The Senate Agriculture Committee will markup its version of Farm Bill 2.0 Thursday morning. Chairman John Boozman released the text of the bill Friday night. The bill includes language authorizing year-round sales of E15. As a concession to Democrats, the…

Farmland values continue to push higher. According to USDA’s annual farmland values report, cropland values nationwide totaled $6,020 per acre. That’s up nearly $200 or 3. 3 percent from last year. In this region, Minnesota cropland is valued at $7,300…

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell remains in rehabilitation. The agriculture committee member can cast a proxy vote, but it can’t be the deciding vote to move the bill forward. That means Boozman will likely need Democratic support to advance the legislation.

The Senate Agriculture Committee will markup its version of Farm Bill 2.0 Thursday morning. Chairman John Boozman released the text of the bill Friday night. The bill includes language authorizing year-round sales of E15. As a concession to Democrats, the…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is making a stop at Minnesota Farmfest. The USDA leader will address the audience in the Wick Building at 10:10 Tuesday morning. With it being an election year, candidate forums are also on the Farmfest schedule.…

Rainfall totals varied dramatically across southeast North Dakota with Thursday rains. Oakes farmer Scott German said some farms received nearly three inches while others were left dry. “We had a nice little rain around our farm, so I’m very thankful…

Farmland values in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin increased 1.2 percent over the past six months and are up 4.2 percent from a year ago, according to the latest farm real estate benchmarking study from AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Farm…

The Senate Agriculture Committee will markup its version of Farm Bill 2.0 Thursday morning. Chairman John Boozman released the text of the bill Friday night. The bill includes language authorizing year-round sales of E15. As a concession to Democrats, the…

Farmland values continue to push higher. According to USDA’s annual farmland values report, cropland values nationwide totaled $6,020 per acre. That’s up nearly $200 or 3. 3 percent from last year. In this region, Minnesota cropland is valued at $7,300…

The cattle herd may be at a 75-year low, but the demand for pasture ground continues to increase. USDA reports Minnesota pastureland is valued at $2,400 per acre, up 4.3 percent. For South Dakota, pasture ground is averaging $1,400 per…

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell remains in rehabilitation. The agriculture committee member can cast a proxy vote, but it can’t be the deciding vote to move the bill forward. That means Boozman will likely need Democratic support to advance the legislation.

The Senate Agriculture Committee will markup its version of Farm Bill 2.0 Thursday morning. Chairman John Boozman released the text of the bill Friday night. The bill includes language authorizing year-round sales of E15. As a concession to Democrats, the…

The Red River Valley Fair Association is selling 6.5 acres of the fairgrounds to Petro Serve USA. The Main Avenue location will be developed into a gas station. The sale is expected to close in December. The West Fargo-based fairgrounds…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is making a stop at Minnesota Farmfest. The USDA leader will address the audience in the Wick Building at 10:10 Tuesday morning. With it being an election year, candidate forums are also on the Farmfest schedule.…

Brazil is taking its trade dispute with the United States to the World Trade Organization. The Brazilian government has requested formal consultations over new U.S. tariffs, including a 25 percent duty on most Brazilian products and an additional 12.5 percent…

The amount of sugar shipped by processors, refiners and importers during the first half of the year rose slightly, while high fructose corn syrup deliveries declined 3.5 percent. A new report from CoBank said the near-term outlook for sugar remains…

FMC had second-quarter revenue of $867 million, down 17 percent from the second quarter of 2025. During the quarter, FMC focused on reducing debt, improving the competitiveness of its core portfolio and managing the patent transition of Rynaxypyr.

Technology is reshaping agriculture at a rapid pace, according to Ag Bull Media’s Tommy Grisafi. Speaking at the Ag PhD Field Day, Grisafi said artificial intelligence and data-driven tools are becoming essential for staying competitive. “Every product out here is…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins traveled to Douglas, Arizona, ahead of the August 24 reopening of the port of entry for Mexican cattle imports. During the visit, Rollins announced a $25 million investment in a new sterile fly production facility in…

A cargo ship carrying grain from Ukraine has sunk in the Black Sea after being hit by Russian missiles earlier this month. The Golden Leo went down near Odesa after sustaining heavy damage in the July 19 attack. Ten people…

Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson realizes the border reopening was inevitable but still questions the timing of the announcement. “Especially after a semi-positive cattle-on-feed report; it will also be interesting to see how many cattle actually come across…

Farmland values continue to push higher. According to USDA’s annual farmland values report, cropland values nationwide totaled $6,020 per acre. That’s up nearly $200 or 3. 3 percent from last year. In this region, Minnesota cropland is valued at $7,300…

The cattle herd may be at a 75-year low, but the demand for pasture ground continues to increase. USDA reports Minnesota pastureland is valued at $2,400 per acre, up 4.3 percent. For South Dakota, pasture ground is averaging $1,400 per…

The Red River Valley Fair Association is selling 6.5 acres of the fairgrounds to Petro Serve USA. The Main Avenue location will be developed into a gas station. The sale is expected to close in December. The West Fargo-based fairgrounds…

In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, MFU Membership and Outreach Coordinator Brittney Johnson highlighted the upcoming Ottertail County Convention. Click here. 

