- The Wrong Approach
- Midwest Dairy CEO Takes the Job at a Unique Time for the Industry
- Update Made to Draft Herbicide Strategy
- Hansen Seeks Corn Ban on DNR/State Land
- CHS to Acquire Eight Grain Assets from Cargill
- Dairy Farmers Take Measures Against Spreading Bovine Influenza
- Hay Use Down Thanks to Dry Spring
- All Top Stories
The Wrong Approach
State Representative Josh Heintzeman of Nisswa spoke out against several provisions in the environment budget and policy bill, including the time it takes for permitting in the state, new rules for ATV use and the management of the elk herd…
Midwest Dairy CEO Takes the Job at a Unique Time for the Industry
Corey Scott is in her early days as the new executive director of Midwest Dairy. Scott is a University of Minnesota-Crookston graduate and spent the last 15 years of her career with Land O’Lakes and its sustainability division, Truterra. “It’s…
Update Made to Draft Herbicide Strategy
The Environmental Protection Agency has published an update to its upcoming Herbicide Strategy. This is a requirement under the Endangered Species Act. The latest information is not as severe as the draft strategy released last summer. It calls for improved…
Hansen Seeks Corn Ban on DNR/State Land
One provision in the Minnesota House Environmental and Natural Resources budget bill would prohibit the growing of corn on public lands. During Tuesday’s hearing, State Representative Steven Jacob said there is overwhelming opposition to this language and asked Chairman Rick…
CHS to Acquire Eight Grain Assets from Cargill
CHS has signed an intent-to-purchase agreement with Cargill to acquire eight grain elevators in five states. The assets included in the sale include facilities in Pipestone and Maynard, Minnesota; Parker, South Dakota and locations in Illinois, Nebraska and Colorado. CHS…
Dairy Farmers Take Measures Against Spreading Bovine Influenza
U.S. dairy farmers are banning visitors to their operations, and many have taken to cutting down trees to prevent wild birds near dairy operations, and the spread of HPAI. There have been no calls for quarantining infected livestock, but the…
Hay Use Down Thanks to Dry Spring
A drier spring has hay use down in the area according to NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe. “I think a lot of farmers have more hay available this year just because they didn’t use as much as last…
The Wrong Approach
State Representative Josh Heintzeman of Nisswa spoke out against several provisions in the environment budget and policy bill, including the time it takes for permitting in the state, new rules for ATV use and the management of the elk herd…
Limits on Important Dry Bean Fungicide
At this past week’s meeting of the North Dakota Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board, the discussion centered on EPA’s decision to limit the use of chlorothalonil fungicide for use on chickpeas and dry edible beans. NDSU Research Plant…
Midwest Dairy CEO Takes the Job at a Unique Time for the Industry
Corey Scott is in her early days as the new executive director of Midwest Dairy. Scott is a University of Minnesota-Crookston graduate and spent the last 15 years of her career with Land O’Lakes and its sustainability division, Truterra. “It’s…
Tillage and a Limited Start on Spring Wheat
The recent moisture was welcome after starting the season on the dry side. Kennedy, Minnesota farmer Rob Rynning was able to get into the field before the rain. “We did some wheat and we also have over 400 acres of…
Biofuels Vs EVs
NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economist Dr. David Ripplinger shared insights during a webinar this past week hosted by the North Dakota Ethanol Council and the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. Ripplinger said biofuel blending has become favorable for oil companies, who…
Early Turnout
After a mild winter, NDSU Extension Rangeland Specialist Kevin Sedivec says pasture conditions look good for a normal-to-early turnout on grass. “Bromegrass or crested wheatgrass will reach that stage probably this week. The native range will probably reach it more…
Untimely Passing of MGEX CEO Mark Bagen Announced
Minneapolis Grain Exchange CEO Mark Bagen has died. Bagen began his career with MGEX in 1987 and was appointed president/CEO in 2005. In 2020, Bagen oversaw the acquisition of MGEX by Miami International Holdings and continued to lead MGEX until…
- China Steel Tariffs Facing a Big Bump
- Global Sugar Market Supported by India’s Sugar Export Ban
- Keep IRA Funds in Climate-Smart Ag Programs
- Breaking Down Bull Sale Trends
- What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
- South American Production Figures Far Apart
- Seeking Market Access for Table Stock Potatoes
- All Markets
China Steel Tariffs Facing a Big Bump
Trade between the United States and China may be taking a new turn. President Biden is calling for a significant increase in tariffs on imported Chinese steel and aluminum. This tariff would go from 7.5 percent to 25 percent. That’s…
