Seeking Affordable Healthcare
The expansion of MinnesotaCare’s public option has been a legislative priority for the Minnesota Farmers Union. “If we could do one thing to make it easier for family farmers to build their businesses and make it easier for young families…
MCGA Supports AFREC Renewal
In St. Paul, the Minnesota House version of the agriculture budget bill allows the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council to end at the end of June. It repurposes the 40 cent per ton fertilizer fee for water quality projects…
Ag Credit Survey Cites Lower Farm Income
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve’s quarterly agricultural credit survey of over 60 ag lenders cited growing pessimism. Fed Regional Outreach Director Joe Mahon pointed to declining farm income as a key contributor to that sentiment. “Seventy percent of lenders across our…
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson cites the Dow Jones Industrial Average as one of the ‘hot’ aspects of the market. “That’s had eight stronger sessions,” said…
Crunch Time for Minnesota Legislation
The Minnesota legislative session is in the final stretch with just one week remaining. According to Minnesota Farmer’s Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey, the ag bill is moving in an unorthodox way. “The House and Senate agriculture bills were…
Baseline Worries
A major piece of legislation, like the farm bill, requires compromise. North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer is concerned that the compromise will include changes to the baseline, citing the spending devoted to nutrition programs and conservation during the pandemic and…
Federal Relief on the Way for Dairy Farmers
There’s financial support coming for dairy farmers dealing with H5N1 in their cattle. That includes reimbursements for veterinarian costs associated with the virus. “We’re going to provide funding for heat treatment to dispose of milk in a bio-secure fashion,” said…
Activist Groups Step Up Federal Focus
A new coalition of 15 animal rights groups has been formed to make local, state and national policy changes. The Animal Policy Alliance’s mission is to end what it sees as animal cruelty in large-scale farms. This coalition says it…
FFA Teacher Ambassadors Selected
The National FFA Organization has named its National Teacher Ambassadors for the upcoming school year. These 64 individuals will be a resource for other ag teachers in their states. There are four teachers selected in the tri-state area. They are…
SD Corn Comments
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This week’s edition of the South Dakota Corn Comments serves as a reminder about mental wellness and available resources. Listen to the update.
Bayer Ag Division Outperforms
Bayer outperformed its peers in a tough market in the ag business division. Overall financials are lower than last year but higher than expected. Overall sales in the ag division declined by three percent to just over $8.5 million. Earnings…
Farming for the Future
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Bruce Newhouse of BTN Farms is our guest. Newhouse was the…
Christopherson Retiring
South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson officially retires next month. “It’s been ten years and that’ll come to a close on June 7,” Christopherson told RRFN. “The last ten years have just been phenomenal, probably the best work experience…
Prop 12 Needs a National Solution
The farm bill may see some action before the end of the month in the House Agriculture Committee. National Pork Producers Council Assistant Vice President of Domestic Policy Chase Adams says agriculture needs to get a farm bill done. “Not only…
Ag Credit Survey Cites Lower Farm Income
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve’s quarterly agricultural credit survey of over 60 ag lenders cited growing pessimism. Fed Regional Outreach Director Joe Mahon pointed to declining farm income as a key contributor to that sentiment. “Seventy percent of lenders across our…
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson cites the Dow Jones Industrial Average as one of the ‘hot’ aspects of the market. “That’s had eight stronger sessions,” said…
More Rain in Southern Brazil
Since Friday morning, central and northeastern Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil received 3.5-to-7.5 inches of rain. Much of that area received 12-to-25 inches in the last wave of heavy rains in late April and early May. More rain is…
Assessing Frost Damage in Russia
Wheat markets reacted this past week to freezing temperatures in Russia. World Weather Incorporated says temps dropped into the mid-to-upper 20s in central and southern Russia and extremes in the upper teens in the north. Weekend temps were much warmer.…
Tariff Decision May Impact Soybean Oil
The Biden Administration is scheduled to raise tariffs on products produced in China as soon as this week. The list of products has not been released, but there is speculation used cooking oil will be impacted. Market analysts believe a…
Wheat Tour This Week
The Wheat Quality Council Winter Wheat Tour will be held this week. WQC Executive Vice President Dave Green says interest in the Kansas wheat crop remains high. Per usual, a widely variable crop is anticipated in Kansas. “The southwest is the…
Cattle Prices Expected to Remain Strong into ’25
In its supply/demand report, USDA reduced 2024 U.S. red meat and poultry production from last month. Output is forecast to be lower for broilers, turkeys and pork. Beef production rose due to increased cattle slaughter and heavier dressed weights. For…
FFA Teacher Ambassadors Selected
The National FFA Organization has named its National Teacher Ambassadors for the upcoming school year. These 64 individuals will be a resource for other ag teachers in their states. There are four teachers selected in the tri-state area. They are…
SD Corn Comments
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This week’s edition of the South Dakota Corn Comments serves as a reminder about mental wellness and available resources. Listen to the update.
