A DTN article highlighted the disconnect between John Deere’s Operations Center PRO Service software, as advertised, and the actual data that is available to subscribers. Right to Repair advocate Willie Cade attended a demonstration in Oklahoma earlier  that compared the…

James Callan Associates President Jim Callan says work is still being done on the House farm bill proposal, but it’s on the back burner for now. “There are other major issues that the Congress is facing, not the least of…

Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says most farmers are keeping an eye on the weather while finalizing their planting plans. “Right now, it’s just a weather watch to see how much water we’re going to end up with.…

According to North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison, the late-week and weekend snow systems in the Northern Plains are likely to delay any plans for early planting. “The soils are very full of moisture and these systems hitting…

The University of Minnesota is requesting capital support from the state, to upgrade its St. Paul campus with a new campus center building. “The hope is that we would be able to open this sometime in 2029, and the purpose…

The White House is out with its 2027 budget proposal. Congress has the power of the purse so the final budget will likely look very different. However, it does offer insight into President Trump’s priorities. For USDA, the proposal calls…

Weed resistance remains a worry. Syngenta Agronomic Service Representative Aaron Froemke offers a quick rundown of some of the weeds to keep an eye out for this spring. “Starting off with grasses, you’ve got your green foxtail, and also wild…

A DTN article highlighted the disconnect between John Deere’s Operations Center PRO Service software, as advertised, and the actual data that is available to subscribers. Right to Repair advocate Willie Cade attended a demonstration in Oklahoma earlier  that compared the…

James Callan Associates President Jim Callan says work is still being done on the House farm bill proposal, but it’s on the back burner for now. “There are other major issues that the Congress is facing, not the least of…

Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says most farmers are keeping an eye on the weather while finalizing their planting plans. “Right now, it’s just a weather watch to see how much water we’re going to end up with.…

According to North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison, the late-week and weekend snow systems in the Northern Plains are likely to delay any plans for early planting. “The soils are very full of moisture and these systems hitting…

The University of Minnesota is requesting capital support from the state, to upgrade its St. Paul campus with a new campus center building. “The hope is that we would be able to open this sometime in 2029, and the purpose…

The White House is out with its 2027 budget proposal. Congress has the power of the purse so the final budget will likely look very different. However, it does offer insight into President Trump’s priorities. For USDA, the proposal calls…

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has hired Madison Sifford as its communications coordinator. Sifford most recently served as a marketing manager at Culpeper Farmers Cooperative.

Farmers gathered at Hitterdal, Minnesota for Premium Ag Solution’s Ag Day event to make final preparations for the upcoming planting season. “We’re just trying to do something at the end of winter before we get into planting season,” said owner…

In an up-and-down, volatile market, crude oil prices pushed higher heading into the holiday weekend. “The crude oil market has never seen something like this, as far as an ongoing loss of anywhere from 12 to 15 million barrels per…

President Donald Trump is defending U.S. military action against Iran, saying the operation is necessary to stabilize energy markets and protect national security. In a televised address, Trump blamed recent increases in gasoline prices on Iranian attacks targeting oil tankers…

Retail fertilizer prices are climbing rapidly. New data from DTN shows all eight major fertilizers are more expensive than a month ago, with five posting gains of five percent or more. Urea is leading the rally, jumping 35 percent to…

Minnesota farm finances showed a modest rebound in 2025, driven by strong livestock returns and improved crop yields, but uncertainty continues to weigh on the ag outlook. Data from the University of Minnesota shows median net farm income rose significantly…

U.S. farmers continue to feel the sting from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Chief Economist Gbenga Ajilore says the closure is pressuring fertilizer markets. “One of the inputs, especially with nitrogen fertilizer,…

In its Prospective Plantings Report, USDA estimated corn acreage at 95.3 million acres, larger than the average trade guess of 94.5 million acres. The 95.3 million total is the same estimate issued in March of last year, which proved to…

A DTN article highlighted the disconnect between John Deere’s Operations Center PRO Service software, as advertised, and the actual data that is available to subscribers. Right to Repair advocate Willie Cade attended a demonstration in Oklahoma earlier  that compared the…

The White House is out with its 2027 budget proposal. Congress has the power of the purse so the final budget will likely look very different. However, it does offer insight into President Trump’s priorities. For USDA, the proposal calls…

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has hired Madison Sifford as its communications coordinator. Sifford most recently served as a marketing manager at Culpeper Farmers Cooperative.