Global Sugar Market Supported by India’s Sugar Export Ban
India has a sugar export ban in place until further notice. American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Dr. Rob Johansson says the Indian government’s decision is based on food security. “Typically, they will put out export bans on…
Keep IRA Funds in Climate-Smart Ag Programs
DAK Renewable Energy CEO David Kolsrud has been involved in the biofuels business from the beginning and has seen the economic boost ethanol delivered to rural communities. With low commodity prices, Kolsrud believes many farmers, “especially, the newer ones,” want…
Breaking Down Bull Sale Trends
It has been a historic season for seedstock cattle sales. “We’ve seen a ton of demand with averages higher than we’ve ever seen them before,” said Karoline Rose Bohannan, co-owner, K Rose Cattle Company. Despite a strong bull market, prices…
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the gold market continues to hold strength based on economic concerns. On the other side of the ledger, Martinson remains…
South American Production Figures Far Apart
USDA made no changes to size of Brazil’s crop and cut Argentina’s corn production by one million tonnes in Thursday’s supply and demand report. “That creates a bigger divergence and separation between the Argentine production estimates by the Argentine Grains Exchange…
Seeking Market Access for Table Stock Potatoes
In conjunction with the Japanese prime minister’s visit to the United States, a bipartisan group of lawmakers renewed the call for Japan to open its market to fresh U.S. potatoes. Japan has blocked market access for U.S. fresh potatoes for…
The Wrong Approach
State Representative Josh Heintzeman of Nisswa spoke out against several provisions in the environment budget and policy bill, including the time it takes for permitting in the state, new rules for ATV use and the management of the elk herd…
Limits on Important Dry Bean Fungicide
At this past week’s meeting of the North Dakota Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board, the discussion centered on EPA’s decision to limit the use of chlorothalonil fungicide for use on chickpeas and dry edible beans. NDSU Research Plant…
Midwest Dairy CEO Takes the Job at a Unique Time for the Industry
Corey Scott is in her early days as the new executive director of Midwest Dairy. Scott is a University of Minnesota-Crookston graduate and spent the last 15 years of her career with Land O’Lakes and its sustainability division, Truterra. “It’s…
Biofuels Vs EVs
NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economist Dr. David Ripplinger shared insights during a webinar this past week hosted by the North Dakota Ethanol Council and the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. Ripplinger said biofuel blending has become favorable for oil companies, who…
Untimely Passing of MGEX CEO Mark Bagen Announced
Minneapolis Grain Exchange CEO Mark Bagen has died. Bagen began his career with MGEX in 1987 and was appointed president/CEO in 2005. In 2020, Bagen oversaw the acquisition of MGEX by Miami International Holdings and continued to lead MGEX until…
California Rule Threatens Supply Chain
A bipartisan group of senators, including North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, are asking the Environmental Protection Agency to reject a rule from the California Air Resources Board. CARB’s goal is to convert the national railroad fleet to…
Update Made to Draft Herbicide Strategy
The Environmental Protection Agency has published an update to its upcoming Herbicide Strategy. This is a requirement under the Endangered Species Act. The latest information is not as severe as the draft strategy released last summer. It calls for improved…
Limits on Important Dry Bean Fungicide
At this past week’s meeting of the North Dakota Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board, the discussion centered on EPA’s decision to limit the use of chlorothalonil fungicide for use on chickpeas and dry edible beans. NDSU Research Plant…
Corn Forecasts Remain Mixed
In the latest USDA supply and demand report, U.S. corn usage saw increases to projections for both feed and ethanol production. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says that while there are incentives for corn crush and ethanol production,…
South America Corn and Soybean Harvests Reports Mixed
Argentina’s corn and soybean harvest is in full swing. Soybean and Corn Advisor agronomist Michael Cordonnier says things are looking good there, while Brazil’s corn forecasts suffer some setbacks. “I would say 30 to 40% of the safrinha corn in…
The Dry Bean Scene
NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says dry bean acres are expected to find a good supply/demand balance this year. Acres should be higher than last year. He says in this week’s Dry Bean Scene that prices have held more…
