In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the cattle market continues to be strong. “Corn is another one that is friendly. We saw the July contract trade…

A tentative agreement is in place to suspend the debit ceiling until after the 2024 election. “It doesn’t get everything everybody wants, but in a divided government that’s where you end up,” said House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. “I think it…

Combest Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell hopes the agreement on the debt ceiling will spark momentum for the farm bill. “The farm bill tends to be an area where Congress can show how it can work together at…

Former House Agriculture Committee Chair Collin Peterson addressed the U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference. Peterson said he would be surprised if a farm bill is passed before the current law expires at the end of September. “I think they…

EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the agency is still evaluating the Supreme Court decision on Waters of the United States. “I am deeply disappointed that the Court is taking away EPA’s ability that has been standing for 50 years.” Meanwhile, the…

Following the Supreme Court ruling in the Sackett v. EPA case, Rinke Noonan Law Firm attorney Kale Van Bruggen said there was a four-part agreement on the controlling opinion. “There are three separate concurring opinions with additional commentary. It is…

In a long-awaited decision regarding the Waters of the United States rule, the high court found the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers wrongfully claimed authority over wetlands. “In a 9-0 holding, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the…

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the cattle market continues to be strong. “Corn is another one that is friendly. We saw the July contract trade…

A tentative agreement is in place to suspend the debit ceiling until after the 2024 election. “It doesn’t get everything everybody wants, but in a divided government that’s where you end up,” said House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. “I think it…

Combest Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell hopes the agreement on the debt ceiling will spark momentum for the farm bill. “The farm bill tends to be an area where Congress can show how it can work together at…

Congress was scheduled to be on recess this week, but House members will return Tuesday. This agreement goes through the House Rules Committee Tuesday afternoon and a congressional vote on Wednesday. A Senate vote could happen as soon as Thursday.…

Former House Agriculture Committee Chair Collin Peterson addressed the U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference. Peterson said he would be surprised if a farm bill is passed before the current law expires at the end of September. “I think they…

Trade ministers from 14 countries participated in negotiations for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Agreement. These trade talks ended Saturday in Detroit. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said a first-of-its-kind agreement will establish a council to coordinate supply chain activities. It…

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has formed a new task force on agriculture and nutrition. Most of the members appointed to the task force represent the East and West Coast. The focus of the group is to act as a…

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the cattle market continues to be strong. “Corn is another one that is friendly. We saw the July contract trade…

Trade ministers from 14 countries participated in negotiations for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Agreement. These trade talks ended Saturday in Detroit. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said a first-of-its-kind agreement will establish a council to coordinate supply chain activities. It…

Shippers moving through the Panama Canal are being forced lighten their loads and pay higher fees. Due to a drought, the ocean carriers had to cut the weight of their cargoes twice in the past week. This will delay shipments…

Northern Crops Marketing and Investments President Brad Paulson says a large portion of the Corn Belt is short of moisture. “It sure feels dry when that east wind blows all day long.” Rains in the Southern Plains are too late…

South Dakota Soybean Council board member Todd Hanten sees a correlation between the soybean crush and meat exports. “Soy crush in South Dakota has expanded a lot and the more animals we have, the better basis and price we can…

An extension to the Black Sea Grain Initiative is in place, but issues remain. One of the key Ukrainian ports has shut down operations because Russia is not allowing ships to enter. Russia claims it has been unable to export…

Dryness across portions of the Corn Belt is expected to become a market factor. AgResource Company President Dan Basse says the Memorial Day holiday break will be the trigger point when traders begin to focus on weather. Planting progress has…

The Environmental Protection Agency has released a draft of its Endangered Species Act review of Enlist One and Enlist Duo herbicides. The preliminary findings indicate the Enlist products are “not likely to jeopardize any listed species or adversely modify their…

Shippers moving through the Panama Canal are being forced lighten their loads and pay higher fees. Due to a drought, the ocean carriers had to cut the weight of their cargoes twice in the past week. This will delay shipments…

The Northern Crops Institute is hosting the second Ancient Grains Conference on July 25 at the Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River, Minnesota. This year’s theme is ‘Growing Into Our Future,’ and aims to provide an educational and promotional setting…

Willmar, Minnesota farmer Chad Willis has been selected to serve as the U.S. Grain Council’s representative on the MAIZALL board of directors. MAIZALL was established ten years by USGC, the National Corn Growers Association and the corn grower groups in…