Weed resistance remains a worry. Syngenta Agronomic Service Representative Aaron Froemke offers a quick rundown of some of the weeds to keep an eye out for this spring. “Starting off with grasses, you’ve got your green foxtail, and also wild…

Farmers gathered at Hitterdal, Minnesota for Premium Ag Solution’s Ag Day event to make final preparations for the upcoming planting season. “We’re just trying to do something at the end of winter before we get into planting season,” said owner…

Gevo is expanding its footprint in North Dakota, announcing plans to double ethanol production capacity at its Richardton facility.  The company will add a second plant capable of producing up to 75 million gallons of low-carbon ethanol annually, while also…

In a YouTube video interview with the Red River Farm Network, Columbia Grain International CEO Kurt Haarmann outlines the company’s investment in the region, with its new pulse processing plant in Valley City, North Dakota. The value of another crop…

Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says most farmers are keeping an eye on the weather while finalizing their planting plans. “Right now, it’s just a weather watch to see how much water we’re going to end up with.…

According to North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison, the late-week and weekend snow systems in the Northern Plains are likely to delay any plans for early planting. “The soils are very full of moisture and these systems hitting…

Weed resistance remains a worry. Syngenta Agronomic Service Representative Aaron Froemke offers a quick rundown of some of the weeds to keep an eye out for this spring. “Starting off with grasses, you’ve got your green foxtail, and also wild…

USDA’s planting intentions report had North Dakota canola acres pegged with a 15 percent increase over last year. “It certainly aligns well with what we’ve heard from a lot of canola growers who’ve been speaking within the industry over the…

Farmers gathered at Hitterdal, Minnesota for Premium Ag Solution’s Ag Day event to make final preparations for the upcoming planting season. “We’re just trying to do something at the end of winter before we get into planting season,” said owner…

Patience is critical during the spring season. Vive Crop Protection Northern Technical Sales Agronomist Art Graves said planting before the soil is fit can be a problem. For sugarbeet growers, Graves recommends a plan that will maximize tonnage and sugar.…

Retail fertilizer prices are climbing rapidly. New data from DTN shows all eight major fertilizers are more expensive than a month ago, with five posting gains of five percent or more. Urea is leading the rally, jumping 35 percent to…

In Cattle Country Conversations, Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson encourages cattle producers to weigh in on their beef promotion and research checkoff investment. Click here.

The American Sheep Industry Association has named Mike Michener as its new executive director. Michener spent time as the administrator of the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service and had leadership roles with the U.S. Council for International Business and CropLife International.…

Minnesota farm finances showed a modest rebound in 2025, driven by strong livestock returns and improved crop yields, but uncertainty continues to weigh on the ag outlook. Data from the University of Minnesota shows median net farm income rose significantly…

Agri-Pulse is reporting Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has described herself as ‘a big supporter’ of mandatory country-of-origin labeling. The comments came before a roundtable discussion on federal grazing management. The Agriculture Department launched a ‘product of the USA’ campaign a…

With the push for protein, the dairy checkoff has focused on campaigns to amplify that trend. To build trust with consumers, Midwest Dairy connected dairy farmers with consumers and health professionals. The checkoff investment was also put into research and…

After a 23-year absence, U.S. beef is now being sold to Australia. This market shut down when BSE was confirmed in the U.S. in 2003. The U.S. Meat Export Federation recognized the reopening of the Australian market with the support…

USDA is considering a phased reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border to feeder cattle imports while continuing aggressive efforts to contain the New World screwworm. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Department is evaluating limited entry points. Containment efforts have so…

James Callan Associates President Jim Callan says work is still being done on the House farm bill proposal, but it’s on the back burner for now. “There are other major issues that the Congress is facing, not the least of…

The University of Minnesota is requesting capital support from the state, to upgrade its St. Paul campus with a new campus center building. “The hope is that we would be able to open this sometime in 2029, and the purpose…

The White House is out with its 2027 budget proposal. Congress has the power of the purse so the final budget will likely look very different. However, it does offer insight into President Trump’s priorities. For USDA, the proposal calls…

Farmers gathered at Hitterdal, Minnesota for Premium Ag Solution’s Ag Day event to make final preparations for the upcoming planting season. “We’re just trying to do something at the end of winter before we get into planting season,” said owner…

USDA’s One Farmer, One File initiative is designed to unify Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency acreage records into a single submission. Farmers can submit their own information or turn to an outside party. Fargo-based MyAgData is the only…

President Donald Trump is defending U.S. military action against Iran, saying the operation is necessary to stabilize energy markets and protect national security. In a televised address, Trump blamed recent increases in gasoline prices on Iranian attacks targeting oil tankers…

Minnesota farm finances showed a modest rebound in 2025, driven by strong livestock returns and improved crop yields, but uncertainty continues to weigh on the ag outlook. Data from the University of Minnesota shows median net farm income rose significantly…