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MacRae: Insect Pressure Will Increase as Temps Climb

Published Yesterday

Insect activity is starting to pick up, but University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae says soybean aphid numbers are still pretty low. "We don't usually see our big buildups of soybean aphid until late July, early August, and that's…

Cost-Share Programs Available for Soil Conservation Efforts

Published Yesterday

The Northern Plains is home to some of the richest soil in the U.S. University of Minnesota Extension Educator Angie Peltier says the harsh weather environment puts those soils at risk. "We are windier than other areas of the country;…

Ag Appropriations Bill Expected to Reach the Senate Floor This Week

Published Yesterday

The Senate is expected to vote on four appropriations bills this week, including the funding for USDA, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven chairs the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee and will have an important…

First Premium Subsidy Hike in Decades

Published July 18, 2025

The One Big Beautiful BIll includes a premium subsidy increase for crop insurance. NDSU Senior Research Economist Dylan Turner says farmers have waited a long time to see a rate adjustment like this. "If you're under an enterprise unit, you…

Herbicide Impact on Sugarbeets Under Study in Minnesota

Published July 18, 2025

University of Minnesota Extension held its Crops and Soils Day in Crookston this week, where they covered a variety of topics about small grains diseases, soil health and management, and research into how herbicides are impacting the sugarbeet crop. Extension…

Volatility Signals Possible Market Top

Published July 18, 2025

The cattle market hit new all-time contract highs this week, but analysts are watching closely for signs of a potential top. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the rally has been driven by tight supplies, but technical indicators…

Plenty of Wheat Left to Cut in Central SD

Published July 18, 2025

Custom harvester Jeremy Haven says the winter wheat crop has been better than expected in the Pierre area, despite concerns from earlier in the season. “Last spring, everybody was a little concerned about that cold weather that moved in. We…

Pellman Named U.S. Wheat Associates Chair

Published July 18, 2025

North Dakota wheat farmer Jim Pellman is the new chairman of the U.S. Wheat Associates Board of Directors. Pellman, who farms near McClusky, took the gavel during the group’s summer meeting on July 17 in Boise, Idaho. Pellman has served…

Kansas Wheat Harvest Recap

Published July 18, 2025

The wheat harvest is complete in northwest Kansas, with yields coming in better than recent years. Custom harvester Jay Ferris, who is based in Colby, said the crop was consistent overall. “We had some proteins that were up in the…

Below Expectations Near Pierre

Published July 18, 2025

The wheat harvest is underway near Pierre, South Dakota, but yields are coming in below expectations. Custom harvester Roger Benson, who is based in Sheyenne, North Dakota, says the quality of this year’s winter wheat crop is not what he…

MacRae: Insect Pressure Will Increase as Temps Climb

Cost-Share Programs Available for Soil Conservation Efforts

Ag Appropriations Bill Expected to Reach the Senate Floor This Week

First Premium Subsidy Hike in Decades

Herbicide Impact on Sugarbeets Under Study in Minnesota

Volatility Signals Possible Market Top

Plenty of Wheat Left to Cut in Central SD

Pellman Named U.S. Wheat Associates Chair

Kansas Wheat Harvest Recap

Below Expectations Near Pierre

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