Still A Great Window of Opportunity for Corn
Planters were parked for a portion of this past week due to rain delays. “The first two inches of rain we had were much needed, we had soils in very dry condition,” said Pat Radermacher, district sales manager, AgriGold. “The…
Planting Pushes Forward
Early-season crops are off to a nice start. “There’s a lot of good-looking wheat fields and the beet acres in the southern part of the (Red River) Valley are about 98 percent complete,” said Vicki Dekkers, regional manager, Vive Crop…
NASS Reports Victim of Slow Budget Approval
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service dropped key reports last month, including the July Cattle Report and the county grain and livestock estimates. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack blames Congressional budget delays for the decision. “October 1 comes and no budget, it’s…
A Big Payback for a Pre
Weed management begins early to set the crop up for success. “Put a pre on the beans if you can,” recommends Ron Truax, who leads the Spring Creek Ag Pioneer Agency at Litchville, North Dakota. “That pre-emergence herbicide is always…
Waiting for the La Nina
The transition from El Nino to the upcoming La Nina is being closely monitored. “Every El Nino and La Nina has a different flavor and we’re curious what the flavor of this La Nina is going to be,” said Nutrien…
A Majority of the Crop Planted in Southern MN
As of the first week of May, Golden Harvest Seeds Sales Representative Brian Langeland said most of the corn crop and half of the soybeans in southcentral Minnesota were in the ground. “We’ve got a lot of planting done in…
New Herbicide Resistance Test Available
A new rapid test that detects Group 14 herbicide resistance in kochia and pigweeds could be a game-changer for combatting herbicide resistance. According to NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley, the test should shave months from the old testing process.…
Rounds Seeks Ban on Electronic ID Mandate
South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has introduced legislation to block USDA’s mandate for electronic identification ear tags on interstate cattle shipments. R-CALF USA praised the bill, saying it preserves the rights for farmers and ranchers to choose the ear tags…
Stump Joins Workforce Council
National FFA Organization CEO Scott Stump has been appointed to the National Workforce Readiness Council board of directors. NWRC was created by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to focus on workforce development, training and advocacy.
Pioneer Agronomy Update
With cool soil conditions and the off-and-on again showers, there are questions about tightening up maturities. In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder has the answer. “In data collected from 2012 to 2023 would say do…
Still A Great Window of Opportunity for Corn
Planters were parked for a portion of this past week due to rain delays. “The first two inches of rain we had were much needed, we had soils in very dry condition,” said Pat Radermacher, district sales manager, AgriGold. “The…
Planting Pushes Forward
Early-season crops are off to a nice start. “There’s a lot of good-looking wheat fields and the beet acres in the southern part of the (Red River) Valley are about 98 percent complete,” said Vicki Dekkers, regional manager, Vive Crop…
NASS Reports Victim of Slow Budget Approval
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service dropped key reports last month, including the July Cattle Report and the county grain and livestock estimates. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack blames Congressional budget delays for the decision. “October 1 comes and no budget, it’s…
A Big Payback for a Pre
Weed management begins early to set the crop up for success. “Put a pre on the beans if you can,” recommends Ron Truax, who leads the Spring Creek Ag Pioneer Agency at Litchville, North Dakota. “That pre-emergence herbicide is always…
Markets Remain Murky Amidst Wartime
The war between Russia and Ukraine, has caused significant disruptions to the U.S. wheat industry. USDA Foreign Agriculture Service Administrator Daniel Whitley says the issue goes beyond supply and demand issues. “It’s our knowledge base,” said Whitley. “We had two…
ND Beef Commission Represented on Southeast Asia Trade Mission
Bismarck rancher Jess Nehl has gained a first-person perspective about the beef checkoff and international markets. Nehl, who is the secretary-treasurer of the North Dakota Beef Commission, has been part of a U.S. Meat Export Federation trade mission to South…
Leafhoppers Gobble Up Argentine Crop
Argentina is facing floods in the south and drought in the center of the country. Argentine farmers are also dealing with significant insect pressure. An analysis from the Rosario Grains Exchange found leafhopper numbers in northern Argentina are ten times…
Fall Calf Prices
According to NDSU Livestock Marketing Specialist Tim Petry, 2024 calf prices will be affected by calf supplies, corn prices, and fed cattle prices. Lower retention rates from last year will create a smaller calf crop this fall. The volatility of…
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson points to wheat as a strong point in the markets. There is some weakness in the wheat futures this morning, but Martinson…
Ground Beef Termed Safe From Avian Influenza
USDA tested ground beef for the H5N1 virus and all samples were negative. The samples came from supermarkets in states with dairy cattle that tested positive for avian influenza. USDA will conduct additional tests.
