A better-than-expected corn crop is creating grain storage challenges in southwest Minnesota. Lake Benton farmer Bob Worth says finding a place to put the grain has become a major issue. “The biggest problem is getting rid of it. The elevators are…

The October weather influenced the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative harvest. “We actually had a couple of heat shutdowns, and the only way to seem to get away from heat shutdowns is to have a cold front come through,” said…

The House passed its farm bill in April, and the Senate Agriculture Committee approved its version this fall. Midwest Council on Agriculture President Perry Aasness is encouraging Congress to keep the process moving after the midterm elections. “If they don’t…

Congress faces a crowded agenda when lawmakers return after the midterm elections. “I’m hopeful that we can get a farm bill done and I think it’s just so critically important for Rural America that we get one,” said Matt Wohlman,…

Expanding domestic soybean processing capacity is creating new export opportunities for U.S. soybean meal. According to a new report from North Dakota State University’s Agricultural Risk Policy Center, soybean meal exports reached a record 18.6 million metric tons during the…

The harvest has gone smoothly for Grand Forks-area farmer Chris Adams. However, higher diesel prices have added to harvest expenses, particularly custom trucking costs. Adams says farmers are working through fuel surcharges with trucking companies. “We’re trying to figure out…

Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continue to influence global nitrogen fertilizer supplies. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville says some fertilizer shipments are getting through, but normal vessel traffic has not resumed. “That’s reducing the amount…

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USDA is investing $4.4 million for seven projects to support the development of wetland mitigation banks for farmers. South Dakota Farm Bureau is getting money to expand its current wetland banking program and North Dakota Agricultural Mitigation Inc. will receive…

For the third quarter, Syngenta Group recorded sales of $5.2 billion, down ten percent from the same period one year ago. EBITDA for the quarter was $800 million, down two percent year over year. In the first three quarters of…

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has extended emergency relief for farmers dealing with $6-plus diesel fuel. The executive order extends temporary hours-of-service relief for transporting fuel. It also increases weight limit restrictions through November 29th when moving specific crops from the…

A better-than-expected corn crop is creating grain storage challenges in southwest Minnesota. Lake Benton farmer Bob Worth says finding a place to put the grain has become a major issue. “The biggest problem is getting rid of it. The elevators are…

Crop consultant Jason Hanson, who leads Rock and Roll Agronomy, said farmers are applying anhydrous ammonia in the Devils Lake Basin as they take advantage of fertilizer purchases made earlier in the year. Looking ahead to next year’s crop, Hanson…

The October weather influenced the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative harvest. “We actually had a couple of heat shutdowns, and the only way to seem to get away from heat shutdowns is to have a cold front come through,” said…

Expanding domestic soybean processing capacity is creating new export opportunities for U.S. soybean meal. According to a new report from North Dakota State University’s Agricultural Risk Policy Center, soybean meal exports reached a record 18.6 million metric tons during the…

Harvest pressure, investment fund selling and favorable South American growing conditions have pressured grain markets. “There’s some not so great yields out there, there’s no question about it, but I think through a lot of the Northern Plains we’ve seen…

Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continue to influence global nitrogen fertilizer supplies. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville says some fertilizer shipments are getting through, but normal vessel traffic has not resumed. “That’s reducing the amount…

With the U.S. cattle herd at historically low levels, USDA is promoting programs to expand domestic meat processing capacity. USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears told the Red River Farm Network there is interest from independent companies…

Dylan McGregor of the McCook Central, South Dakota FFA Chapter received the National FFA Beef Production–Placement proficiency award. McGregor works for his family’s cattle finishing operation, where he helps manage feed purchases and track profitability. “My big focus is making sure…

Rice and cattle are among the few bright spots in the commodity markets, while wheat, corn and soybeans continue to struggle. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the list of stronger markets is getting shorter. Rice futures reached…

USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed Report shows a sharp decline in cattle entering U.S. feedlots. September placements totaled 1.78 million head, down 12 percent from a year ago. That’s the lowest September total since records began in 1996 and well…

USDA is investing $4.4 million for seven projects to support the development of wetland mitigation banks for farmers. South Dakota Farm Bureau is getting money to expand its current wetland banking program and North Dakota Agricultural Mitigation Inc. will receive…

For the third quarter, Syngenta Group recorded sales of $5.2 billion, down ten percent from the same period one year ago. EBITDA for the quarter was $800 million, down two percent year over year. In the first three quarters of…

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has extended emergency relief for farmers dealing with $6-plus diesel fuel. The executive order extends temporary hours-of-service relief for transporting fuel. It also increases weight limit restrictions through November 29th when moving specific crops from the…

A better-than-expected corn crop is creating grain storage challenges in southwest Minnesota. Lake Benton farmer Bob Worth says finding a place to put the grain has become a major issue. “The biggest problem is getting rid of it. The elevators are…