AgCentric has received a $129,000 supplemental grant from the National Science Foundation to expand education in agricultural robotics and automation. The funding will support curriculum testing and teacher training across the country, bringing total federal support for the project to…

Corteva Agriscience showcased new crop protection technology and production solutions during its annual media day in Johnston, Iowa. Marketing Communications Manager Greg Lammert said the event allows the company to discuss the biggest challenges facing agriculture while introducing new tools…

Farmland values in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin increased 1.2 percent over the past six months and are up 4.2 percent from a year ago, according to the latest farm real estate benchmarking study from AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Farm…

Interest in biological crop products continues to grow, but Hefty Naturals Brand Manager Matt Thompson wants farmers to be educated. “There’s a lot of claims that are being made in the marketplace about fixing crops and saving them from drought…

When the rains moved through North Dakota late in the week, western Traill County missed any meaningful rainfall. Clifford farmer Brent Kohls called the latest storms “kind of a swing and a miss.” The soybean fields are beginning to show…

Wheat harvest has started in the southern Red River Valley. In Wilkin County, Jerry Nordick has heard limited results. “I’ve only heard of one report, and that was about 72 bushels and 16 (percent) protein.”

Rainfall totals varied dramatically across southeast North Dakota with Thursday rains. Oakes farmer Scott German said some farms received nearly three inches while others were left dry. “We had a nice little rain around our farm, so I’m very thankful…

Recent rain in northeast South Dakota may create headaches later this season. “We had four inches two weeks ago and then we got hammered last (Thursday) night,” reports Keith Rekow, Dairyland Seed. The small grain harvest has made progress, but…

Much-needed moisture reached parts of northeast South Dakota late Thursday, but some farmers got more than they bargained for. Peever farmer Louis Nigg said rainfall totals ranged from six to 11 inches within a ten-mile radius. “We went from praying…

Despite ongoing dry weather across much of the Cornbelt, Hefty Seed agronomist Jacob Gubbels said improved management practices are helping crops withstand stress. Speaking during the Ag PhD Field Day, Gubbels said today’s crop performance is as much a reflection…

South Dakota State University Extension Feedlot Management Specialist Warren Rusche is monitoring the extreme heat’s impact on the state’s cattle. “It’s been pretty stressful, and in some cases, I’m hearing reports of mortality and death loss in central South Dakota…

North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Chief Brand Inspector Corby Ward has been appointed as a director of the International Livestock Identification Association board. The ILIA is dedicated to the promotion, administration and enforcement of livestock identification and inspection laws.

The American Farm Bureau Federation and the Minnesota Farm Bureau are encouraging members to contact lawmakers in support of Senate Bill 1306. The legislation would remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act and return management authority to state…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins traveled to Douglas, Arizona, ahead of the August 24 reopening of the port of entry for Mexican cattle imports. During the visit, Rollins announced a $25 million investment in a new sterile fly production facility in…

Mother Nature has been serving up the same forecast on repeat. North Dakota is continuing to monitor worsening drought conditions while evaluating potential relief options for livestock producers. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said federal assistance requires an Extreme Drought (D3)…

South Dakota cattle producers dealing with livestock losses from the recent heat are being encouraged to prepare before visiting the Farm Service Agency. SDSU Extension Program Director and Livestock Business Management Field Specialist Heather Gessner said having complete records can…

The new Minnesota Beef Council chair is Mike Landuyt from Redwood County. The vice chair is Steve Neil of Dakota County. Duane Mungsterteiger of Kanabec County and Jeri Hanson of Brown County were reelected to serve as treasurer and secretary.

The Senate Agriculture Committee will markup its version of Farm Bill 2.0 Thursday morning. Chairman John Boozman released the text of the bill Friday night. The bill includes language authorizing year-round sales of E15. As a concession to Democrats, the…

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell remains in rehabilitation. The agriculture committee member can cast a proxy vote, but it can’t be the deciding vote to move the bill forward. That means Boozman will likely need Democratic support to advance the legislation.

The Senate Agriculture Committee will markup its version of Farm Bill 2.0 Thursday morning. Chairman John Boozman released the text of the bill Friday night. The bill includes language authorizing year-round sales of E15. As a concession to Democrats, the…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is making a stop at Minnesota Farmfest. The USDA leader will address the audience in the Wick Building at 10:10 Tuesday morning. With it being an election year, candidate forums are also on the Farmfest schedule.…

Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach is supporting legislation from House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson to modernize the H-2A agricultural guest worker program. Fischbach said the bill would streamline timelines, allow labor certifications to remain valid for three years and…

Brazil is taking its trade dispute with the United States to the World Trade Organization. The Brazilian government has requested formal consultations over new U.S. tariffs, including a 25 percent duty on most Brazilian products and an additional 12.5 percent…

Five nonprofit organizations are suing the USDA. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Seattle, challenges requirements issued under Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, arguing the rules force grant recipients to align with Trump administration policies. The administration says the changes…