- MO Farmer Sees Insect Pressure With Warm Spring
- Dairy Cattle Transportation Restriction Order Passes
- Johnstown Area To Start Planting Soon
- 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
- All Top Stories
MO Farmer Sees Insect Pressure With Warm Spring
Wendell Koehn farms in south-central Missouri and has a large share of the corn planted. “Where we’re sitting, we’ve had a really good run of farming and in the last day or so, the rains came in and shut us…
Dairy Cattle Transportation Restriction Order Passes
A recent federal order restricting the transportation of dairy cattle unless they can produce a negative test of bovine influenza A has the approval of many in the dairy industry. National Milk Producers Federation Director of Regulatory Affairs Miquela Hanselman…
Johnstown Area To Start Planting Soon
Reports out of Johnstown, North Dakota claim that field conditions are looking good so far. Johnstown Bean Company General Manager Dylan Karley says that the colder weather they’ve had recently has prevented most early planting but pretty soon, “You’ll see…
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…
MO Farmer Sees Insect Pressure With Warm Spring
Wendell Koehn farms in south-central Missouri and has a large share of the corn planted. “Where we’re sitting, we’ve had a really good run of farming and in the last day or so, the rains came in and shut us…
Swine Proficiency Winner From the Region
Ada-Borup-West FFA student Billy Roesch won the Minnesota FFA Swine Production Placement Proficiency Award for his work on the family farrow-to-finish operation. “Recordkeeping is obviously one of the most important things on any farm because it’s essential just to know…
Moisture is Welcomed
Hallock, Minnesota farmer Dan Younggren describes the April sugarbeet seeding conditions as “beautiful.” The rain is welcomed. ” In November, we picked up over ten inches of snow up north here and that all melted and went straight down,” said…
Dairy Cattle Transportation Restriction Order Passes
A recent federal order restricting the transportation of dairy cattle unless they can produce a negative test of bovine influenza A has the approval of many in the dairy industry. National Milk Producers Federation Director of Regulatory Affairs Miquela Hanselman…
A Record-Breaker
Minnesota FFA Executive Director Lavyne Rada says this year’s convention was one for the books. “The convention is definitely record-breaking as our membership continues to grow,” Rada told RRFN. “Currently, we’re sitting at over 15,000 FFA members, which is more…
Johnstown Area To Start Planting Soon
Reports out of Johnstown, North Dakota claim that field conditions are looking good so far. Johnstown Bean Company General Manager Dylan Karley says that the colder weather they’ve had recently has prevented most early planting but pretty soon, “You’ll see…
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…
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,…
Swine Proficiency Winner From the Region
Ada-Borup-West FFA student Billy Roesch won the Minnesota FFA Swine Production Placement Proficiency Award for his work on the family farrow-to-finish operation. “Recordkeeping is obviously one of the most important things on any farm because it’s essential just to know…
Moisture is Welcomed
Hallock, Minnesota farmer Dan Younggren describes the April sugarbeet seeding conditions as “beautiful.” The rain is welcomed. ” In November, we picked up over ten inches of snow up north here and that all melted and went straight down,” said…
A Record-Breaker
Minnesota FFA Executive Director Lavyne Rada says this year’s convention was one for the books. “The convention is definitely record-breaking as our membership continues to grow,” Rada told RRFN. “Currently, we’re sitting at over 15,000 FFA members, which is more…
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.
MO Farmer Sees Insect Pressure With Warm Spring
Wendell Koehn farms in south-central Missouri and has a large share of the corn planted. “Where we’re sitting, we’ve had a really good run of farming and in the last day or so, the rains came in and shut us…
Moisture is Welcomed
Hallock, Minnesota farmer Dan Younggren describes the April sugarbeet seeding conditions as “beautiful.” The rain is welcomed. ” In November, we picked up over ten inches of snow up north here and that all melted and went straight down,” said…
Johnstown Area To Start Planting Soon
Reports out of Johnstown, North Dakota claim that field conditions are looking good so far. Johnstown Bean Company General Manager Dylan Karley says that the colder weather they’ve had recently has prevented most early planting but pretty soon, “You’ll see…
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.
- Swine Proficiency Winner From the Region
- Dairy Cattle Transportation Restriction Order Passes
- 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
- All Livestock
Swine Proficiency Winner From the Region
Ada-Borup-West FFA student Billy Roesch won the Minnesota FFA Swine Production Placement Proficiency Award for his work on the family farrow-to-finish operation. “Recordkeeping is obviously one of the most important things on any farm because it’s essential just to know…
Dairy Cattle Transportation Restriction Order Passes
A recent federal order restricting the transportation of dairy cattle unless they can produce a negative test of bovine influenza A has the approval of many in the dairy industry. National Milk Producers Federation Director of Regulatory Affairs Miquela Hanselman…
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…
- 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…