- Canadian Rail Strike Looms
- Sustainability Hero Bridges Gap Between Farmers and Policymakers
- A Deal Under Consideration for CHS and West Central Ag Services
- Stabenow, Scott Release Farm Bill Statement
- Pioneer Agronomy Update
- Minnesota Ag Policy Work Continues
- Minnesota Legislature Approaches Deadline
- All Top Stories
Canadian Rail Strike Looms
With a potential Canadian National Railway strike on the horizon, the Canadian government has started researching the impact such a strike would have on their economy. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says that any work stoppage would have…
Sustainability Hero Bridges Gap Between Farmers and Policymakers
Government policy is a necessity capable of helping or hurting a farmer’s production. This highlights the importance of good communication and the need for education of Ag-related information between the two sides. For Corn Refiners Association Director of Sustainability and…
A Deal Under Consideration for CHS and West Central Ag Services
CHS and West Central Ag Services have signed a nonbinding letter of intent. If realized, West Central Ag Services, based in Ulen, Minnesota, will become part of CHS. CHS Executive Vice President of Ag Retail, Distribution and Transportation Rick Dusek…
Stabenow, Scott Release Farm Bill Statement
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott and House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries have met to discuss their farm bill strategy. Stabenow and Scott released a joint statement, saying a farm bill is needed that…
Pioneer Agronomy Update
Most of the early-planted corn has emerged. To reach the yield targets for this fall, farmers are being advised to evaluate their stand, especially for the corn that has been sitting in the ground for upwards of two weeks. In…
Minnesota Ag Policy Work Continues
While conference committees meet behind closed doors in St. Paul this week, state ag groups continue to lobby for their policy priorities. “We’re trying to be as supportive as we can,” says Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek.…
Minnesota Legislature Approaches Deadline
According to Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett, there is still a gap between the House and Senate bills that needs to be narrowed before the Monday deadline. “Where there might be some bigger difference is in…
- Canadian Rail Strike Looms
- Sustainability Hero Bridges Gap Between Farmers and Policymakers
- From Texas A&M to NDSU’s NCREC
- New 4-H STEM Specialist Named
- A New Combine Series Introduced by Case IH
- Ag Profiles for Each Congressional District Updated
- A Deal Under Consideration for CHS and West Central Ag Services
- All Latest News
Canadian Rail Strike Looms
With a potential Canadian National Railway strike on the horizon, the Canadian government has started researching the impact such a strike would have on their economy. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says that any work stoppage would have…
Sustainability Hero Bridges Gap Between Farmers and Policymakers
Government policy is a necessity capable of helping or hurting a farmer’s production. This highlights the importance of good communication and the need for education of Ag-related information between the two sides. For Corn Refiners Association Director of Sustainability and…
From Texas A&M to NDSU’s NCREC
Lacey Quail is the new livestock management specialist at North Dakota State University’s North Central Research Extension Center in Minot. Before joining NDSU, Quail was a research assistant in reproductive management and beef production at Texas A&M University.
New 4-H STEM Specialist Named
Margo Bowerman has joined NDSU’s Center for 4-H Youth Development as the STEM specialist. Bowerman will lead efforts to help youth gain competence in science and engineering. She will also oversee the Next Chapter program, designed to inspire youth to…
A New Combine Series Introduced by Case IH
Case IH has unveiled its new Axial-Flow 260 series combine. It includes subscription-free precision technology that will allow farmers to remotely view machine and agronomic data through the new Case IH FieldOps platform. The combine will be available for orders…
Ag Profiles for Each Congressional District Updated
The National Agricultural Statistics Service has released new agricultural data for each congressional district. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Roger Cryan values this information. “It’s always helpful to know who the farmers are and where they are,” said Cryan.…
A Deal Under Consideration for CHS and West Central Ag Services
CHS and West Central Ag Services have signed a nonbinding letter of intent. If realized, West Central Ag Services, based in Ulen, Minnesota, will become part of CHS. CHS Executive Vice President of Ag Retail, Distribution and Transportation Rick Dusek…
Minnesota Legislature Approaches Deadline
According to Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett, there is still a gap between the House and Senate bills that needs to be narrowed before the Monday deadline. “Where there might be some bigger difference is in…
Dairy Market Dynamics
March was the ninth consecutive month of lower year-on-year output of milk in the U.S. Rabobank Senior Dairy Analyst Lucas Fuess shares how this is expected to affect farmers. “Milk production tightness is finally catching up to us, certainly evident…
JBS Beats Analyst Expectations
The world’s largest meatpacker reported first quarter net income of nearly $320 million. A year ago, JBS suffered a $290 million loss in the same quarter. The Brazilian-based company said there has been a shift in consumption from beef to…
MN Corn Matters
Corn Matters is a presentation of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Jim O’Connell represents MCGA on the US Grains Council and talks about the values of exports during World Trade Month. Listen to the report.