Well Grounded
The Well Grounded podcast is a presentation of Acres and Shares and the Red River Farm Network. In this edition, our guest is Bryon Parman, agricultural finance specialist, North Dakota State University, who breaks down the annual land values survey.…
Rounds Seeks Ban on Electronic ID Mandate
South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has introduced legislation to block USDA’s mandate for electronic identification ear tags on interstate cattle shipments. R-CALF USA praised the bill, saying it preserves the rights for farmers and ranchers to choose the ear tags…
Stump Joins Workforce Council
National FFA Organization CEO Scott Stump has been appointed to the National Workforce Readiness Council board of directors. NWRC was created by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to focus on workforce development, training and advocacy.
Markets Remain Murky Amidst Wartime
The war between Russia and Ukraine, has caused significant disruptions to the U.S. wheat industry. USDA Foreign Agriculture Service Administrator Daniel Whitley says the issue goes beyond supply and demand issues. “It’s our knowledge base,” said Whitley. “We had two…
CRA Leading By Example
Coming off a strong 2023 the Corn Refiners Association is looking to carry that momentum through 2024. Association President and CEO John Bode points to the successes of his staff as proof that they’re doing things the right way. “We…
ND Beef Commission Represented on Southeast Asia Trade Mission
Bismarck rancher Jess Nehl has gained a first-person perspective about the beef checkoff and international markets. Nehl, who is the secretary-treasurer of the North Dakota Beef Commission, has been part of a U.S. Meat Export Federation trade mission to South…
Patience
Grand Forks-based Asgrow/Dekalb Technical Agronomist Derek Pruitt doesn’t think much corn or soybeans were planted in his territory before the rain. Pruitt expects field conditions to improve rapidly. “We’ve got really good equipment to where we can go pretty quick,” said Pruitt.…
Ingalls to be Inducted into SD HOF
The South Dakota Hall of Fame recognizes individuals in the fields of business, education, entertainment and agriculture. In the agriculture category, Hugh Ingalls will be inducted this fall. Ingalls is being recognized for his work in the development of the…
Pioneer Agronomy Update
With cool soil conditions and the off-and-on again showers, there are questions about tightening up maturities. In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder has the answer. “In data collected from 2012 to 2023 would say do…
Still A Great Window of Opportunity for Corn
Planters were parked for a portion of this past week due to rain delays. “The first two inches of rain we had were much needed, we had soils in very dry condition,” said Pat Radermacher, district sales manager, AgriGold. “The…
Planting Pushes Forward
Early-season crops are off to a nice start. “There’s a lot of good-looking wheat fields and the beet acres in the southern part of the (Red River) Valley are about 98 percent complete,” said Vicki Dekkers, regional manager, Vive Crop…
A Big Payback for a Pre
Weed management begins early to set the crop up for success. “Put a pre on the beans if you can,” recommends Ron Truax, who leads the Spring Creek Ag Pioneer Agency at Litchville, North Dakota. “That pre-emergence herbicide is always…
Waiting for the La Nina
The transition from El Nino to the upcoming La Nina is being closely monitored. “Every El Nino and La Nina has a different flavor and we’re curious what the flavor of this La Nina is going to be,” said Nutrien…
A Majority of the Crop Planted in Southern MN
As of the first week of May, Golden Harvest Seeds Sales Representative Brian Langeland said most of the corn crop and half of the soybeans in southcentral Minnesota were in the ground. “We’ve got a lot of planting done in…
New Herbicide Resistance Test Available
A new rapid test that detects Group 14 herbicide resistance in kochia and pigweeds could be a game-changer for combatting herbicide resistance. According to NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley, the test should shave months from the old testing process.…
- Rounds Seeks Ban on Electronic ID Mandate
- NASS Reports Victim of Slow Budget Approval
- ND Beef Commission Represented on Southeast Asia Trade Mission
- H5N1 Surveillance Continues
- Northfield Vet to be Recognized at Leman Swine Conference
- Pastureland Values Rise
