The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is pushing back against the Trump administration’s plan to increase ground beef imports, arguing that imports will not solve high beef prices and could discourage cattle producers from rebuilding the U.S. herd. “We’re not going…

Trade tensions between the United States and Canada are at a fever pitch. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says the Trump administration is taking a different approach to the negotiations, particularly with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “President Trump and his…

Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson is disheartened by the Administration’s decision to import foreign beef on a tariff-free basis. In his view, it is insulting that farmers and ranchers are always expected to get less. “The fact of…

In an early Friday morning social media post, President Donald Trump announced 300,000 metric tons of ground beef will be imported tariff-free for 90 days. Trump said that beef would be sold 25 percent below current market prices. Trump defended…

New 50 percent tariffs on $20 million worth of Canadian products are now in place. Canada promises to retaliate dollar-for-dollar. Trade talks between the neighboring countries fell apart just before midnight Friday. As part of a deal, U.S. Trade Representative…

President Donald Trump announced plans to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef on a tariff-free basis for 90 days. In his Truth Social post, Trump said the imported beef would be sold 25 percent below market prices. Martinson Ag…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says USDA remains focused on improving the farm economy following several years of higher costs and weaker trade. “When we walked in the door a year and a half ago, the farm economy had seen the…

AGCO Corporation is unveiling new products at the Farm Progress Show. AGCO’s Fendt brand will introduce three new products across its tractor and planter platforms. For Massey Ferguson, the new N-Series Split/Narrow Row Planter and new baler with an inline…

Case IH has introduced the WD6 series windrower with Relative Yield Mapping technology for its hay and forage operations. With this technology, farmers can view a map of in-field yield variations while harvesting. A new Axial-Flow 160 series combine also…

John Deere has added hands-free baling technology to its forage equipment lineup. This system combines Deere’s AutoTrac guidance feature with its Weave Automation round baler feature. Together, these technologies will allow the tractor and baler to automatically follow windrows using…

The Ever Ag risk management business has a new owner. An alternative investment firm called Stone Point Capital has finalized the purchase. It will operate as an independent company under the leadership of its current management team and will transition…

The maker of Modelo, Corona and Pacifico is making a $100 million investment over the next five years to support farmers in North Dakota, Montana and Idaho. Constellation Brands will partner with growers in these states to identify ways to…

The number of U.S. dairy farms is expected to fall below 20,000 by the end of the decade. Terrain Senior Dairy Analyst Ben Laine says the decline in farm numbers has not translated into lower milk production. “We’ve lost 100,000…

Farmers could see significant ARC or PLC payments for the 2025 crop year because of changes approved last year. “The good news is that when they passed the One Big Beautiful Bill back in 2025, because it was after farm…

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt questions how much the tariff-free beef imports will actually affect retail beef prices. ““Three hundred thousand metric tons may sound like a lot to somebody; that’s 20 to 24 days’ worth of supply, and you’re…

While canola markets have been volatile, prices have found support. Ventum Financial Commodities and Investment Advisor David Derwin said renewable fuel demand and diesel prices are among the factors influencing the market. Weather remains another important factor as harvest gets…

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is pushing back against the Trump administration’s plan to increase ground beef imports, arguing that imports will not solve high beef prices and could discourage cattle producers from rebuilding the U.S. herd. “We’re not going…

Corn is the hottest market heading into the final week of August, according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson. On this week’s What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson says corn pushed to new contract highs following…

In Friday’s report, USDA put the number of cattle on feed at 11.1 million head. That’s up two percent from a year ago. Placements are down 11 percent year-over-year and marketings are down seven percent. The placements and marketing figures…

Milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled 19.4 billion pounds in July, up 2.3 percent from a year earlier. Minnesota milk production rose 3.7 percent with the addition of 15,000 milk cows in the past year. South Dakota…

The United States has a trade delegation in China to meet with Asia-Pacific economic leaders. The group is taking part in the APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting in Dalian, China, through Friday. The State Department says talks will focus on creating…

AGCO Corporation is unveiling new products at the Farm Progress Show. AGCO’s Fendt brand will introduce three new products across its tractor and planter platforms. For Massey Ferguson, the new N-Series Split/Narrow Row Planter and new baler with an inline…

Case IH has introduced the WD6 series windrower with Relative Yield Mapping technology for its hay and forage operations. With this technology, farmers can view a map of in-field yield variations while harvesting. A new Axial-Flow 160 series combine also…

John Deere has added hands-free baling technology to its forage equipment lineup. This system combines Deere’s AutoTrac guidance feature with its Weave Automation round baler feature. Together, these technologies will allow the tractor and baler to automatically follow windrows using…

