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Heat Delays for SMBSC

Published October 27, 2026

Warm temperatures created challenges for Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative, with several heat delays forcing growers to harvest primarily during overnight hours. "We had maybe only a handful of days when we've been able to run 24 hours around the…
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Late-Season Rains Boost Corn, Soybeans

Published October 27, 2026

Corn harvest is nearing the finish line near Badger, Minnesota. “We’ve been very happy with our late crops,” Shane Isane said. “Our corn and soybeans have been very, very good yields.” Spring wheat and canola were closer to average after dry…
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A Successful Harvest

Published October 27, 2026

Despite a growing season filled with weather challenges, Hallock, Minnesota farmer Dan Younggren said harvest results were better than expected. “So I call that a success,” Younggren said. “Our wheat harvest was a very, very nice wheat harvest.” Younggren was…
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Wide Yield Swings Due to Drought

Published October 27, 2026

At Washburn, North Dakota, Clark Price said corn yields have varied dramatically depending on where rain fell. “The corn, it’s really spotty,” Price said. “There’s some pretty decent corn out here, I’d say close to APH levels maybe, but then…
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A Rare First: MN and ND Serve Together on National FFA Officer Team

Published October 26, 2026

History was made at the 99th National FFA Convention. For the first time, students from Minnesota and North Dakota will serve together on the national officer team. Cameron Addition is from the Cannon Falls FFA Chapter. He served as president…
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Wasserman Sees Democratic Gains in Midterms

Published October 25, 2026

Cook Political Report Senior Editor David Wasserman believes Democrats can take control of the House and have a better-than-even chance of winning the Senate in the November midterm elections. Speaking on Ag Bull Media’s podcast, Wasserman said current polling in…
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CHS Commits $4.5 Million to National FFA

Published October 25, 2026

CHS is committing $4.5 million to the National FFA Organization, building on a partnership that has lasted more than 50 years. President of the CHS Foundation Megan Wolle said supporting agricultural educators is a major focus of the investment. “It…
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Harvest Winds Down in Southeast North Dakota

Published October 25, 2026

Harvest is nearing completion in southeastern North Dakota. Wyndmere-area farmer Carson Klosterman said soybean and sunflower harvest wrapped up several weeks ago, with most of the remaining activity focused on corn. “If folks aren’t done, they can see the end.” Klosterman described…
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Harvest Weather Has Been Beneficial

Published October 25, 2026

Harvest is moving ahead near New Rockford, North Dakota, with yields generally exceeding expectations. “Weather’s just been phenomenal,” Donny Allmaras said. “It’s been wonderful for the corn, drying it down a little bit more. The guys trying to finish up soybeans,…
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Ohio Likely to Gain Ag Committee Influence

Published October 25, 2026

Minnesota agriculture has had considerable power over the past two years with Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Angie Craig serving as ranking members of their respective agriculture committees. Midwest Council on Agriculture Executive Director Allison Stock expects Ohio to be…
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