Soy-based road preservation is helping cities stretch taxpayer dollars. A new episode of AURI’s Ag Innovation News Podcast explores how Hutchinson, Minnesota, made a biobased road rejuvenant part of its long-term pavement strategy. Harold Stanislawski, John Olson and Lindsay Hermes…

A Fargo-based digital agronomy software company, FarmQA, has announced three leadership appointments. Tara Kessler is the director of marketing; Chris Ahlers is the director of engineering and Jill Carter is the director of product and customer experience. Most recently, Kessler…

Dragotec USA has launched Drago GT+. Orders for this new corn head are being taken for the 2027 harvest. The GT= redesign is engineered to help farmers capture more yield, operate in tougher field condtions and get more years out…

Crop consultant Jason Hanson, who leads Rock and Roll Agronomy, said farmers are applying anhydrous ammonia in the Devils Lake Basin as they take advantage of fertilizer purchases made earlier in the year. Looking ahead to next year’s crop, Hanson…

The October weather influenced the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative harvest. “We actually had a couple of heat shutdowns, and the only way to seem to get away from heat shutdowns is to have a cold front come through,” said…

An unusually strong El Niño could bring a more active weather pattern to the Northern Plains this month. Nutrien Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass said the strength of this El Niño is unlike anything on record. “There’s no historical precedent to…

Soy-based road preservation is helping cities stretch taxpayer dollars. A new episode of AURI’s Ag Innovation News Podcast explores how Hutchinson, Minnesota, made a biobased road rejuvenant part of its long-term pavement strategy. Harold Stanislawski, John Olson and Lindsay Hermes…

Despite a hot, dry growing season, crops performed better than expected near Aneta, North Dakota. Fred Lukens says his soybean yields exceeded expectations and corn yields have been good. “From May 1 to the end of July, we had less…

After a difficult growing season, Crookston, Minnesota farmer Kevin Capistran finished harvest on a positive note. “The sunflowers were a good crop to have in this dry season,” said Capistran. “Maybe not a record, but a very nice sunflower crop,…

Despite dry growing conditions, sugarbeet yields for Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative have exceeded expectations. “We all expected with the droughty conditions to really be on the lighter side as far as tonnage, but we’re gonna end up with a mid-20 (ton)…

With the U.S. cattle herd at historically low levels, USDA is promoting programs to expand domestic meat processing capacity. USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears told the Red River Farm Network there is interest from independent companies…

In an official statement, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Tim Erbele said his group respects the judicial process and is pleased the court rejected efforts to invalidate the state beef checkoff program. Erbele said the ruling does not change the…

A North Dakota district judge has removed language from the law governing the nominating process for the North Dakota Beef Commission. Six of the nine members of the beef checkoff board are nominated by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, North…

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has signed an order to increase grazing access and improve range and pastureland health. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council praised the move, saying this streamlined effort will better utilize vacant grazing lands…

The North Dakota Beef Commission is investing in the next generation of beef producers by helping state FFA juniors and seniors better understand all aspects of the beef industry. The Next Generation Beef Producer Pilot Program will provide hands-on experience…

Smithfield Foods reports operating profits of $127 million for the third quarter, down from $310 million in the same period a year ago. The packaged meats division enjoyed profits of nearly 12 percent, while losses were seen in the fresh…

Milk produciton in the 24 major dairy states during September totaled 18.7 billiion pounds, up 2.7 percent from one year ago. In this region, South Dakota milk output is up 7.9 percent with the addition of 17,000 milk cows in…

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has extended emergency relief for farmers dealing with $6-plus diesel fuel. The executive order extends temporary hours-of-service relief for transporting fuel. It also increases weight limit restrictions through November 29th when moving specific crops from the…

Two retiring Minnesota lawmakers are being recognized for their contributions to agriculture and rural communities. State Senator Ann Rest and State Representative Paul Torkelson received the inaugural Minnesota AgriGrowth Farm and Food Legacy Award. Torkelson served 18 years in the Minnesota…

Minnesota agriculture groups are preparing for the 2027 legislative session, with several familiar issues expected to return to the Capitol. “We will see some of these environmental issues continue to be on the table,” said Amber Glaeser, director of state…

The House passed its farm bill in April, and the Senate Agriculture Committee approved its version this fall. Midwest Council on Agriculture President Perry Aasness is encouraging Congress to keep the process moving after the midterm elections. “If they don’t…

California Congressman Jim Costa has thrown his hat into the ring, hoping to lead the Democratic caucus on the House Agriculture Committee in 2027. Costa has been in Congress since 2004 and made a similar run two years ago. The…

Congress faces a crowded agenda when lawmakers return after the midterm elections. “I’m hopeful that we can get a farm bill done and I think it’s just so critically important for Rural America that we get one,” said Matt Wohlman,…

With the U.S. cattle herd at historically low levels, USDA is promoting programs to expand domestic meat processing capacity. USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears told the Red River Farm Network there is interest from independent companies…