U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins held a press conference Friday in Texas on the threat of New World Screwworm, calling it a “national security issue and threat” that affects the “cost of groceries and cost of living.” Rollins announced updates…

Cattle producers are navigating another week of sharp swings in the market, prompting some analysts to wonder if prices may be nearing a peak. Randy Martinson, President of Martinson Ag Risk Management, says strong fundamentals remain, but technical volatility is…

Producers in North Dakota are being reminded to stay vigilant after an anthrax case was confirmed in Stark County. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson says extreme weather can trigger dormant anthrax spores to emerge. “Anthrax is…

NDSU Extension Soybean Pathologist Wade Webster says multiple diseases are appearing in soybean fields across North Dakota, with wet and cool spring conditions contributing to the rise. “Right now, we’re starting to see sudden death syndrome symptoms. And what’s interesting…

Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen reports that crop conditions across much of North Dakota remain very good as the growing season nears maturity. Scouting fields from the Red River Valley to central North Dakota, she says both corn and soybeans…

Grafton farmer Tom Campbell says this year’s growing season has treated area crops well, with steady rains and favorable weather setting the stage for a terrific harvest. “We’ve had some nice, timely rains for the most part for the summer.…

Agriculture received historic funding in the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill, but Representative Julie Fedorchak says more work remains to deliver a full farm bill. “The One Big Beautiful Bill included more investments in agriculture than what we’ve seen…

The Minnesota Farmers Union made the connection between lawmakers and beginning farmers during Farmfest. MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl has a recap in this week’s MFU Minute. Listen here. 

The Minnesota Corn Growers Association submitted public comment on the latest Renewable Volume Obligation standards. MCGA board member Richard Syverson has that info in this week’s Minnesota Corn Matters. Listen here. 

Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt offers a back-to-school reminder of beef resources. Click here to listen to the Minnesota Beef Update. 

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation will have a new exhibit at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. MFBF Education Coordinator Pam Debele is featured in this week’s MFBF Minute with details about the exhibit, ‘Everything Starts on a Farm.’ Click here. 

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, Deputy Ag Commissioner Andrea Vaubel explains MDA is seeking public input…

In the latest edition of the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch offers insight into white mold and fungicide treatments. The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday on the Red River Farm Network at 12:35 PM. The…

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins held a press conference Friday in Texas on the threat of New World Screwworm, calling it a “national security issue and threat” that affects the “cost of groceries and cost of living.” Rollins announced updates…

Cattle producers are navigating another week of sharp swings in the market, prompting some analysts to wonder if prices may be nearing a peak. Randy Martinson, President of Martinson Ag Risk Management, says strong fundamentals remain, but technical volatility is…

The USDA’s latest WASDE report projects a record U.S. corn crop for 2025, with National Corn Growers Association Chief Economist Krista Swanson calling the yield and acreage numbers unprecedented. “USDA was already projecting a 181 bushel per acre yield to…

The USDA supply/demand report surprised the grain markets with significantly higher corn acreage and yield estimates, pushing projected ending stocks to over 2.1 billion bushels. Kristi Van Ahn, COO of Van Ahn and Company, called the report “ridiculous” and said…

President Trump has extended China’s tariff deadline until November 9. This will give the U.S. and China an additional 90 days to negotiate a trade agreement. This means the tariff rate on imports from China will remain at 30 percent…

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the list of what’s hot is getting smaller.  He puts the stock market on the hot list, and most everything…

President Donald Trump urged China on Sunday to quadruple its soybean purchases from the U.S. ahead of a key tariff truce deadline, pushing soybean prices higher. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said China feared a soybean shortage and…

President Trump signed executive orders to raise tariff rates on more than 100 countries. The President’s authority to impose these tariffs under the Emergency Economic Powers Act is being reviewed by a federal appeals court. David Townsend focuses on trade…

Clayton Quade is retiring on August 15 after nearly 40 years in agricultural lending. He spent more than 19 years with the Farm Service Agency, mostly in Bagley, Minnesota, and nearly 20 years with American Federal Bank in Fosston, working…

Beck’s Hybrids hosted its Beknology Days event on Tuesday at its new location in Olivia, Minnesota. CEO Scott Beck says the company is building a new facility south of town that will serve as both a distribution site and a…

With harvest just a couple of weeks away, this year’s dry bean crop has had to overcome adverse weather, but ADM Seedwest Director of Seed Business Andrew Ladwig says many of the fields they cover have come through looking pretty…

In this episode of the AURI – Ag Innovation News Podcast, we explore the versatile benefits of hemp, especially its growing role in building materials. Joining us are Harold Stanislawski, AURI’s Business and Industry Development Director, and Dean Davolis, founder…

