- Genesis Leaders Program Gives Glimpse Behind the Ag Scene
- Denver Ballot Initiative Could Hurt Midwest Lamb Producers
- Replacement Heifer Values Remain Lofty
- RRVSGA: School Nutrition Rule Has Good and Bad
- Ag Finance Merged into a Bigger Bill
- Berrones Selected as New South Dakota FFA Vice President
- Flavored Milk Remains Important in Children’s Diets
- All Top Stories
Genesis Leaders Program Gives Glimpse Behind the Ag Scene
South Dakota Soybean’s Genesis Leaders Program has concluded its 2024 schedule, graduating 20 participants. For Ag PHD agronomist Zach Hefty, the program was a great experience that provided a lot of insight into the production side of agriculture. “It was…
Denver Ballot Initiative Could Hurt Midwest Lamb Producers
Denver, Colorado is facing a ballot initiative this fall that would ban the slaughter of animals within city and county boundaries. Superior Farms is the one packing plant within the city. American Sheep Industry Association Executive Director Peter Orwick says…
Replacement Heifer Values Remain Lofty
A spring lull in auction barn receipts is happening, but Lake Region Livestock owner Chris Plummer says the cash cattle markets remain strong. “These big cattle may be backed up just a little bit here recently but, everything is holding…
RRVSGA: School Nutrition Rule Has Good and Bad
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says there were some positive provisions in the new USDA school lunch standards. “As commodity producers, we always want to see our products included in those programs. There are some…
Ag Finance Merged into a Bigger Bill
The Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee folded eight supplemental budget bills into three to reduce the number of bills heard on the House floor. The agriculture budget bill was merged with the climate and energy and commerce bills.
Berrones Selected as New South Dakota FFA Vice President
For new South Dakota FFA State Vice President Raul Berrones, being selected for an FFA state officer role was an unforgettable experience. “It was surreal. I couldn’t believe it and I still can’t believe it,” said Berrones about when his…
Flavored Milk Remains Important in Children’s Diets
The USDA announcement on school nutrition standards generally received a positive reaction from the ag industry. According to National Milk Producers Federation Director of Regulatory Affairs Miquela Hanselman, flavored milk plays an important role in children’s diets. “A big reason…
Carrying on the Family Legacy
Tristen Osmonson of the Fosston FFA Chapter was the runner-up in the Diversified Crop Production proficiency. Osmonson started farming three years ago and credits a lot of his knowledge to his grandfather who helped him get started. In 2021, I started…
Genesis Leaders Program Gives Glimpse Behind the Ag Scene
South Dakota Soybean’s Genesis Leaders Program has concluded its 2024 schedule, graduating 20 participants. For Ag PHD agronomist Zach Hefty, the program was a great experience that provided a lot of insight into the production side of agriculture. “It was…
Denver Ballot Initiative Could Hurt Midwest Lamb Producers
Denver, Colorado is facing a ballot initiative this fall that would ban the slaughter of animals within city and county boundaries. Superior Farms is the one packing plant within the city. American Sheep Industry Association Executive Director Peter Orwick says…
WestBred Wheat Report
In the WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg provides an update on wheat seeding progress. A recommendation on seeding rates and seeding depths is also provided. Berg also highlights the importance of a seed treatment.
