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The agriculture policy and finance bill failed to make it out of the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee. Co-Chair Paul Anderson remains hopeful the bill can be completed before the session ends in less than a month. “There are always possibilities…

Only 24 counties nationwide have received more than $100 million in ARC and PLC payments, and two North Dakota counties are on that list. University of Illinois ag economist Jonathan Coppes evaluated farm payments from 2014 to 2023, and the…

The USDA is wrapping up a major round of farmer support, with more than $10 billion already distributed through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. In an exclusive interview with the Red River Farm Network, Under Secretary for Farm Production and…

The agriculture finance and policy bill in the Minnesota House is in limbo after members of the agriculture committee were unable to come to terms on one issue, a statewide ban on the use of Paraquat. Committee Co-Chair Rick Hansen…

The Minnesota legislative session wraps up in just over three weeks. In this final stretch, lawmakers need to come together on policy and bonding bills. The Red River Farm Network asked Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson if all the players…

As the farm bill process advances, James Callan and Associates Founder and CEO Jim Callan is closely monitoring the House Rules Committee process. “Some (amendments) will be thrown aside, and many will be considered so, it will be up to…

The Red River Farm Network is looking for the right voice to join our team. We take pride in delivering trusted journalism and building strong relationships with our listeners, clients, and affiliates. We are seeking a Farm Broadcaster to deliver…

The agriculture policy and finance bill failed to make it out of the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee. Co-Chair Paul Anderson remains hopeful the bill can be completed before the session ends in less than a month. “There are always possibilities…

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, MDA Conservation Programs Administrator Megan Mullen talks about a new funding…

In the Dry Bean Scene, Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen sees Minnesota as a powerhouse in dry bean production. Peterson was part of the Battle of the Beans event in Glyndon. Listen to the program. 

Only 24 counties nationwide have received more than $100 million in ARC and PLC payments, and two North Dakota counties are on that list. University of Illinois ag economist Jonathan Coppes evaluated farm payments from 2014 to 2023, and the…

A group of 15 Republican members of Congress has sent a letter to USDA, asking the agency to address understaffing at the Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service. The lawmakers said farmers have faced major delays in the…

The Northarvest Bean Growers Association shone a light on dry edible beans with its first-ever Battle of the Beans Cookoff in Glyndon. For Northarvest Executive Director Mitch Coulter, it was all about building demand. “We’re trying to grow our export…

As the farm bill process advances, James Callan and Associates Founder and CEO Jim Callan is closely monitoring the House Rules Committee process. “Some (amendments) will be thrown aside, and many will be considered so, it will be up to…

Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says lawmakers are making progress on the farm bill, but major hurdles remain. “I want to see if the votes are there, not only on the House floor but also in the Senate, where you need…

Testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said recent policy changes are reversing years of declining trade performance and strengthening farm exports. “Our agricultural community is one of the largest beneficiaries of these policies,…

Rising tensions in the Middle East are adding uncertainty to the U.S.-China trade relationship, with potential implications for agricultural markets. StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the ongoing conflict in Iran is creating ripple effects across global energy, fertilizer,…

China is expected to reduce its reliance on imported agricultural commodities over the next decade, according to a new China Agricultural Outlook Report covering 2026 through 2035. The report projects declining imports of grain, soybeans, cotton, edible oils, and sugar…

Milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled 19.6 billion pounds in March. That’s up 2.4 percent from one year earlier. In Minnesota, milk production was in line with the national trend at 2.4 percent. The milk output in…

The war underway in the Middle East brought more activity to the Panama Canal. One ship carrying liquified natural gas paid $4 million to jump the line and avoid a wait that could last up to five days. There’s a…

The Red River Farm Network is looking for the right voice to join our team. We take pride in delivering trusted journalism and building strong relationships with our listeners, clients, and affiliates. We are seeking a Farm Broadcaster to deliver…

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, MDA Conservation Programs Administrator Megan Mullen talks about a new funding…

In the Dry Bean Scene, Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen sees Minnesota as a powerhouse in dry bean production. Peterson was part of the Battle of the Beans event in Glyndon. Listen to the program. 

