The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association made a formal request to the North Dakota Agriculture Department earlier this year to add Palmer amaranth on the noxious weed list. This spring, there was some push back on adding the weed to…

There is another confirmed case of Palmer amaranth in North Dakota. The weed was found in Benson County. North Dakota Department of Agriculture plant protection officer Charles Elhard tells the Red River Farm Network there are now three confirmed cases…

Red River Grain Company general manager Kelly Longtin says drying the crop wasn’t an easy thing to recently. There was a lack of supply and pressure challenges for the natural gas pipeline around Breckenridge, Minnesota. “It stemmed from the main line.…

The volume of non-real estate farm loans rose sharply in the third quarter. According to the Federal Reserve’s Agricultural Finance Book, The total loan volume was up 30 percent from one year ago. Nathan Kauffman, who is a vice president…

China’s state-run media is reporting Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump have tentatively agreed to meet next month in Buenos Aires. The face-to-face meeting is expected to happen November 29, one day before the G20 summit begins. If…

The fall run of cattle is ramping up at Northern Plains auction markets. Based at Dickinson, North Dakota, Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange owner Larry Schnell says one factor that’s entered into the current market is recent the recent rain and snow.…

Farmers are still waiting on the Environmental Protection Agency to decide whether or not to re-register dicamba. The EPA was expected to make an announcement in August. In a statement, the EPA tells the Red River Farm Network they continue…

GL Crop Consulting president Greg LaPlante says Soybean Cyst Nematode is starting to overwhelm some varieties in southeastern North Dakota fields. “This is happening in varieties that had low to moderate resistance. SCN reproductive rates were higher than normal this year.”…

State FFA officer teams are preparing for the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. The officers will serve as delegates at the meeting. North Dakota State Parliamentarian Jacy Hauge says delegates plan to address six topics including an update to FFA…

Pro-oil and natural gas groups aren’t happy E15 could be offered year-round. American Petroleum Institute Vice President for Downstream and Industry Operations Frank Macchiarola says the Trump administration needs to take a step back from the rule-making process. “We believe the…

Grand Forks, North Dakota-based custom harvester Kent Braathen is harvesting sunflowers, corn and soybeans west of Onida, South Dakota. He says soybean yields are decent. They haven’t been impacted too badly by drought. “We’re looking at beans that are 30 to…

The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association made a formal request to the North Dakota Agriculture Department earlier this year to add Palmer amaranth on the noxious weed list. This spring, there was some push back on adding the weed to…

There is another confirmed case of Palmer amaranth in North Dakota. The weed was found in Benson County. North Dakota Department of Agriculture plant protection officer Charles Elhard tells the Red River Farm Network there are now three confirmed cases…

Red River Grain Company general manager Kelly Longtin says drying the crop wasn’t an easy thing to recently. There was a lack of supply and pressure challenges for the natural gas pipeline around Breckenridge, Minnesota. “It stemmed from the main line.…

African swine fever is contagious and can impact all hogs, making the virus devastating to producers. South Dakota State University Extension veterinarian Dr. Russ Daly says the virus can also survive outside of hogs one month, easily. “It is resistant…

More hogs in China are contracting the African swine fever. As of Monday, there are reports of a case impacting almost 20,000 pigs, the largest farm yet to report the virus. The Chinese government is taking emergency measures to prevent…

Due to drought, several counties throughout North Dakota will receive Agricultural Risk Coverage program payments for corn. North Dakota Corn Executive Director Dale Ihry thinks the ARC program is being administered well, despite hiccups early on. “It appears calculations were made fairly.…

Due to poor prices and high basis levels, farmers are choosing to store unsold portions of the 2018 soybean crop. While there is uncertainty in the commodity markets right now, there is opportunity. Citizens Elevator Vice President of Grains Angie…

Now that Thursday’s USDA report is out of the way, independent grain marketing specialist Elaine Kub says the market can respond to current harvest problems. “It’s very rare harvest delays would be justifiably bullish. However, wet conditions are so widespread…

When considering temporary grain storage, NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson cautions farmers to watch for changing conditions. “Make sure that’s the first crop you try to physically market and move out. Right now, we have a built-in deep…

Brazil’s crop supply agency, CONAB, is expecting another record or near record soybean crop for the upcoming 2018/19 crop year. In the latest production estimate report, CONAB expects the soybean crop to range from 117 to 119.4 million metric tons,…

The volume of non-real estate farm loans rose sharply in the third quarter. According to the Federal Reserve’s Agricultural Finance Book, The total loan volume was up 30 percent from one year ago. Nathan Kauffman, who is a vice president…

Land O’Lakes and Gravie are expanding their health insurance plan for Minnesota farmers in 2019. The group health benefits were available on a pilot basis this past year and the number of participating cooperatives will increase by 60 percent. Minnesota…

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has a new manager of communications. Sarah Edison previously worked for CropLife America.

