Though harvest season is entering the final stretch, many areas in North Dakota are still hard at work harvesting numerous crops. Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen says weather really slowed things down, until the past week. “It’s been a struggle.…

The Canola/Wheat Outlook and International Durum Forum brought canola, wheat and durum growers from across the region to Minot, ND. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says canola harvest is all wrapped up and growers seem pretty happy…

Soybean harvest is just about wrapped up in the southern half of North Dakota. Thunder Seed District Sales Manager Derek Haug says corn harvest progress has a bit more variability to it. “Most of the soybeans are done. There are…

Soybean basis levels received a boost from news that China intends to buy up to 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans. DTN Basis Analyst Mary Kennedy reminds us that until the soybeans are shipped and en route to China,…

The U.S. and China have reached a trade deal, but Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says it won’t mean much if it isn’t specific or enforceable. “Having some degree of specificity, that’s important.” The deal calls for China…

During an Oval Office briefing with reporters on Thursday, President Trump railed against the Democrats’ current focus on affordability. Trump said food and energy prices have come down under his leadership. However, consumer beef prices remain in his crosshairs. “We have…

The Interior Department has added potash and phosphate to its updated list of critical minerals. This list includes items that are needed for economic and national security. The push has been on to add these fertilizer components to the list…

Though harvest season is entering the final stretch, many areas in North Dakota are still hard at work harvesting numerous crops. Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen says weather really slowed things down, until the past week. “It’s been a struggle.…

The Canola/Wheat Outlook and International Durum Forum brought canola, wheat and durum growers from across the region to Minot, ND. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says canola harvest is all wrapped up and growers seem pretty happy…

Soybean harvest is just about wrapped up in the southern half of North Dakota. Thunder Seed District Sales Manager Derek Haug says corn harvest progress has a bit more variability to it. “Most of the soybeans are done. There are…

Soybean basis levels received a boost from news that China intends to buy up to 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans. DTN Basis Analyst Mary Kennedy reminds us that until the soybeans are shipped and en route to China,…

The Office of Management and Budget has completed its review for the second phase of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. This program is for farmers who had shallow losses and did not receive an indemnity payment. USDA’s next step is…

The U.S. and China have reached a trade deal, but Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says it won’t mean much if it isn’t specific or enforceable. “Having some degree of specificity, that’s important.” The deal calls for China…

The EPA has approved 14 requests for small refinery waivers, exempting these companies from the biofuel blending mandates. Two requests were denied. The agency now has 15 small refinery exemptions pending. The biofuel industry generally opposes these waivers from the…

During an Oval Office briefing with reporters on Thursday, President Trump railed against the Democrats’ current focus on affordability. Trump said food and energy prices have come down under his leadership. However, consumer beef prices remain in his crosshairs. “We have…

Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish offers his perspective on the U.S.-China trade negotiations in the latest MFU Minute. Listen to the report. 

Data has been lacking with the government shutdown. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting does not believe it has been a significant detriment to the markets because weekly export inspections have been available. “I think we’re getting long in…

Australia is preparing to ship its first canola to China in five years. At least three cargoes have been booked for the fourth quarter. Australia was shut out of the Chinese market five years ago in a dispute over phytosanitary…

The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows a sharp decline in financial outlook among U.S. crop farmers. Survey respondents in mid-October said they expect this year’s financial performance to fall well below last year, citing weaker margins and…

U.S. beef exports are down sharply. For the month ending October thirty-first, exports fell thirty-six percent from a year ago, according to USDA data released during the ongoing government shutdown. Sales to Mexico and Canada were down 27 percent, with…

According to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, the top three soybean crush companies in Bangladesh have agreed to buy $1 billion of U.S. soybeans over the next year. That’s three times what Bangladesh purchased in 2024. On X, Rollins said other…

The Canola/Wheat Outlook and International Durum Forum brought canola, wheat and durum growers from across the region to Minot, ND. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says canola harvest is all wrapped up and growers seem pretty happy…

Soybean basis levels received a boost from news that China intends to buy up to 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans. DTN Basis Analyst Mary Kennedy reminds us that until the soybeans are shipped and en route to China,…

The EPA has approved 14 requests for small refinery waivers, exempting these companies from the biofuel blending mandates. Two requests were denied. The agency now has 15 small refinery exemptions pending. The biofuel industry generally opposes these waivers from the…

For the first nine months of the fiscal year, Nutrien had net income of $1.7 billion. That topped market expectations. Profits were driven by higher potash and nitrogen prices and lower overhead costs. The Saskatoon-based company is reviewing options for…

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Drew Kessler, Houston Engineering, talks about a new website for farmers.…

In this edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, United States Marine Corps Veteran Sam Nelson wishes everyone a Happy Veteran’s Day. Listen to this important message. 

