A flurry of new trade negotiations and agreements has been announced by the Trump Administration this week. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says the recent trade framework with the European Union is a big one for agriculture, helping to…

This year’s sunflower crop is coming in nicely. National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says they’re approaching the blooming stage, a critical stage of development. “The crop is looking really well in the Dakotas and Minnesota. I think, depending…

Last week’s severe storms brought moisture and significant wind gusts through the Red River Valley, damaging crops and fields. Bayer Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring says the wheat around Fargo did take a hit from the storms. “There’s wheat in…

Severe storms swept through Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Monday night causing widespread wind damage, hail, and localized flooding. The National Weather Service in Twin Cities reported hail up to 1.25 inches near Morristown, MN, and numerous damaging wind gusts…

Corn and soybean conditions remain steady nationwide, with development progressing near the five-year average. USDA reports 68 percent of the corn crop is rated good to excellent. Corn silking has reached 85 percent, and 35 percent is in the dough…

The Senate Agriculture Committee will review the new USDA reorganization plan in a hearing on Wednesday. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden is scheduled to testify on Wednesday. Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar have both voiced…

President Trump announced a major trade deal with the European Union, setting a baseline tariff of 15 percent on most EU goods, including cars. In return, the EU agreed to buy $750 billion in U.S. energy and invest $600 billion…

A flurry of new trade negotiations and agreements has been announced by the Trump Administration this week. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says the recent trade framework with the European Union is a big one for agriculture, helping to…

This year’s sunflower crop is coming in nicely. National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says they’re approaching the blooming stage, a critical stage of development. “The crop is looking really well in the Dakotas and Minnesota. I think, depending…

Last week’s severe storms brought moisture and significant wind gusts through the Red River Valley, damaging crops and fields. Bayer Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring says the wheat around Fargo did take a hit from the storms. “There’s wheat in…

Union Pacific has announced it will purchase Norfolk Southern Railway for $85 billion. Pending a lengthy regulatory process, this deal will create the country’s first coast-to-coast freight rail operation. The last major merger for Class I railroads was the Canadian…

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz traveled to Delano for a ceremonial signing of the Agriculture Finance and Policy Omnibus bill. The legislation includes a $1.5 million increase in funding for ag emergencies, such as avian influenza; funding for mental health outreach…

Severe storms swept through Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Monday night causing widespread wind damage, hail, and localized flooding. The National Weather Service in Twin Cities reported hail up to 1.25 inches near Morristown, MN, and numerous damaging wind gusts…

Corn and soybean conditions remain steady nationwide, with development progressing near the five-year average. USDA reports 68 percent of the corn crop is rated good to excellent. Corn silking has reached 85 percent, and 35 percent is in the dough…

A flurry of new trade negotiations and agreements has been announced by the Trump Administration this week. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says the recent trade framework with the European Union is a big one for agriculture, helping to…

Union Pacific has announced it will purchase Norfolk Southern Railway for $85 billion. Pending a lengthy regulatory process, this deal will create the country’s first coast-to-coast freight rail operation. The last major merger for Class I railroads was the Canadian…

The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office requested an investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission into the global nonfat milk solids market and the export competitiveness of the U.S. and other major suppliers, including Canada, New Zealand and select EU member…

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the equities continue to be hot this week, along with the cattle market. He puts everything else in the not-hot…

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at this week’s monthly meeting. That announcement will be made on Wednesday. This past week, President Trump visited the Fed building in Washington, D.C. to pressure Fed Chair Jerome Powell…

A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the House that would direct the U.S. Energy Information Administration to include sustainable aviation fuel data in its weekly and monthly reports. The bill is designed to provide more insight into production trends…

USDA reports are considered the gold standard for data collection. However, a new report from American Farm Bureau Market Intel, the drop-off in survey responses is putting the integrity of the information at risk. This study found the response rate…

A flurry of new trade negotiations and agreements has been announced by the Trump Administration this week. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says the recent trade framework with the European Union is a big one for agriculture, helping to…

Union Pacific has announced it will purchase Norfolk Southern Railway for $85 billion. Pending a lengthy regulatory process, this deal will create the country’s first coast-to-coast freight rail operation. The last major merger for Class I railroads was the Canadian…

The North Dakota Grain Dealers Association and the North Dakota Agricultural Association may merge into one organization. Initial discussions began earlier this year. The board of directors for each group voted to take the next step. The proposed merger will…

In today’s Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner says farmers have had to keep their heads on a swivel lately with the high wind, rain and hail. The July heat has helped the crops advance. Click here for…

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the equities continue to be hot this week, along with the cattle market. He puts everything else in the not-hot…

In this edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, Darren Hefty with AgPhD discusses summer events, especially Thursday’s AgPhD Field Day in Baltic, South Dakota. Find out more in this link. 

In Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman highlights the canola acreage situation. Click here.

A flurry of new trade negotiations and agreements has been announced by the Trump Administration this week. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says the recent trade framework with the European Union is a big one for agriculture, helping to…

This year’s sunflower crop is coming in nicely. National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says they’re approaching the blooming stage, a critical stage of development. “The crop is looking really well in the Dakotas and Minnesota. I think, depending…

Last week’s severe storms brought moisture and significant wind gusts through the Red River Valley, damaging crops and fields. Bayer Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring says the wheat around Fargo did take a hit from the storms. “There’s wheat in…

Severe storms swept through Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Monday night causing widespread wind damage, hail, and localized flooding. The National Weather Service in Twin Cities reported hail up to 1.25 inches near Morristown, MN, and numerous damaging wind gusts…

Corn and soybean conditions remain steady nationwide, with development progressing near the five-year average. USDA reports 68 percent of the corn crop is rated good to excellent. Corn silking has reached 85 percent, and 35 percent is in the dough…

In today’s Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner says farmers have had to keep their heads on a swivel lately with the high wind, rain and hail. The July heat has helped the crops advance. Click here for…

In this edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, Darren Hefty with AgPhD discusses summer events, especially Thursday’s AgPhD Field Day in Baltic, South Dakota. Find out more in this link. 

The Friday USDA reports are being called friendly for the cattle market. For the monthly report, the number of cattle on feed was down two percent from one year ago. Placements are down eight percent and marketings are down four…

New USDA data shows a slight decline in total U.S. feedlot inventory, raising fresh concerns about beef supplies. USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell says the semi-annual cattle report offers a more comprehensive snapshot than the monthly cattle-on-feed updates. “The cattle…

A memorial service will be held Tuesday night in Billings for Lia Biondo, who lost her life while riding horses on Thursday. Most recently, Biondo was an ag policy analyst for the Congressional Research Service. Previously, she served as executive…

Milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled 18.5 billion pounds, up 3.4 percent from one year ago. In Minnesota, milk output rose 1.3 percent while cow numbers declined 1,000 head. South Dakota milk production increased 11.5 percent. In…

The Aussie rules went into effect after BSE was confirmed in 2003. In 2019, Australia opened its market to U.S. beef, but the traceability requirements were so severe that only shelf-stable products, not fresh meat, were accepted. In the last…

A newly published study from Zoetis and Dairy Management Inc. provides evidence that genetic selection using the Dairy Wellness Profit Index (DWP$) can deliver measurable productivity gains for dairy farms. DWP$ is a multi-trait selection index that incorporates wellness, fertility, production…

African Swine Fever is spreading throughout Vietnam. The government said the threat of the disease is rising, hurting farmers, food supplies and the environment. African Swine Fever made big news six years ago when half of China’s swine population was…

A flurry of new trade negotiations and agreements has been announced by the Trump Administration this week. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says the recent trade framework with the European Union is a big one for agriculture, helping to…

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz traveled to Delano for a ceremonial signing of the Agriculture Finance and Policy Omnibus bill. The legislation includes a $1.5 million increase in funding for ag emergencies, such as avian influenza; funding for mental health outreach…

The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office requested an investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission into the global nonfat milk solids market and the export competitiveness of the U.S. and other major suppliers, including Canada, New Zealand and select EU member…

A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the House that would direct the U.S. Energy Information Administration to include sustainable aviation fuel data in its weekly and monthly reports. The bill is designed to provide more insight into production trends…

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be in Delano this afternoon for a signing ceremony for the omnibus agriculture bill that includes funding for the Agriculture Department, Board of Animal Health and Agricultural Utilization and Research Institute. Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen,…

The Senate Agriculture Committee will review the new USDA reorganization plan in a hearing on Wednesday. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden is scheduled to testify on Wednesday. Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar have both voiced…

President Trump announced a major trade deal with the European Union, setting a baseline tariff of 15 percent on most EU goods, including cars. In return, the EU agreed to buy $750 billion in U.S. energy and invest $600 billion…