Agriculture faces labor challenges. In the latest edition of the Red River Farm Network’s ‘Growing Agriculture Through Better Marketing’ Conversation Series, Ten Acre Marketing President Leah Halverson says talent is needed in all aspects of agriculture. “What’s really exciting is…

Warm temperatures this past week resulted in a stop-and-start sugarbeet harvest in the Red River Valley. Hallock, Minnesota farmer Dan Younggren says the heat limited around the clock stockpiling, but there are some benefits to the warmer weather. “Not being…

Farmers in eastern North Dakota made significant harvest progress after several days of favorable weather. Mayville area farmer Brent Kohls has shifted his focus to corn. ” From expectations going into this thing, we knew it was going to be…

Heartland Investor Services President Eugene Graner said the USDA corn production estimate was not expected. “With the condition scores since August, they had us with the worst crop in the last five years, yet, they produced the second highest historical…

U.S. farm debt is projected to reach a record $605.1 billion in 2026, up 4.6 percent from last year. USDA estimates include $399 billion in real estate debt and $206 billion in non-real estate debt. The total could be higher…

USDA surprised the trade by increasing its corn yield by 2.7 bushels to 181.2 bushels per acre. Corn production is forecast at just over 16 billion bushels and stocks came in at 1.8 billion, both at the high end of…

In the state-by-state numbers, USDA made a dramatic change in the South Dakota corn yields. At 151 bushels per acre, the latest South Dakota estimate is up six bushels from the September report. North Dakota rose two bushels per acre…

In South Dakota Corn Comments, we hear from Chris Studer, East River Electric Power Cooperative. Studer talks about safety during harvest. Click here.   

In the latest Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman talks about recent USDA data regarding canola production. Click here. 

Soybeans remain one of the bright spots in the grain markets, while corn and wheat face growing pressure. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says strong demand and harvest delays continue to support soybean prices. “Even after Friday, we…

Oil prices moved lower this morning after President Donald Trump announced an agreement for Russia to supply diesel fuel to the United States and global markets. “That is a big deal,” Trump told reporters. “I want to thank President Putin,…

A U.S. International Trade Commission hearing is scheduled for Friday to consider the impact of lamb meat imports on the U.S. sheep and lamb industry. R-CALF USA has filed a pre-hearing brief with ITC, saying the increased lamb imports have…

Questions remain over the Trump Administration’s decision to provide relief from diesel fuel taxes when farmers use the red-dyed product on public roads. It’s not known if those taxes are being forgiven or simply postponed. Given this uncertainty, the Minnesota…

Agriculture faces labor challenges. In the latest edition of the Red River Farm Network’s ‘Growing Agriculture Through Better Marketing’ Conversation Series, Ten Acre Marketing President Leah Halverson says talent is needed in all aspects of agriculture. “What’s really exciting is…

Oil prices moved lower this morning after President Donald Trump announced an agreement for Russia to supply diesel fuel to the United States and global markets. “That is a big deal,” Trump told reporters. “I want to thank President Putin,…

In the Dry Bean Scene, Northarvest Bean Growers Association Executive Director Mitch Coulter talks about the challenges seen in the past growing season and the current conversations with the crop insurance sector. Click here. 

Heartland Investor Services President Eugene Graner said the USDA corn production estimate was not expected. “With the condition scores since August, they had us with the worst crop in the last five years, yet, they produced the second highest historical…

USDA surprised the trade by increasing its corn yield by 2.7 bushels to 181.2 bushels per acre. Corn production is forecast at just over 16 billion bushels and stocks came in at 1.8 billion, both at the high end of…

In the state-by-state numbers, USDA made a dramatic change in the South Dakota corn yields. At 151 bushels per acre, the latest South Dakota estimate is up six bushels from the September report. North Dakota rose two bushels per acre…

President Donald Trump announced a plan last month to import 300,000 metric tons of beef without being subject to out-of-quota tariffs. Out of the first 100,000 metric ton tranche in September, less than 38,000 tons of that allocation were fulfilled.…

YellowTop Angus, near Solen, North Dakota, was the first stop of the All Breeds Cattle Tour. Jonathan and Michelle Marohl have slowly built their herd, consistently adding quality genetics. “Our program is slow developed and we shoot for longevity with…

In South Dakota Corn Comments, we hear from Chris Studer, East River Electric Power Cooperative. Studer talks about safety during harvest. Click here.   

In the latest Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman talks about recent USDA data regarding canola production. Click here. 

