Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has released a budget proposal that includes a sales tax cut. The budget also expands the Minnesota sustainable aviation fuel tax credit and supports growth of that industry. There’s also money to shorten the permitting and…

A South Dakotan will be the next USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. Luke Lindberg is the president and chief executive officer of South Dakota Trade. Lindberg is also a Senior Fellow at the America First Policy Institute.…

While corn and soybeans were included as eligible crops in the USDA’s interim climate smart rule, canola was not. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says more work needs to be done. “We understand that the climate-smart program won’t…

USDA’s new interim rule for climate-smart crops provides more flexibility for farmers. To qualify for incentives, including the 45Z tax credit, farmers can use cover crops, nutrient management or adopt no-till or reduced tillage practices. This is different than the…

Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Executive Director John Jaschke believes the expansion of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program will help restore waterways throughout the Red River Valley. “This expansion will allow us to offer landowners a voluntary opportunity…

The Red River Basin Commission hosted its annual Land and Water International Summit Conference in Grand Forks. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen highlighted state initiatives. “A lot of drainage upgrades, but also water quality upgrades, whether that’s our Water Quality…

Surplus crop supplies contributed to lower commodity prices in recent years. However, that could change in 2025 if USDA’s latest supply and demand report is any indication.  “We see these ag cycles and we’ve been on a downward trend for…

The National Bison Association has hired Adam Albricht of Alexandria, Minnesota as its program and communications coordinator. Albricht will also continue to serve as the executive director of the Minnesota Bison Association. Most recently, Albricht was with AgCountry Farm Credit…

USDA has issued its final rule on federal milk marketing orders. Most of the changes take effect on June 1. National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Gregg Doud said this change “will provide a firmer footing and fairer milk…

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has released a budget proposal that includes a sales tax cut. The budget also expands the Minnesota sustainable aviation fuel tax credit and supports growth of that industry. There’s also money to shorten the permitting and…

President-elect Donald Trump has filled three other individuals for USDA undersecretary positions. Former Missouri Director of Agriculture Richard Fordyce has been nominated as the undersecretary for farm production and conservation. In the first Trump administration, Fordyce was the Farm Service…

The National Association of Wheat Growers named House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson with its 2024 Wheat Leader of the Year Award. NAWG also presented four other members of Congress with its Wheat Advocate Award, including North Dakota Senator…

A South Dakotan will be the next USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. Luke Lindberg is the president and chief executive officer of South Dakota Trade. Lindberg is also a Senior Fellow at the America First Policy Institute.…

While corn and soybeans were included as eligible crops in the USDA’s interim climate smart rule, canola was not. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says more work needs to be done. “We understand that the climate-smart program won’t…

USDA has issued its final rule on federal milk marketing orders. Most of the changes take effect on June 1. National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Gregg Doud said this change “will provide a firmer footing and fairer milk…

USDA’s new interim rule for climate-smart crops provides more flexibility for farmers. To qualify for incentives, including the 45Z tax credit, farmers can use cover crops, nutrient management or adopt no-till or reduced tillage practices. This is different than the…

North Central Commodities General Manager Dylan Karley will be part of a panel discussion at the USA Dry Beans, Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas Mx-Latam Conference in Cancun this week. Karley will discuss the 2024 crop situation. Click here to listen.

Surplus crop supplies contributed to lower commodity prices in recent years. However, that could change in 2025 if USDA’s latest supply and demand report is any indication.  “We see these ag cycles and we’ve been on a downward trend for…

China’s central bank has pumped a near record amount of liquidity into the banking system through its seven-day reverse repurchase agreements. The amount approaches the U.S. equivalent of $131 billion. This move happens at a time when the Chinese government…

Texas A&M Extension Economist Joe Outlaw believes this is the year that Congress delivers and finally passes a new farm bill. “I do farm bill policy; this is what I do for a living,” Outlaw told RRFN. “I’ve been doing…

One of the biggest negative impacts on the barley industry in recent years has been the decline in beer sales. Steven Edwardson, executive administrator, North Dakota Barley Council, said that has been concerning. “Less demand for malt and less demand…

The National Bison Association has hired Adam Albricht of Alexandria, Minnesota as its program and communications coordinator. Albricht will also continue to serve as the executive director of the Minnesota Bison Association. Most recently, Albricht was with AgCountry Farm Credit…

USDA has issued its final rule on federal milk marketing orders. Most of the changes take effect on June 1. National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Gregg Doud said this change “will provide a firmer footing and fairer milk…

President-elect Donald Trump has filled three other individuals for USDA undersecretary positions. Former Missouri Director of Agriculture Richard Fordyce has been nominated as the undersecretary for farm production and conservation. In the first Trump administration, Fordyce was the Farm Service…

