- Hansen Seeks Corn Ban on DNR/State Land
- CHS to Acquire Eight Grain Assets from Cargill
- Dairy Farmers Take Measures Against Spreading Bovine Influenza
- Hay Use Down Thanks to Dry Spring
- Corn Forecasts Remain Mixed
- Senate Ag Subcommittee Talks Bovine Influenza
- Brookings Hosts South Dakota FFA Convention
- All Top Stories
Hansen Seeks Corn Ban on DNR/State Land
One provision in the Minnesota House Environmental and Natural Resources budget bill would prohibit the growing of corn on public lands. During Tuesday’s hearing, State Representative Steven Jacob said there is overwhelming opposition to this language and asked Chairman Rick…
CHS to Acquire Eight Grain Assets from Cargill
CHS has signed an intent-to-purchase agreement with Cargill to acquire eight grain elevators in five states. The assets included in the sale include facilities in Pipestone and Maynard, Minnesota; Parker, South Dakota and locations in Illinois, Nebraska and Colorado. CHS…
Dairy Farmers Take Measures Against Spreading Bovine Influenza
U.S. dairy farmers are banning visitors to their operations, and many have taken to cutting down trees to prevent wild birds near dairy operations, and the spread of HPAI. There have been no calls for quarantining infected livestock, but the…
Hay Use Down Thanks to Dry Spring
A drier spring has hay use down in the area according to NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe. “I think a lot of farmers have more hay available this year just because they didn’t use as much as last…
Corn Forecasts Remain Mixed
In the latest USDA supply and demand report, U.S. corn usage saw increases to projections for both feed and ethanol production. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says that while there are incentives for corn crush and ethanol production,…
Senate Ag Subcommittee Talks Bovine Influenza
During a recent Senate Committee on Appropriations meeting, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke about the effects of the H1N1 virus on the Ag industry and trade. “We’ve made a concerted effort to reach out to our trade partners and we’ve…
Brookings Hosts South Dakota FFA Convention
This year’s South Dakota FFA state convention, held in Brookings, includes over a dozen competitions, a career carnival, a day of service, and according to South Dakota FFA Association Executive Director Gerri Eide, lots of opportunities for students to learn…
- USDA Communicating to Trade Partners About Bovine Influenza
- Hansen Seeks Corn Ban on DNR/State Land
- Endres to Retire
- Additional Label for Dry Lot Cattle Production
- Ford Named to TIME 100
- Tai Promotes Biden Administration’s Trade Agenda
- Global Sugar Market Supported by India’s Sugar Export Ban
- All Latest News
USDA Communicating to Trade Partners About Bovine Influenza
During a Senate Committee on Appropriations meeting, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said USDA has made a concerted effort to reach out to trading partners about Bovine Influenza A Virus in dairy cattle. “We’ve seen very little restriction if you will. There’s…
Hansen Seeks Corn Ban on DNR/State Land
One provision in the Minnesota House Environmental and Natural Resources budget bill would prohibit the growing of corn on public lands. During Tuesday’s hearing, State Representative Steven Jacob said there is overwhelming opposition to this language and asked Chairman Rick…
Endres to Retire
North Dakota State University Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Greg Endres will retire on May 1. Endres began his Extension career as an assistant ag agent in Ramsey County in 1983. After time in Rolette County, Endres has been in his…
Additional Label for Dry Lot Cattle Production
Zoetis has received an expanded label approval from FDA for its Synovex Choice product. Synovex Choice is designed to increase the rate of gain in growing beef steers and heifers in dry lot production. A new implant, Synovex Primer, will…
Ford Named to TIME 100
TIME magazine has named Land O’Lakes President and CEO Beth Ford to its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Ford has been in her current role since 2018. Ford is also part of the President’s…
Tai Promotes Biden Administration’s Trade Agenda
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai faced the House Ways and Means Committee Tuesday. Her testimony provided an update on trade issues. “Through the USMCA, we are actively championing the interests of our farmers and agricultural producers. We have pursued two cases…
Global Sugar Market Supported by India’s Sugar Export Ban
India has a sugar export ban in place until further notice. American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Dr. Rob Johansson says the Indian government’s decision is based on food security. “Typically, they will put out export bans on…
Global Sugar Market Supported by India’s Sugar Export Ban
India has a sugar export ban in place until further notice. American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Dr. Rob Johansson says the Indian government’s decision is based on food security. “Typically, they will put out export bans on…