Oil prices moved lower this morning after President Donald Trump announced an agreement for Russia to supply diesel fuel to the United States and global markets. “That is a big deal,” Trump told reporters. “I want to thank President Putin,…

A U.S. International Trade Commission hearing is scheduled for Friday to consider the impact of lamb meat imports on the U.S. sheep and lamb industry. R-CALF USA has filed a pre-hearing brief with ITC, saying the increased lamb imports have…

Questions remain over the Trump Administration’s decision to provide relief from diesel fuel taxes when farmers use the red-dyed product on public roads. It’s not known if those taxes are being forgiven or simply postponed. Given this uncertainty, the Minnesota…

Agriculture faces labor challenges. In the latest edition of the Red River Farm Network’s ‘Growing Agriculture Through Better Marketing’ Conversation Series, Ten Acre Marketing President Leah Halverson says talent is needed in all aspects of agriculture. “What’s really exciting is…

“Today marks an important investment in the future of agriculture,” said Jay Debertin, president and chief executive officer, CHS. The remarks were made during the ceremonial groundbreaking for the planned CHS soybean processing plant at Evansville, Wisconsin. The facility will…

In the Dry Bean Scene, Northarvest Bean Growers Association Executive Director Mitch Coulter talks about the challenges seen in the past growing season and the current conversations with the crop insurance sector. Click here. 

Warm temperatures this past week resulted in a stop-and-start sugarbeet harvest in the Red River Valley. Hallock, Minnesota farmer Dan Younggren says the heat limited around the clock stockpiling, but there are some benefits to the warmer weather. “Not being…

Farmers in eastern North Dakota made significant harvest progress after several days of favorable weather. Mayville area farmer Brent Kohls has shifted his focus to corn. ” From expectations going into this thing, we knew it was going to be…

Minnesota farmers have another fungicide active ingredient available for disease management. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has completed its review of fluoxapiprolin, a Group 49 fungicide registered for use on potatoes, cucurbit vegetables and several other food and feed crops.

USDA surprised the trade by increasing its corn yield by 2.7 bushels to 181.2 bushels per acre. Corn production is forecast at just over 16 billion bushels and stocks came in at 1.8 billion, both at the high end of…

In the state-by-state numbers, USDA made a dramatic change in the South Dakota corn yields. At 151 bushels per acre, the latest South Dakota estimate is up six bushels from the September report. North Dakota rose two bushels per acre…

The first sunflower production forecast for the year is 2.3 billion pounds, down one percent from one year ago. North Dakota is the leading sunflower producing state with just over 1 billion pounds. The average sunflower yield in North Dakota…

A U.S. International Trade Commission hearing is scheduled for Friday to consider the impact of lamb meat imports on the U.S. sheep and lamb industry. R-CALF USA has filed a pre-hearing brief with ITC, saying the increased lamb imports have…

University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Dean, Dr. Laura Molgaard, says the growing demand for veterinary care is putting pressure on a limited workforce. In an interview with RRFN, Molgaard cited studies conducted by the American Association of Veterinary…

North Dakota ranchers appear to have enough feed to move into fall despite drought concerns earlier this year. “Obviously, the drought conditions across the state had a lot of people on edge for most of the summer, but it appears…

Ellingson Angus near St. Anthony was a stop on the  North Dakota Stockmen’s Association All Breeds Cattle Tour. Chad Ellingson said the registered Angus operation markets more than 400 bulls annually. “Our focus is on producing good, usable bulls for…

President Donald Trump announced a plan last month to import 300,000 metric tons of beef without being subject to out-of-quota tariffs. Out of the first 100,000 metric ton tranche in September, less than 38,000 tons of that allocation were fulfilled.…

North Dakota cattle producers showcased their genetics during the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association All-Breeds Cattle Tour. NDSA Vice President Joe Schettler, who ranches at Killdeer, said the tour gives producers a firsthand look at cattle that could be offered for…

YellowTop Angus, near Solen, North Dakota, was the first stop of the All Breeds Cattle Tour. Jonathan and Michelle Marohl have slowly built their herd, consistently adding quality genetics. “Our program is slow developed and we shoot for longevity with…

Oil prices moved lower this morning after President Donald Trump announced an agreement for Russia to supply diesel fuel to the United States and global markets. “That is a big deal,” Trump told reporters. “I want to thank President Putin,…

A U.S. International Trade Commission hearing is scheduled for Friday to consider the impact of lamb meat imports on the U.S. sheep and lamb industry. R-CALF USA has filed a pre-hearing brief with ITC, saying the increased lamb imports have…

Questions remain over the Trump Administration’s decision to provide relief from diesel fuel taxes when farmers use the red-dyed product on public roads. It’s not known if those taxes are being forgiven or simply postponed. Given this uncertainty, the Minnesota…

While the House has passed a farm bill, Senate action will have to wait until after the election. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman says the House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders are working together in the interim. “The four…

In the Dry Bean Scene, Northarvest Bean Growers Association Executive Director Mitch Coulter talks about the challenges seen in the past growing season and the current conversations with the crop insurance sector. Click here. 

South Dakota Farmers Union is calling for a temporary reduction in state fuel taxes as high diesel prices continue to squeeze farmers during harvest. SDFU President Doug Somke says allowing red dyed diesel in highway vehicles does not necessarily eliminate…

USDA is issuing approximately $1.8 billion in Conservation Reserve Program payments to farmers and landowners for 2026. The Farm Service Agency accepted nearly one million new acres into Grassland CRP, which allows producers to maintain grazing and haying activities while…