In August of 2021, the EPA announced it would revoke all tolerances for food uses of chlorpyrifos. The final rule became effective in October of 2021 and the tolerances for all commodities expired at the end of February 2022. Corteva…

In the Bayer CropScience Cereal Experts update, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg outlined disease control in cereal grains. “Growers can prepare for those yield-robbing diseases by first identifying what kind of diseases they will face and secondly, make plans…

The Bank of North Dakota reports record assets of $10.2 billion at the end of 2022. The state-owned bank also reports record profits of over $191 million, up from $47 million in 2021. The agriculture loan portfolio increased by $8…

Northern Crops Marketing and Investments President Brad Paulson says a large portion of the Corn Belt is short of moisture. “It sure feels dry when that east wind blows all day long.” Rains in the Southern Plains are too late…

In this week’s Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman warns growers to scout for flea beetles. This update is sponsored by the Northern Canola Growers Association.

In this week’s Pulse Growers Spotlight, North Dakota Dry Pea and Lentil Chair Kim Saueressig talks about the benefit of adding pulses into the crop rotation.

Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative Vice President of Agriculture Todd Geselius and SES VanderHave Regional Sales Manager Nick Revier highlight planting conditions. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report, presented by Syngenta, Amity Technology, H&S Manufacturing, SESVanderHave and Bayer CropScience.

In August of 2021, the EPA announced it would revoke all tolerances for food uses of chlorpyrifos. The final rule became effective in October of 2021 and the tolerances for all commodities expired at the end of February 2022. Corteva…

In the Bayer CropScience Cereal Experts update, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg outlined disease control in cereal grains. “Growers can prepare for those yield-robbing diseases by first identifying what kind of diseases they will face and secondly, make plans…

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule regulating plant-incorporated protectants. These pesticides are genetically modified to help plants resist viruses, bacteria and insects. The American Seed Trade Association said the new rule increases the regulatory burden on plant…

June is a busy month for the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association. Communications Director Elizabeth Neshem says the schedule includes the NDSA spring roundups, junior beef expo, and a feedlot tour.  “We’re using the title ‘Blaze a Trail Forward’ (for the…

University of Minnesota Extension Beef Specialist Eric Mousel says scours hit calves hard this year. “It has been an interesting spring going from wet and cold to hot and dry which has caused issues for a lot of folks.” Insect…

There are a lot of moving parts in the meat sector, ranging from the recent U.S. atypical BSE case to African Swine Fever making a comeback in China to the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. effect on poultry. “We’re…

The Minnesota Beef Council works closely with the U.S. Meat Export Federation. “We invest in USMEF and projects with them to promote beef demand and exports,” said Kelly Schmidt, executive director, MBC. Minnesota hosted the USMEF Spring Conference. Schmidt said…

U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Dean Meyer describes the group’s spring conference as a place for animal agriculture to come together and focus on international markets. “The beauty of USMEF is that we’re broad-based so we don’t key in on…

The Food and Drug Administration is changing industry guidance for beef cattle implants.  After June, the FDA will redefine the production phases for beef cattle, which will affect the label claims of existing and new drugs. The production phases are…

The State of North Dakota has issued a cease-and-desist order against Agridime LLC and its owner Joshua Link. The Arizona man has sought investors to buy cattle at $2,000 per head, promising a guaranteed 15-to-25 percent annual return. State Securities…

A tentative agreement is in place to suspend the debit ceiling until after the 2024 election. “It doesn’t get everything everybody wants, but in a divided government that’s where you end up,” said House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. “I think it…

Combest Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell hopes the agreement on the debt ceiling will spark momentum for the farm bill. “The farm bill tends to be an area where Congress can show how it can work together at…

Congress was scheduled to be on recess this week, but House members will return Tuesday. This agreement goes through the House Rules Committee Tuesday afternoon and a congressional vote on Wednesday. A Senate vote could happen as soon as Thursday.…

Former House Agriculture Committee Chair Collin Peterson addressed the U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference. Peterson said he would be surprised if a farm bill is passed before the current law expires at the end of September. “I think they…

Trade ministers from 14 countries participated in negotiations for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Agreement. These trade talks ended Saturday in Detroit. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said a first-of-its-kind agreement will establish a council to coordinate supply chain activities. It…

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has formed a new task force on agriculture and nutrition. Most of the members appointed to the task force represent the East and West Coast. The focus of the group is to act as a…

Farm Bill and debt ceiling conversations continue. Bergey Windpower President Mike Bergey says now is the time to be talking with legislators. It’s important to relay what should and should not be tied to debt ceiling negotiations. “I think it’s…