The United States has declined to extend the trade pact with Mexico and Canada, kicking off a ten-year review process. Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director Brian Kuehl said the USMCA is critically important for U.S. agriculture. “Mexico’s our largest…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a $500 million program aimed at expanding domestic fertilizer production. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said the program will prioritize projects that are shovel-ready. “We want fertilizer plants built in America. We want…

President Trump has signed an executive order to temporarily suspend import tariffs on Moroccan fertilizer. However, StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville says there’s little practical incentive for Morocco to ship phosphate to the U.S. right now. “From a practical,…

StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the wheat acreage number was the biggest surprise on crop report day. “A big decline there, especially in winter wheat acres, which you’d expect to be pretty well set by now, but USDA…

Bayer has filed a petition with the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Commerce Department seeking anti-dumping and countervailing duties on glyphosate imports. The company claims foreign-made glyphosate is being sold in the United States for less than fair market…

Canadian farmers planted more canola, barley, corn and soybeans this year. According to StatsCan, canola seedings are record high, up more than eight percent from 2025. Barley acreage north of the border is up 9.3 percent and corn acreage grew…

Jason Hanson, who leads Rock and Roll Agronomy, says parts of North Dakota’s Ramsey County suffered significant hail damage in the late June storm. “There’s a big stretch of hail out by Leeds. It hailed for 45 minutes,” said Hanson.…

The CME Group plans to launch two types of beef trim contracts. The 90 percent and 50 percent Lean Beef Trim futures and options contracts are expected to make their debut on July 20. These contracts are designed to manage…

Dry edible bean acreage is down 15 percent from last year. North Dakota had the biggest swing, with dry bean acres down 135,00 from last year. Canola acreage is record high, up 13 percent from last year. The amount of…

A total of 9.3 million acres of spring wheat were seeded this spring nationwide. That is the lowest spring wheat estimate since 1970. South Dakota’s spring wheat acreage is record low and North Dakota’s planted area is down 12 percent…

With wet and humid conditions, the risk of scab in small grains has increased. According to the latest NDSU Crop and Pest Report, the risk is high statewide for susceptible varieties. For moderately susceptible varieties, the greatest risk is in…

The Environmental Protection Agency Has launched a $30 million national innovation challenge. The goal is to support practical, cost-effective alternatives to conventional crop desiccation. The EPA statement said this effort supports the Trump Administration’s effort to protect human health and…

The National Corn Growers Association has released its new strategy to build demand for American corn. Three areas were cited as high-growth opportunities: the use of corn-based ethanol in the global maritime market, sustainable aviation fuel and biobased manufacturing. The…

The United States has declined to extend the trade pact with Mexico and Canada, kicking off a ten-year review process. Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director Brian Kuehl said the USMCA is critically important for U.S. agriculture. “Mexico’s our largest…

A total of 9.3 million acres of spring wheat were seeded this spring nationwide. That is the lowest spring wheat estimate since 1970. South Dakota’s spring wheat acreage is record low and North Dakota’s planted area is down 12 percent…

The United States has declined to extend the trade pact with Mexico and Canada, kicking off a ten-year review process. Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director Brian Kuehl said the USMCA is critically important for U.S. agriculture. “Mexico’s our largest…

North Dakota producers planted a record 2.35 million acres of canola this year, according to USDA. Barry Coleman, executive director of the Northern Canola Growers Association, said the acreage surpassed expectations. “Two-point-three-five million acres is definitely a record for North…

In the state breakdowns, Minnesota farmers planted 8.5 million acres of corn. That’s down from 8.9 million in 2025. Soybean acres in the Gopher State were in line with last year at 7.1 million. In North Dakota, corn acreage declined…

With this year’s drought affecting a large portion of the country, hay is in high demand. Scott Twardowski with Legacy Auction Company in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, is seeing the effects firsthand. “The last couple of months being dry, the market’s…

Total Farm Marketing market analyst Bryan Doherty said wheat was the standout in Tuesday’s USDA report, with lower-than-expected acreage and stocks. “All wheat, 42.7 million acres, compared to the average estimate of 43.8 (million) so that’s a little bit supportive…

StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the wheat acreage number was the biggest surprise on crop report day. “A big decline there, especially in winter wheat acres, which you’d expect to be pretty well set by now, but USDA…

The CME Group plans to launch two types of beef trim contracts. The 90 percent and 50 percent Lean Beef Trim futures and options contracts are expected to make their debut on July 20. These contracts are designed to manage…

The National Corn Growers Association has released its new strategy to build demand for American corn. Three areas were cited as high-growth opportunities: the use of corn-based ethanol in the global maritime market, sustainable aviation fuel and biobased manufacturing. The…

The United States has declined to extend the trade pact with Mexico and Canada, kicking off a ten-year review process. Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director Brian Kuehl said the USMCA is critically important for U.S. agriculture. “Mexico’s our largest…