Replacement Heifer Values Remain Lofty
A spring lull in auction barn receipts is happening, but Lake Region Livestock owner Chris Plummer says the cash cattle markets remain strong. “These big cattle may be backed up just a little bit here recently but, everything is holding…
The Value of Seed Treatments
NDSU Extension Cereal Grains Pathologist Andrew Friskop is fielding questions about seed treatments. There are a few considerations when deciding whether to use a fungicide seed treatment. “Know your field history and if you had some issues with emergence or root…
RRVSGA: School Nutrition Rule Has Good and Bad
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says there were some positive provisions in the new USDA school lunch standards. “As commodity producers, we always want to see our products included in those programs. There are some…
Replacement Heifer Values Remain Lofty
A spring lull in auction barn receipts is happening, but Lake Region Livestock owner Chris Plummer says the cash cattle markets remain strong. “These big cattle may be backed up just a little bit here recently but, everything is holding…
Export Restrictions Due to Avian Influenza
Colombia is the first country to restrict U.S. beef imports due to Bovine Influenza A Virus. This ban includes beef products that came from cattle slaughtered in South Dakota, Texas, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina and Ohio. Colombia…
Opportunities for ND Agriculture
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring was part of the USDA trade delegation in India. “I’m encouraging our companies to continue to seek this market.” Goehring said India can learn about farm production from the U.S. “We’re doing more with…
Forging Trade Relationships with India
Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor led a USDA trade mission to India. The delegation included officials from 47 agribusiness and farm organizations and 11 state agriculture departments. Taylor said India was an easy choice for…
Cow Prices Soar Thanks to Lean Beef Trimmings
Ninety percent lean beef trimming, used in ground beef formulations, has been trading at record-high prices. Perham Stockyards and Tri-County Stockyards owner Mitch Barthel says it’s a combination of things that has beef prices soaring. “The Covid shortage from two…
A Few Surprises in COF Report
The placements number in Friday’s USDA Cattle-on-Feed report were 12 percent below one year ago, well below trade expectations. The total on-feed supplies are up one percent from a year ago. Heifers and heifer calves on feed were also up…
China Returns the Favor
Days after President Biden imposed higher tariffs on Chinese steel, China responded with a 43.5 percent levy on a chemical made in the U.S. Propionic acid is used in animal feed to prevent mold. It is also used in herbicides,…
Carrying on the Family Legacy
Tristen Osmonson of the Fosston FFA Chapter was the runner-up in the Diversified Crop Production proficiency. Osmonson started farming three years ago and credits a lot of his knowledge to his grandfather who helped him get started. In 2021, I started…
Genesis Leaders Program Gives Glimpse Behind the Ag Scene
South Dakota Soybean’s Genesis Leaders Program has concluded its 2024 schedule, graduating 20 participants. For Ag PHD agronomist Zach Hefty, the program was a great experience that provided a lot of insight into the production side of agriculture. “It was…
Denver Ballot Initiative Could Hurt Midwest Lamb Producers
Denver, Colorado is facing a ballot initiative this fall that would ban the slaughter of animals within city and county boundaries. Superior Farms is the one packing plant within the city. American Sheep Industry Association Executive Director Peter Orwick says…
WestBred Wheat Report
In the WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg provides an update on wheat seeding progress. A recommendation on seeding rates and seeding depths is also provided. Berg also highlights the importance of a seed treatment.
Replacement Heifer Values Remain Lofty
A spring lull in auction barn receipts is happening, but Lake Region Livestock owner Chris Plummer says the cash cattle markets remain strong. “These big cattle may be backed up just a little bit here recently but, everything is holding…
Sugarbeet Report
Extension agronomist Tom Peters is part of the Sugarbeet Report this week discussing weed control. The activation of preemergence herbicides can be tricky.
AURI Update
The final webinar in a three-part series on supply chain development for specialty crops will take place on May 16. The Agriculture Utilization Research Institute invites anyone involved in the production of specialty crops to register for the free webinar…
Genesis Leaders Program Gives Glimpse Behind the Ag Scene
South Dakota Soybean’s Genesis Leaders Program has concluded its 2024 schedule, graduating 20 participants. For Ag PHD agronomist Zach Hefty, the program was a great experience that provided a lot of insight into the production side of agriculture. “It was…
WestBred Wheat Report
In the WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg provides an update on wheat seeding progress. A recommendation on seeding rates and seeding depths is also provided. Berg also highlights the importance of a seed treatment.
The Value of Seed Treatments
NDSU Extension Cereal Grains Pathologist Andrew Friskop is fielding questions about seed treatments. There are a few considerations when deciding whether to use a fungicide seed treatment. “Know your field history and if you had some issues with emergence or root…
Sugarbeet Report
Extension agronomist Tom Peters is part of the Sugarbeet Report this week discussing weed control. The activation of preemergence herbicides can be tricky.
