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EWG Database Described as ‘Misleading’

The Environmental Working Group’s so-called Farm Subsidy Database has been highlighting farm program payments since 1995. Rather than releasing the names of all farmers receiving payments, USDA now lists the lender. AgCountry Farm Credit Services President and CEO Marc Knisely…

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More Aggressive Approach Expected With China

With the Air Force declaring Fufeng USA a national security threat, the proposed Grand Forks project will likely not happen. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer said Fufeng has become “a flashpoint,”…

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Reference Price Increase Dependent on Financial Resources

Budget resources are expected to be limited going into the farm bill debate. At the same time, the economics have changed in farming and ranching. South Dakota Senator John Thune said agriculture is asking for an increase in reference prices.…

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EWG Highlights Lenders in Latest Farm Payment Database

The Environmental Working Group is out with its latest farm subsidy database. Rather than releasing the names of farmers receiving government payments, USDA is now releasing the name of the bank or financial institution financing the farm’s operating loan. EWG…

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A Threat to National Security

The U.S. Air Force considers the proposed Fufeng corn wet milling project in Grand Forks to be “a significant threat to national security.” The Fufeng Group is a Chinese-owned food manufacturing company that purchased 370 acres of land 12 miles…

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Ready to Complete the Farm Bill This Year

The House Agriculture Committee will hold its organizational meeting in the week ahead. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Chairman Glenn ‘G.T.’ Thompson said he is committed to passing a new farm bill this year. “An extension…

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More Funding Needed for EPA Staffing

The trade organization representing the crop protection industry surprisingly wants more funding for the Environmental Protection Agency. CropLife America President and CEO Chris Novak says EPA needs more people to get products registered on a timely basis. “EPA is supposed…

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  • Dry Bean Scene
  • MN Century and Sesquicentenial Farm Applications Open
  • EWG Database Described as ‘Misleading’
  • A Terrible Year
  • More Aggressive Approach Expected With China
  • MN Wheat Minute
  • NDSU Forecasts Commodity Prices
  • All Latest News

Dry Bean Scene

NDSU Extension Rural Leadership Program Director Katie Tyler joins us to talk about the Rural Leadership Council in this week’s Dry Bean Scene. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.

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MN Century and Sesquicentenial Farm Applications Open

Applications are now open for Minnesota Century and Sesquicentennial Farm Programs through the Minnesota Farm Bureau. Farms must consist of 50 or more acres, currently be involved in agricultural production, demonstrate continuous ownership by the applying family for 100 or…

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EWG Database Described as ‘Misleading’

The Environmental Working Group’s so-called Farm Subsidy Database has been highlighting farm program payments since 1995. Rather than releasing the names of all farmers receiving payments, USDA now lists the lender. AgCountry Farm Credit Services President and CEO Marc Knisely…

Read More

A Terrible Year

World Weather Incorporated Senior Agriculture Meteorologist Drew Lerner is painting a bleak picture for the Argentine crop. “They’ve had a terrible year with a lot of drought and poor potential yield. The early crop was much smaller due to the…

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More Aggressive Approach Expected With China

With the Air Force declaring Fufeng USA a national security threat, the proposed Grand Forks project will likely not happen. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer said Fufeng has become “a flashpoint,”…

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MN Wheat Minute

The National Association of Wheat Growers and U.S. Wheat Associates are holding their annual meeting in Washington D.C. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers CEO Charlie Vogel talks about setting priorities in this week’s Minnesota Wheat Minute.

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NDSU Forecasts Commodity Prices

NDSU Extension has released its 2023 short-term and long-term planning price projections. Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen says commodity prices remain positive. “Spring wheat is projected to be about $8 per bushel, corn at $5.25 and soybeans at $12.25 per…

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  • Cattle Inventory Down Three Percent
  • What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
  • Grain Logistics Improve, Challenges Remain
  • Seeking Consensus on Federal Orders
  • No Resolution Seen on GMO Corn Dispute
  • Dairy Markets Trend Lower
  • An Expanding Market
  • All Markets

Cattle Inventory Down Three Percent

The U.S. cattle inventory totaled 89.3 million had on January one, three percent below one year ago. Beef cow numbers were down four percent while the number of dairy cows was up slightly. The USDA survey is conducted each January…

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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson remains optimistic about the soybean market, especially, in light of recent Argentine rains. The value of the U.S. dollar is seeing…

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Grain Logistics Improve, Challenges Remain

After poor performance in 2022, rail service is improving with increased grain carloads and train speeds. However, the USDA Grain Transportation Report says the number of unfilled grain cars is record high. Barge rates and freight rates have fallen in…

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Seeking Consensus on Federal Orders

If the International Dairy Foods Association and National Milk Producers Federation can not come to terms on Federal Milk Marketing Order reform in the next month, IDFA will submit its own proposal to USDA. The two groups have been meeting…

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No Resolution Seen on GMO Corn Dispute

