According to the USDA’s June acreage survey, U.S. farmers planted 89.9 million acres of corn this year. That’s down from 93.3 million last year, but slightly more than 89.5 million acres estimated in March. Soybean acres are forecast at 88.3…

June 30 is the final day to apply over-the-top dicamba products in North Dakota and northern Minnesota. NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley says for farmers with many acres left to cover, prioritize the weediest fields. “Where you know you…

Rolla, North Dakota farmer Doyle Lentz got most of his intended acres planted this year. “I think we’re at 90 percent or a little bit better planted. We started on the worst first and then, actually, it ended up being…

North Dakota Ag Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison is expecting drying conditions to continue across the Northern Plains this summer. “A lot of people don’t realize much of North America is drying off, even North Dakota. We’ve had severe thunderstorms…

World Perspectives Senior Analyst Mike Krueger says renewable diesel will be a game changer for the global vegetable and fats markets. “There’s a huge change about to happen that I don’t think the market has fully comprehended yet. Businesses are…

The National Sunflower Association is hosting their Summer Seminar at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Executive Director John Sandbakken says the focus of the seminar is looking forward. “How do we improve our hybrids? What will be…

The USDA knows there are a few hiccups in the implementation of the Emergency Relief Program. Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says a few of the challenges will be addressed phase one. Others will be addressed in the second…

Northarvest Bean Growers Association President Eric Samuelson recently attended a roundtable with Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, and discusses the Ocean Shipping Reform Act on this week’s Dry Bean Scene. The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by SRS Commodities,…

According to the USDA’s June acreage survey, U.S. farmers planted 89.9 million acres of corn this year. That’s down from 93.3 million last year, but slightly more than 89.5 million acres estimated in March. Soybean acres are forecast at 88.3…

In the USDA Hogs and Pigs Report, all three major categories were very close to pre-report expectations. The total swine inventory was down one percent from one year ago. The breeding herd supply is down one percent from one year…

North Dakota State University agricultural economist Bill Wilson expects the 2022 Ukrainian crop to be half the size of one year ago. From that, Wilson believes 30-to-40 percent of that ground won’t be planted next year. This dispute is not…

To date, USDA has issued more than $4 billion in Emergency Relief Program funds. That represents 67 percent of the more than $6 billion expected to be paid to farmers in the first phase of the program. Farmers have until…

USDA Deputy Ag Secretary Jewell Bronaugh says a big goal of the trip was to give a better impression of U.S. agriculture. “There was a conversation in passing from the UK’s agriculture secretary to whether we could come to some…

June 30 is the final day to apply over-the-top dicamba products in North Dakota and northern Minnesota. NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley says for farmers with many acres left to cover, prioritize the weediest fields. “Where you know you…

According to the USDA’s June acreage survey, U.S. farmers planted 89.9 million acres of corn this year. That’s down from 93.3 million last year, but slightly more than 89.5 million acres estimated in March. Soybean acres are forecast at 88.3…

In the USDA Hogs and Pigs Report, all three major categories were very close to pre-report expectations. The total swine inventory was down one percent from one year ago. The breeding herd supply is down one percent from one year…

Bolt Marketing market analyst DuWayne Bosse says it will be a big day. “If you change acres, you drastically change the ending stocks. If you change yields, you don’t change it as much,” explains Bosse. “It is a huge report,…

World Perspectives Senior Analyst Mike Krueger says renewable diesel will be a game changer for the global vegetable and fats markets. “There’s a huge change about to happen that I don’t think the market has fully comprehended yet. Businesses are…

CHS Vice President of Refined Fuels Jason Schwantz says there is growing interest in renewable diesel. “The diesel fuel market is so large and it will take a chunk of it, but I think we are seeing a run-up in…

Energy and input costs have increased exponentially this past year. Agricultural Economical Insights Partner Brent Gloy says the energy market has been a driving factor behind other costs. “It appears like the fertilizer situation has stabilized a bit, but a…

The trade is anxiously awaiting Thursday’s USDA acreage report. Bolt Marketing market analyst DuWayne Bosse anticipates more prevent plant than USDA’s initial forecast. “We know USDA penciled in some prevent plant, but is it 1.5 million or 2.5 million?” Bosse…

North Dakota State University agricultural economist Bill Wilson expects the 2022 Ukrainian crop to be half the size of one year ago. From that, Wilson believes 30-to-40 percent of that ground won’t be planted next year. This dispute is not…

Technology and production agriculture go hand in hand. Farmers have been driving autonomous tractors and using precision agriculture for many years. “What we’re lacking is the supply chain in the middle,” said Jake Joraanstad, CEO, Bushel. “Paper tickets and the…

The Ceres Global Ag Corporation proposed canola crush plant at Northgate, Saskatchewan has been put on hold. The project was announced in May of last year with an estimated cost of $350 million. In a statement, Ceres said it shut…