Keep IRA Funds in Climate-Smart Ag Programs
DAK Renewable Energy CEO David Kolsrud has been involved in the biofuels business from the beginning and has seen the economic boost ethanol delivered to rural communities. With low commodity prices, Kolsrud believes many farmers, “especially, the newer ones,” want…
Breaking Down Bull Sale Trends
It has been a historic season for seedstock cattle sales. “We’ve seen a ton of demand with averages higher than we’ve ever seen them before,” said Karoline Rose Bohannan, co-owner, K Rose Cattle Company. Despite a strong bull market, prices…
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the gold market continues to hold strength based on economic concerns. On the other side of the ledger, Martinson remains…
South American Production Figures Far Apart
USDA made no changes to size of Brazil’s crop and cut Argentina’s corn production by one million tonnes in Thursday’s supply and demand report. “That creates a bigger divergence and separation between the Argentine production estimates by the Argentine Grains Exchange…
Seeking Market Access for Table Stock Potatoes
In conjunction with the Japanese prime minister’s visit to the United States, a bipartisan group of lawmakers renewed the call for Japan to open its market to fresh U.S. potatoes. Japan has blocked market access for U.S. fresh potatoes for…
A Quiet Report
USDA made minor changes in the April supply and demand report. Wheat ending stocks were raised to 698 million bushels from 673 million in March. Corn ending stocks were nearly unchanged at 2.12 million bushels. Soybean ending stocks were raised…
Endres to Retire
North Dakota State University Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Greg Endres will retire on May 1. Endres began his Extension career as an assistant ag agent in Ramsey County in 1983. After time in Rolette County, Endres has been in his…
Additional Label for Dry Lot Cattle Production
Zoetis has received an expanded label approval from FDA for its Synovex Choice product. Synovex Choice is designed to increase the rate of gain in growing beef steers and heifers in dry lot production. A new implant, Synovex Primer, will…
Ford Named to TIME 100
TIME magazine has named Land O’Lakes President and CEO Beth Ford to its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Ford has been in her current role since 2018. Ford is also part of the President’s…
Keep IRA Funds in Climate-Smart Ag Programs
DAK Renewable Energy CEO David Kolsrud has been involved in the biofuels business from the beginning and has seen the economic boost ethanol delivered to rural communities. With low commodity prices, Kolsrud believes many farmers, “especially, the newer ones,” want…
CHS to Acquire Eight Grain Assets from Cargill
CHS has signed an intent-to-purchase agreement with Cargill to acquire eight grain elevators in five states. The assets included in the sale include facilities in Pipestone and Maynard, Minnesota; Parker, South Dakota and locations in Illinois, Nebraska and Colorado. CHS…
‘The Right Policy at the Right Time’
Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson is again emphasizing a farm bill will be considered in the House Agriculture Committee before Memorial Day. Thompson released a statement about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Commonly known as food stamps, Thompson said the program…
A Reminder to Foreign Land Investors
Foreign investors with an interest in U.S. farm ground must report those land holdings and transactions to USDA. A news release from the Minnesota Farm Service Agency said that information must be filed within 90 days of the transaction. State…
Corn Forecasts Remain Mixed
In the latest USDA supply and demand report, U.S. corn usage saw increases to projections for both feed and ethanol production. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says that while there are incentives for corn crush and ethanol production,…
South America Corn and Soybean Harvests Reports Mixed
Argentina’s corn and soybean harvest is in full swing. Soybean and Corn Advisor agronomist Michael Cordonnier says things are looking good there, while Brazil’s corn forecasts suffer some setbacks. “I would say 30 to 40% of the safrinha corn in…
The Dry Bean Scene
NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says dry bean acres are expected to find a good supply/demand balance this year. Acres should be higher than last year. He says in this week’s Dry Bean Scene that prices have held more…
Cold Imbibitional Chilling=Poor Stand
Asgrow Dekalb Technical Agronomist Grant Mehring asks farmers to watch the forecast when making their planting plans. “When you have freshly germinated corn and end up with too much rain and the soils cool down, you’ll end up with a poor…
A Quiet Report
USDA made minor changes in the April supply and demand report. Wheat ending stocks were raised to 698 million bushels from 673 million in March. Corn ending stocks were nearly unchanged at 2.12 million bushels. Soybean ending stocks were raised…
