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 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,…

Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad wants Washington to take swift action to address the growing uncertainty in agriculture. Finstad, a farmer himself, emphasized that farmers are not seeking handouts but need stronger markets to support their operations. “Challenges on the market…

The House Agriculture Committee has scheduled a two-day markup of the budget reconciliation process. The hearing will begin on Tuesday night and amendments will be made on Wednesday. Randy Russell, who leads The Russell Group, describes this process as a…

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…

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 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 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,…

Farm Bureau state administrators for the 12 Upper Midwest states met this past week in Washington, D.C to discuss policy issues. NDFB Executive Vice President and CEO Jeff Missling was the host of this gathering. Missling came out of the…

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. 

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…

Biofuel stakeholders are pushing for clarity on the 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard, with industry groups urging the EPA to adopt volumes they say are both realistic and necessary. Paul Winters, director of public affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance, says there…

Ahead of the new wheat marketing year, which begins June 1, BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad announced rail tariff rate changes for hard red winter wheat. USDA’s Grain Transportation Report said BNSF will reduce both the domestic and export…

As expected, the Fed left interest rates unchanged. Regarding future rate cuts, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the words ‘wait and see’ nearly a dozen times in the news briefing. Powell said the economic impact of tariffs has not yet…

The United States and the United Kingdom have announced a new trade deal. The details are still being worked out, but it is designed to increase market access for both countries. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins was part of the Oval…

The Canadian government has ended its investigation of renewable diesel imports from the U.S. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined there are no unfair trade practices. Canada has only one renewable diesel company, Tidewater Renewables, which maintains U.S. imports are…

In the latest Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University and the CME Group, farmer sentiment rose by eight points over last month, showing a continued positive outlook on the U.S. ag economy. “It was a little bit surprising that we…

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…

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…

Biofuel stakeholders are pushing for clarity on the 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard, with industry groups urging the EPA to adopt volumes they say are both realistic and necessary. Paul Winters, director of public affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance, says there…

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…

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…

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…

The Food and Drug Administration has approved gene-editing technology to make pigs resistant to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome. The swine genetics firm, PIC, is the first company to receive this approval. PRRS has a $1.2 billion impact on the…

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,…

Farm Bureau state administrators for the 12 Upper Midwest states met this past week in Washington, D.C to discuss policy issues. NDFB Executive Vice President and CEO Jeff Missling was the host of this gathering. Missling came out of the…

Senator John Hoeven is working to secure vital reforms for North Dakota farmers, focusing on updated farm policies and international trade agreements. Speaking from his office on Capitol Hill, Hoeven emphasized the importance of maintaining front-line staff, particularly in FSA…

Biofuel stakeholders are pushing for clarity on the 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard, with industry groups urging the EPA to adopt volumes they say are both realistic and necessary. Paul Winters, director of public affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance, says there…

Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad wants Washington to take swift action to address the growing uncertainty in agriculture. Finstad, a farmer himself, emphasized that farmers are not seeking handouts but need stronger markets to support their operations. “Challenges on the market…

The House Agriculture Committee has scheduled a two-day markup of the budget reconciliation process. The hearing will begin on Tuesday night and amendments will be made on Wednesday. Randy Russell, who leads The Russell Group, describes this process as a…