Used farm equipment values are holding up despite uncertainty in the farm economy. “As far as equipment machinery goes, used values are kind of trending upward or holding a level,” reports Tate Moser of AgDirect. “A lot of the dealerships,…

Drought conditions across the region could mean more crop insurance claims once harvest is complete. Bethany Rentz says conditions changed quickly after what appeared to be a decent start to the growing season. “We started out the spring with what…

Country-of-origin labeling is a priority for North Dakota Farmers Union members who took part in the National Farmers Union Fly-in in Washington. North Dakota Farmers Union Director Shelly Ziesch said consumers need to know where their beef comes from, especially…

The latest farm income outlook from the University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute calls for another downturn. FAPRI’s projected net farm income for the year is $155 billion, down $8 billion from last year. The drop in…

While in Ireland over the weekend, President Donald Trump said he asked Ukrainian President Zelensky to stop targeting Russian oil refineries. “Let him go after targets, but not diesel fuel, because he’s causing a shortage of diesel fuel,” said Trump.…

With the trade war with the United States intensifying, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wants a closer relationship with the European Union. Carney has spoken with top European leaders about becoming an associate member of the EU or finding other…

Farmers have a pretty good BS detector. In the latest edition of the Red River Farm Network’s ‘Growing Agriculture Through Better Marketing’ Conversation Series, Ten Acre Marketing President Leah Halverson says it is obvious when a client or advertiser doesn’t…

Farmland values remain resilient despite tighter margins in agriculture. Kyle Nelson with Farmers Naitonal Company believes the next generation of farmers is helping support farmland demand in parts of the region. “Some areas have a lot of what I call…

Used farm equipment values are holding up despite uncertainty in the farm economy. “As far as equipment machinery goes, used values are kind of trending upward or holding a level,” reports Tate Moser of AgDirect. “A lot of the dealerships,…

Drought conditions across the region could mean more crop insurance claims once harvest is complete. Bethany Rentz says conditions changed quickly after what appeared to be a decent start to the growing season. “We started out the spring with what…

Country-of-origin labeling is a priority for North Dakota Farmers Union members who took part in the National Farmers Union Fly-in in Washington. North Dakota Farmers Union Director Shelly Ziesch said consumers need to know where their beef comes from, especially…

When it comes to policy, Minnesota Corn Growers Associaiton President Wes Beck is focused on the science. “This past year, we’ve had been involved in some legal things and trying to bring forth really good science into the decision makers…

CHS plans to build a soybean processing plant near Evansville, Wisconsin. The $700 million facility would have the capacity to process 80 million bushels of soybeans per year. The new facility will complement CHS’ other oilseed processing facilities, including soybeans…

Former South Dakota legislator and nominee for governor, Lars Herseth, has died at the age of 80. Herseth farmed at Houghton, South Dakota. He also served as president of the American Coalition for Ethanol. This is a political family with…

Farmland values remain resilient despite tighter margins in agriculture. Kyle Nelson with Farmers Naitonal Company believes the next generation of farmers is helping support farmland demand in parts of the region. “Some areas have a lot of what I call…

Used farm equipment values are holding up despite uncertainty in the farm economy. “As far as equipment machinery goes, used values are kind of trending upward or holding a level,” reports Tate Moser of AgDirect. “A lot of the dealerships,…

On Friday, USDA cut the national average U.S. corn yield by 2.2 bushels per acre to 178.5 bushels per acre. Ag Bull Trading President Tommy Grisafi calls it an aggressive move. “The bean number on the other side, they raised…

The U.S.-Canada trade dispute is putting more pressure on a relationship that supports billions of dollars in agricultural trade. Former Canadian ambassador to the United States, Kirsten Hillman, says the latest negotiations broke down because the deal offered by Washington…

Soybeans remain one of the stronger areas of the grain market despite Friday’s selloff. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says soybeans reached new contract highs before the latest USDA report. Strong demand continues to provide support. Corn has…

Gulf Arab nations were scheduled to meet today with the Iranian foreign minister to discuss the management of the Strait of Hormuz. Those talks were postponed over the weekend when it became obvious that an agreement would not come out…

With the trade war with the United States intensifying, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wants a closer relationship with the European Union. Carney has spoken with top European leaders about becoming an associate member of the EU or finding other…

Farmland values remain resilient despite tighter margins in agriculture. Kyle Nelson with Farmers Naitonal Company believes the next generation of farmers is helping support farmland demand in parts of the region. “Some areas have a lot of what I call…

Used farm equipment values are holding up despite uncertainty in the farm economy. “As far as equipment machinery goes, used values are kind of trending upward or holding a level,” reports Tate Moser of AgDirect. “A lot of the dealerships,…

Drought conditions across the region could mean more crop insurance claims once harvest is complete. Bethany Rentz says conditions changed quickly after what appeared to be a decent start to the growing season. “We started out the spring with what…

Country-of-origin labeling is a priority for North Dakota Farmers Union members who took part in the National Farmers Union Fly-in in Washington. North Dakota Farmers Union Director Shelly Ziesch said consumers need to know where their beef comes from, especially…

