The National FFA Organization and Microsoft are expanding their FarmBeats for Students program, which teaches precision agriculture in classrooms. Chief Program Officer Christine White says the program is aimed at helping prepare students for how emerging technologies are being integrated…

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba suggested that increasing U.S. corn imports, particularly for ethanol and biomass use, could be part of ongoing trade negotiations with Washington. Ishiba emphasized Japan’s commitment to protecting its domestic agriculture sector, especially as pressure mounts…

There is a reprieve in the trade war between the U.S. and China. After a weekend of negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, a joint announcement was made saying both sides recognize the importance of ‘a sustainable, long-term and mutually beneficial economic…

The USDA has suspended all live cattle, horse, and bison imports at southern U.S. border ports due to the rapid northward spread of the New World Screwworm in Mexico. The pest has now been found as far north as roughly…

The warm weather has given planting progress a boost across North Dakota. “All crops are being planted right now, but wheat and barley are the farthest along, and some areas were completely done the farther west you go and where…

Minnesota House and Senate conference committee meetings are underway, but there’s still a lot of work that needs to be done. “The conference committee can’t dig too much in until there is a broader budget agreement on the framework for…

The global supply of nitrogen fertilizer is still very low, with Chinese exports absent. “Global supplies are still very, very tight,” said StoneX Vice President of Fertilizers Josh Linville. “When we look at the major issues of the world, nothing’s…

The National FFA Organization and Microsoft are expanding their FarmBeats for Students program, which teaches precision agriculture in classrooms. Chief Program Officer Christine White says the program is aimed at helping prepare students for how emerging technologies are being integrated…

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba suggested that increasing U.S. corn imports, particularly for ethanol and biomass use, could be part of ongoing trade negotiations with Washington. Ishiba emphasized Japan’s commitment to protecting its domestic agriculture sector, especially as pressure mounts…

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said the bull run continues in the cattle market. “Cattle continue to trade to new all-time contract highs; canola is seeing…

A Minnesota House-Senate conference committee reviewed its two versions of the omnibus agriculture bill on Friday. Legislative leaders have not provided the budget target so no action was taken. There is a $17.8 million difference between the two bills. House…

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong met with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Friday and discussed agriculture and energy issues. The two men who served together in Congress also discussed the need to ease the regulatory burden. North Dakota’s new pesticide labeling…

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven has reintroduced his bill to make higher levels of crop insurance more affordable to farmers. It increases premium support for revenue protection and yield protection policy, increases premium support for the Supplemental Coverage Option and…

There was an immediate 500 point pop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average when the details emerged overnight about a 90-day trade deal with China. Eventually, the Dow futures were up by nearly 1,000 points. In the ag commodities, soybeans…

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba suggested that increasing U.S. corn imports, particularly for ethanol and biomass use, could be part of ongoing trade negotiations with Washington. Ishiba emphasized Japan’s commitment to protecting its domestic agriculture sector, especially as pressure mounts…

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said the bull run continues in the cattle market. “Cattle continue to trade to new all-time contract highs; canola is seeing…

There was an immediate 500 point pop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average when the details emerged overnight about a 90-day trade deal with China. Eventually, the Dow futures were up by nearly 1,000 points. In the ag commodities, soybeans…

There is a reprieve in the trade war between the U.S. and China. After a weekend of negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, a joint announcement was made saying both sides recognize the importance of ‘a sustainable, long-term and mutually beneficial economic…

The USDA has suspended all live cattle, horse, and bison imports at southern U.S. border ports due to the rapid northward spread of the New World Screwworm in Mexico. The pest has now been found as far north as roughly…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is in the United Kingdom through Wednesday. This will be her first foreign trade mission. Rollins is also planning trade trips to Japan, Vietnam, Brazil, Peru, Italy and India over the next five months.

The global supply of nitrogen fertilizer is still very low, with Chinese exports absent. “Global supplies are still very, very tight,” said StoneX Vice President of Fertilizers Josh Linville. “When we look at the major issues of the world, nothing’s…

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven has reintroduced his bill to make higher levels of crop insurance more affordable to farmers. It increases premium support for revenue protection and yield protection policy, increases premium support for the Supplemental Coverage Option and…

There was an immediate 500 point pop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average when the details emerged overnight about a 90-day trade deal with China. Eventually, the Dow futures were up by nearly 1,000 points. In the ag commodities, soybeans…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is in the United Kingdom through Wednesday. This will be her first foreign trade mission. Rollins is also planning trade trips to Japan, Vietnam, Brazil, Peru, Italy and India over the next five months.