Cold Imbibitional Chilling=Poor Stand
Asgrow Dekalb Technical Agronomist Grant Mehring asks farmers to watch the forecast when making their planting plans. “When you have freshly germinated corn and end up with too much rain and the soils cool down, you’ll end up with a poor…
A Quiet Report
USDA made minor changes in the April supply and demand report. Wheat ending stocks were raised to 698 million bushels from 673 million in March. Corn ending stocks were nearly unchanged at 2.12 million bushels. Soybean ending stocks were raised…
More Headwinds Ahead
FDIC Supervisory Examiner Joe Koenigsman cautions farmers about rising interest rates and how bigger operations may face increasing risk over loans. “$2 million line of credit is pretty standard, anymore. We went from 4% to 10% on operating notes in…
Early Turnout
After a mild winter, NDSU Extension Rangeland Specialist Kevin Sedivec says pasture conditions look good for a normal-to-early turnout on grass. “Bromegrass or crested wheatgrass will reach that stage probably this week. The native range will probably reach it more…
Additional Label for Dry Lot Cattle Production
Zoetis has received an expanded label approval from FDA for its Synovex Choice product. Synovex Choice is designed to increase the rate of gain in growing beef steers and heifers in dry lot production. A new implant, Synovex Primer, will…
Dairy Farmers Take Measures Against Spreading Bovine Influenza
U.S. dairy farmers are banning visitors to their operations, and many have taken to cutting down trees to prevent wild birds near dairy operations, and the spread of HPAI. There have been no calls for quarantining infected livestock, but the…
Hay Use Down Thanks to Dry Spring
A drier spring has hay use down in the area according to NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe. “I think a lot of farmers have more hay available this year just because they didn’t use as much as last…
Senate Ag Subcommittee Talks Bovine Influenza
During a recent Senate Committee on Appropriations meeting, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke about the effects of the H1N1 virus on the Ag industry and trade. “We’ve made a concerted effort to reach out to our trade partners and we’ve…
Breaking Down Bull Sale Trends
It has been a historic season for seedstock cattle sales. “We’ve seen a ton of demand with averages higher than we’ve ever seen them before,” said Karoline Rose Bohannan, co-owner, K Rose Cattle Company. Despite a strong bull market, prices…
MN Beef Update
The Minnesota Beef Update catches up with Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth. The 2023 annual report of the organization is complete. Producers will be able to see the full financial report and have an opportunity to…
The Wrong Approach
State Representative Josh Heintzeman of Nisswa spoke out against several provisions in the environment budget and policy bill, including the time it takes for permitting in the state, new rules for ATV use and the management of the elk herd…
Biofuels Vs EVs
NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economist Dr. David Ripplinger shared insights during a webinar this past week hosted by the North Dakota Ethanol Council and the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. Ripplinger said biofuel blending has become favorable for oil companies, who…
California Rule Threatens Supply Chain
A bipartisan group of senators, including North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, are asking the Environmental Protection Agency to reject a rule from the California Air Resources Board. CARB’s goal is to convert the national railroad fleet to…
Update Made to Draft Herbicide Strategy
The Environmental Protection Agency has published an update to its upcoming Herbicide Strategy. This is a requirement under the Endangered Species Act. The latest information is not as severe as the draft strategy released last summer. It calls for improved…
China Steel Tariffs Facing a Big Bump
Trade between the United States and China may be taking a new turn. President Biden is calling for a significant increase in tariffs on imported Chinese steel and aluminum. This tariff would go from 7.5 percent to 25 percent. That’s…
USDA Communicating to Trade Partners About Bovine Influenza
During a Senate Committee on Appropriations meeting, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said USDA has made a concerted effort to reach out to trading partners about Bovine Influenza A Virus in dairy cattle. “We’ve seen very little restriction if you will. There’s…
Hansen Seeks Corn Ban on DNR/State Land
One provision in the Minnesota House Environmental and Natural Resources budget bill would prohibit the growing of corn on public lands. During Tuesday’s hearing, State Representative Steven Jacob said there is overwhelming opposition to this language and asked Chairman Rick…