ND Beef Commission Represented on Southeast Asia Trade Mission
Bismarck rancher Jess Nehl has gained a first-person perspective about the beef checkoff and international markets. Nehl, who is the secretary-treasurer of the North Dakota Beef Commission, has been part of a U.S. Meat Export Federation trade mission to South…
Rain, Rain Go Away
For Niagara, North Dakota farmers like Mike Kelly, early planting progress has been offset by the recent rains. “We got off to a fast start and we’re always thankful for the moisture, but we need it to stop raining. Hopefully…
Windy Days Slow Planting Progress
For Wolverton, Minnesota farmer Jay Nord soil conditions so far have been good for planting. It’s the wind that’s been giving Nord and other farmers trouble. “Field conditions are good, except for the wind. We had another bad day or…
RRFN Interview: AgCountry Business Development EVP Marc Knisley
The collaboration agreement between AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit has been in place for nearly a month. This is the largest collaboration of its kind in the Farm Credit System. Marc Knisley,…
Devil’s in the Details
The new guidelines for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits specify certain farming practices. Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad does not like the direction taken with the new guidelines. “The devil’s in the details and the devil is all over the place…
White House Defends Climate Funding
Nearly $20 million was set aside for conservation in the Inflation Reduction Act. There are different ideas on Capitol Hill, including proposals to fold that money into the farm bill. White House Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi emphasized the IRA is…
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson points to wheat as a strong point in the markets. There is some weakness in the wheat futures this morning, but Martinson…
ND Beef Commission Represented on Southeast Asia Trade Mission
Bismarck rancher Jess Nehl has gained a first-person perspective about the beef checkoff and international markets. Nehl, who is the secretary-treasurer of the North Dakota Beef Commission, has been part of a U.S. Meat Export Federation trade mission to South…
H5N1 Surveillance Continues
The health risk to people from H5N1 or avian influenza is extremely low. In a webinar hosted by the World Health Organization, WHO Infectious Disease Epidemiologist Dr. Maria Van Kerkkove said the work is continuing on the consequences from H5N1. “We’re not…
Patience
Grand Forks-based Asgrow/Dekalb Technical Agronomist Derek Pruitt doesn’t think much corn or soybeans were planted in his territory before the rain. Pruitt expects field conditions to improve rapidly. “We’ve got really good equipment to where we can go pretty quick,” said Pruitt.…
Replants Likely in SW MN
Farmers made decent planting progress in early April in the Worthington, Minnesota area. Matt Widboom says emergence has been slow. Replants will be a necessity for some of those acres. “I think we’ll have more soybeans replanted than corn,” said Widboom.…
CRP Update Sought
Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad has introduced legislation to modernize the Conservation Reserve Program. The bill calls for science-based soil metrics to direct CRP acres to the most vulnerable acres. It also provides farmers and landowners with the tools to protect…
MFBF Minute
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett is preparing for the last day of the legislative session and hoping for some more movement on the farm bill.
Ingalls to be Inducted into SD HOF
The South Dakota Hall of Fame recognizes individuals in the fields of business, education, entertainment and agriculture. In the agriculture category, Hugh Ingalls will be inducted this fall. Ingalls is being recognized for his work in the development of the…
ND Beef Commission Represented on Southeast Asia Trade Mission
Bismarck rancher Jess Nehl has gained a first-person perspective about the beef checkoff and international markets. Nehl, who is the secretary-treasurer of the North Dakota Beef Commission, has been part of a U.S. Meat Export Federation trade mission to South…
Leafhoppers Gobble Up Argentine Crop
Argentina is facing floods in the south and drought in the center of the country. Argentine farmers are also dealing with significant insect pressure. An analysis from the Rosario Grains Exchange found leafhopper numbers in northern Argentina are ten times…
Fall Calf Prices
According to NDSU Livestock Marketing Specialist Tim Petry, 2024 calf prices will be affected by calf supplies, corn prices, and fed cattle prices. Lower retention rates from last year will create a smaller calf crop this fall. The volatility of…
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson points to wheat as a strong point in the markets. There is some weakness in the wheat futures this morning, but Martinson…
Ground Beef Termed Safe From Avian Influenza
USDA tested ground beef for the H5N1 virus and all samples were negative. The samples came from supermarkets in states with dairy cattle that tested positive for avian influenza. USDA will conduct additional tests.