Mexico’s proposed ban on biotech corn imports brought USDA Undersecretary Alexis Taylor and agricultural trade ambassador Doug McKalip to Mexico City for another round of negotiations. In a statement, the U.S. trade officials said the proposal is not based in…

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Dairy Markets Trend Lower

Class III milk prices have generally trended lower. Total Farm Marketing market analyst Naomi Blohm points to the overall milk supply. “The reality is that production has been slowly increasing for the last four-to-five months,” said Blohm. The dairy export…

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An Expanding Market

Consumer trends were a big topic at the Bean Day conference. “I think a big push is moving towards the ingredient market,” said Mitch Coulter, executive director, Northarvest Bean Growers Association. “Dry beans have some of the best protein and…

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  • EWG Database Described as ‘Misleading’
  • More Aggressive Approach Expected With China
  • New Name for Food Ingredient Business
  • EWG Highlights Lenders in Latest Farm Payment Database
  • MFBF Minute
  • CR+ Delivering Extra Protection
  • Posthumous Honors for Schatzke
  • All Ag Business

EWG Database Described as ‘Misleading’

The Environmental Working Group’s so-called Farm Subsidy Database has been highlighting farm program payments since 1995. Rather than releasing the names of all farmers receiving payments, USDA now lists the lender. AgCountry Farm Credit Services President and CEO Marc Knisely…

Read More

More Aggressive Approach Expected With China

With the Air Force declaring Fufeng USA a national security threat, the proposed Grand Forks project will likely not happen. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer said Fufeng has become “a flashpoint,”…

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New Name for Food Ingredient Business

Scoular has introduced a new name for its food ingredient business, Scoular Food Innovation. The name is designed to reflect the company’s food industry expertise in supplying “on-trend ingredients.”

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EWG Highlights Lenders in Latest Farm Payment Database

The Environmental Working Group is out with its latest farm subsidy database. Rather than releasing the names of farmers receiving government payments, USDA is now releasing the name of the bank or financial institution financing the farm’s operating loan. EWG…

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MFBF Minute

Minnesota Farm Bureau is establishing a new ag. program called the Agriculture Leadership Network. Minnesota Farm Bureau Leadership Coordinator Rachael Peterson has more details in the latest Minnesota Farm Bureau Minute.

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CR+ Delivering Extra Protection

Positive results were seen in Betaseed’s first season with its cercospora tolerance trait in the American Crystal market. Regional Sales Manager Lynn Dusek  says this is an important trait. “Fungicides are becoming more tolerant to cercospora and the resistant genes…

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Posthumous Honors for Schatzke

Jason Schatzke was posthumously named the American Sugarbeet Growers Association Sugarbeet Producer of the Year. The Wheatland, North Dakota was a member of the ASGA and Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association boards. Schatzke died in a car accident in…

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  • Dry Bean Scene
  • A Terrible Year
  • MN Wheat Minute
  • NDSU Forecasts Commodity Prices
  • Corn Matters
  • MN Specialty Crop Grants Open
  • CR+ Delivering Extra Protection
  • All Crops

Dry Bean Scene

NDSU Extension Rural Leadership Program Director Katie Tyler joins us to talk about the Rural Leadership Council in this week’s Dry Bean Scene. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.

Read More

A Terrible Year

World Weather Incorporated Senior Agriculture Meteorologist Drew Lerner is painting a bleak picture for the Argentine crop. “They’ve had a terrible year with a lot of drought and poor potential yield. The early crop was much smaller due to the…

Read More

MN Wheat Minute

The National Association of Wheat Growers and U.S. Wheat Associates are holding their annual meeting in Washington D.C. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers CEO Charlie Vogel talks about setting priorities in this week’s Minnesota Wheat Minute.

Read More

NDSU Forecasts Commodity Prices

NDSU Extension has released its 2023 short-term and long-term planning price projections. Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen says commodity prices remain positive. “Spring wheat is projected to be about $8 per bushel, corn at $5.25 and soybeans at $12.25 per…

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Corn Matters

The Soil Health Grant program deadline is Monday, February 6, 2023. Hear more from Minnesota Corn Growers Association past president Bryan Biegler in the latest Corn Matters.

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MN Specialty Crop Grants Open

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced that applications for the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program are now open. Applications will remain open through March 13, 2023. Applicants are able to request between $20,000 and $125,000 with the Minnesota…

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CR+ Delivering Extra Protection

Positive results were seen in Betaseed’s first season with its cercospora tolerance trait in the American Crystal market. Regional Sales Manager Lynn Dusek  says this is an important trait. “Fungicides are becoming more tolerant to cercospora and the resistant genes…

Read More
  • NDSU Forecasts Commodity Prices
  • MN Beef Update
  • Investment into Packers Expands
  • Utilizing Carbon Demand
  • Improving Transparency
  • Cattle Inventory Down Three Percent
  • Johnson Re-Introduces Cattle Bills
  • All Livestock

NDSU Forecasts Commodity Prices

NDSU Extension has released its 2023 short-term and long-term planning price projections. Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen says commodity prices remain positive. “Spring wheat is projected to be about $8 per bushel, corn at $5.25 and soybeans at $12.25 per…

Read More

MN Beef Update

Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President-Elect Jake Thompson discusses leadership shifts in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.

