USDA’s new interim rule for climate-smart crops provides more flexibility for farmers. To qualify for incentives, including the 45Z tax credit, farmers can use cover crops, nutrient management or adopt no-till or reduced tillage practices. This is different than the…

Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Executive Director John Jaschke believes the expansion of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program will help restore waterways throughout the Red River Valley. “This expansion will allow us to offer landowners a voluntary opportunity…

The Red River Basin Commission hosted its annual Land and Water International Summit Conference in Grand Forks. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen highlighted state initiatives. “A lot of drainage upgrades, but also water quality upgrades, whether that’s our Water Quality…

Surplus crop supplies contributed to lower commodity prices in recent years. However, that could change in 2025 if USDA’s latest supply and demand report is any indication.  “We see these ag cycles and we’ve been on a downward trend for…

South Dakota State Veterinarian, Dr. Beth Thompson, addressed the 56th Annual South Dakota Pork Congress in Sioux Falls on Wednesday.  Thompson said she is confident the industry will be ready if and when African Swine Fever happens. “We have an…

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem delivered her last State of the State address before joining the Trump cabinet. Noem offered a ‘top ten’ list, touting why South Dakota is an example for the rest of the country. Agriculture was part…

Nearly 46 million acres of U.S. farmland are owned by foreign entities. Canadian owners represent the largest portion of that. USDA also cites the land owned by the combination of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia and it represents less…

Former Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow has joined the Liberty Partners Group lobbying firm. Stabenow spent four terms in the U.S. Senate

During the North Dakota Dairy Convention, a Montpelier farm was honored with the Commissioner’s Award of Dairy Excellence. Naze Dairy has a 65-cow dairy herd and has been in business for 27 years.

USDA’s new interim rule for climate-smart crops provides more flexibility for farmers. To qualify for incentives, including the 45Z tax credit, farmers can use cover crops, nutrient management or adopt no-till or reduced tillage practices. This is different than the…

North Central Commodities General Manager Dylan Karley will be part of a panel discussion at the USA Dry Beans, Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas Mx-Latam Conference in Cancun this week. Karley will discuss the 2024 crop situation. Click here to listen.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has updated the maps for its groundwater protection rule. Areas vulnerable to groundwater contamination face restrictions on fall nitrogen fertilizer applications. The map can be found on the MDA website.

The Northern Crops Institute has named its new director. David Boehm has been NCI’s technical manager since 2019 and the co-interim director for nearly a year. Previously, Boehm worked for SES VanderHave and AgriPro Wheat.

The Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general from Minnesota and Illinois are suing John Deere. The lawsuit alleges Deere’s equipment repair policies violate federal antitrust laws and drive up farmers’ costs. Meanwhile, Deere expanded its digital suite earlier this…

USDA’s new interim rule for climate-smart crops provides more flexibility for farmers. To qualify for incentives, including the 45Z tax credit, farmers can use cover crops, nutrient management or adopt no-till or reduced tillage practices. This is different than the…

North Central Commodities General Manager Dylan Karley will be part of a panel discussion at the USA Dry Beans, Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas Mx-Latam Conference in Cancun this week. Karley will discuss the 2024 crop situation. Click here to listen.

Surplus crop supplies contributed to lower commodity prices in recent years. However, that could change in 2025 if USDA’s latest supply and demand report is any indication.  “We see these ag cycles and we’ve been on a downward trend for…

China’s central bank has pumped a near record amount of liquidity into the banking system through its seven-day reverse repurchase agreements. The amount approaches the U.S. equivalent of $131 billion. This move happens at a time when the Chinese government…

Texas A&M Extension Economist Joe Outlaw believes this is the year that Congress delivers and finally passes a new farm bill. “I do farm bill policy; this is what I do for a living,” Outlaw told RRFN. “I’ve been doing…

One of the biggest negative impacts on the barley industry in recent years has been the decline in beer sales. Steven Edwardson, executive administrator, North Dakota Barley Council, said that has been concerning. “Less demand for malt and less demand…

Wheat growers will converge in Washington D.C. this week for their annual meetings. Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council Chairman Mark Jossund is part of the state delegation. “We’re always keeping our eye on promotion and research so when we…

Former Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow has joined the Liberty Partners Group lobbying firm. Stabenow spent four terms in the U.S. Senate

During the North Dakota Dairy Convention, a Montpelier farm was honored with the Commissioner’s Award of Dairy Excellence. Naze Dairy has a 65-cow dairy herd and has been in business for 27 years.

