Ag Comittee Considers Additional AGRI Funds
The Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a bill to increase funding for the state’s Agricultural, Growth, and Innovation program. AGRI supports numerous programs, including biofuels infrastructure, crop research, meat processing and county fair grants. Without this funding bump, Minnesota Department of…
Walz Unveils Supplemental Budget Proposal
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is out with his supplemental budget proposal. The $226 million budget includes $16 million to support ambulance service in rural Minnesota, which has faced severe funding and staffing shortfalls. For agriculture, the Walz budget recommendation includes…
Agricult-HER: An Interview with Betsy Jensen
Betsy Jensen and her husband, Brian, farm near the Canadian border at Stephen, Minnesota. “If you had told 16-year-old Betsy this was her life, she would have laughed at you pretty hard. That’s probably what makes it the most hilarious…
Check the Bins
Above-average winter temperatures can mean a greater likelihood of grain damage. “When we have all of this temperature variation that means some parts of the bin will indeed go up and down in temperature, and you may have to turn…
MWRPC/MAWG Names New Executive Director
The Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council and Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers have named Brian Sorenson as their new executive director. Sorenson has been a program manager with Northern Crops Institute since 2018. Former Executive Director Charlie Vogel resigned…
Fielding Questions
In this edition of the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Education Specialist Cody Didier discusses the March USDA crop reports. The Fielding Questions podcast is a joint project with AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red River…
Watne Talks Farm Bill With Ag Secretary
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne sat down with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to discuss the farm bill at this year’s NFU convention. The discussion included possible funding solutions for a new farm bill. “We’ve thrown out a lot…
Ag Comittee Considers Additional AGRI Funds
The Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a bill to increase funding for the state’s Agricultural, Growth, and Innovation program. AGRI supports numerous programs, including biofuels infrastructure, crop research, meat processing and county fair grants. Without this funding bump, Minnesota Department of…
Sorenson to Lead MAWG/MWRPC
Brian Sorenson has been selected as the new executive director for the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council and Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers. “I’ve been connected with farming, especially wheat farming, my whole life and it’s a passion I’ve always…
Walz Unveils Supplemental Budget Proposal
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is out with his supplemental budget proposal. The $226 million budget includes $16 million to support ambulance service in rural Minnesota, which has faced severe funding and staffing shortfalls. For agriculture, the Walz budget recommendation includes…
A Possible Labeling Change for Animal Health Products
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing new regulations to provide more predictable labeling for the medications used for animals. This also includes the medication used in feed products.
The Power of Meat
Americans remain big meat eaters. The new Power of Meat report from the Meat Institute and the Food Industry Association found 80 percent of Americans describe themselves as meat eaters and 98 percent of U.S. households purchase meat. That is…
Enversa Herbicide Coming in ’25
Corteva Agriscience expects to have its new Enversa herbicide on the market for the 2025 growing season. Enversa herbicide is expected to be used in a variety of crops including soybeans, corn and sugarbeets. This is a residual Group 15…
Syngenta-CropX Collaboration
Syngenta Seeds is working with CropX Technologies to enhance the sustainability of its seed supply chain. CropX is an Israeli company that focuses on digital farm management.
The Power of Meat
Americans remain big meat eaters. The new Power of Meat report from the Meat Institute and the Food Industry Association found 80 percent of Americans describe themselves as meat eaters and 98 percent of U.S. households purchase meat. That is…
Agricult-HER: An Interview with Betsy Jensen
Betsy Jensen and her husband, Brian, farm near the Canadian border at Stephen, Minnesota. “If you had told 16-year-old Betsy this was her life, she would have laughed at you pretty hard. That’s probably what makes it the most hilarious…
Rising Costs Offset by Production
Crop production expenses have more than doubled over the past 30 years, even outpacing inflation’s rate of 2.3 percent. NDSU Assistant Professor Bryon Parman says that this rate of increase is fairly consistent and aligns with production numbers over that…
Fielding Questions
In this edition of the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Education Specialist Cody Didier discusses the March USDA crop reports. The Fielding Questions podcast is a joint project with AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red River…
What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets
In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson describes soybeans as “lukewarm.” Martinson believes markets are in a transition phase, trying to break above resistance levels. Soybean crush numbers are…
Record Year for MN and Unleaded 88
A record 127.5 million gallons of Unleaded 88 were sold in Minnesota this past year. The new report from the Minnesota Commerce Department shows the 15 percent ethanol blends were up nearly 21 percent from 2022. According to the Minnesota…
Sugar TRQ Increases
USDA’s decision to increase the tariff rate quota for imported sugar is a concern for sugarbeet and sugarcane producers. According to a report from The Hagstrom Report, the American Sugar Alliance is worried this action will set a precedent giving…
Sorenson to Lead MAWG/MWRPC
Brian Sorenson has been selected as the new executive director for the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council and Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers. “I’ve been connected with farming, especially wheat farming, my whole life and it’s a passion I’ve always…
Enversa Herbicide Coming in ’25
Corteva Agriscience expects to have its new Enversa herbicide on the market for the 2025 growing season. Enversa herbicide is expected to be used in a variety of crops including soybeans, corn and sugarbeets. This is a residual Group 15…
Syngenta-CropX Collaboration
Syngenta Seeds is working with CropX Technologies to enhance the sustainability of its seed supply chain. CropX is an Israeli company that focuses on digital farm management.