Opportunities for ND Agriculture
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring was part of the USDA trade delegation in India. “I’m encouraging our companies to continue to seek this market.” Goehring said India can learn about farm production from the U.S. “We’re doing more with…
Taking Advantage of an Early Start
Randy Melvin, who farms at Buffalo, North Dakota, is off to a good start with planting. “Any time you can get going in April, I count it as a victory because over the last 25 years we’ve had very few…
Weed Control Begins at Planting
Mark Huso, who leads Huso Crop Consulting at Lakota, North Dakota, is excited about the planting progress “In general, field conditions have been great. We are (Prairie) Pothole country here along Highway 2, Lakota, Petersburg, Niagra, you see lots of…
- Genesis Leaders Program Gives Glimpse Behind the Ag Scene
- Denver Ballot Initiative Could Hurt Midwest Lamb Producers
- Replacement Heifer Values Remain Lofty
- Export Restrictions Due to Avian Influenza
- Redfield Students Win Poultry Event
- Ag Industry Responds to USDA Announcement
- USDA Takes Proactive Step to Limit H5N1 Threat
- All Livestock
Genesis Leaders Program Gives Glimpse Behind the Ag Scene
South Dakota Soybean’s Genesis Leaders Program has concluded its 2024 schedule, graduating 20 participants. For Ag PHD agronomist Zach Hefty, the program was a great experience that provided a lot of insight into the production side of agriculture. “It was…
Denver Ballot Initiative Could Hurt Midwest Lamb Producers
Denver, Colorado is facing a ballot initiative this fall that would ban the slaughter of animals within city and county boundaries. Superior Farms is the one packing plant within the city. American Sheep Industry Association Executive Director Peter Orwick says…
Replacement Heifer Values Remain Lofty
A spring lull in auction barn receipts is happening, but Lake Region Livestock owner Chris Plummer says the cash cattle markets remain strong. “These big cattle may be backed up just a little bit here recently but, everything is holding…
Export Restrictions Due to Avian Influenza
Colombia is the first country to restrict U.S. beef imports due to Bovine Influenza A Virus. This ban includes beef products that came from cattle slaughtered in South Dakota, Texas, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina and Ohio. Colombia…
Redfield Students Win Poultry Event
A team of four Redfield, South Dakota students have won the poultry event for this year’s South Dakota FFA Convention. For Elden Blume, Evan Jaton, Benson Beckler, and Kevin Weller, the announcement that their team won culminated three year’s worth…
Ag Industry Responds to USDA Announcement
A statement released by National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Gregg Doud said USDA’s action on testing and interstate movement of dairy cattle is appropriate. Doud also stressed milk is safe and pasteurization leaves all viruses inactive. Meat Institute…
USDA Takes Proactive Step to Limit H5N1 Threat
In response to the threat of H5N1 Avian Influenza, USDA is taking action to protect the U.S. livestock industry. As of Monday, a negative test is needed before the interstate movement of dairy cattle. If cattle test positive, animal movement…
- Denver Ballot Initiative Could Hurt Midwest Lamb Producers
- RRVSGA: School Nutrition Rule Has Good and Bad
- Ag Finance Merged into a Bigger Bill
- Opportunities for ND Agriculture
- Flavored Milk Remains Important in Children’s Diets
- Ag and Airlines Call for SAF Support in the Farm Bill
- Ag Industry Responds to USDA Announcement
- All Policy
Denver Ballot Initiative Could Hurt Midwest Lamb Producers
Denver, Colorado is facing a ballot initiative this fall that would ban the slaughter of animals within city and county boundaries. Superior Farms is the one packing plant within the city. American Sheep Industry Association Executive Director Peter Orwick says…
RRVSGA: School Nutrition Rule Has Good and Bad
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says there were some positive provisions in the new USDA school lunch standards. “As commodity producers, we always want to see our products included in those programs. There are some…
Ag Finance Merged into a Bigger Bill
The Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee folded eight supplemental budget bills into three to reduce the number of bills heard on the House floor. The agriculture budget bill was merged with the climate and energy and commerce bills.
Opportunities for ND Agriculture
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring was part of the USDA trade delegation in India. “I’m encouraging our companies to continue to seek this market.” Goehring said India can learn about farm production from the U.S. “We’re doing more with…
Flavored Milk Remains Important in Children’s Diets
The USDA announcement on school nutrition standards generally received a positive reaction from the ag industry. According to National Milk Producers Federation Director of Regulatory Affairs Miquela Hanselman, flavored milk plays an important role in children’s diets. “A big reason…
Ag and Airlines Call for SAF Support in the Farm Bill
A unique coalition of farm groups, biofuel groups and commercial airlines is asking House and Senate Agriculture Committees to deliver support for sustainable aviation fuel in the next farm bill. The U.S. aviation industry is committed to a goal of…
Ag Industry Responds to USDA Announcement
A statement released by National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Gregg Doud said USDA’s action on testing and interstate movement of dairy cattle is appropriate. Doud also stressed milk is safe and pasteurization leaves all viruses inactive. Meat Institute…