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Sub-Zero Temps Disrupt Grain Shipments on Mississippi

Published December 19, 2025

Barges on the Mississippi River have faced delays this month as sub-zero temperatures and ice have slowed operations, according to the USDA’s latest Grain Transportation report. Warmer weather in recent days is expected to help melt some of the ice.…

Ethanol Production Hits New Record

Published December 19, 2025

U.S. ethanol production surged to a new record in the week ending December 12, according to the Energy Information Administration. Average output climbed to 1.13 million barrels per day, up from 1.11 million the previous week and topping the record…

Farm Labor Shortage Drives Higher Food Prices Nationwide

Published December 18, 2025

The current farm labor shortage is impacting production across America. Grow It Here, a coalition of US farmers focused on advocacy and education, hosted a webinar on the impact of the labor shortage and its effects on food prices. "When…

A Record Crop on Deck

Published December 18, 2025

South America’s soybean planting season is nearly complete. Ag consultant Kory Melby says the weather has helped with planting, crop progress and even some early-season harvesting. "Brazil is basically 100 percent planted at the moment. They've had good rains the…

Producers Eye More Sunflowers After Successful 2025 Season

Published December 18, 2025

2025 was a good year for sunflowers, with acreage doubling across the country from 2024 levels. National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken expects acres to increase again in '26. "They're looking at what's going to be profitable for next…

Farmers Lean on State Programs

Published December 18, 2025

Big Stone County Farmers Union President Peter Schwagerl told Minnesota lawmakers that ongoing federal trade uncertainty is adding financial strain to farm operations already facing tight margins. “Federal policy has emphasized the feeling of uncertainty that has been following us…

The Personal Toll of Farm Stress

Published December 18, 2025

Kittson County Commissioner Theresa Gillie told Minnesota lawmakers that federal actions and rising costs are creating severe stress for farmers and rural communities. Speaking at a Senate hearing, Gillie described the ongoing struggles in the ag markets and highlighted the…

MN Corn Matters

Published December 18, 2025

In Minnesota Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council Chair John Mages explains the corn checkoff investment. Click here to hear from Mages.

Corn Yield Contest Winners to be Recognized at Commodity Classic

Published December 17, 2025

A familiar name has the top yield in the National Corn Growers Association Corn Yield Contest. Virginia farmer David Hula has won the contest multiple times and this year had a winning yield of over 572 bushels per acre with…

Soil Fertility Minute

Published December 17, 2025

In the Soil Fertility Minute from the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council, University of Minnesota Extension Educator Tarah Young discusses hybrid winter rye nitrogen management. "We found that spring nitrogen applications are far more important than the fall applications,"…

Crops Articles

Sub-Zero Temps Disrupt Grain Shipments on Mississippi

Ethanol Production Hits New Record

Farm Labor Shortage Drives Higher Food Prices Nationwide

A Record Crop on Deck

Producers Eye More Sunflowers After Successful 2025 Season

Farmers Lean on State Programs

The Personal Toll of Farm Stress

MN Corn Matters

Corn Yield Contest Winners to be Recognized at Commodity Classic

Soil Fertility Minute

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