GREET Announcement Has Many Focusing on 2025
The recently announced guidelines for sustainable aviation fuel have been met with mixed reactions. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek says that the focus should be on the future and that the group is already looking…
E15 Sales Starting Soon
The announcement of year-round E15 sales in 8 Midwest states is being praised by many in the energy and Ag sectors. According to Growth Energy Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley the emergency waiver for summer sales of…
GREET Model a Mixed Bag
American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle calls the new guidance for sustainable aviation fuel a mixed bag, especially for northern plains area farmers. “It will create additional demand. The downside is some of the requirements might create some disparities across…
Farm Bill on the Way to the House Ag Committee
House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson will mark up the farm bill May 23. After the release Thompson’s his bill Wednesday, Ranking Member David Scott rejected the proposal saying it includes poison pill policies with “an untenable funding scheme.”…
Dry Bean Coalition Hard at Work
The Midwest Dry Bean Coalition’s focus is on the promotion and advocacy for dry bean farmers. President John Berthold said the coalition is off to a successful start. “We’re probably halfway through our first year and so far, so good.”…
Endres Retires
As of May 1, NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center Cropping Systems Specialist Greg Endres retired. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Endress reflected on his 40 years with NDSU Extension. The growth of the soybean industry in…
Pioneer Agronomy Update
In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner said the mild winter has increased the potential for insect pressure and fungal diseases. “With the cooler start, the seed is going to be sitting in the soil a…
Move IRA Conservation Funding to the Farm Bill
Nearly $20 billion was set aside for conservation in the Inflation Reduction Act. Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman wants to fold those dollars into the farm bill. “People could gobble that up and use it for something else so…
GREET Announcement Has Many Focusing on 2025
The recently announced guidelines for sustainable aviation fuel have been met with mixed reactions. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek says that the focus should be on the future and that the group is already looking…
E15 Sales Starting Soon
The announcement of year-round E15 sales in 8 Midwest states is being praised by many in the energy and Ag sectors. According to Growth Energy Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley the emergency waiver for summer sales of…
GREET Model a Mixed Bag
American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle calls the new guidance for sustainable aviation fuel a mixed bag, especially for northern plains area farmers. “It will create additional demand. The downside is some of the requirements might create some disparities across…
Farm Bill on the Way to the House Ag Committee
House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson will mark up the farm bill May 23. After the release Thompson’s his bill Wednesday, Ranking Member David Scott rejected the proposal saying it includes poison pill policies with “an untenable funding scheme.”…
Dry Bean Coalition Hard at Work
The Midwest Dry Bean Coalition’s focus is on the promotion and advocacy for dry bean farmers. President John Berthold said the coalition is off to a successful start. “We’re probably halfway through our first year and so far, so good.”…
Endres Retires
As of May 1, NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center Cropping Systems Specialist Greg Endres retired. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Endress reflected on his 40 years with NDSU Extension. The growth of the soybean industry in…
- GREET Announcement Has Many Focusing on 2025
- E15 Sales Starting Soon
- Ethanol Groups Respond to SAF Guidance
- SAF Has Great Potential, But Administration Needs to Get the Policy Right
- Strong U.S. Economy Responsible for Farm Trade Deficit
- Fielding Questions
- What’s Hot, What’s Not in theMarkets
- All Markets
GREET Announcement Has Many Focusing on 2025
The recently announced guidelines for sustainable aviation fuel have been met with mixed reactions. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek says that the focus should be on the future and that the group is already looking…
E15 Sales Starting Soon
The announcement of year-round E15 sales in 8 Midwest states is being praised by many in the energy and Ag sectors. According to Growth Energy Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley the emergency waiver for summer sales of…
Ethanol Groups Respond to SAF Guidance
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said the GREET model guidance positions ethanol-based aviation fuel for takeoff, but more work needs to be done. The RFA believes more flexibility needs to be added. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor…
SAF Has Great Potential, But Administration Needs to Get the Policy Right
Ethanol has carved out an important market for on-road fuel usage, but new opportunities are on the horizon with sustainable aviation fuel. According to Growth Energy Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley, SAF has the potential to be…
Strong U.S. Economy Responsible for Farm Trade Deficit
U.S. agriculture exports have been increasing over the past 25 years, topping at $196 billion in 2022. That’s up from $63 billion in 1997. At the same time, the U.S. is importing more farm products than it exports. The Red…
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…
E15 Sales Starting Soon
The announcement of year-round E15 sales in 8 Midwest states is being praised by many in the energy and Ag sectors. According to Growth Energy Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley the emergency waiver for summer sales of…
GREET Model a Mixed Bag
