A coalition of nearly 20 farm groups is urging the leadership of the agriculture appropriations subcommittees to provide adequate resources to extend the Emergency Relief Program to cover losses for 2022. The letter to lawmakers said the next farm bill…

Net U.S. cash farm income is forecast to be a record high $188 billion for 2022. That’s up 25.5 percent from 2021. Cash receipts for corn, soybeans, wheat and other crops are up 19 percent. Receipts from animal agriculture are…

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a renewable fuel standard of 20.8 billion gallons in 2023. That will rise to 22.6 billion gallons in 2025. For advanced biofuels, EPA set the mandate at 5.8 billion gallons for 2023, 6.6 billion…

Corteva Agriscience is expanding its presence in the biological market. Corteva has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Stoller. The deal should be finalized in 2023 and is valued at $12 billion. This is Corteva’s second major acquisition in the…

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to increase the 2023 renewable fuel blending mandate to 20.82 billion gallons. That standard moves to 21.87 billion gallons in 2024 and 22.68 billion gallons in 2025. Conventional biofuels, like corn-based ethanol, will have…

Going into next year, farmers may want to prepare for possible drought conditions. Dekalb Asgrow Technical Agronomist Grant Mehring believes the easiest way to do that is through your seed choice. “There is a definite trend toward a more droughthy…

Commodity markets are expected to remain skittish until it gets a better handle on how the Chinese government will handle the unprecedented protests happening across the country. The demonstrations are against China’s zero-tolerance COVID policy. Protesters have called for President…

In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, Government Relations Director Stu Lourey recaps the MFU state convention and policy priorities.

Dr. Lindsay Pease, who is with the Northwest Research and Outreach Center has a special focus on phosphorus. Learn more in this week’s Soil Fertility Minute, sponsored by the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council.  

In this week’s edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, we catch up with South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Scott Stahl to talk about the upcoming Annual Corn Conference.

In this week’s Canola Minute, Executive Director Barry Coleman talks about EPA’s recent decision on adding canola oil as a biofuel feedstock.    

Prairie Grains Conference is fast approaching. Tune in for a preview in the latest MN Wheat Minute.

Minnesota Corn Growers Association District Field Manager Macy Petrowiak joins us to discuss the results of the Minnesota Corn Variety Plot Program.  Hear more in the latest Corn Matters, presented by Minnesota Corn.

Join us in the latest Minnesota Beef Update for the announcement of the new Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director.

The Northern Crops Institute is hosting another Market Update webinar on Wednesday at 8 AM. This webinar will feature Zsolt Vincze, senior vice president, R.J. O’Brien & Associates, who will provide an update on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the impact…

In a meeting with Mexico’s economic secretary, U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai emphasized the importance of U.S. corn exports to Mexico for both feed and food. Mexico has proposed a ban on imports of GMO corn, suggesting it may allow…

After the United States threatened action through the USMCA trade agreement, the Mexican president is now back peddling on his plan to ban biotech corn imports. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said the ban will be on corn for human consumption,…

Over the past five years, 83 percent of Canada’s hog imports into the United States has been feeder pigs. Since 2021, that percentage has dropped to 77 percent. In that same time period, slaughter hog imports from Canada are up…

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with the Mexican president and discussed a proposed ban on biotech corn imports. Without a solution, Vilsack said the U.S. government will take legal action through the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon…

At the request of President Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will bring the rail issue up for a vote this week. In a statement, Biden said he is “pro-labor,” but a railroad strike would be devastating for the economy. Congress…

In today’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson describes Minneapolis Wheat as “the hot market.” The demand for quality wheat and the possibility of a railroad strike has supported spring…

In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, Government Relations Director Stu Lourey recaps the MFU state convention and policy priorities.

Commodity and agriculture groups are applauding Congress’ action to avert a rail strike. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek is pleased but would have liked the railroads and their unions to reach a deal on their own. “We were…

The Clean Fuel Alliance America is criticizing EPA for its proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2023 and beyond. Vice President of Federal Affairs Kurt Kovarik says EPA flatlined biomass biodiesel usage. “We’re pleased that they proposed a three-year proposal…

The House of Representatives have voted in favor of a resolution to avoid a nationwide rail strike. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Governmental Affairs Kent Bacus is happy a rail strike was averted. “U.S. House of Representative voted…

Innovus Agra Owner Bret Oelke is putting on marketing meetings for farmers in Dickinson and Mandan, North Dakota. Oelke says the first meeting just wrapped up. “We just finished up the first round and the second series takes place on…

