MN Corn Matters
In this edition of Minnesota Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Richard Syverson highlights a recent trade mission to Switzerland and Germany. Click here to listen.
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Negative Feedback for USDA Reorganization Plan
According to Government Executive, USDA has received mostly negative feedback about its reorganization plan. Public comment was taken in August and September. There were nearly 47,000 comments, but most were form letters. Of the 14,000 remaining messages, more than 80…
Region Well Represented Among Wheat Contest Winners
The 28 winners of the National Wheat Yield Contest have submitted their wheat for quality testing. Quality winners will be announced during a wheat quality webinar on January 21, and awards will be presented at the 2026 Commodity Classic in…
Ag Assistance is Necessary, But Not a Long-Term Solution
North Dakota Farmers Union Past President Mark Watne says that the financial relief farmers will receive is necessary, but it’s not enough, and it’s not a long-term solution. "We're selling grain for less than what we did in the 1970s,…
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 said that the cattle market has moved back into the hot category, along with the stock market and gold heading into…
La Nina Persists
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center expects this year’s La Nina to continue for most of the winter. With La Nina, our region is expected to experience colder-than-normal weather. There is also a likelihood of above-average snowfall.
New NDFU President Perdue Pledges to Build on Watne’s Legacy
Newly elected North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue understands that he has some pretty big shoes to fill without going President Mark Watne's retirement. Despite the current ag economic landscape in the country, Perdue says that he's inheriting a…
Speculation Seen Over FBA Payment Rates
USDA is expected to announce the Farmer Bridge Assistance payment rates before Christmas. A guessing game is now underway over the potential farm assistance rates. Paul Neiffer from the Farm CPA Report is out with his prediction. For soybeans, Neiffer…
Agriculture Remains a Hurdle in U.S.-India Trade
As part of a trade deal with the United States, India is prepared to purchase more oil, military equipment and aircraft, but agricultural products are a no-go. According to the Informist news agency, the Indian government believes U.S. ag imports…
Matt Perdue Elected NDFU President
The North Dakota Farmers Union has elected Matt Perdue as its new president. Perdue is just the tenth individual to lead the organization and the youngest at 33 years of age. Perdue farms with his family near Ray in northwest…
