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South Dakota Spring Planting Progresses Ahead of Average

Published April 22, 2025

Farmers in South Dakota made strong planting progress last week with six days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA. Topsoil moisture was rated 19 percent adequate, while subsoil moisture was just 12 percent adequate. Corn planting reached 7 percent,…

Fieldwork Picks Up Across Minnesota

Published April 22, 2025

Minnesota farmers made planting progress last week with 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Corn planting reached 9 percent completion, ahead of last year’s 7 percent and the five-year average of 4 percent.…

ND Gearing Up For Spring Fieldwork

Published April 22, 2025

North Dakota farmers are gearing up for spring fieldwork, with most expecting to start around April 24, according to the USDA’s latest crop progress report. Last week saw 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork, with topsoil moisture rated 52 percent adequate…

Pessimissm Seen in Rural Mainstreet Index

Published April 22, 2025

According to Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet monthly survey of rural bankers, the farm financial situation remains weak. Farmland prices dropped below neutral growth levels for the 11th time in the past 12 months. Farm equipment sales have been down for…

Leopold Award Goes to Western SD Ranch

Published April 22, 2025

Stomprud Angus Ranch of Mad Butte is the recipient of the 2025 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award. The ranch is recognized for its management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. The Leopold Award will be…

Reconciliation Process Likely Included in Early May Ag Committee Hearing

Published April 22, 2025

According to Politico, the House Agriculture Committee could mark up it portion of the budget reconciliation package as soon as May 8. Each committee will be asked to make adjustments that will be included in the White House domestic agenda.…

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published April 21, 2025

In this edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says gold continues to set new contract highs. "That is a little concerning because it also shows that there are questions about…

More Compromise Happening in St. Paul

Published April 21, 2025

Margins are razor thin, but Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson says work is being done in the Minnesota Legislature. "Even with all of the volatility and rhetoric around it, it feels a little more like legislating again," said Johnson.…

Uncertain Times

Published April 21, 2025

University of Minnesota Extension Economist Ed Usset says current trade tensions with China feel broader and more uncertain than anything in recent memory, even compared to the 2018 trade war. How should a farmer respond to this time of uncertainty?…

Changes for the Glyphosate Market

Published April 21, 2025

If Bayer discontinued production of Roundup, NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley said glyphosate would still be available through other suppliers. "In the short-term, it would just tighten up supplies," said Ikley. "It would change up the supply chain a…

South Dakota Spring Planting Progresses Ahead of Average

Fieldwork Picks Up Across Minnesota

ND Gearing Up For Spring Fieldwork

Pessimissm Seen in Rural Mainstreet Index

Leopold Award Goes to Western SD Ranch

Reconciliation Process Likely Included in Early May Ag Committee Hearing

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

More Compromise Happening in St. Paul

Uncertain Times

Changes for the Glyphosate Market

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