More Headwinds Ahead
FDIC Supervisory Examiner Joe Koenigsman cautions farmers about rising interest rates and how bigger operations may face increasing risk over loans. “$2 million line of credit is pretty standard, anymore. We went from 4% to 10% on operating notes in…
MN Farm Income Takes a 76% Hit
University of Minnesota Center for Farm Financial Management Extension Economist Pauline Van Nurden reports the 2023 median net farm income for Minnesota farms fell 76 percent from the previous year. This is largely due to rising costs and around-average yields.…
Additional Label for Dry Lot Cattle Production
Zoetis has received an expanded label approval from FDA for its Synovex Choice product. Synovex Choice is designed to increase the rate of gain in growing beef steers and heifers in dry lot production. A new implant, Synovex Primer, will…
Dairy Farmers Take Measures Against Spreading Bovine Influenza
U.S. dairy farmers are banning visitors to their operations, and many have taken to cutting down trees to prevent wild birds near dairy operations, and the spread of HPAI. There have been no calls for quarantining infected livestock, but the…
Hay Use Down Thanks to Dry Spring
A drier spring has hay use down in the area according to NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe. “I think a lot of farmers have more hay available this year just because they didn’t use as much as last…
Senate Ag Subcommittee Talks Bovine Influenza
During a recent Senate Committee on Appropriations meeting, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke about the effects of the H1N1 virus on the Ag industry and trade. “We’ve made a concerted effort to reach out to our trade partners and we’ve…
Breaking Down Bull Sale Trends
It has been a historic season for seedstock cattle sales. “We’ve seen a ton of demand with averages higher than we’ve ever seen them before,” said Karoline Rose Bohannan, co-owner, K Rose Cattle Company. Despite a strong bull market, prices…
MN Beef Update
The Minnesota Beef Update catches up with Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth. The 2023 annual report of the organization is complete. Producers will be able to see the full financial report and have an opportunity to…
Document Your Losses
As of Friday, Bovine Influenza A Virus has been confirmed in dairy cattle in eight states. That list includes one dairy herd from South Dakota. “I suspect we will some,” said Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. “We may have it…
- USDA Communicating to Trade Partners About Bovine Influenza
- Hansen Seeks Corn Ban on DNR/State Land
- Tai Promotes Biden Administration’s Trade Agenda
- Global Sugar Market Supported by India’s Sugar Export Ban
- Keep IRA Funds in Climate-Smart Ag Programs
- Drainage Disclosure Concern
- ‘The Right Policy at the Right Time’
- All Policy
USDA Communicating to Trade Partners About Bovine Influenza
During a Senate Committee on Appropriations meeting, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said USDA has made a concerted effort to reach out to trading partners about Bovine Influenza A Virus in dairy cattle. “We’ve seen very little restriction if you will. There’s…
Hansen Seeks Corn Ban on DNR/State Land
One provision in the Minnesota House Environmental and Natural Resources budget bill would prohibit the growing of corn on public lands. During Tuesday’s hearing, State Representative Steven Jacob said there is overwhelming opposition to this language and asked Chairman Rick…
Tai Promotes Biden Administration’s Trade Agenda
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai faced the House Ways and Means Committee Tuesday. Her testimony provided an update on trade issues. “Through the USMCA, we are actively championing the interests of our farmers and agricultural producers. We have pursued two cases…
Global Sugar Market Supported by India’s Sugar Export Ban
India has a sugar export ban in place until further notice. American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Dr. Rob Johansson says the Indian government’s decision is based on food security. “Typically, they will put out export bans on…
Keep IRA Funds in Climate-Smart Ag Programs
DAK Renewable Energy CEO David Kolsrud has been involved in the biofuels business from the beginning and has seen the economic boost ethanol delivered to rural communities. With low commodity prices, Kolsrud believes many farmers, “especially, the newer ones,” want…
Drainage Disclosure Concern
The policies included in the Minnesota House Environment bill touch all parts of the economy, including agriculture. There’s language that deals with the availability of treated seed and a proposal to increase the maximum penalty for violating the state buffer…
‘The Right Policy at the Right Time’
Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson is again emphasizing a farm bill will be considered in the House Agriculture Committee before Memorial Day. Thompson released a statement about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Commonly known as food stamps, Thompson said the program…