Well Grounded
The Well Grounded podcast is a presentation of Acres and Shares and the Red River Farm Network. In this edition, our guest is Bryon Parman, agricultural finance specialist, North Dakota State University, who breaks down the annual land values survey.…
Biotech Wheat on the Way
Biotechnology and gene-editing are seen as a way to deliver high-yield stability to the wheat business. U.S. Wheat Associates Director of Trade Policy Peter Laudeman said this technology is on the horizon. “You’ve got this company out of Argentina, Bioceres that’s…
ND Beef Commission Represented on Southeast Asia Trade Mission
Bismarck rancher Jess Nehl has gained a first-person perspective about the beef checkoff and international markets. Nehl, who is the secretary-treasurer of the North Dakota Beef Commission, has been part of a U.S. Meat Export Federation trade mission to South…
Patience
Grand Forks-based Asgrow/Dekalb Technical Agronomist Derek Pruitt doesn’t think much corn or soybeans were planted in his territory before the rain. Pruitt expects field conditions to improve rapidly. “We’ve got really good equipment to where we can go pretty quick,” said Pruitt.…
Ingalls to be Inducted into SD HOF
The South Dakota Hall of Fame recognizes individuals in the fields of business, education, entertainment and agriculture. In the agriculture category, Hugh Ingalls will be inducted this fall. Ingalls is being recognized for his work in the development of the…
Northfield Vet to be Recognized at Leman Swine Conference
Northfield, Minnesota veterinarian Dr. Matt Allerson will receive the Science in Practice Award at the Leman Swine Conference in September. This award recognizes swine practitioners who use science to solve critical health and production problems for pork producers. Allerson leads…
Pastureland Values Rise
For the fourth year in a row, pastureland values in North Dakota have increased. According to North Dakota Department of Trust Lands Annual Land Survey, cash rents for pasture ground will go up more than four percent this year, topping…
After 44 Years, Hellevang to Retire
NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang will retire at the end of the month. Hellevang has been with NDSU for 44 years and has made significant contributions to grain storage and grain drying business. Hellevang will be honored at a farewell…
CropLife America Hopeful for Farm Bill
CropLife America is hopeful for the 2024 farm bill after seeing the 5-year proposals from the Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow and House Ag Committee Chairman Glen “GT” Thompson. CropLife America also recognizes that more work is needed to…
Patience
Grand Forks-based Asgrow/Dekalb Technical Agronomist Derek Pruitt doesn’t think much corn or soybeans were planted in his territory before the rain. Pruitt expects field conditions to improve rapidly. “We’ve got really good equipment to where we can go pretty quick,” said Pruitt.…
Replants Likely in SW MN
Farmers made decent planting progress in early April in the Worthington, Minnesota area. Matt Widboom says emergence has been slow. Replants will be a necessity for some of those acres. “I think we’ll have more soybeans replanted than corn,” said Widboom.…
Rain, Rain Go Away
For Niagara, North Dakota farmers like Mike Kelly, early planting progress has been offset by the recent rains. “We got off to a fast start and we’re always thankful for the moisture, but we need it to stop raining. Hopefully…
Windy Days Slow Planting Progress
For Wolverton, Minnesota farmer Jay Nord soil conditions so far have been good for planting. It’s the wind that’s been giving Nord and other farmers trouble. “Field conditions are good, except for the wind. We had another bad day or…
Enlist + Liberty Interview #3
Enlist Field Specialist Steve Snyder offers recommendations for applying postemergence herbicide. “We’re finding the use of adjuvants to be critical.” The proper nozzle is also important. In the third interview in our series, Snyder has more details. Listen to the…
Pioneer Agronomy Update
In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, @Pioneer Seeds Field Agronomist Larry Lunder says Growing Degree Days continue to accumulate very slowly across North Dakota. “Progress has been made on small grain and canola planting with corn and soybeans just getting…
Rain Delay