American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle calls the new guidance for sustainable aviation fuel a mixed bag, especially for northern plains area farmers. “It will create additional demand. The downside is some of the requirements might create some disparities across…
Endres Retires
As of May 1, NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center Cropping Systems Specialist Greg Endres retired. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Endress reflected on his 40 years with NDSU Extension. The growth of the soybean industry in…
Pioneer Agronomy Update
In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner said the mild winter has increased the potential for insect pressure and fungal diseases. “With the cooler start, the seed is going to be sitting in the soil a…
Ethanol Groups Respond to SAF Guidance
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said the GREET model guidance positions ethanol-based aviation fuel for takeoff, but more work needs to be done. The RFA believes more flexibility needs to be added. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor…
H-2A Updated Rule Takes Effect in June
The Labor Department has announced changes to its H-2A program to provide more protections for agricultural workers. Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Jose Javier Rodriguez said the new rule is mutually beneficial for farm workers and employers.”Our investigation activity…
Bipartisanship is a Farm Bill Must
With the hyper-partisan environment in Congress, it is difficult to find compromise on any piece of legislation. American Farm Bureau Federation Director of Government Affairs Joe Gilson says compromise is a must for the farm bill. “In the House Ag Committee,…
GREET Announcement Has Many Focusing on 2025
The recently announced guidelines for sustainable aviation fuel have been met with mixed reactions. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek says that the focus should be on the future and that the group is already looking…
GREET Model a Mixed Bag
American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle calls the new guidance for sustainable aviation fuel a mixed bag, especially for northern plains area farmers. “It will create additional demand. The downside is some of the requirements might create some disparities across…
Dry Bean Coalition Hard at Work
The Midwest Dry Bean Coalition’s focus is on the promotion and advocacy for dry bean farmers. President John Berthold said the coalition is off to a successful start. “We’re probably halfway through our first year and so far, so good.”…
Pioneer Agronomy Update
In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner said the mild winter has increased the potential for insect pressure and fungal diseases. “With the cooler start, the seed is going to be sitting in the soil a…
SAF Has Great Potential, But Administration Needs to Get the Policy Right
Ethanol has carved out an important market for on-road fuel usage, but new opportunities are on the horizon with sustainable aviation fuel. According to Growth Energy Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley, SAF has the potential to be…
Pioneer Agronomy Update
In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner said progress has been made in small grain and sugarbeet seeding. However, Sinner compared the corn and soybean planting to having a dollar bill that is being pulled by a…
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…
Patience Needed
Turning cattle out to pastures too early will influence grass conditions later in the season. “Hold back as long as you can because if you nip the grass off now, you’ll have stunted growth later on,” said Dr. Gerald Stokka,…
Colostrum Source Matters
For a healthy start, calves need to begin nursing soon after birth. “It’s important that they get that colostrum to them within that first six hours and no later than 12 hours,” explained Beth Doran, field beef specialist, Iowa State…
NPPC Ready for Farm Bill
With the farm bill continuing to dominate discussions in D.C., National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer says the NPPC is hard at work advocating on behalf of pork producers. “It’s an important bill to us. The funding for the…
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…
Move IRA Conservation Funding to the Farm Bill
Nearly $20 billion was set aside for conservation in the Inflation Reduction Act. Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman wants to fold those dollars into the farm bill. “People could gobble that up and use it for something else so…
GREET Announcement Has Many Focusing on 2025
The recently announced guidelines for sustainable aviation fuel have been met with mixed reactions. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek says that the focus should be on the future and that the group is already looking…
E15 Sales Starting Soon
The announcement of year-round E15 sales in 8 Midwest states is being praised by many in the energy and Ag sectors. According to Growth Energy Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley the emergency waiver for summer sales of…
GREET Model a Mixed Bag
American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle calls the new guidance for sustainable aviation fuel a mixed bag, especially for northern plains area farmers. “It will create additional demand. The downside is some of the requirements might create some disparities across…
Farm Bill on the Way to the House Ag Committee
House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson will mark up the farm bill May 23. After the release Thompson’s his bill Wednesday, Ranking Member David Scott rejected the proposal saying it includes poison pill policies with “an untenable funding scheme.”…
Stabenow Unveils Her Farm Bill
To get a farm bill done, Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow said it must be a bipartisan bill. When unveiling her farm bill plan, the Michigan senator said she had three major goals; keeping farmers farming, keeping families fed…
Ag is Vulnerable to the Court Process
The EPA Herbicide Strategy is designed to reduce the potential environmental impact from the use of crop protection products for over 900 listed and endangered species. “We have to get ahead of this problem because there’s so much vulnerability in the…