A South Dakotan will be the next USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. Luke Lindberg is the president and chief executive officer of South Dakota Trade. Lindberg is also a Senior Fellow at the America First Policy Institute.…

While corn and soybeans were included as eligible crops in the USDA’s interim climate smart rule, canola was not. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says more work needs to be done. “We understand that the climate-smart program won’t…

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum faced a wide range of topics in his confirmation hearing Thursday. Burgum, who has been chosen to lead the Interior Department, was asked about the use of the Endangered Species Act. “You raise a very…

The Labor Department announced an agreement with JBS USA to settle an investigation into the violation of child labor practices. JBS will spend $4 million in scholarships, literacy training, job training, housing and similar efforts in Worthington, Minnesota and four…

Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Executive Director John Jaschke believes the expansion of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program will help restore waterways throughout the Red River Valley. “This expansion will allow us to offer landowners a voluntary opportunity…

The Red River Basin Commission hosted its annual Land and Water International Summit Conference in Grand Forks. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen highlighted state initiatives. “A lot of drainage upgrades, but also water quality upgrades, whether that’s our Water Quality…

Surplus crop supplies contributed to lower commodity prices in recent years. However, that could change in 2025 if USDA’s latest supply and demand report is any indication.  “We see these ag cycles and we’ve been on a downward trend for…

Once the Northern Midwest/Northern Plains pushes past the surge of cold weather and the jet stream shifts in the spring, World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner sees the potential for a wetter-bias. “We do see some potential for…

The University of Minnesota has been awarded a $10 million grant for the federal Oilseed Crops to Sustain the Environment and Meet Energy Demand or OILSEED project. This is one of six projects selected nationwide to promote the production of…

With a new Congress and administration, the ag industry is poised for a big shakeup in 2025. Rural Community Insurance Services Assistant Vice President of Federal Affairs Jeff Sands said there’s still a lot of work to be done to…

Texas A&M Extension Economist Joe Outlaw believes this is the year that Congress delivers and finally passes a new farm bill. “I do farm bill policy; this is what I do for a living,” Outlaw told RRFN. “I’ve been doing…

USDA has issued its final rule on federal milk marketing orders. Most of the changes take effect on June 1. National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Gregg Doud said this change “will provide a firmer footing and fairer milk…

The Labor Department announced an agreement with JBS USA to settle an investigation into the violation of child labor practices. JBS will spend $4 million in scholarships, literacy training, job training, housing and similar efforts in Worthington, Minnesota and four…

During the North Dakota Dairy Convention, a Montpelier farm was honored with the Commissioner’s Award of Dairy Excellence. Naze Dairy has a 65-cow dairy herd and has been in business for 27 years. The Milk Producers of North Dakota also…

Surplus crop supplies contributed to lower commodity prices in recent years. However, that could change in 2025 if USDA’s latest supply and demand report is any indication.  “We see these ag cycles and we’ve been on a downward trend for…

South Dakota State Veterinarian, Dr. Beth Thompson, addressed the 56th Annual South Dakota Pork Congress in Sioux Falls on Wednesday.  Thompson said she is confident the industry will be ready if and when African Swine Fever happens. “We have an…

Whitney Pittman Visser raises cattle and is in the Minnesota Beef Top-of-the-Class program. The program participants were in Colorado earlier this month. This report is made possible by the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association. Click here…

With a new Congress and administration, the ag industry is poised for a big shakeup in 2025. Rural Community Insurance Services Assistant Vice President of Federal Affairs Jeff Sands said there’s still a lot of work to be done to…

USDA has issued its final rule on federal milk marketing orders. Most of the changes take effect on June 1. National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Gregg Doud said this change “will provide a firmer footing and fairer milk…

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has released a budget proposal that includes a sales tax cut. The budget also expands the Minnesota sustainable aviation fuel tax credit and supports growth of that industry. There’s also money to shorten the permitting and…

The National Association of Wheat Growers named House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson with its 2024 Wheat Leader of the Year Award. NAWG also presented four other members of Congress with its Wheat Advocate Award, including North Dakota Senator…

A South Dakotan will be the next USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. Luke Lindberg is the president and chief executive officer of South Dakota Trade. Lindberg is also a Senior Fellow at the America First Policy Institute.…

While corn and soybeans were included as eligible crops in the USDA’s interim climate smart rule, canola was not. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says more work needs to be done. “We understand that the climate-smart program won’t…

The Senate government operations appropriations committee reviewed funding requests for NDSU Extension, the Research Outreach Centers, Northern Crops Institute and the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute this past week. NDSU Extension Vice President of Agriculture Dr. Greg Lardy emphasized the…

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum faced a wide range of topics in his confirmation hearing Thursday. Burgum, who has been chosen to lead the Interior Department, was asked about the use of the Endangered Species Act. “You raise a very…