The Northarvest Bean Growers Association shone a light on dry edible beans with its first-ever Battle of the Beans Cookoff in Glyndon. For Northarvest Executive Director Mitch Coulter, it was all about building demand. “We’re trying to grow our export…

The Farm-to-School programs connect schools with local farms, bringing more fresh, regional foods to the cafeteria. Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District Director of Nutrition Service Shannon Nowak values this program. It does take additional education. ‘Our kids have a disconnect with what…

Minnesota Corn Growers Association Executive Director and CEO Adam Birr shares positive corn export news from a recent meeting of the U.S. Grains and Bio Products Council. Click here. 

The U.S. Transportation Department has awarded the Port of Duluth-Superior $27 million for infrastructure improvements. The project will remove out-of-service grain elevators and reconstruct the dock wall to revitalize the pier complex.

In the Dry Bean Scene, Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen sees Minnesota as a powerhouse in dry bean production. Peterson was part of the Battle of the Beans event in Glyndon. Listen to the program. 

The USDA is wrapping up a major round of farmer support, with more than $10 billion already distributed through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. In an exclusive interview with the Red River Farm Network, Under Secretary for Farm Production and…

As the farm bill process advances, James Callan and Associates Founder and CEO Jim Callan is closely monitoring the House Rules Committee process. “Some (amendments) will be thrown aside, and many will be considered so, it will be up to…

China is expected to reduce its reliance on imported agricultural commodities over the next decade, according to a new China Agricultural Outlook Report covering 2026 through 2035. The report projects declining imports of grain, soybeans, cotton, edible oils, and sugar…

Waterhemp remains one of the most costly weed threats in this region. BASF Technical Representative Eric Schultz says this weed can reduce soybean yields by as much as 70 percent. “There aren’t too many more scary things than even a…

The American Sugar Alliance has filed a Section 301 complaint with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, alleging foreign subsidies are flooding the global market with low-priced sugar and pushing U.S. prices near loan forfeiture levels. “We’ve got surplus…

In this edition of the Dry Bean Scene, a Battle of the Beans is coming up on Thursday in Glyndon, Minnesota. Noreen Thomas, Doubting Thomas Farms, outlines this unique opportunity to promote the dry bean industry. Listen to the report. …

In Cattle Country Conversations, South Dakota State University Extension Rangefield Specialist Kaylee Wheeler discusses early-season pasture monitoring. Find out more at this link. 

Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt talks about the recent Minnesota Association of Nutrition and Dietetics Conference in this edition of the Minnesota Beef Update. Listen. 

As the farm bill process advances, James Callan and Associates Founder and CEO Jim Callan is closely monitoring the House Rules Committee process. “Some (amendments) will be thrown aside, and many will be considered so, it will be up to…

The U.S. Department of Justice is launching a new investigation into the meatpacking industry, focusing on potential criminal anti-competitive behavior. Reports indicate the probe will examine major companies, including Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS, and National Beef, which together account for…

During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds raised issues about cell-cultivated products entering the food supply and being labeled as traditional meat. “South Dakota farmers and ranchers work tirelessly to produce some of the safest and…

Milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled 19.6 billion pounds in March. That’s up 2.4 percent from one year earlier. In Minnesota, milk production was in line with the national trend at 2.4 percent. The milk output in…

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the stock markets continue to lead the way higher, with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ both reaching new all-time highs…

The agriculture policy and finance bill failed to make it out of the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee. Co-Chair Paul Anderson remains hopeful the bill can be completed before the session ends in less than a month. “There are always possibilities…

USDA will issue a second Supplemental Disaster Relief Program payment to farmers with approved program applications for losses in 2023 and 2024. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the additional SDRP payment while in Missouri on Friday. The Agriculture Department provided…

Only 24 counties nationwide have received more than $100 million in ARC and PLC payments, and two North Dakota counties are on that list. University of Illinois ag economist Jonathan Coppes evaluated farm payments from 2014 to 2023, and the…

A group of 15 Republican members of Congress has sent a letter to USDA, asking the agency to address understaffing at the Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service. The lawmakers said farmers have faced major delays in the…

The USDA is wrapping up a major round of farmer support, with more than $10 billion already distributed through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. In an exclusive interview with the Red River Farm Network, Under Secretary for Farm Production and…

The agriculture finance and policy bill in the Minnesota House is in limbo after members of the agriculture committee were unable to come to terms on one issue, a statewide ban on the use of Paraquat. Committee Co-Chair Rick Hansen…

The Minnesota legislative session wraps up in just over three weeks. In this final stretch, lawmakers need to come together on policy and bonding bills. The Red River Farm Network asked Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson if all the players…