Positive Momentum for Class III Milk
Rabobank Senior Dairy Analyst Lucas Fuess says the cheese market has been squeezed, supporting Class III milk prices. “What I think has happened lately is a combination of weaker cheddar production coupled with very firm cheese exports,” said Fuess. “February…
Wheat Seeding Nearly Complete for MN Farmers
Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Association Executive Director Brian Sorenson says the crop is being set up for a good season. “The rains that we got over the last several weeks have resulted in nice soil moisture and conditions for…
Ag Credit Survey Cites Lower Farm Income
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve’s quarterly agricultural credit survey of over 60 ag lenders cited growing pessimism. Fed Regional Outreach Director Joe Mahon pointed to declining farm income as a key contributor to that sentiment. “Seventy percent of lenders across our…
- Canadian Rail Strike Looms
- From Texas A&M to NDSU’s NCREC
- New 4-H STEM Specialist Named
- A New Combine Series Introduced by Case IH
- Ag Profiles for Each Congressional District Updated
- A Deal Under Consideration for CHS and West Central Ag Services
- North Dakota Beef Commission May Beef Month ‘Bull-etin’
- All Ag Business
Canadian Rail Strike Looms
With a potential Canadian National Railway strike on the horizon, the Canadian government has started researching the impact such a strike would have on their economy. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says that any work stoppage would have…
From Texas A&M to NDSU’s NCREC
Lacey Quail is the new livestock management specialist at North Dakota State University’s North Central Research Extension Center in Minot. Before joining NDSU, Quail was a research assistant in reproductive management and beef production at Texas A&M University.
New 4-H STEM Specialist Named
Margo Bowerman has joined NDSU’s Center for 4-H Youth Development as the STEM specialist. Bowerman will lead efforts to help youth gain competence in science and engineering. She will also oversee the Next Chapter program, designed to inspire youth to…
A New Combine Series Introduced by Case IH
Case IH has unveiled its new Axial-Flow 260 series combine. It includes subscription-free precision technology that will allow farmers to remotely view machine and agronomic data through the new Case IH FieldOps platform. The combine will be available for orders…
Ag Profiles for Each Congressional District Updated
The National Agricultural Statistics Service has released new agricultural data for each congressional district. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Roger Cryan values this information. “It’s always helpful to know who the farmers are and where they are,” said Cryan.…
A Deal Under Consideration for CHS and West Central Ag Services
CHS and West Central Ag Services have signed a nonbinding letter of intent. If realized, West Central Ag Services, based in Ulen, Minnesota, will become part of CHS. CHS Executive Vice President of Ag Retail, Distribution and Transportation Rick Dusek…
North Dakota Beef Commission May Beef Month ‘Bull-etin’
The North Dakota Beef Commission is celebrating May Beef Month. In this update, NDBC Chair Fred Helbling of Mandan says this is the unofficial kickoff to the grilling season. Summer months are a peak time for beef demand. In North…
Sustainability Hero Bridges Gap Between Farmers and Policymakers
Government policy is a necessity capable of helping or hurting a farmer’s production. This highlights the importance of good communication and the need for education of Ag-related information between the two sides. For Corn Refiners Association Director of Sustainability and…
Pioneer Agronomy Update
Most of the early-planted corn has emerged. To reach the yield targets for this fall, farmers are being advised to evaluate their stand, especially for the corn that has been sitting in the ground for upwards of two weeks. In…
Minnesota Ag Policy Work Continues
While conference committees meet behind closed doors in St. Paul this week, state ag groups continue to lobby for their policy priorities. “We’re trying to be as supportive as we can,” says Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek.…
Minnesota Legislature Approaches Deadline
According to Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett, there is still a gap between the House and Senate bills that needs to be narrowed before the Monday deadline. “Where there might be some bigger difference is in…
Wheat Seeding Nearly Complete for MN Farmers
Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Association Executive Director Brian Sorenson says the crop is being set up for a good season. “The rains that we got over the last several weeks have resulted in nice soil moisture and conditions for…
The Spring Planting Rush