In the Fielding Questions podcast, RRFN Farm Broadcaster Randy Koenen visits with AgCountry Farm Credit Services Insurance Officer Bill Roiger about crop hail insurance and more.Fielding Questions is a collaborative effort between AgCountry Farm Credit Services and RRFN. Listen to…

The global supply of nitrogen fertilizer is still very low, with Chinese exports absent. “Global supplies are still very, very tight,” said StoneX Vice President of Fertilizers Josh Linville. “When we look at the major issues of the world, nothing’s…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council provides a mental health reminder in this week’s edition of South Dakota Corn Comments. Click here. 

Michael Uetz has been named the North Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Uetz leads Midan Marketing in Chicago, an agency helping meat producers, processors and retailers develop business and marketing…

The warm weather has given planting progress a boost across North Dakota. “All crops are being planted right now, but wheat and barley are the farthest along, and some areas were completely done the farther west you go and where…

In the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Agronomist Ana Carcedo was part of a recent webinar highlighting the role of dry beans in a healthy diet. Listen here. 

Decisions made now can have a huge impact on protein levels at harvest. In the latest WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg said the nutrient management plan is part of that effort. “It all does come back to…

The Kanas Wheat Tour will be held this week. Sixty-five people are registered to participate. “Everybody’s looking forward to it,” said Dave Green, executive vice president, Wheat Quality Council. “We have a nice crowd, not just farmers, but we’ve got millers…

In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder reviews the Growing Degree Days that are so important to the corn crop. “The forecast looks positive for increasing GDD accumulation over the next several days.”  Listen to Lunder’s…

In this week’s Sugarbeet Report, NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Entomologist Mark Boetel prepared farmers for the season ahead and the insect and pest threat. Listen to the report.

The warm weather has accelerated the emergence and development of insects, including canola flea beetles. The NDSU Crop and Pest Report said the canola flea beetles were identified near Cooperstown. They typically begin feeding on volunteer canola and weeds, like…

The USDA has suspended all live cattle, horse, and bison imports at southern U.S. border ports due to the rapid northward spread of the New World Screwworm in Mexico. The pest has now been found as far north as roughly…

National Pork Producers Council President Duane Stateler says the pork industry is counting on Congress to deliver a farm bill that strengthens defenses against foreign animal disease and addresses Proposition 12. “We just wanted to get the three-legged stool in…

AgMarket.net analyst Jacob Burks says the futures market is continuing to chase the cash cattle market higher. On Thursday, the August and September Feeder Cattle contracts topped $300 for the first time in history. “This can stay strong for a…

The Minnesota Pork Board announced the launch of a new leadership development program called Activate. “Participants in the Activate program will focus on five key areas,” said Kate Maddock, sustainability outreach coordinator. “Those are hands-on training within advocacy, communications, relationship…

Mild spring weather has been good for calving season. “Up in my neck of the woods, we’re kind of begging for little moisture, but as far as the calving season itself, it’s been pleasant,” said North Dakota Stockman’s Association President…

South Dakota’s drought conditions eased with recent rains. “We’re starting to see our cool-season grasses really green up where we got some rain, and it also helped push things along with the alfalfa” said Sara Bauder, forage field specialist, SDSU…

Three major pork companies have settled a price-fixing lawsuit. If the settlement is approved, Tyson Foods will pay $50 million, Clemens Food Group will pay $10 million and Triumph Foods will pay $4 million. A class action antitrust lawsuit was…

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba suggested that increasing U.S. corn imports, particularly for ethanol and biomass use, could be part of ongoing trade negotiations with Washington. Ishiba emphasized Japan’s commitment to protecting its domestic agriculture sector, especially as pressure mounts…

A Minnesota House-Senate conference committee reviewed its two versions of the omnibus agriculture bill on Friday. Legislative leaders have not provided the budget target so no action was taken. There is a $17.8 million difference between the two bills. House…

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong met with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Friday and discussed agriculture and energy issues. The two men who served together in Congress also discussed the need to ease the regulatory burden. North Dakota’s new pesticide labeling…

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven has reintroduced his bill to make higher levels of crop insurance more affordable to farmers. It increases premium support for revenue protection and yield protection policy, increases premium support for the Supplemental Coverage Option and…

The USDA has suspended all live cattle, horse, and bison imports at southern U.S. border ports due to the rapid northward spread of the New World Screwworm in Mexico. The pest has now been found as far north as roughly…

Minnesota House and Senate conference committee meetings are underway, but there’s still a lot of work that needs to be done. “The conference committee can’t dig too much in until there is a broader budget agreement on the framework for…

The tax bill released by the Minnesota Senate has provisions that support agriculture. “Legislators continue to improve Minnesota’s Ag Homestead Tax Credit this year,” said Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey. “With the leadership of Senator (Aric) Putnam,…