Cook Political Report Senior Editor David Wasserman believes Democrats can take control of the House and have a better-than-even chance of winning the Senate in the November midterm elections. Speaking on Ag Bull Media’s podcast, Wasserman said current polling in competitive…

CHS is committing $4.5 million to the National FFA Organization, building on a partnership that has lasted more than 50 years. CHS Head of Philanthropy Megan Wolle said supporting agricultural educators is a major focus of the investment. “It helps support ag…

Harvest is nearing completion in southeastern North Dakota. Wyndmere-area farmer Carson Klosterman said soybean and sunflower harvest wrapped up several weeks ago, with most of the remaining activity focused on corn. “If folks aren’t done, they can see the end.” Klosterman described…

Harvest is moving ahead near New Rockford, North Dakota, with yields generally exceeding expectations. “Weather’s just been phenomenal,” Donny Allmaras said. “It’s been wonderful for the corn, drying it down a little bit more. The guys trying to finish up soybeans,…

Minnesota agriculture has had considerable power over the past two years with Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Angie Craig serving as ranking members of their respective agriculture committees. Midwest Council on Agriculture Executive Director Allison Stock expects Ohio to be…

USDA is backing eight projects designed to increase domestic fertilizer production and improve the infrastructure needed to move fertilizer to farmers. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the projects are part of the $500 million Fertilizer Investment and Expansion for Long-Term…

Farmers are being urged to take a close look at their finances before making major year-end equipment purchases. “It’s really important to just take a step back and look at your financial situation and if it’s appropriate for your operation at…

As of today, USDA resumes cattle imports through Columbus, New Mexico. This is Anthe third port of entry to reopen in the aftermath of New World Screwworm. Without major issues at those sites, feeder cattle imports will begin from Nogales,…

North Dakota FFA State Treasurer Leah Davidson represented the state in multiple roles at the National FFA Convention. The Golden Valley County FFA member is a national proficiency award finalist in Agricultural Processing–Entrepreneurship and served as a national delegate. Davidson…

The rapid growth in GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could have long-term implications for agriculture as consumers eat less and change what they put in their grocery carts. Gallup reports 11 percent of U.S. adults currently use GLP-1 medications for weight loss. Terrain…

Cook Political Report Senior Editor David Wasserman believes Democrats can take control of the House and have a better-than-even chance of winning the Senate in the November midterm elections. Speaking on Ag Bull Media’s podcast, Wasserman said current polling in competitive…

The Rolla, North Dakota, FFA Chapter is a Top 10 Model of Excellence finalist at the National FFA Convention. FFA advisor William Fritz said the chapter’s Program of Activities is built around 15 National FFA standards. At the beginning of the…

CHS is committing $4.5 million to the National FFA Organization, building on a partnership that has lasted more than 50 years. CHS Head of Philanthropy Megan Wolle said supporting agricultural educators is a major focus of the investment. “It helps support ag…

Harvest is nearing completion in southeastern North Dakota. Wyndmere-area farmer Carson Klosterman said soybean and sunflower harvest wrapped up several weeks ago, with most of the remaining activity focused on corn. “If folks aren’t done, they can see the end.” Klosterman described…

As of today, USDA resumes cattle imports through Columbus, New Mexico. This is Anthe third port of entry to reopen in the aftermath of New World Screwworm. Without major issues at those sites, feeder cattle imports will begin from Nogales,…

The rapid growth in GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could have long-term implications for agriculture as consumers eat less and change what they put in their grocery carts. Gallup reports 11 percent of U.S. adults currently use GLP-1 medications for weight loss. Terrain…

The U.S. potato industry is renewing its push to open Japan to fresh American potatoes. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles recently returned from Tokyo, where U.S. and Japanese officials held agricultural trade discussions. “They are using the excuse of…

Certified Angus Beef reports global sales of more than 1.2 billion pounds during its latest fiscal year. That’s down less than one percent from last year despite tight cattle supplies and higher beef prices. Certified Angus Beef Prime sales climbed…

USDA is taking steps to improve transparency in the cash cattle market. A new regional report will combine negotiated cattle prices from Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. The change comes as negotiated cash trade has dropped from more…

Agriculture ministers from the G7 countries met in Paris, focusing on trade and rising farm input costs. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew participating in the meeting and said family farmers across the United States and the G7 nations are…

President Donald Trump says the United States and Mexico are close to reaching a new trade agreement. Speaking in Kansas, Trump said the deal could help reduce the U.S. trade deficit with Mexico. That deficit totaled nearly $156 billion through…

North Dakota FFA State Treasurer Leah Davidson represented the state in multiple roles at the National FFA Convention. The Golden Valley County FFA member is a national proficiency award finalist in Agricultural Processing–Entrepreneurship and served as a national delegate. Davidson…

The rapid growth in GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could have long-term implications for agriculture as consumers eat less and change what they put in their grocery carts. Gallup reports 11 percent of U.S. adults currently use GLP-1 medications for weight loss. Terrain…

Cook Political Report Senior Editor David Wasserman believes Democrats can take control of the House and have a better-than-even chance of winning the Senate in the November midterm elections. Speaking on Ag Bull Media’s podcast, Wasserman said current polling in competitive…

The Rolla, North Dakota, FFA Chapter is a Top 10 Model of Excellence finalist at the National FFA Convention. FFA advisor William Fritz said the chapter’s Program of Activities is built around 15 National FFA standards. At the beginning of the…