As the Red River Farm Network pulled into Fergus Falls Tuesday for Crop Watch, the dust was flying and planters were rolling. Rob Fronning, who is with AgCountry Farm Credit Services, said the early-planted wheat “is up and looking really…
Working on Grain Crop and a Calf Crop
Four Hill Farms is located straight east of Barnesville, Minnesota. When RRFN made a stop at the farm Tuesday, the corn, spring wheat and sugarbeet planting was done and the end was in sight for the soybeans. “I expected the…
North Dakota Beef Commission May Beef Month ‘Bull-etin’
The North Dakota Beef Commission is celebrating May Beef Month. In this update, NDBC Chair Fred Helbling of Mandan says this is the unofficial kickoff to the grilling season. Summer months are a peak time for beef demand. In North…
New H5N1 Cases Confirmed
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has reported three more cases of H5N1 in dairy herds. Two of these outbreaks are in Michigan and one is in Idaho. There are now 49 total cases in nine states.
Minnesota Ag Policy Work Continues
While conference committees meet behind closed doors in St. Paul this week, state ag groups continue to lobby for their policy priorities. “We’re trying to be as supportive as we can,” says Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek.…
Minnesota Legislature Approaches Deadline
According to Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett, there is still a gap between the House and Senate bills that needs to be narrowed before the Monday deadline. “Where there might be some bigger difference is in…
Early Registration Deadline Approaches for MSCA Summer Tour
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association hosts its summer tour in Thief River Falls on June 25. MSCA President Jake Thompson said there is something for everyone on the tour. “We will be looking at quite a few different stops between…
MN Beef Update
Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth is featured in the latest Minnesota Beef Update to talk about the beef checkoff’s involvement in FFA and urban agriculture. Listen to the update.
CFTC Sues Agridime for Ponzi Scheme
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a civil enforcement action against Agridime. The Texas-based company allegedly operated a Ponzi scheme that cheated thousands of people in at least 14 states. From 2021-to-2023, Agridime operated an online platform to buy…
- Sustainability Hero Bridges Gap Between Farmers and Policymakers
- Ag Profiles for Each Congressional District Updated
- Stabenow, Scott Release Farm Bill Statement
- Minnesota Ag Policy Work Continues
- Minnesota Legislature Approaches Deadline
- ‘The Hardest One Ever’
- Vilsack Advocates for a Different Approach to Farm Policy
- All Policy
Sustainability Hero Bridges Gap Between Farmers and Policymakers
Government policy is a necessity capable of helping or hurting a farmer’s production. This highlights the importance of good communication and the need for education of Ag-related information between the two sides. For Corn Refiners Association Director of Sustainability and…
Ag Profiles for Each Congressional District Updated
The National Agricultural Statistics Service has released new agricultural data for each congressional district. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Roger Cryan values this information. “It’s always helpful to know who the farmers are and where they are,” said Cryan.…
Stabenow, Scott Release Farm Bill Statement
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott and House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries have met to discuss their farm bill strategy. Stabenow and Scott released a joint statement, saying a farm bill is needed that…
Minnesota Ag Policy Work Continues
While conference committees meet behind closed doors in St. Paul this week, state ag groups continue to lobby for their policy priorities. “We’re trying to be as supportive as we can,” says Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek.…
Minnesota Legislature Approaches Deadline
According to Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett, there is still a gap between the House and Senate bills that needs to be narrowed before the Monday deadline. “Where there might be some bigger difference is in…
‘The Hardest One Ever’
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow has been in Congress for 28 years. She has worked on six farm bills and has been the leader for three of them. “This is the hardest one ever,” said the Michigan lawmaker. “They’re always…
Vilsack Advocates for a Different Approach to Farm Policy
In a speech at a rural communities event at the White House, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack delivered a farm policy history lesson. The USDA leader said the United States moved away from supply management in the 1970s to a model…