The Renewable Fuels Association has hired Connor Hamburg as its director of government affairs. Most recently, Hamburg managed public policy and regulatory affairs for the National Corn Growers Association.

Dr. Jayne Bock is the new technical director for the Wheat Marketing Center. Bock has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Guelph and as a global technical leader at Brabender Instruments. U.S. Wheat Associates works with WMC…

The former director of North Dakota State University Extension will receive the 2018 Agribusiness Award during Harvest Bowl weekend. During her time leading Extension, Sharon Anderson helped develop the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education and adopted new technologies…

The USDA Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center will be renamed the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center to honor the former North Dakota governor and agriculture secretary. An invitation-only event will be held Tuesday in Fargo.

GL Crop Consulting president Greg LaPlante says Soybean Cyst Nematode is starting to overwhelm some varieties in southeastern North Dakota fields. “This is happening in varieties that had low to moderate resistance. SCN reproductive rates were higher than normal this year.”…

State FFA officer teams are preparing for the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. The officers will serve as delegates at the meeting. North Dakota State Parliamentarian Jacy Hauge says delegates plan to address six topics including an update to FFA…

Pro-oil and natural gas groups aren’t happy E15 could be offered year-round. American Petroleum Institute Vice President for Downstream and Industry Operations Frank Macchiarola says the Trump administration needs to take a step back from the rule-making process. “We believe the…

Grand Forks, North Dakota-based custom harvester Kent Braathen is harvesting sunflowers, corn and soybeans west of Onida, South Dakota. He says soybean yields are decent. They haven’t been impacted too badly by drought. “We’re looking at beans that are 30 to…

The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association made a formal request to the North Dakota Agriculture Department earlier this year to add Palmer amaranth on the noxious weed list. This spring, there was some push back on adding the weed to…

There is another confirmed case of Palmer amaranth in North Dakota. The weed was found in Benson County. North Dakota Department of Agriculture plant protection officer Charles Elhard tells the Red River Farm Network there are now three confirmed cases…

Early October brought eight-to-ten inches of snow to the Mayville, North Dakota area. With the change in the weather, Brent Kohls is now able to get back into certain fields. “The soybean moisture levels have come down to that 12…

The Seaboard Triumph Foods hog plant at Sioux City has added a second production shift. A second shift began on a limited basis in May, but is now ramping up for full production. At a full two-shift capacity, this facility…

Cattle producers in central, north central and north east North Dakota experienced drought conditions over the summer months. Producers are making management and feeding decisions based on drought-stressed forages. Karl Hoppe, a livestock systems specialist at the NDSU Carrington Research…

The fall run of cattle is ramping up at Northern Plains auction markets. Based at Dickinson, North Dakota, Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange owner Larry Schnell says one factor that’s entered into the current market is recent the recent rain and snow.…

When weaning and backgrounding calves, producers should have strong health and nutrition plans in place. Janna Kincheloe, a livestock systems specialist at the NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center, says this is the key to increase feed efficiency and gain. “Keeping…

With stable prices and low feed costs, there is opportunity for producers to background calves this fall and winter. In addition, the futures market projects feeder cattle prices to remain steady. John Dhuyvetter, a livestock systems specialist at the NDSU…

Organizations representing livestock, bee and fish haulers across the U.S. submitted a petition to the Department of Transportation, requesting additional flexibility on Hours of Service requirements. The petition asks for a five-year extension for certain requirements and encourages DOT to…

African swine fever is contagious and can impact all hogs, making the virus devastating to producers. South Dakota State University Extension veterinarian Dr. Russ Daly says the virus can also survive outside of hogs one month, easily. “It is resistant…

China’s state-run media is reporting Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump have tentatively agreed to meet next month in Buenos Aires. The face-to-face meeting is expected to happen November 29, one day before the G20 summit begins. If…

The USDA Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center will be renamed the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center to honor the former North Dakota governor and agriculture secretary. An invitation-only event will be held Tuesday in Fargo.

After meeting with the European trade commissioner, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross voiced frustration over the slow progress in the current trade negotiations. Ross said “tangible progress” is needed and the “president’s patience is not unlimited.” Earlier, the EU trade…

The Environmental Protection Agency has released its plan of work for the year ahead. That agenda includes the release of the proposed E15 rule by February and a finalization of the rule by May. In addition to the year-round availability…

Trade with China is the biggest risk for U.S. agriculture. Given the trade situation, CoBank Economist Will Secor says the farm financial situation is better than expected. “My gut is if they’re making sales and with the Market Facilitation Program,…

The Trump Administration is beginning trade negotiations with Japan, the European Union and United Kingdom. That’s on top of a bilateral trade agreement with South Korea and the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The American Soybean Association welcomes this move and encourages…

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler have signed an agreement of collaboration. With this agreement, North Dakota and Manitoba will share information about agriculture, ag technology and biosecurity. There will be efforts to enhance…