Bayer Ag Division Outperforms
Bayer outperformed its peers in a tough market in the ag business division. Overall financials are lower than last year but higher than expected. Overall sales in the ag division declined by three percent to just over $8.5 million. Earnings…
Farming for the Future
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Bruce Newhouse of BTN Farms is our guest. Newhouse was the…
Christopherson Retiring
South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson officially retires next month. “It’s been ten years and that’ll come to a close on June 7,” Christopherson told RRFN. “The last ten years have just been phenomenal, probably the best work experience…
Pioneer Agronomy Update
In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Eric Lagge says the early planted corn is beginning to emerge. “If you have corn in the ground that was planted in the week of April 22, it would be a good…
Seeking Affordable Healthcare
The expansion of MinnesotaCare’s public option has been a legislative priority for the Minnesota Farmers Union. “If we could do one thing to make it easier for family farmers to build their businesses and make it easier for young families…
Pioneer Agronomy Update
In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Eric Lagge says the early planted corn is beginning to emerge. “If you have corn in the ground that was planted in the week of April 22, it would be a good…
Seeking Affordable Healthcare
The expansion of MinnesotaCare’s public option has been a legislative priority for the Minnesota Farmers Union. “If we could do one thing to make it easier for family farmers to build their businesses and make it easier for young families…
MCGA Supports AFREC Renewal
In St. Paul, the Minnesota House version of the agriculture budget bill allows the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council to end at the end of June. It repurposes the 40 cent per ton fertilizer fee for water quality projects…
Ag Credit Survey Cites Lower Farm Income
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve’s quarterly agricultural credit survey of over 60 ag lenders cited growing pessimism. Fed Regional Outreach Director Joe Mahon pointed to declining farm income as a key contributor to that sentiment. “Seventy percent of lenders across our…
Finally in the Fields
The rains stopped planting for a couple of weeks but Dumont, Minnesota farmer Tom Frisch says the early spring helped them to stay on track. “We are sitting at a little over a third of our beans and corn in.”…
Managing Weeds in Cereal Grains
The crop is going to go in the ground within a tight window. Bayer Cropscience Field Sales Representative Carter Medalen has weed management recommendations for cereal grains. Listen to the interview.
An Awesome Start
CHS Ag Services Sales Agronomist Mackenzie Derry serves an area from Hillsboro to Grand Forks and reports the planters are rolling again. She has farmers in her area just starting to get into the field and others who are very…
Activist Groups Step Up Federal Focus
A new coalition of 15 animal rights groups has been formed to make local, state and national policy changes. The Animal Policy Alliance’s mission is to end what it sees as animal cruelty in large-scale farms. This coalition says it…
Prop 12 Needs a National Solution
The farm bill may see some action before the end of the month in the House Agriculture Committee. National Pork Producers Council Assistant Vice President of Domestic Policy Chase Adams says agriculture needs to get a farm bill done. “Not only…
Seeking Affordable Healthcare
The expansion of MinnesotaCare’s public option has been a legislative priority for the Minnesota Farmers Union. “If we could do one thing to make it easier for family farmers to build their businesses and make it easier for young families…
MCGA Supports AFREC Renewal
In St. Paul, the Minnesota House version of the agriculture budget bill allows the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council to end at the end of June. It repurposes the 40 cent per ton fertilizer fee for water quality projects…
Ag Credit Survey Cites Lower Farm Income
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve’s quarterly agricultural credit survey of over 60 ag lenders cited growing pessimism. Fed Regional Outreach Director Joe Mahon pointed to declining farm income as a key contributor to that sentiment. “Seventy percent of lenders across our…
MN Beef Update
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association has been busy meeting with lawmakers at the national and state level. MSCA Executive Director Kaitlyn Root has an update on the association’s recent policy work in this week’s Minnesota Beef Update.
Crunch Time for Minnesota Legislation
The Minnesota legislative session is in the final stretch with just one week remaining. According to Minnesota Farmer’s Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey, the ag bill is moving in an unorthodox way. “The House and Senate agriculture bills were…
Activist Groups Step Up Federal Focus
A new coalition of 15 animal rights groups has been formed to make local, state and national policy changes. The Animal Policy Alliance’s mission is to end what it sees as animal cruelty in large-scale farms. This coalition says it…
Prop 12 Needs a National Solution
The farm bill may see some action before the end of the month in the House Agriculture Committee. National Pork Producers Council Assistant Vice President of Domestic Policy Chase Adams says agriculture needs to get a farm bill done. “Not only…
Supplemental Ag Budget Bill Differences
The biggest difference between the Minnesota House and Senate versions of the supplemental ag budget bill is their stance on the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council. The House version lets AFREC sunset this year. The Senate version allows AFREC…
Seeking Affordable Healthcare
The expansion of MinnesotaCare’s public option has been a legislative priority for the Minnesota Farmers Union. “If we could do one thing to make it easier for family farmers to build their businesses and make it easier for young families…
MCGA Supports AFREC Renewal
In St. Paul, the Minnesota House version of the agriculture budget bill allows the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council to end at the end of June. It repurposes the 40 cent per ton fertilizer fee for water quality projects…
MN Beef Update
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association has been busy meeting with lawmakers at the national and state level. MSCA Executive Director Kaitlyn Root has an update on the association’s recent policy work in this week’s Minnesota Beef Update.
Crunch Time for Minnesota Legislation
The Minnesota legislative session is in the final stretch with just one week remaining. According to Minnesota Farmer’s Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey, the ag bill is moving in an unorthodox way. “The House and Senate agriculture bills were…