New Traceability Rule Announced
USDA’s new standard for traceability in cattle is electronic ID tags. This replaces the 2013 rule that called for visual ID tags. In a statement, USDA said the decision was being made to respond quickly to foreign animal diseases. This…
Volatility Rules the Day
Week-over-week, Minneapolis Wheat finished up 50 and a quarter cents. Soybeans rose nine cents and corn was up six and-and-a-half. Feeder cattle futures closed the week more than $7 higher than a week ago. In a conversation with Red River…
Seeking Resolution to Trade Dispute
Colombia is the first country to restrict imports of U.S. beef due to Bovine Influenza A. U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Communications Joe Schuele said discussions are ongoing between USDA and Colombia to resolve the issue. “We continue…
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: Eye-Opening Experience
The South Dakota Soybean Genesis Leaders Program has concluded its 2024 schedule, graduating 20 participants. For Ag PHD agronomist Zach Hefty, the program was a great experience. “It was very interesting and eye-opening and just a good way to learn…
Mandatory Testing Takes Effect Today
In response to the threat of H5N1 Avian Influenza, USDA is taking action to protect the U.S. livestock industry. A negative test is needed before the interstate movement of dairy cattle. If cattle test positive, animal movement will be traced.…
Fielding Questions
In the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Cody Didier reviews planting progress and its impact on the market. Didier also emphasizes the importance of a marketing plan. Fielding Questions is a collaboration between AgCountry Farm…
Enlist + Liberty Interview #2
When making postemergence soybean herbicide applications, farmers are asked to consider preemergence residual timing, weed height, soybean growth stage and the weather. Enlist Field Specialist Steve Snyder is featured in the second interview in our series with a focus on…
What’s Hot, What’s Not in theMarkets
Wheat is the hot spot in the market right now according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson. Last week, wheat closed at a two-year high. “This market is trying to partake in some of the acres race right…
New Traceability Rule Announced
USDA’s new standard for traceability in cattle is electronic ID tags. This replaces the 2013 rule that called for visual ID tags. In a statement, USDA said the decision was being made to respond quickly to foreign animal diseases. This…
Volatility Rules the Day
Week-over-week, Minneapolis Wheat finished up 50 and a quarter cents. Soybeans rose nine cents and corn was up six and-and-a-half. Feeder cattle futures closed the week more than $7 higher than a week ago. In a conversation with Red River…
Seeking Resolution to Trade Dispute
Colombia is the first country to restrict imports of U.S. beef due to Bovine Influenza A. U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Communications Joe Schuele said discussions are ongoing between USDA and Colombia to resolve the issue. “We continue…
Fielding Questions
In the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Cody Didier reviews planting progress and its impact on the market. Didier also emphasizes the importance of a marketing plan. Fielding Questions is a collaboration between AgCountry Farm…
What’s Hot, What’s Not in theMarkets
Wheat is the hot spot in the market right now according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson. Last week, wheat closed at a two-year high. “This market is trying to partake in some of the acres race right…
Volatility Rules the Day
Week-over-week, Minneapolis Wheat finished up 50 and a quarter cents. Soybeans rose nine cents and corn was up six and-and-a-half. Feeder cattle futures closed the week more than $7 higher than a week ago. In a conversation with Red River…
Seeking Resolution to Trade Dispute
Colombia is the first country to restrict imports of U.S. beef due to Bovine Influenza A. U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Communications Joe Schuele said discussions are ongoing between USDA and Colombia to resolve the issue. “We continue…
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…
Fielding Questions
In the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Cody Didier reviews planting progress and its impact on the market. Didier also emphasizes the importance of a marketing plan. Fielding Questions is a collaboration between AgCountry Farm…
Enlist + Liberty Interview #2
When making postemergence soybean herbicide applications, farmers are asked to consider preemergence residual timing, weed height, soybean growth stage and the weather. Enlist Field Specialist Steve Snyder is featured in the second interview in our series with a focus on…
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: Eye-Opening Experience
The South Dakota Soybean Genesis Leaders Program has concluded its 2024 schedule, graduating 20 participants. For Ag PHD agronomist Zach Hefty, the program was a great experience. “It was very interesting and eye-opening and just a good way to learn…
Enlist + Liberty Interview #2
When making postemergence soybean herbicide applications, farmers are asked to consider preemergence residual timing, weed height, soybean growth stage and the weather. Enlist Field Specialist Steve Snyder is featured in the second interview in our series with a focus on…
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: Eye-Opening Experience
The South Dakota Soybean Genesis Leaders Program has concluded its 2024 schedule, graduating 20 participants. For Ag PHD agronomist Zach Hefty, the program was a great experience. “It was very interesting and eye-opening and just a good way to learn…
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…
- Mandatory Testing Takes Effect Today
- New Traceability Rule Announced
- Seeking Resolution to Trade Dispute
- Swine Proficiency Winner From the Region
- Dairy Cattle Transportation Restriction Order Passes
- Genesis Leaders Program: Eye-Opening Experience
- Denver Ballot Initiative Could Hurt Midwest Lamb Producers
- All Livestock
Mandatory Testing Takes Effect Today
In response to the threat of H5N1 Avian Influenza, USDA is taking action to protect the U.S. livestock industry. A negative test is needed before the interstate movement of dairy cattle. If cattle test positive, animal movement will be traced.…
New Traceability Rule Announced
USDA’s new standard for traceability in cattle is electronic ID tags. This replaces the 2013 rule that called for visual ID tags. In a statement, USDA said the decision was being made to respond quickly to foreign animal diseases. This…
Seeking Resolution to Trade Dispute
Colombia is the first country to restrict imports of U.S. beef due to Bovine Influenza A. U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Communications Joe Schuele said discussions are ongoing between USDA and Colombia to resolve the issue. “We continue…
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: Eye-Opening Experience
The South Dakota Soybean Genesis Leaders Program has concluded its 2024 schedule, graduating 20 participants. For Ag PHD agronomist Zach Hefty, the program was a great experience. “It was very interesting and eye-opening and just a good way to learn…
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…
- New Traceability Rule Announced
- Seeking Resolution to Trade Dispute
- 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
- All Policy
New Traceability Rule Announced
USDA’s new standard for traceability in cattle is electronic ID tags. This replaces the 2013 rule that called for visual ID tags. In a statement, USDA said the decision was being made to respond quickly to foreign animal diseases. This…
Seeking Resolution to Trade Dispute
Colombia is the first country to restrict imports of U.S. beef due to Bovine Influenza A. U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Communications Joe Schuele said discussions are ongoing between USDA and Colombia to resolve the issue. “We continue…
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…