantage of our…
Sharing the Story of Animal Agriculture
As livestock development gains momentum in North Dakota, community outreach remains a top priority. North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Wood told attendees at the Midwest Ag Summit that many North Dakotans have little direct experience with modern livestock…
Tax Incentives Approved for Smithfield Project
South Dakota is backing what officials call the largest private investment in state history. The State Board of Economic Development has approved nearly $30 million in sales tax rebates for Smithfield. The company is moving forward with a new $1.29…
Screwworm Response Expands
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has activated a formal emergency response after New World screwworm was detected in U.S. cattle for the first time in decades, with USDA confirming nine cases nationwide. The CDC is preparing for…
Mexico Closes Border to U.S. Livestock
Ironically, Mexico has shut down imports of live animals from the United States. The decision was made after six cases of New World Screwworm were confirmed in Texas and New Mexico. Meanwhile, Mexico has had over 28,000 NWS cases in…
Increased Grazing Opportunities
USDA is taking additional steps to increase livestock grazing on federal lands. The directive calls for reopening vacant and closed grazing allotments, restoring grazing capacity where appropriate and adding at least 500,000 animal unit months of grazing capacity over the…
Peace Out
An interim peace deal is in place between the United States and Iran. President Donald Trump made the announcement on social media, saying he authorizes the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also said the naval blockade will…
SD Farmer Sees Value in Sharing Data for 45Z Incentive
It’s taken years to pass and develop rules for the 45Z tax credit. This is a tax incentive for the production of low-carbon fuels and a potential new revenue stream for farmers. The administration is expected to release the 45Z…
Russell Expects Farm Relief Before Year-end
The Russell Group President Randy Russell expects lawmakers to revisit farm assistance programs. “I gotta tell you, the momentum behind this additional assistance was much stronger earlier in the year. It’s waned a little bit, but having said that, I think…
Ethanol Helps Farmers and Consumers
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says securing permanent nationwide access to E15 remains one of agriculture’s top priorities. Speaking at the Midwest Ag Summit in West Fargo, Petersen said expanded ethanol demand benefits both farmers and consumers. “It would bring…
Beyer: Failure to Renew USMCA Would Be ‘Catastrophic’
American Soybean Association Executive Committee member and Wheaton, Minnesota farmer Jamie Beyer testified before the House Agriculture Committee this past week. She said the USMCA remains critical for soybean growers. “In the last complete marketing year, Canada and Mexico together accounted…
Trump: We Don’t Need Canada or Mexico
President Donald Trump has made multiple trade deals during his second term, but an agreement ith our neighbors may not happen. ‘I don’t know that I’m gonna renegotiate it because to be honest with you, the United States does much…