USDA’s new interim rule for climate-smart crops provides more flexibility for farmers. To qualify for incentives, including the 45Z tax credit, farmers can use cover crops, nutrient management or adopt no-till or reduced tillage practices. This is different than the…

North Central Commodities General Manager Dylan Karley will be part of a panel discussion at the USA Dry Beans, Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas Mx-Latam Conference in Cancun this week. Karley will discuss the 2024 crop situation. Click here to listen.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has updated the maps for its groundwater protection rule. Areas vulnerable to groundwater contamination face restrictions on fall nitrogen fertilizer applications. The map can be found on the MDA website.

The Northern Crops Institute has named its new director. David Boehm has been NCI’s technical manager since 2019 and the co-interim director for nearly a year. Previously, Boehm worked for SES VanderHave and AgriPro Wheat.

The Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general from Minnesota and Illinois are suing John Deere. The lawsuit alleges Deere’s equipment repair policies violate federal antitrust laws and drive up farmers’ costs. Meanwhile, Deere expanded its digital suite earlier this…

Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Executive Director John Jaschke believes the expansion of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program will help restore waterways throughout the Red River Valley. “This expansion will allow us to offer landowners a voluntary opportunity…

The Red River Basin Commission hosted its annual Land and Water International Summit Conference in Grand Forks. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen highlighted state initiatives. “A lot of drainage upgrades, but also water quality upgrades, whether that’s our Water Quality…

Surplus crop supplies contributed to lower commodity prices in recent years. However, that could change in 2025 if USDA’s latest supply and demand report is any indication.  “We see these ag cycles and we’ve been on a downward trend for…

Once the Northern Midwest/Northern Plains pushes past the surge of cold weather and the jet stream shifts in the spring, World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner sees the potential for a wetter-bias. “We do see some potential for…

The University of Minnesota has been awarded a $10 million grant for the federal Oilseed Crops to Sustain the Environment and Meet Energy Demand or OILSEED project. This is one of six projects selected nationwide to promote the production of…

With a new Congress and administration, the ag industry is poised for a big shakeup in 2025. Rural Community Insurance Services Assistant Vice President of Federal Affairs Jeff Sands said there’s still a lot of work to be done to…

Texas A&M Extension Economist Joe Outlaw believes this is the year that Congress delivers and finally passes a new farm bill. “I do farm bill policy; this is what I do for a living,” Outlaw told RRFN. “I’ve been doing…

During the North Dakota Dairy Convention, a Montpelier farm was honored with the Commissioner’s Award of Dairy Excellence. Naze Dairy has a 65-cow dairy herd and has been in business for 27 years.

Surplus crop supplies contributed to lower commodity prices in recent years. However, that could change in 2025 if USDA’s latest supply and demand report is any indication.  “We see these ag cycles and we’ve been on a downward trend for…

South Dakota State Veterinarian, Dr. Beth Thompson, addressed the 56th Annual South Dakota Pork Congress in Sioux Falls on Wednesday.  Thompson said she is confident the industry will be ready if and when African Swine Fever happens. “We have an…

Whitney Pittman Visser raises cattle and is in the Minnesota Beef Top-of-the-Class program. The program participants were in Colorado earlier this month. This report is made possible by the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association. Click here…

With a new Congress and administration, the ag industry is poised for a big shakeup in 2025. Rural Community Insurance Services Assistant Vice President of Federal Affairs Jeff Sands said there’s still a lot of work to be done to…

Texas A&M Extension Economist Joe Outlaw believes this is the year that Congress delivers and finally passes a new farm bill. “I do farm bill policy; this is what I do for a living,” Outlaw told RRFN. “I’ve been doing…

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the third installment in a series of regulatory reforms under the Packers and Stockyards Act. This rule will inform chicken farmers about the company’s payment rates and provide information on the capital improvements required…

Former Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow has joined the Liberty Partners Group lobbying firm. Stabenow spent four terms in the U.S. Senate

USDA’s new interim rule for climate-smart crops provides more flexibility for farmers. To qualify for incentives, including the 45Z tax credit, farmers can use cover crops, nutrient management or adopt no-till or reduced tillage practices. This is different than the…

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has updated the maps for its groundwater protection rule. Areas vulnerable to groundwater contamination face restrictions on fall nitrogen fertilizer applications. The map can be found on the MDA website.

The confirmation hearing for Agriculture Secretary-nominee Brooke Rollins has been scheduled for Thursday, July 23. More than 400 agriculture groups and businesses have signed a letter of support for Rollins. In addition to national groups, the tri-state region was represented…

Minnesota Farmers Union Policy Coordinator Lisa Holm talks about the alliance to support climate-smart agriculture. Listen to the update by clicking here. 

Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Executive Director John Jaschke believes the expansion of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program will help restore waterways throughout the Red River Valley. “This expansion will allow us to offer landowners a voluntary opportunity…

The Red River Basin Commission hosted its annual Land and Water International Summit Conference in Grand Forks. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen highlighted state initiatives. “A lot of drainage upgrades, but also water quality upgrades, whether that’s our Water Quality…