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Best of the Best Helps Farmers Plan for 2026

Published February 9, 2026

The Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research meetings were an opportunity for farmers to finalize their preparations for the next growing season with the most up-to-date research. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director Brian Sorensen said…

Wiersma: Do Not Cut Nitrogen Despite Tight Margins

Published January 14, 2026

University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma encouraged growers not to cut back on nitrogen despite tight margins. Speaking at the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Small Grains Update meetings, Wiersma said maintaining yield and protein is critical…

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published January 5, 2026

Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management says cattle and precious metals remain the hottest markets, with cattle testing strong resistance levels and gold and silver continuing their upward momentum. On the downside, grains are struggling. Corn is trading near…

Large Crops and Slow Demand Shape 2025

Published December 26, 2025

The lack of a major global weather or production problem has prolonged a lower-price environment for grains and oilseeds, defining much of 2025. “The continued production cycle globally has lacked a threat to new crop production throughout the last two…

Corn, Soybeans, Wheat: What Farmers Can Expect in 2026

Published December 23, 2025

In the latest edition of Agriculture By The Numbers from NDSU Extension, Crop Economist Frayne Olson breaks down USDA and FAPRI projections for 2026. Corn acres are projected to decline slightly with trendline yields, cutting total production and leaving ending…

Olson: Look for Smaller Pricing Opportunities

Published December 16, 2025

There is no shortage of grains worldwide. "We had record corn production, again, not surprising anybody; we had a very good soybean crop and we had a very good wheat crop," said Frayne Olson, crops economist, NDSU Extension. "Then you…

USDA: Weekly Corn and Soybean Inspections Drop

Published November 26, 2025

USDA data shows soybean and corn inspections for export declined in the week ending November 20, while wheat assessments increased. Soybean inspections totaled almost 800,000 metric tons, down from 1.21 million the previous week and below the 2.12 million reported…

Crop Quality Report

Published October 24, 2025

U.S. Wheat Associates has released its 2025 U.S. Crop Quality Report, providing a detailed analysis of more than 2,200 wheat samples collected nationwide. The annual report helps global wheat buyers evaluate the quality and value of this year’s U.S. crop.…

Frost Causes Damage in Western North Dakota

Published September 14, 2025

Western North Dakota experienced a frost just over a week ago, with temperatures dipping into the 20s in several areas. Bismarck-based National Weather Service meteorologist Jeff Schild credits an unusual combination of weather factors. “What we had was just a…

September Weather Impacts Crop Progress

Published September 5, 2025

Cooler September temperatures slowed crop development in west central Minnesota. Peterson Farms agronomist Rick Swenson says soybeans haven’t advanced as quickly as expected. “Slowing things down a little bit, just from what I’ve seen," said Swenson. "Some of the soybeans…

Articles tagged under: wheat

Best of the Best Helps Farmers Plan for 2026

Wiersma: Do Not Cut Nitrogen Despite Tight Margins

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Large Crops and Slow Demand Shape 2025

Corn, Soybeans, Wheat: What Farmers Can Expect in 2026

Olson: Look for Smaller Pricing Opportunities

USDA: Weekly Corn and Soybean Inspections Drop

Crop Quality Report

Frost Causes Damage in Western North Dakota

September Weather Impacts Crop Progress

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