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Spring Wheat Tour Showcases Crop Quality Beyond Yield

Published July 25, 2026

North Dakota Wheat Commission Director of Marketing and Research Erica Olson says the yield estimate made during the Spring Wheat and Durum Tour may grab the headlines, but the event's biggest value is connecting customers directly with the crop. "We…

Custom Harvesters Request Federal Disaster Aid

Published July 24, 2026

U.S. Custom Harvesters Inc. is asking Congress to dedicate $250 million from USDA's disaster assistance package to help harvest crews recover from a difficult season. "A lot of our guys lost 25 percent of their total revenue for the year…

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published July 13, 2026

The grain markets have taken over the spotlight after a bullish USDA report and renewed geopolitical concerns, according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson. Martinson says wheat has become the market leader as escalating conflict involving Russia, Ukraine…

Harvest Hotline: Better Wheat Crop Expected as Harvest Moves North

Published July 7, 2026

Custom harvest crews are heading toward Montana and the Dakotas after battling drought and freeze damage throughout Kansas. While southern wheat yields have been disappointing, crews expect much stronger production as harvest moves north. "Between the drought and freeze, we're…

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published June 29, 2026

Stock indexes and the cattle markets continue to lead the way higher, while wheat and corn remain under pressure, according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson. "The stock market continues to be one of the hottest markets right…

Millershaski Succeeds Pellman

Published June 29, 2026

U.S. Wheat Associates has a new chairman. Kansas wheat farmer Gary Millershaski took over the gavel this past week at USW's summer board meeting in North Dakota. He succeeds North Dakota grower Jim Pellman. Mark Jossund of Minnesota was installed…

Stripe Rust Alert

Published June 23, 2026

Wheat growers across the Northern Plains are being encouraged to scout fields after stripe rust was identified in the region. The disease favors cool, wet conditions and can spread quickly when weather remains favorable. Farmers should watch for yellow-orange stripes…

Weather Extremes Creating Crop Challenges

Published June 19, 2026

NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Jeff Stachler says this season's weather has created challenges for several crops. "Twisted whorl corn syndrome is something that happens when we have rapid growth followed by cold weather, which is what we've had," said…

NAWG Targets Phosphate Import Restrictions

Published April 1, 2026

The National Association of Wheat Growers is calling on federal regulators to remove countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia, arguing the policy is increasing costs for U.S. farmers. NAWG says fertilizer makes up about 38 percent of…

Grain Exports Show Mixed Trends

Published March 30, 2026

U.S. grain export activity remains steady, with mixed trends across corn, soybeans, and wheat. Corn export inspections for the week ending March 19 totaled 66.9 million bushels, holding near recent levels. Cumulative inspections have reached 1.755 billion bushels, up 38…

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Spring Wheat Tour Showcases Crop Quality Beyond Yield

Custom Harvesters Request Federal Disaster Aid

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Harvest Hotline: Better Wheat Crop Expected as Harvest Moves North

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Millershaski Succeeds Pellman

Stripe Rust Alert

Weather Extremes Creating Crop Challenges

NAWG Targets Phosphate Import Restrictions

Grain Exports Show Mixed Trends

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