The lack of an export market out of the Pacific Northwest is causing soybean basis levels in the Northern Plains to widen to $1.50 to $1.70 under November futures.  North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says…

Looking into the fall and winter months, AgResource Company President Dan Basse is optimistic about the cash cattle market. There may be a couple marketing opportunities for producers. “Kills should be coming down as we look at September and head…

Chopping of corn silage is progressing in southwestern Minnesota. Beaver Creek farmer and rancher Pete Bakken says the results were surprising for the area. Given the amount of heat and moisture, tonnage fell a bit short, but yield was good.…

Grain elevators are preparing for storage shortages due a large crop and lack of demand. Minnesota Grain and Feed Association Executive Director Bob Zelenka says it will take time to straighten things out. “If they do, we have to get…

As expected, the Trump Administration is implementing ten percent tariffs on another $200 billion in Chinese products. These tariffs take effect September 24 and will increase to 25 percent on January 1. China has already announced it will retaliate, but…

Over the weekend, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association members set policy priorities, elected directors and officers and gained industry knowledge. The adoption of policies will also be factored into preparing for the 2019 Legislative Session. “The association is hoping to change…

During the opening session of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Convention, ranchers heard about positioning for success in an economic reset. Virginia Tech agricultural economist Dr. David Kohl says “beef producers are weathering tough times better than anyone else.” While…

The lack of an export market out of the Pacific Northwest is causing soybean basis levels in the Northern Plains to widen to $1.50 to $1.70 under November futures.  North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says…

American Crystal Sugar Company general agronomist Tyler Grove says pre-pile harvest is progressing well. “We’ve come through at 1.5 million tons of sugarbeets. We have a variation of yields, the average is at 30.7. The sugar content is about 17.4.…

Chester, South Dakota farmer Keith Alverson says soybean harvest started on the early maturing soybeans south of Brookings. “A few farmers are rolling. Farmers were finishing up with wet corn in the last week. We don’t have soybeans ready yet,…

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is the new Vice President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. NASDA is the association representing elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries and directors of the Departments of Agriculture in all 50…

Grand Forks, North Dakota farmer Chris Adams is harvesting dry beans. Dry bean yields are surprising. “We were expecting that top end to be quite low on them, but all of our specialty varieties like cranberries and kidney beans, they are…

In preparation for the the fall cattle run, there were initial concerns about a potential lack of feed base. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Environmental Services Director Scott Ressler says those concerns have diminished. “It certainly looks like enough feed base…

Near Thompson, North Dakota, MG Farms owner Tim Myron is harvesting red and yellow potatoes. However, Myron would welcome a rain. “With the hot weather and strong winds last Sunday, it dried things a little bit. We’re really happy about the…

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley met with the U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Monday, September 17. Grassley says the U.S. and Canada are working through issues in the updated North American Free Trade Agreement. “We talked a lot about agriculture.…

In its quarterly update, Farmer Mac offers cautious optimism for the corn market. Compared to last year, this report says there are 1.5 million more animals on feed this year. Ethanol demand is also expected to promote corn usage. Regarding…

The tit-for-tat trade war between the U.S. and China continues. President Trump announced new tariffs on Chinese imports. China already vowed to take countermeasures if the U.S. raises tariffs further. RRFN’s Carah Hart reports trade and tariffs are still top-of-mind for…

Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor Brian Doherty says there’s a hangover effect of big yield on the eve of big harvest pressure. How do farmers prepare themselves when changes happen? “We’re in bleak times, but I think it will get better.”…

Negotiations between the U.S. and Canada will continue this week. Canada’s protectionist dairy policy is one of the biggest hurdles for the United States. The White House wants to have a preliminary NAFTA deal in place by October 1. The…

Canada’s dairy supply management system remains a sticking point for the United States, but one leading analyst does not expect that to change. “Canada will not get rid of supply management,” said Mike North, President, Commodity Risk Management Group. “The…

This past week, the national average basis levels went to triple digits. “That includes the center Cornbelt, even they are seeing the nearby soybean basis of $1 under,” said Elaine Kub, who is a columnist for DTN. “That doesn’t really…

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is the new Vice President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. NASDA is the association representing elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries and directors of the Departments of Agriculture in all 50…

Executive Vice President of Osborn Barr Neil Caskey is the new National Corn Growers Association Vice President of Communications. Caskey previously served as Special Assistant to the CEO and Director of Industry and Public Relations for the American Soybean Association.…

Grain elevators are preparing for storage shortages due a large crop and lack of demand. Minnesota Grain and Feed Association Executive Director Bob Zelenka says it will take time to straighten things out. “If they do, we have to get…

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation grants. AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration grants provide funding for projects that explore new ways to conserve natural resources, enhance farm profitability and increase energy efficiency. In…

Titan Machinery has elected Bradley Crews to its board of directors. Crews retired from CNH Industrial a year ago. Most recently, Crews was the chief operating officer for North American operations and president for the company’s agriculture business segment.