During an Oval Office briefing with reporters on Thursday, President Trump railed against the Democrats’ current focus on affordability. Trump said food and energy prices have come down under his leadership. However, consumer beef prices remain in his crosshairs. “We have…

Though harvest season is entering the final stretch, many areas in North Dakota are still hard at work harvesting numerous crops. Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen says weather really slowed things down, until the past week. “It’s been a struggle.…

The Canola/Wheat Outlook and International Durum Forum brought canola, wheat and durum growers from across the region to Minot, ND. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says canola harvest is all wrapped up and growers seem pretty happy…

Soybean harvest is just about wrapped up in the southern half of North Dakota. Thunder Seed District Sales Manager Derek Haug says corn harvest progress has a bit more variability to it. “Most of the soybeans are done. There are…

Soybean basis levels received a boost from news that China intends to buy up to 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans. DTN Basis Analyst Mary Kennedy reminds us that until the soybeans are shipped and en route to China,…

The U.S. and China have reached a trade deal, but Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says it won’t mean much if it isn’t specific or enforceable. “Having some degree of specificity, that’s important.” The deal calls for China…

In this week’s edition of the Dry Bean Scene, Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson talks about a tough year for dry beans in the Devils Lake region. Click here to listen.

Harvest in the Devils Lake region is moving slowly due to extremely wet conditions. Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says rainfall totals in parts of Ramsey County this October have exceeded three times the long-term average. “I’ll reference…

During an Oval Office briefing with reporters on Thursday, President Trump railed against the Democrats’ current focus on affordability. Trump said food and energy prices have come down under his leadership. However, consumer beef prices remain in his crosshairs. “We have…

A referendum vote has been scheduled for a possible increase to the Minnesota beef checkoff. The current checkoff rate is $1 per head, with those funds split evening between the state and national promotion and research programs. The proposal would…

U.S. beef exports are down sharply. For the month ending October thirty-first, exports fell thirty-six percent from a year ago, according to USDA data released during the ongoing government shutdown. Sales to Mexico and Canada were down 27 percent, with…

The American Angus Association is launching its inaugural Angus University Herdsman Bootcamp, December 1-2 in St. Joseph, Missouri. “The bootcamp is an opportunity for producers to speak with staff, ask questions, and better understand the depth of resources available through…

Farm Business Management instructor Nate Converse says the quarterly financial reports are coming in slightly better than the forecasts made earlier this year. “Milk prices are a little lower than what we would have projected sitting at the table in…

The National Pork Producers Council says the suspension of retaliatory tariffs by China is a positive development for the U.S. pork industry. China had imposed a 57 percent tariff on U.S. pork in March, leading to a drop in exports.…

Texas FFA alumnus and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins was a special guest speaker at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. After speaking in front of more than 70,000 students about her time in FFA, Rollins took questions from the…

Soybean basis levels received a boost from news that China intends to buy up to 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans. DTN Basis Analyst Mary Kennedy reminds us that until the soybeans are shipped and en route to China,…

The Office of Management and Budget has completed its review for the second phase of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. This program is for farmers who had shallow losses and did not receive an indemnity payment. USDA’s next step is…

The EPA has approved 14 requests for small refinery waivers, exempting these companies from the biofuel blending mandates. Two requests were denied. The agency now has 15 small refinery exemptions pending. The biofuel industry generally opposes these waivers from the…

During an Oval Office briefing with reporters on Thursday, President Trump railed against the Democrats’ current focus on affordability. Trump said food and energy prices have come down under his leadership. However, consumer beef prices remain in his crosshairs. “We have…

The Interior Department has added potash and phosphate to its updated list of critical minerals. This list includes items that are needed for economic and national security. The push has been on to add these fertilizer components to the list…

The board of directors from the National Association of Wheat Growers and U.S. Wheat Associates met this past week in Austin, Texas. In addition to a joint policy session, the two groups received an update on global wheat markets, transportation…

The House passed a clean continuing resolution and Senate Republicans are on the same path. The current version only extends the government spending until November 21. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer expects that timeline to be adjusted to December or…