Corn Matters
In the Minnesota Corn Matters program, Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Jim Kanten highlights the new trade deal with the United Kingdom. Here's the link.
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Supply+Demand=Price
The cattle market remains in lofty territory. Heartland Investor Services Commodity Trading Advisor Gene Graner is cautious at these levels. "We're probably seeing a ceiling on what the consumers are willing to pay," said Graner. "We're already seeing Walmart struggle…
Ibach Joins Midwest Council on Agriculture
The Midwest Council on Agriculture has added Greg Ibach as a policy advisor. Ibach is a former USDA undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs and former Nebraska agriculture director. Ibach joins MWCA founder and former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin…
The Sugarbeet Report
In the latest edition of the Sugarbeet Report, Dr. Tom Peters, NDSU/UM Extension sugarbeet agronomist, discusses current crop conditions. Listen to the Sugarbeet Report by clicking here.
Rate Reduction OK’ed
The EPA has approved a rate reduction when applying Kenja 400SC fungicide on canola in six states, including North Dakota and Minnesota. The recommendation is now as low as four fluid ounces per acre to control white mold. This fungicide…
Crop Watch Visits Formo Farm
RRFN's Crop Watch made a stop at the Mark Formo farm at Litchville, North Dakota on Tuesday. At that point, Formo said the season has been 'phenomenal.' "A lot of guys are pretty much done with corn. They're moving on…
A Year With No PP
In the mid-Red River Valley, Proseed President and CEO Keith Peltier said most of the planting has wrapped up. During the Red River Farm Network Crop Watch update, Peltier said it is a big year for corn. "Our sales are up…
Winds Influence Weed Control
Ron Truax, who leads Spring Creek Ag at Litchville, North Dakota, has seen a lot of the corn and soybeans planted. Weed control now becomes a worry. "One of the conversations now is, when are you going to get a pre…
MN Beef Update
In this week's Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root offers information on the summer beef tour. Click here to listen.
‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Passes at Committee Level
After a marathon all-night session, the House Ways and Means Committee approved a tax package that extends many of the 2017 tax cuts. The bill passed on a party-line 26-19 vote. For agriculture, the bill includes permanent estate tax relief,…