Tyson Foods CEO Tom Hayes is stepping down at the end of the month. Noel White, who manages the company’s meat processing operation in the U.S., will take over as CEO. Hayes says his resignation is due to “personal reasons.”

DowDuPont has announced the senior leadership for Corteva Agriscience, which will operate as a separate division by June 1, 2019. James Collins Jr., who is now the chief operating officer of the Agriculture Division, will be the new Corteva CEO.…

The lack of an export market out of the Pacific Northwest is causing soybean basis levels in the Northern Plains to widen to $1.50 to $1.70 under November futures.  North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says…

American Crystal Sugar Company general agronomist Tyler Grove says pre-pile harvest is progressing well. “We’ve come through at 1.5 million tons of sugarbeets. We have a variation of yields, the average is at 30.7. The sugar content is about 17.4.…

Chester, South Dakota farmer Keith Alverson says soybean harvest started on the early maturing soybeans south of Brookings. “A few farmers are rolling. Farmers were finishing up with wet corn in the last week. We don’t have soybeans ready yet,…

Grand Forks, North Dakota farmer Chris Adams is harvesting dry beans. Dry bean yields are surprising. “We were expecting that top end to be quite low on them, but all of our specialty varieties like cranberries and kidney beans, they are…

Near Thompson, North Dakota, MG Farms owner Tim Myron is harvesting red and yellow potatoes. However, Myron would welcome a rain. “With the hot weather and strong winds last Sunday, it dried things a little bit. We’re really happy about the…

Chopping of corn silage is progressing in southwestern Minnesota. Beaver Creek farmer and rancher Pete Bakken says the results were surprising for the area. Given the amount of heat and moisture, tonnage fell a bit short, but yield was good.…

Grain elevators are preparing for storage shortages due a large crop and lack of demand. Minnesota Grain and Feed Association Executive Director Bob Zelenka says it will take time to straighten things out. “If they do, we have to get…

In preparation for the the fall cattle run, there were initial concerns about a potential lack of feed base. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Environmental Services Director Scott Ressler says those concerns have diminished. “It certainly looks like enough feed base…

Looking into the fall and winter months, AgResource Company President Dan Basse is optimistic about the cash cattle market. There may be a couple marketing opportunities for producers. “Kills should be coming down as we look at September and head…

Over the weekend, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association members set policy priorities, elected directors and officers and gained industry knowledge. The adoption of policies will also be factored into preparing for the 2019 Legislative Session. “The association is hoping to change…

Arlyn and Sourey Schmidt of Crystal Springs have been named the Rancher of the Year by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association. The 7N Ranch raises Simmental and Red Angus cattle and have been NDSA members for 46 years.

During the opening session of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Convention, ranchers heard about positioning for success in an economic reset. Virginia Tech agricultural economist Dr. David Kohl says “beef producers are weathering tough times better than anyone else.” While…

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association has recognized Fred Sorenson and Warren Zenker with honorary membership awards. Sorenson splits his time between his ranch in White Earth, North Dakota and Ruidoso, New Mexico. Sorenson is a past chairman of the North…

Canada’s dairy supply management system remains a sticking point for the United States, but one leading analyst does not expect that to change. “Canada will not get rid of supply management,” said Mike North, President, Commodity Risk Management Group. “The…

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley met with the U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Monday, September 17. Grassley says the U.S. and Canada are working through issues in the updated North American Free Trade Agreement. “We talked a lot about agriculture.…

As expected, the Trump Administration is implementing ten percent tariffs on another $200 billion in Chinese products. These tariffs take effect September 24 and will increase to 25 percent on January 1. China has already announced it will retaliate, but…

Twenty state agriculture departments, including North Dakota and Minnesota, want the decision for the cutoff date for dicamba application to be made at the state level. A letter has been sent to EPA officials, saying it would be “burdensome” if…

The tit-for-tat trade war between the U.S. and China continues. President Trump announced new tariffs on Chinese imports. China already vowed to take countermeasures if the U.S. raises tariffs further. RRFN’s Carah Hart reports trade and tariffs are still top-of-mind for…

Negotiations between the U.S. and Canada will continue this week. Canada’s protectionist dairy policy is one of the biggest hurdles for the United States. The White House wants to have a preliminary NAFTA deal in place by October 1. The…

Canada’s dairy supply management system remains a sticking point for the United States, but one leading analyst does not expect that to change. “Canada will not get rid of supply management,” said Mike North, President, Commodity Risk Management Group. “The…

The Farm Service Agency is expected to begin the approval process for the Market Facilitation Program this week. This assistance is based on 2018 production, so payments are not yet available for most crops. However, dairy and hog producers can…