CHS is committing $4.5 million to the National FFA Organization, building on a partnership that has lasted more than 50 years. CHS Head of Philanthropy Megan Wolle said supporting agricultural educators is a major focus of the investment. “It helps support ag…

Miss Minnesota Anna Brennan brought the National FFA Convention to viewers at home as an anchor for FFA Live. Brennan encouraged FFA members to use the convention to explore the wide range of careers available in agriculture. “There’s so much diversity that’s…

A bread-making experiment has taken Crookston FFA member Ella Capistran to the National FFA Convention. Capistran is a national agriscience fair finalist in the food products and processing systems category, Division 1. Her research examined whether the amperage draw of an…

Harvest is nearing completion in southeastern North Dakota. Wyndmere-area farmer Carson Klosterman said soybean and sunflower harvest wrapped up several weeks ago, with most of the remaining activity focused on corn. “If folks aren’t done, they can see the end.” Klosterman described…

Harvest is moving ahead near New Rockford, North Dakota, with yields generally exceeding expectations. “Weather’s just been phenomenal,” Donny Allmaras said. “It’s been wonderful for the corn, drying it down a little bit more. The guys trying to finish up soybeans,…

More growers are considering corn-on-corn for 2027. In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Strategic Account Manager Cole Ehrlin says that is a sound strategy, but management strategies should be adopted. “Residue management is a huge factor,” said Ehrlin. “The best I’ve…

Despite hot, dry conditions during the growing season, Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Agronomist Paul Moffet says the sugarbeet campaign has gone well. “The tonnage that we’re bringing in is better than expected with the droughty conditions that we’ve had,” Moffet said. “It’s…

The 2026 sugarbeet harvest is nearly complete for American Crystal Sugar Company growers. “Good to get the beets in the pile,” said Harrison Weber, executive director, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association. Warm temperatures forced daytime shutdowns during portions of the campaign,…

Near Lankin, North Dakota, corn and soybean yields are coming in better than expected. Dale Zahradka’s soybean harvest is complete. “They were good. I would say they’re probably above average,” Zahradka said. “With the drought overall, we were quite pleased with…

Harvest is nearly complete in northwestern Minnesota, with crop yields exceeding expectations despite a dry growing season. Warroad-area farmer Drew Parsley said corn and soybean yields have been particularly strong. “Our yields, right around the edge of the lake here, are…

As of today, USDA resumes cattle imports through Columbus, New Mexico. This is Anthe third port of entry to reopen in the aftermath of New World Screwworm. Without major issues at those sites, feeder cattle imports will begin from Nogales,…

Mandatory country-of-origin labeling, beef imports and cattle markets were major topics at the Independent Beef Association of North Dakota annual meeting in Bismarck. “Most important in the farm bill to our group is the addition of mandatory country-of-origin labeling,” said…

Certified Angus Beef reports global sales of more than 1.2 billion pounds during its latest fiscal year. That’s down less than one percent from last year despite tight cattle supplies and higher beef prices. Certified Angus Beef Prime sales climbed…

USDA is taking steps to improve transparency in the cash cattle market. A new regional report will combine negotiated cattle prices from Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. The change comes as negotiated cash trade has dropped from more…

A McKenzie, North Dakota ranch has received the Noble Research Institute Land Stewardship Award. The Jerry Doan family and Black Leg Ranch runs a cow-calf operation, raise buffalo and provide custom grazing to another 1,100 head of cattle.

Hubbard is unifying its show feeds and supplements for swine, sheep, goats and cattle. It brings together its Show-Rite portfolio and the MoorMan’s ShowTec brands. Show-Rite is part of Hubbard, the flagship U.S. brand of Akralos, the joint venture formed…

The Animal Agriculture Alliance is raising concerns about drones being used around livestock operations, bringing farm security and privacy into question. “We’re seeing activists fly these drones over properties to kind of surveil the land, get a layout, see where…

Cook Political Report Senior Editor David Wasserman believes Democrats can take control of the House and have a better-than-even chance of winning the Senate in the November midterm elections. Speaking on Ag Bull Media’s podcast, Wasserman said current polling in competitive…

Minnesota agriculture has had considerable power over the past two years with Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Angie Craig serving as ranking members of their respective agriculture committees. Midwest Council on Agriculture Executive Director Allison Stock expects Ohio to be…

Mandatory country-of-origin labeling, beef imports and cattle markets were major topics at the Independent Beef Association of North Dakota annual meeting in Bismarck. “Most important in the farm bill to our group is the addition of mandatory country-of-origin labeling,” said…

USDA is backing eight projects designed to increase domestic fertilizer production and improve the infrastructure needed to move fertilizer to farmers. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the projects are part of the $500 million Fertilizer Investment and Expansion for Long-Term…

The U.S. potato industry is renewing its push to open Japan to fresh American potatoes. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles recently returned from Tokyo, where U.S. and Japanese officials held agricultural trade discussions. “They are using the excuse of…

Farm policy was part of the discussion in Wednesday night’s Minnesota gubernatorial debate hosted by Fox 9. Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth said she wants to increase agriculture’s share of the state budget while expanding markets for Minnesota farm products.…

Lawmakers will return to Washington after the midterm election with a lengthy agricultural agenda, including the farm bill, year-round E15 and another bridge assistance package. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew remains hopeful there is room for bipartisan agreement. “When I…