- Canada Cattle Import Restrictions
- All Livestock
Rounds Seeks Ban on Electronic ID Mandate
South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has introduced legislation to block USDA’s mandate for electronic identification ear tags on interstate cattle shipments. R-CALF USA praised the bill, saying it preserves the rights for farmers and ranchers to choose the ear tags…
NASS Reports Victim of Slow Budget Approval
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service dropped key reports last month, including the July Cattle Report and the county grain and livestock estimates. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack blames Congressional budget delays for the decision. “October 1 comes and no budget, it’s…
ND Beef Commission Represented on Southeast Asia Trade Mission
Bismarck rancher Jess Nehl has gained a first-person perspective about the beef checkoff and international markets. Nehl, who is the secretary-treasurer of the North Dakota Beef Commission, has been part of a U.S. Meat Export Federation trade mission to South…
H5N1 Surveillance Continues
The health risk to people from H5N1 or avian influenza is extremely low. In a webinar hosted by the World Health Organization, WHO Infectious Disease Epidemiologist Dr. Maria Van Kerkkove said the work is continuing on the consequences from H5N1. “We’re not…
Northfield Vet to be Recognized at Leman Swine Conference
Northfield, Minnesota veterinarian Dr. Matt Allerson will receive the Science in Practice Award at the Leman Swine Conference in September. This award recognizes swine practitioners who use science to solve critical health and production problems for pork producers. Allerson leads…
Pastureland Values Rise
For the fourth year in a row, pastureland values in North Dakota have increased. According to North Dakota Department of Trust Lands Annual Land Survey, cash rents for pasture ground will go up more than four percent this year, topping…
Canada Cattle Import Restrictions
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has created more requirements when importing dairy cattle from the U.S. This is in response to the first confirmed case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a dairy herd in late March. Since April 29th,…
Rounds Seeks Ban on Electronic ID Mandate
South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has introduced legislation to block USDA’s mandate for electronic identification ear tags on interstate cattle shipments. R-CALF USA praised the bill, saying it preserves the rights for farmers and ranchers to choose the ear tags…
NASS Reports Victim of Slow Budget Approval
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service dropped key reports last month, including the July Cattle Report and the county grain and livestock estimates. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack blames Congressional budget delays for the decision. “October 1 comes and no budget, it’s…
CRA Leading By Example
Coming off a strong 2023 the Corn Refiners Association is looking to carry that momentum through 2024. Association President and CEO John Bode points to the successes of his staff as proof that they’re doing things the right way. “We…
CRP Update Sought
Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad has introduced legislation to modernize the Conservation Reserve Program. The bill calls for science-based soil metrics to direct CRP acres to the most vulnerable acres. It also provides farmers and landowners with the tools to protect…
CropLife America Hopeful for Farm Bill
CropLife America is hopeful for the 2024 farm bill after seeing the 5-year proposals from the Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow and House Ag Committee Chairman Glen “GT” Thompson. CropLife America also recognizes that more work is needed to…
Senate Ag Legislation Combined With Non-Related Bills
The Minnesota Senate passed the Agriculture, Commerce, Energy, Environment, and Climate supplemental budget with a vote of 36-to-30. The Republican lead for the agriculture committee, Senator Torrey Westrom, said he likes the agriculture segment of the bill. However, Westrom said…
Devil’s in the Details
The new guidelines for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits specify certain farming practices. Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad does not like the direction taken with the new guidelines. “The devil’s in the details and the devil is all over the place…