The EPA has given its final approval for a number of new crop protection products. The agency has also announced a review of pre-harvest desiccation practices in wheat. In response, the National Association of Wheat Growers said it is important…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a $500 million program aimed at expanding domestic fertilizer production. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said the program will prioritize projects that are shovel-ready. “We want fertilizer plants built in America. We want…

The Arthur Companies have expanded into western North Dakota with the acquisition of Beach Cooperative Grain Cooperative. Arthur Companies CEO James Burgum said the Beach cooperative shares the same local commitment and long-term philosophy. The financial terms of the deal…

The Syngenta Group has appointed Hengde Qin as its chief executive officer, effective August 1. Qin is currently the company’s chief operating officer and head of the seeds division. He succeeds Jeff Rowe who has been in the role for…

In southeastern South Dakota, corn is in the vegetative stage and should be tasseling within a couple of weeks. “Coming into that quick growth stage for corn, we’re going to see potential challenges if the storms keep up with high…

Rain has been seen in southeastern South Dakota, but State Climatologist Laura Edwards believes more moisture is needed as crops enter a critical stage of growth. “They’re at a tipping point; we’ve already seen some impacts in alfalfa production with…

Wolford, North Dakota farmer Chris Brozart is seeing crops advance quickly. “The wheat is just starting to head out; a lot of it here in the next few days will be time for fungicide on it,” said Brossart. “Soybeans are…

North Dakota producers planted a record 2.35 million acres of canola this year, according to USDA. Barry Coleman, executive director of the Northern Canola Growers Association, said the acreage surpassed expectations. “Two-point-three-five million acres is definitely a record for North…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a $500 million program aimed at expanding domestic fertilizer production. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said the program will prioritize projects that are shovel-ready. “We want fertilizer plants built in America. We want…

In the state breakdowns, Minnesota farmers planted 8.5 million acres of corn. That’s down from 8.9 million in 2025. Soybean acres in the Gopher State were in line with last year at 7.1 million. In North Dakota, corn acreage declined…

With this year’s drought affecting a large portion of the country, hay is in high demand. Scott Twardowski with Legacy Auction Company in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, is seeing the effects firsthand. “The last couple of months being dry, the market’s…

The size of the average dairy herd is seeing consistent year-over-year growth, according to proprietary benchmarking reports from Farm Credit Services. Ag Country Farm Credit Services Agribusiness Vice President Kyle Froslie says cows are also staying in the herd longer.…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins traveled to Mexico over the weekend to open a new sterile fly production facility aimed at stopping the spread of New World screwworm. “The United States and Mexico began working on this project nearly a year ago.…

In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council Summer Intern Mary Lanoue talks about her collection of farmer stories. Click here. 

Changing workforce expectations continue to contribute to the veterinarian shortage. According to North Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Ethan Andress, today’s veterinarians face different family and financial pressures than previous generations. He is encouraged by expanded loan assistance and scholarship programs.…

Sixth-generation farmer and rancher Chelsey Erdman participated in the North Dakota Beef Commission ‘Girls Who Grill’ event in Carrington. “I learned more than I am even comfortable telling you.” Erdman said the event helped build confidence in grilling while teaching participants…

As dry conditions expand across western North Dakota, livestock producers are being encouraged to closely monitor herd health. Dr. Christina Burgard of Heart of Dakota Vet Clinic in Tappen said these conditions can create challenges ranging from poor water quality…

Consumer interest in protein-rich foods continues to drive dairy demand, according to Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods President Heather Anfang. “Dairy is a terrific source of protein,” said Anfang. “As we see GLP-1s growing in usage in the United States and internationally,…

The National Corn Growers Association has released its new strategy to build demand for American corn. Three areas were cited as high-growth opportunities: the use of corn-based ethanol in the global maritime market, sustainable aviation fuel and biobased manufacturing. The…

The United States has declined to extend the trade pact with Mexico and Canada, kicking off a ten-year review process. Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director Brian Kuehl said the USMCA is critically important for U.S. agriculture. “Mexico’s our largest…

During President Trump’s visit to North Dakota on Tuesday, NDFB Public Policy Director Calvin Benson acknowledged the Administration’s respect for agriculture. “The President’s made it clear he understands that agriculture is the backbone of the United States and without farmers…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a $500 million program aimed at expanding domestic fertilizer production. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said the program will prioritize projects that are shovel-ready. “We want fertilizer plants built in America. We want…

President Trump has signed an executive order to temporarily suspend import tariffs on Moroccan fertilizer. However, StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville says there’s little practical incentive for Morocco to ship phosphate to the U.S. right now. “From a practical,…

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has begun the formal process to repeal the Clean Cars Minnesota rule. This controversial rule was adopted in 2020 and linked state vehicle emission standards to the California Air Resources Board.  Ag groups and the…

Water quality and the future of agriculture are expected to remain key policy issues in South Dakota. Matt Yost, executive director of public policy for the South Dakota Farm Bureau, says farmers have a strong conservation story to tell as…