The slate of speakers at the Wall Street Journal Global Food Forum included Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp, agribusiness leaders and celebrity chefs. National Black Farmers Association President John Boyd spoke about farm input costs,…

The Midwest Ag Summit focused on new technology in agriculture. Ag businesses, farmers and professionals attending were interested to hear where the industry is headed. American Crystal Sugar Company Vice President of Agriculture Brian Ingulsrud says farmers, especially sugarbeet growers,…

The Northern Soy Marketing board has elected Patrick O’Leary of Benson, Minnesota to a second year as chair. Mike McCranie of Claremont, South Dakota was elected vice chair and Dan Spiekermeier of Sheldon, North Dakota is secretary/treasurer. NSM is a…

In its review a biotech wheat produced in Argentina, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it has “no further questions” regarding its safety. Bioceres Crop Solutions developed the drought tolerant HB4 wheat and says the FDA statement is a…

Northarvest Bean Growers Association President Eric Samuelson recently attended a roundtable with Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, and discusses the Ocean Shipping Reform Act on this week’s Dry Bean Scene. The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by SRS Commodities,…

June 30 is the final day to apply over-the-top dicamba products in North Dakota and northern Minnesota. NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley says for farmers with many acres left to cover, prioritize the weediest fields. “Where you know you…

Rolla, North Dakota farmer Doyle Lentz got most of his intended acres planted this year. “I think we’re at 90 percent or a little bit better planted. We started on the worst first and then, actually, it ended up being…

Grand Forks-based custom combiner Kent Braathen’s crew is waiting for wheat to ripen after wrapping up harvest in Texas and Kansas. The drought impacted the crop in Texas. “Those fields probably only had about one inch of rain during the…

Elk City, Oklahoma custom combiner David Misener is cutting wheat near Hays, Kansas. The crop is just okay. “The yield are 35 to 45 bushels per acre. I’ve had a few fields that have done better than that, but for…

Pictures and detailed notes are important when documenting crop and livestock losses. Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow has a few helpful tips when filing applications for USDA disaster programs. “Write everything down. In the moment, you may think…

North Dakota Ag Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison is expecting drying conditions to continue across the Northern Plains this summer. “A lot of people don’t realize much of North America is drying off, even North Dakota. We’ve had severe thunderstorms…

In the USDA Hogs and Pigs Report, all three major categories were very close to pre-report expectations. The total swine inventory was down one percent from one year ago. The breeding herd supply is down one percent from one year…

R-CALF USA has issued a statement following the Supreme Court’s denial of its lawsuit challenging the mandatory beef checkoff. R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard said the organization is disappointed, but grateful for the reforms made to the program. Meanwhile, National Cattlemen’s…

With applications for drought relief now open, information is available to help farmers with the process. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson says, “The information is right on the front page of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture website,” said Minnesota Ag…

The number of cattle and calves on feed nationwide totaled 11.8 million head on June 1. That’s one percent higher than one year ago, but below trade expectations. Placements were down two percent and marketings were up two percent. Those…

Have you heard of the Top of the Class Minnesota Beef Leadership Program? Hear more about the year-long program from 2022 participant Jessica Heiden in the Minnesota Beef Update.

During Wednesday’s House Agriculture Committee hearing, University of Minnesota Dairy Economist Marin Bozic questioned the ability of federal milk marketing orders to deliver fair prices to the producer. Bozic said it is very difficult for dairy farmers to switch to…

Milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled 18.8 billion pounds in May. That’s down 0.6 percent from one year ago. Minnesota milk production declined one percent with the state cow herd declining by 9,000 head. South Dakota bucked…

The USDA knows there are a few hiccups in the implementation of the Emergency Relief Program. Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says a few of the challenges will be addressed phase one. Others will be addressed in the second…

R-CALF USA has issued a statement following the Supreme Court’s denial of its lawsuit challenging the mandatory beef checkoff. R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard said the organization is disappointed, but grateful for the reforms made to the program. Meanwhile, National Cattlemen’s…

The Group of Seven nations plan to contribute $4.5 billion to address global food security. More than half of that total will come from the United States. The G-7 leaders met in Austria to discuss the Russian-Ukraine war and the…

Former USDA Under Secretary Greg Ibach believes federal conservation programs should be reformed for climate considerations. At this point, conservation programs, like carbon sequestration programs, aren’t taking into account previous farming practices. “Farmers that are first adopters have already started to do…

The North Dakota Farmers Union is hosting a series of farm bill listening sessions. NDFU President Mark Watne says farmers are concerned about the dollars available for the baseline for the next farm bill. “They hope to have the baseline…

Biofuels may become the largest use of soybean oil in the next few years, beating out the food and feed segment and exports. That’s according to an analysis from Agricultural Economics Insight economist David Widmar. In 2014 and 2015, biofuels…

USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small is in North Dakota today. The USDA official will be at the North Dakota Farmers Union with Senator John Hoeven for a roundtable discussion on meat processing and cattle market competition…