Agricult-HER: An Interview with Betsy Jensen
Betsy Jensen and her husband, Brian, farm near the Canadian border at Stephen, Minnesota. “If you had told 16-year-old Betsy this was her life, she would have laughed at you pretty hard. That’s probably what makes it the most hilarious…
Correction
In the March 18 edition of FarmNetNews, RRFN reported JBS and Tyson settled a lawsuit over employee wages. The story incorrectly stated Triumph Foods was part of a previous settlement. Triumph Foods did not settle. The company was dismissed from…
MWRPC/MAWG Names New Executive Director
The Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council and Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers have named Brian Sorenson as their new executive director. Sorenson has been a program manager with Northern Crops Institute since 2018. Former Executive Director Charlie Vogel resigned…
Fielding Questions
In this edition of the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Education Specialist Cody Didier discusses the March USDA crop reports. The Fielding Questions podcast is a joint project with AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red River…
Enversa Herbicide Coming in ’25
Corteva Agriscience expects to have its new Enversa herbicide on the market for the 2025 growing season. Enversa herbicide is expected to be used in a variety of crops including soybeans, corn and sugarbeets. This is a residual Group 15…
Rising Costs Offset by Production
Crop production expenses have more than doubled over the past 30 years, even outpacing inflation’s rate of 2.3 percent. NDSU Assistant Professor Bryon Parman says that this rate of increase is fairly consistent and aligns with production numbers over that…
Check the Bins
Above-average winter temperatures can mean a greater likelihood of grain damage. “When we have all of this temperature variation that means some parts of the bin will indeed go up and down in temperature, and you may have to turn…
Seed Decisions Are Still Being Made
Dekalb Brand Manager Jamie Horton says there may be a small decline in corn acres. “Certainly with commodity prices, folks are continuing to look at what’s the ROI and putting pen to paper on some of those different decisions that…
Gearing Up for Spring Fertilizer Season
An early spring may offer an opportunity for farmers to consider different fertility options. “We had a really, really busy fall run this year and moved a lot of product in the fall and into early winter,” said Brad Schultz, account…
Decent Moisture
Moisture conditions seem to be in good shape for spring planting. “We didn’t have the drought that they did further south,” reports John Field, who farms at Stephen in far northwestern Minnesota. “We were a little on the drier side but…
A Changing Business
Retired SES Vanderhave Product Manager Mark Anfinrud has seen numerous changes in the sugarbeet industry over the past 30 years. “We’re fortunate to have NDSU, the University of Minnesota and we’ve got awesome researchers at USDA in Fargo. They all…
A Possible Labeling Change for Animal Health Products
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing new regulations to provide more predictable labeling for the medications used for animals. This also includes the medication used in feed products.
The Power of Meat
Americans remain big meat eaters. The new Power of Meat report from the Meat Institute and the Food Industry Association found 80 percent of Americans describe themselves as meat eaters and 98 percent of U.S. households purchase meat. That is…
Correction
In the March 18 edition of FarmNetNews, RRFN reported JBS and Tyson settled a lawsuit over employee wages. The story incorrectly stated Triumph Foods was part of a previous settlement. Triumph Foods did not settle. The company was dismissed from…
Community-Based Meat Processing
A new meat processing facility at Waubun, Minnesota is expected to be up and running as soon as June. The project has been several years in the making. “We actually started this project in 2017; it was pre-COVID and my friend,…
Watch Conditions for Pasture Turnout
Unseasonably warm temperatures have been seen across the Northern Plains for much of the winter. NDSU Rangeland Research Scientist Llewellyn Manske there are certain target dates to consider when turning cattle out to pasture this spring. Usually, the crested wheatgrass is…
Government Makes Pork Purchase
USDA is purchasing 33.5 million pounds of pork for distribution to various food nutrition and assistance programs. This purchase is valued at $78.6 million. Commodity Credit Corporation funds are being used for this purchase as a way to support U.S.…
PDCA Recognize Albert Lea, Faribault and Ellsworth Farms
During the Minnesota Purebred Cattle Association presented its Distinguished Breeder Award to three dairy farms. Holstein breeders Jon and Ann Larson of Larcrest Holsteins at Albert Lea were honored for their leadership. Bernie and Anne Manderfeld of Faribault are Milking…
Ag Comittee Considers Additional AGRI Funds
The Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a bill to increase funding for the state’s Agricultural, Growth, and Innovation program. AGRI supports numerous programs, including biofuels infrastructure, crop research, meat processing and county fair grants. Without this funding bump, Minnesota Department of…
Walz Unveils Supplemental Budget Proposal
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is out with his supplemental budget proposal. The $226 million budget includes $16 million to support ambulance service in rural Minnesota, which has faced severe funding and staffing shortfalls. For agriculture, the Walz budget recommendation includes…
Watne Talks Farm Bill With Ag Secretary
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne sat down with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to discuss the farm bill at this year’s NFU convention. The discussion included possible funding solutions for a new farm bill. “We’ve thrown out a lot…
Record Year for MN and Unleaded 88
A record 127.5 million gallons of Unleaded 88 were sold in Minnesota this past year. The new report from the Minnesota Commerce Department shows the 15 percent ethanol blends were up nearly 21 percent from 2022. According to the Minnesota…
Sugar TRQ Increases
USDA’s decision to increase the tariff rate quota for imported sugar is a concern for sugarbeet and sugarcane producers. According to a report from The Hagstrom Report, the American Sugar Alliance is worried this action will set a precedent giving…
EU Adjusts Common Ag Policy
The European Commission did not acknowledge the farm protests throughout Europe, but announced it is considering changes to its Common Agricultural Policy. This proposal would simplify farm policy while continuing to focus on sustainable food production.
China on the Agenda for the House Ag Committee
The witness list is out for Wednesday’s House Agriculture Committee hearing. The hearing is titled ‘The Danger China Poses to American Agriculture.’ The witnesses include South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Indiana farmer Kip Tom, who served as the ambassador…