Dairyland Seed District Sales Manager Keith Rekow says many farmers in parts of eastern South Dakota were able to get some planting in before rains hit this past week. “In the dairy areas south of Watertown some guys got about…
ND Beef Commission Represented on Southeast Asia Trade Mission
Bismarck rancher Jess Nehl has gained a first-person perspective about the beef checkoff and international markets. Nehl, who is the secretary-treasurer of the North Dakota Beef Commission, has been part of a U.S. Meat Export Federation trade mission to South…
H5N1 Surveillance Continues
The health risk to people from H5N1 or avian influenza is extremely low. In a webinar hosted by the World Health Organization, WHO Infectious Disease Epidemiologist Dr. Maria Van Kerkkove said the work is continuing on the consequences from H5N1. “We’re not…
Northfield Vet to be Recognized at Leman Swine Conference
Northfield, Minnesota veterinarian Dr. Matt Allerson will receive the Science in Practice Award at the Leman Swine Conference in September. This award recognizes swine practitioners who use science to solve critical health and production problems for pork producers. Allerson leads…
Pastureland Values Rise
For the fourth year in a row, pastureland values in North Dakota have increased. According to North Dakota Department of Trust Lands Annual Land Survey, cash rents for pasture ground will go up more than four percent this year, topping…
Canada Cattle Import Restrictions
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has created more requirements when importing dairy cattle from the U.S. This is in response to the first confirmed case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a dairy herd in late March. Since April 29th,…
Fall Calf Prices
According to NDSU Livestock Marketing Specialist Tim Petry, 2024 calf prices will be affected by calf supplies, corn prices, and fed cattle prices. Lower retention rates from last year will create a smaller calf crop this fall. The volatility of…
Flooding Cuts into Crop Size in Southern Brazil
The Brazilian government is reporting 78 deaths from the severe flooding in its southernmost state of Rio Grand do Sul. Water has overtaken major cities. Advance Trading Research Director Cesar Cruz estimates at least 15 percent of the soybeans will…
CRP Update Sought
Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad has introduced legislation to modernize the Conservation Reserve Program. The bill calls for science-based soil metrics to direct CRP acres to the most vulnerable acres. It also provides farmers and landowners with the tools to protect…
CropLife America Hopeful for Farm Bill
CropLife America is hopeful for the 2024 farm bill after seeing the 5-year proposals from the Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow and House Ag Committee Chairman Glen “GT” Thompson. CropLife America also recognizes that more work is needed to…
Senate Ag Legislation Combined With Non-Related Bills
The Minnesota Senate passed the Agriculture, Commerce, Energy, Environment, and Climate supplemental budget with a vote of 36-to-30. The Republican lead for the agriculture committee, Senator Torrey Westrom, said he likes the agriculture segment of the bill. However, Westrom said…
Devil’s in the Details
The new guidelines for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits specify certain farming practices. Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad does not like the direction taken with the new guidelines. “The devil’s in the details and the devil is all over the place…
Different Approaches for AFREC
In St. Paul, the House and Senate agriculture bills consider the groundwater problems in southeastern Minnesota. The House version allows the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council to sunset and divert the funds for the groundwater issue. Senate Agriculture Committee…
White House Defends Climate Funding
Nearly $20 million was set aside for conservation in the Inflation Reduction Act. There are different ideas on Capitol Hill, including proposals to fold that money into the farm bill. White House Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi emphasized the IRA is…
Ag Included in a Bigger Budget Bill
The Minnesota House agriculture bill is folded into the supplemental budget bills for climate, energy and commerce. An amendment dealing with the public option for health insurance sidelined this omnibus bill last week. The amendment was approved in the Ways…