The Ever Ag risk management business has a new owner. An alternative investment firm called Stone Point Capital has finalized the purchase. It will operate as an independent company under the leadership of its current management team and will transition…

The maker of Modelo, Corona and Pacifico is making a $100 million investment over the next five years to support farmers in North Dakota, Montana and Idaho. Constellation Brands will partner with growers in these states to identify ways to…

The number of U.S. dairy farms is expected to fall below 20,000 by the end of the decade. Terrain Senior Dairy Analyst Ben Laine says the decline in farm numbers has not translated into lower milk production. “We’ve lost 100,000…

Farmers could see significant ARC or PLC payments for the 2025 crop year because of changes approved last year. “The good news is that when they passed the One Big Beautiful Bill back in 2025, because it was after farm…

The dry conditions have made digging difficult for the sugarbeet pre-pile harvest. At Stephen, Minnesota, Craig Halfmann said the beets are smaller than he’d like. “For what we’ve been through, the crop is not that bad,” Halfmann told RRFN. “The…

Richardton, North Dakota farmer Jerry Messer says many crops are well below average following heat stress and poor pollination. While sunflowers might make it, Messer said they’re looking to salvage what they can out of the rest of their crops.…

According to Jason Hansen of Rock and Roll Agronomy, the recent moisture in northeast North Dakota came too late to add much yield in the Devils Lake Basin. “It’s better than nothing, but it’s about four weeks too late.” Soybeans look…

In the Dry Bean Scene, North Central Commodities General Manager Dylan Karley talks about drought and the impact on dry edible beans. Click here. 

Dry weather is taking a toll on crops in the southern Red River Valley. “We are in moderate drought and the beets are high in sugar content, but tonnage is lower,” reports Moorhead-area farmer James Nelson. The dry weather has…

Joe Miller planted his wheat at the end of April and allowed it to dry naturally. “The wheat ran okay; it was on sandier ground, so I wasn’t expecting much, but I think some of it did fairly well,” said…

Lone Star Varieties has potato field trials at three locations in North Dakota. Owner and CEO Paige Parish said the potato varieties being tested in the Red River Valley have performed well despite the dryness. “For the last three days…

The number of U.S. dairy farms is expected to fall below 20,000 by the end of the decade. Terrain Senior Dairy Analyst Ben Laine says the decline in farm numbers has not translated into lower milk production. “We’ve lost 100,000…

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt questions how much the tariff-free beef imports will actually affect retail beef prices. ““Three hundred thousand metric tons may sound like a lot to somebody; that’s 20 to 24 days’ worth of supply, and you’re…

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is pushing back against the Trump administration’s plan to increase ground beef imports, arguing that imports will not solve high beef prices and could discourage cattle producers from rebuilding the U.S. herd. “We’re not going…

The White House beef decision is based on the need for affordability. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue says that is a flawed argument. “U.S. consumers have consistently indicated with their money that they’re willing to pay a little…

In Friday’s report, USDA put the number of cattle on feed at 11.1 million head. That’s up two percent from a year ago. Placements are down 11 percent year-over-year and marketings are down seven percent. The placements and marketing figures…

Milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled 19.4 billion pounds in July, up 2.3 percent from a year earlier. Minnesota milk production rose 3.7 percent with the addition of 15,000 milk cows in the past year. South Dakota…

Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson is disheartened by the Administration’s decision to import foreign beef on a tariff-free basis. In his view, it is insulting that farmers and ranchers are always expected to get less. “The fact of…

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt questions how much the tariff-free beef imports will actually affect retail beef prices. ““Three hundred thousand metric tons may sound like a lot to somebody; that’s 20 to 24 days’ worth of supply, and you’re…

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is pushing back against the Trump administration’s plan to increase ground beef imports, arguing that imports will not solve high beef prices and could discourage cattle producers from rebuilding the U.S. herd. “We’re not going…

The latest NDSU Agricultural Trade Monitor shows a major shift in agricultural tariffs in the last 18 months. Shawn Arita, associate professor at NDSU, says the Trump Administration has made an effort to recalibrate its tariffs. “In many ways taking…

In this episode of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Executive Director Danita Murray outlines the current fertilizer industry investigation. Listen to the report. If growers are aware of anti-competitive behavior, they are asked to provide input.  

The White House beef decision is based on the need for affordability. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue says that is a flawed argument. “U.S. consumers have consistently indicated with their money that they’re willing to pay a little…

The EPA has extended the current waiver, allowing summer E15 sales through the end of this month. The agency also issued a temporary emergency fuel waiver that will increase the availability of ethanol-blended fuels this fall. Beginning September 1, this…

Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson is disheartened by the Administration’s decision to import foreign beef on a tariff-free basis. In his view, it is insulting that farmers and ranchers are always expected to get less. “The fact of…