According to Reuters, John Deere Executives released a statement saying combines are sold out for the 2023 fiscal year. Stone X Chief Commodity Economist Arlan Suderman says the high commodity prices in recent years have driven up demand. “Farmers have…

National Feed and Grain Association Director of Communications Sarah Gonzalez says the tentative rail agreement between rail unions and the Biden administration was first adopted in September and would help ease the brakes put on railroad bottlenecks. “The President urged…

Dr. Lindsay Pease, who is with the Northwest Research and Outreach Center has a special focus on phosphorus. Learn more in this week’s Soil Fertility Minute, sponsored by the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council.  

In this week’s edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, we catch up with South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Scott Stahl to talk about the upcoming Annual Corn Conference.

In this week’s Canola Minute, Executive Director Barry Coleman talks about EPA’s recent decision on adding canola oil as a biofuel feedstock.    

Prairie Grains Conference is fast approaching. Tune in for a preview in the latest MN Wheat Minute.

Minnesota Corn Growers Association District Field Manager Macy Petrowiak joins us to discuss the results of the Minnesota Corn Variety Plot Program.  Hear more in the latest Corn Matters, presented by Minnesota Corn.

Country Futures market analyst Darrell Holaday thinks Mexico’s decision to ban GMO corn imports by 2024 is not feasible. “If they go to non-GMO corn, they’ll pay $3 a bushel more than anything else or they’ll starve to death. I…

The U.S. Canola Association is applauding the EPA’s determination that canola oil derived renewable diesel will qualify as an advanced biofuel under the Renewable Fuels Standard program. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman is pleased EPA has acted…

Join us in the latest Minnesota Beef Update for the announcement of the new Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director.

Farm groups have been working with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for months to exempt livestock truckers from some Hours-Of-Service rules. The livestock industry will retain the 150-mile radius exemption on the front and back of a shipment, but…

Innovus Agra Owner Bret Oelke is putting on marketing meetings for farmers in Dickinson and Mandan, North Dakota. Oelke says the first meeting just wrapped up. “We just finished up the first round and the second series takes place on…

The Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States Act would help fix regulatory roadblocks for increasing meat processing capacity. Livestock Marketing Association Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs Chelsey Good gives us an update on the A PLUS…

McDonald’s has filed a price-fixing lawsuit against Smithfield Foods, Hormel Foods, JBS and Tyson Foods. The lawsuit claims the meat processors conspired to limit production to stabilize pork prices in 2008 and 2009.

Over the past five years, 83 percent of Canada’s hog imports into the United States has been feeder pigs. Since 2021, that percentage has dropped to 77 percent. In that same time period, slaughter hog imports from Canada are up…

Minnesota’s State Cattlemen’s Association Convention is open to all cattlemen. Hear more on the agenda and speakers in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.

The Clean Fuel Alliance America is criticizing EPA for its proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2023 and beyond. Vice President of Federal Affairs Kurt Kovarik says EPA flatlined biomass biodiesel usage. “We’re pleased that they proposed a three-year proposal…

Important trade negotiations like the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework are rapidly approaching. U.S. Meat Export Federation President Dan Halstrom is pushing to get the U.S. Senate to confirm two key ag trade nominees. “We’re almost to the half-way point of the…

In the words of President Joe Biden, Congress’ action on the rail contract will spare the country “a Christmas catastrophe in our grocery stores, our workplaces and in our communities.” The Senate voted 80-to-15 to force unions to accept a…

A coalition of nearly 20 farm groups is urging the leadership of the agriculture appropriations subcommittees to provide adequate resources to extend the Emergency Relief Program to cover losses for 2022. The letter to lawmakers said the next farm bill…

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a renewable fuel standard of 20.8 billion gallons in 2023. That will rise to 22.6 billion gallons in 2025. For advanced biofuels, EPA set the mandate at 5.8 billion gallons for 2023, 6.6 billion…

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to increase the 2023 renewable fuel blending mandate to 20.82 billion gallons. That standard moves to 21.87 billion gallons in 2024 and 22.68 billion gallons in 2025. Conventional biofuels, like corn-based ethanol, will have…

Federal policies often grab the headlines, but action in state legislatures can have a considerable impact on agriculture. Bayer Senior Director of State Policy and Advocacy Dave Tierney says the crop protection industry face scrutiny. “Glyphosate and the use of…