An industry leader in the North Dakota cattle industry has passed. Jason Schmidt, 54, ranched at Crystal Springs. Schmidt was a member of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Region 7 past vice president, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association…

North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak has announced staff changes in her Washington, D.C. and Fargo offices. Sadie Hanson, a Grand Forks native who has served as staff assistant in the D.C. office since January, is returning to North Dakota to…

The Minnesota Agricultural and Rural Leadership program is celebrating its 25th anniversary. MARL Executive Director Brad Schloesser says this program is all about investing in people. “It has really paid big dividends, whether you’re in the current class or one…

NDSU Extension Soybean Pathologist Wade Webster says multiple diseases are appearing in soybean fields across North Dakota, with wet and cool spring conditions contributing to the rise. “Right now, we’re starting to see sudden death syndrome symptoms. And what’s interesting…

Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen reports that crop conditions across much of North Dakota remain very good as the growing season nears maturity. Scouting fields from the Red River Valley to central North Dakota, she says both corn and soybeans…

Grafton farmer Tom Campbell says this year’s growing season has treated area crops well, with steady rains and favorable weather setting the stage for a terrific harvest. “We’ve had some nice, timely rains for the most part for the summer.…

Combines are rolling in southwest Minnesota, and Worthington area farmer Bill Gordon says the crop is in excellent shape this year. Gordon has just started on wheat and is preparing for the third cutting of alfalfa.  “Everything’s growing gangbusters here…

The USDA’s latest WASDE report projects a record U.S. corn crop for 2025, with National Corn Growers Association Chief Economist Krista Swanson calling the yield and acreage numbers unprecedented. “USDA was already projecting a 181 bushel per acre yield to…

Harvest is just getting underway in western North Dakota, with small grains and canola coming off later than expected due to weather delays. Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder says that while the moisture has slowed harvest, it’s been a boost…

Small grain harvest in the Jamestown, North Dakota area is seeing significant delays from recent rains. Doug Reimers says getting out into the fields has been difficult, but hopefully that’s changed. “We’re finally just starting to dry out after a…

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins held a press conference Friday in Texas on the threat of New World Screwworm, calling it a “national security issue and threat” that affects the “cost of groceries and cost of living.” Rollins announced updates…

Cattle producers are navigating another week of sharp swings in the market, prompting some analysts to wonder if prices may be nearing a peak. Randy Martinson, President of Martinson Ag Risk Management, says strong fundamentals remain, but technical volatility is…

Producers in North Dakota are being reminded to stay vigilant after an anthrax case was confirmed in Stark County. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson says extreme weather can trigger dormant anthrax spores to emerge. “Anthrax is…

An industry leader in the North Dakota cattle industry has passed. Jason Schmidt, 54, ranched at Crystal Springs. Schmidt was a member of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Region 7 past vice president, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association…

One of the longest running livestock shows in the Upper Midwest is being put out to pasture. The Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce has decided to retire the Sioux Empire Livestock Show. The decision was driven by long-term financial…

The South Dakota Beef Industry Council has named Jon Dilworth as its new executive director. Dilworth is a Minnesota native and a graduate of South Dakota State University. Dilworth has spent time as a high school ag teacher, Extension educator…

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has ruled that livestock producers cannot be forced to file federal reports about emissions under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act.…

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins held a press conference Friday in Texas on the threat of New World Screwworm, calling it a “national security issue and threat” that affects the “cost of groceries and cost of living.” Rollins announced updates…

Agriculture received historic funding in the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill, but Representative Julie Fedorchak says more work remains to deliver a full farm bill. “The One Big Beautiful Bill included more investments in agriculture than what we’ve seen…

Senator John Hoeven says the recently passed One Big Beautiful bill delivers key benefits for farmers while work continues on a new farm bill. Hoeven highlighted improvements to crop insurance and support for livestock producers.  “We have more affordability on…

North Dakota Representative Julie Fedorchak says collaboration between the coal and oil industries could deliver major economic and energy benefits. Speaking alongside U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Grand Forks, Fedorchak pointed to the use of carbon dioxide from coal-fired…

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says North Dakota is driving American energy innovation. During a visit to Grand Forks, Wright highlighted Cracking the Code 2.0, a project designed to significantly boost oil recovery. “When we produce oil in unconventional reservoirs…

The executive order signed by President Trump in February requires the Make America Healthy Again Commission to deliver its report to the White House August 12. However, an administration spokesperson said it will be a little longer before the report…

President Trump has extended China’s tariff deadline until November 9. This will give the U.S. and China an additional 90 days to negotiate a trade agreement. This means the tariff rate on imports from China will remain at 30 percent…