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Investment into Packers Expands

Livestock Marketing Association Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs Chelsea Good says the Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States Act would remove an outdated regulatory barrier by allowing livestock auction market owners to invest in small and…

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Utilizing Carbon Demand

Sustainability was a big topic of conversation at the National Cattlemen’s Convention and NCBA Trade Show. Speaking on a sustainability panel, G. Kee Jim Farms President Kee Jim says carbon credit programs will only grow with time. “We’ve been very…

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Improving Transparency

USDA has launched the Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program. South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson introduced the Cattle Contract Library Act in 2021 and called the program “a step in the right direction to improve our cattle market and transparency for…

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Cattle Inventory Down Three Percent

The U.S. cattle inventory totaled 89.3 million had on January one, three percent below one year ago. Beef cow numbers were down four percent while the number of dairy cows was up slightly. The USDA survey is conducted each January…

Read More

Johnson Re-Introduces Cattle Bills

South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson re-introduced two livestock-focused bills: the Butcher Block Act and the Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the U.S. or A-PLUS Act. The Butcher Block Act would establish a grant and loan program at USDA for new…

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  • EWG Database Described as ‘Misleading’
  • More Aggressive Approach Expected With China
  • Fewer Bills Being Introduced in Pierre
  • Reference Price Increase Dependent on Financial Resources
  • EWG Highlights Lenders in Latest Farm Payment Database
  • Open Amendment Process May Complicate Farm Bill Process
  • A Threat to National Security
  • All Policy

EWG Database Described as ‘Misleading’

The Environmental Working Group’s so-called Farm Subsidy Database has been highlighting farm program payments since 1995. Rather than releasing the names of all farmers receiving payments, USDA now lists the lender. AgCountry Farm Credit Services President and CEO Marc Knisely…

Read More

More Aggressive Approach Expected With China

With the Air Force declaring Fufeng USA a national security threat, the proposed Grand Forks project will likely not happen. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer said Fufeng has become “a flashpoint,”…

Read More

Fewer Bills Being Introduced in Pierre

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem proposed legislation a month ago to restrict foreign ownership of agricultural land. The bill was introduced this past week. Outside of that, South Dakota Farmers Union lobbyist Mitch Richter says it has been a relatively…

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Reference Price Increase Dependent on Financial Resources

Budget resources are expected to be limited going into the farm bill debate. At the same time, the economics have changed in farming and ranching. South Dakota Senator John Thune said agriculture is asking for an increase in reference prices.…

Read More

EWG Highlights Lenders in Latest Farm Payment Database

The Environmental Working Group is out with its latest farm subsidy database. Rather than releasing the names of farmers receiving government payments, USDA is now releasing the name of the bank or financial institution financing the farm’s operating loan. EWG…

Read More

Open Amendment Process May Complicate Farm Bill Process

In the past seven years, lawmakers operated under closed or structured special rules limiting the number of amendments. The amendment process has been opened up for all bills with the GOP majority in the House. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Vice…

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A Threat to National Security

The U.S. Air Force considers the proposed Fufeng corn wet milling project in Grand Forks to be “a significant threat to national security.” The Fufeng Group is a Chinese-owned food manufacturing company that purchased 370 acres of land 12 miles…

Read More

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January 27 - February 4 | Black Hills Stock Show | Rapid City, SD
February 1 - February 3 | Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show | New Orleans, LA
February 6 | NDSU Extension Women in Ag – Leading. Linking. Learning. | Mandan, ND
February 7 | UM 9th Annual Nitrogen Conference | Mankato, MN
February 7 | Women in Ag Network Conference | Willmar, MN
February 7 | Countryside Insurance Farm Meeting | Reynolds, ND
February 7 | Sugarbeet Grower Seminar | Grand Forks, ND
February 7 - February 8 | Advanced Crop Advisers Workshop | Fargo ND
February 8 | Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research | Grand Forks, ND
February 8 | ND Livestock Alliance Livestock Summit | West Fargo, ND
February 9 | Sugarbeet Grower Seminar | Grafton, ND
February 9 | Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research | Moorhead, MN
February 10 | Beef Cattle Update | Aneta, ND
February 10 - February 11 | NDSU Little International | Fargo, ND
February 14 | ND Corn Soy Expo 23
February 20 - February 21 | AMPI Annual Meeting | Bloomington, MN
February 20 - February 22 | MN Pork Congress | Mankato, MN
February 21 | NPPGA Annual Meeting | Grand Forks, ND
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