When it comes to policy, Minnesota Corn Growers Associaiton President Wes Beck is focused on the science. “This past year, we’ve had been involved in some legal things and trying to bring forth really good science into the decision makers…

CHS plans to build a soybean processing plant near Evansville, Wisconsin. The $700 million facility would have the capacity to process 80 million bushels of soybeans per year. The new facility will complement CHS’ other oilseed processing facilities, including soybeans…

Former South Dakota legislator and nominee for governor, Lars Herseth, has died at the age of 80. Herseth farmed at Houghton, South Dakota. He also served as president of the American Coalition for Ethanol. This is a political family with…

The Bruce Freitag farm near Scranton, North Dakota, is now between harvest seasons while waiting for corn and sunflowers to mature. Despite heat and limited rainfall, Freitag said corn has handled the conditions relatively well. “The corn doesn’t look too…

Mark Huso of Huso Crop Consulting, Lakota, North Dakota, is feeling encouraged about the local soybeans. “I have some soybean fields I think will be pretty fair. Edible beans are going to be certainly below average. They just didn’t handle…

In far northwest Minnesota, Hugh Hunt believes the heat and dry conditions cut into his canola yields. “Yields were probably a little below average,” said the Hallock farmer. “It was disappointing from what we’ve had the past few years, but…

In Minnesota’s Roseau County, Dawson Diesen has wrapped up his canola and wheat harvest. Soybeans are next on the list. The wheat was average. “It could have been better. It was really hot when it was filling, but we had…

In the Dry Bean Scene, Jason Mewes, a dry edible bean grower from Colgate, North Dakota, talks about his crop and how the harvest is looking. Listen to the Dry Bean Scene. 

Pat Maher is harvesting his pinto beans and describes the crop as fair. “The lower spots are a little thinner, but for the most part they seem to be okay.” Maher, who farms at Cavalier, North Dakota, is trying to finish…

In the state-by-state numbers, USDA dropped the average corn yield for Minnesota two bushels to 195 bushels per acre. North Dakota saw a huge dropoff, from 142 bushels per acre in August to 130 bushels per acre this month. South…

Country-of-origin labeling is a priority for North Dakota Farmers Union members who took part in the National Farmers Union Fly-in in Washington. North Dakota Farmers Union Director Shelly Ziesch said consumers need to know where their beef comes from, especially…

U.S. cattle producers were in Japan this past week working to strengthen demand for American beef. North Dakota rancher and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Federation Division Chair Travis Maddock was part of a U.S. Meat Export Federation trade mission. “Our…

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is touring North Dakota while also discussing challenges facing the cattle industry. The North Dakota Monitor reports Grassley and his wife, Barbara, toured the North Dakota Capitol Wednesday after visiting the Minnesota Capitol. Their next stop…

USDA is giving the cattle industry another 90 days to comment on potential changes to federal beef grade standards. The Agricultural Marketing Service extended the comment deadline to December 7.The review began at the request of the American Wagyu Association…

The Douglas, Arizona port of entry is scheduled to reopen to Mexican cattle Tuesday. The border originally opened August 24, but movement was shutdown last week due to some damaged equipment. That has been addressed and Mexican cattle shipments are…

Agriculture was the focus of the first debate between South Dakota Governor Larry Roden and Democratic Challenger Dan Ahlers. Ahlers, who is a former state lawmaker from Dell Rapids, outlined ways to support the state’s cattle industry. “One of the…

President Trump was joined in the Oval Office Friday by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, ranchers, podcasters and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. Duvall said the executive orders address several issues impacting ranchers, including the regulations surrounding the gray…

Country-of-origin labeling is a priority for North Dakota Farmers Union members who took part in the National Farmers Union Fly-in in Washington. North Dakota Farmers Union Director Shelly Ziesch said consumers need to know where their beef comes from, especially…

When it comes to policy, Minnesota Corn Growers Associaiton President Wes Beck is focused on the science. “This past year, we’ve had been involved in some legal things and trying to bring forth really good science into the decision makers…

Kansas Senator Roger Marshall is urging the Trump Administration to work with Congress to secure money for temporary diesel fuel assistance. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Marshall said farmers and ranchers need help to deal with the…

The National Farmers Union Legislative Fly-in is underway with farmers from throughout the country on Capitol Hill this week. The timing is good, with the Senate Agriculture Committee expected to mark up the farm bill this week. “Obviously, we need…

While in Ireland over the weekend, President Donald Trump said he asked Ukrainian President Zelensky to stop targeting Russian oil refineries. “Let him go after targets, but not diesel fuel, because he’s causing a shortage of diesel fuel,” said Trump.…

The U.S.-Canada trade dispute is putting more pressure on a relationship that supports billions of dollars in agricultural trade. Former Canadian ambassador to the United States, Kirsten Hillman, says the latest negotiations broke down because the deal offered by Washington…

The U.S. Senate returns to Washington, D.C. today and the Senate Agriculture Committee is scheduled to meet this week for another farm bill vote. The big question mark is if Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell will back to work. McConnell was…