Farming comes with its share of stress, but farmers and ranchers shouldn’t feel like they have to face these challenges alone.  American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall was part of a Red River Farm Network podcast about farm stress…

The window for passing a new farm bill before the end of the fiscal year is rapidly closing. When senators return after the August recess, they’ll have just 16 legislative days before September 30th. During that time, Congress must complete…

Despite the setback in the Senate Agriculture Committee, the National Potato Council remains optimistic. Congress can finish a new farm bill this year. “I think there’s still an opportunity, maybe multiple opportunities, to get a farm bill to the President’s…

Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Bozeman is frustrated after the farm bill failed to advance. The Arkansas Republican blamed Democrats for blocking the bill over disagreements involving SNAP cost sharing, saying farmers are paying the price. “Right now, if you’re…

The Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership Program has announced its 14th class. MARL  Executive Director Brad Schlosser is pleased with this diverse group. “We are really delighted to have 27 individuals from across the state of Minnesota that span from…

The farm bill came up short in the Senate Agriculture Committee. Farm Bill 2.0 failed to get enough votes to move forward. Differences remain over the handling of SNAP. The Senate Democrats want a two-year delay for the states to…

South Dakota native Luke Lindberg has a full year under his belt as the USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. His goal has been to turn market access into market share. Lindberg said that’s happening. “The trade deficit…

Black Gold Farms Board Chair Gregg Halverson has been inducted into the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity Hall of Fame. Halverson served as CEO of Black Gold Farms for 34 years.

Shipping disruptions in the Black Sea are adding uncertainty to global wheat trade. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says recent disruptions can “throw some real, real wrinkles into the supply chains.” For buyers, the timing is critical. “If you’ve…

Small grain harvest is expanding across northwest North Dakota, but early results have been disappointing. Minot area farmer Chad Rubbelke says dry conditions have taken a toll. “The guys that are going early are low test weight, high protein and…

Dry weather continues to take a toll on crops in southeast North Dakota. Edgeley farmer Mike Brandenburg says weeks of heat and limited rainfall have reduced yield potential. “I can easily say there’s no 200-bushel corn out there this year.”…

Effective November 1, AJ Andresen will take over as the chief executive officer for Valley United Co-op. Andresen has been with Valley United for over seven years, spending the past year as the chief strategy officer. Andresen succeeds Paul Coppin,…

Farming comes with its share of stress, but farmers and ranchers shouldn’t feel like they have to face these challenges alone.  American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall was part of a Red River Farm Network podcast about farm stress…

This week, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says strength is showing up in some unexpected markets. Cotton has rallied to its highest level since May, while gold and rice have also posted impressive gains. At the same time,…

Shipping disruptions in the Black Sea are adding uncertainty to global wheat trade. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says recent disruptions can “throw some real, real wrinkles into the supply chains.” For buyers, the timing is critical. “If you’ve…

This week, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says strength is showing up in some unexpected markets. Cotton has rallied to its highest level since May, while gold and rice have also posted impressive gains. At the same time,…

In this edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Trade Director of Internal Affairs Missy Sinner invites everyone to the upcoming Midwest Agricultural Export Summit. Click here. 

Iran is raising the stakes over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A senior Iranian security official says the United States would have to meet a sweeping list of demands before Tehran restores normal shipping through the strategic waterway. Those conditions…

Russia’s latest attack on the Ukrainian port of Odesa is adding more pressure to an already strained grain export system. Ukrainian officials say the strike damaged port facilities during a weekend barrage of missiles and drones, following weeks of attacks…

South Dakota native Luke Lindberg has a full year under his belt as the USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. His goal has been to turn market access into market share. Lindberg said that’s happening. “The trade deficit…

StoneX is projecting a bigger U.S. corn crop than USDA estimated last month, adding fresh pressure to the grain market. The private analytics firm raised its national average corn yield estimate to 184.8 bushels per acre, up from USDA’s July…

Black Gold Farms Board Chair Gregg Halverson has been inducted into the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity Hall of Fame. Halverson served as CEO of Black Gold Farms for 34 years.

Effective November 1, AJ Andresen will take over as the chief executive officer for Valley United Co-op. Andresen has been with Valley United for over seven years, spending the past year as the chief strategy officer. Andresen succeeds Paul Coppin,…

Farming comes with its share of stress, but farmers and ranchers shouldn’t feel like they have to face these challenges alone.  American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall was part of a Red River Farm Network podcast about farm stress…

Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman talks about a recent survey on seed oils on this edition of the Canola Minute. Click here.

During Farmfest, Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Shane Isane provided an update on crop conditions. Learn more in this Corn Matters episode. 

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, Water Quality Certification Program Administrator Megan Mullen highlights the program. Click…

In this edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Trade Director of Internal Affairs Missy Sinner invites everyone to the upcoming Midwest Agricultural Export Summit. Click here. 

Small grain harvest is expanding across northwest North Dakota, but early results have been disappointing. Minot area farmer Chad Rubbelke says dry conditions have taken a toll. “The guys that are going early are low test weight, high protein and…

Dry weather continues to take a toll on crops in southeast North Dakota. Edgeley farmer Mike Brandenburg says weeks of heat and limited rainfall have reduced yield potential. “I can easily say there’s no 200-bushel corn out there this year.”…

In this edition of the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Cropping System Specialist Jeff Stachler talks about disease pressure in dry edible beans. Click here to listen.   

During Farmfest, Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Shane Isane provided an update on crop conditions. Learn more in this Corn Matters episode. 

During the Pioneer 100 Series Canola Plot Tour in the Stephen area of northwest Minnesota, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner highlights what the latest genetics mean for local growers. If you’re evaluating canola hybrids for your operation, this conversation offers…

The North Dakota Grazing Lands Coalition’s Leopold Conservation Award Tour showcased more than innovative grazing practices. It also highlighted the value of collaboration between producers, Extension, and conservation organizations. NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says tours like this expose…

The first barley and wheat fields are starting to come off in northeastern North Dakota. At Devils Lake, Eric Aasmundstad said a small amount of the crop has been harvested. “Most guys are just finishing up spraying wheat to kill…

The animal health company, Zoetis, reports second-quarter revenue of $2.5 billion. That’s flat with last year. Net income totaled $691 million. Companion animal product sales declined 11 percent, while livestock product sales increased 23 percent.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has named its 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award Program regional winners. There are two operations from the tri-state region included among the seven finalists. They are Feikema Farms of Luverne, Minnesota and Stomprud Angus Ranch of…

The owners of the Agri Star Meat and Poultry plant in Postville, Iowa, plan to rebuild after a fire destroyed much of the facility last week. This is one of the largest kosher meat-processing plants in the country, specializing in…

Cargill and the union workers at its Fort Morgan, Colorado beef processing plant have a tentative agreement to end their labor dispute. Cargill locked out workers after union members in late May after union members rejected the company’s last contract…

South Dakota State University Extension Feedlot Management Specialist Warren Rusche is monitoring the extreme heat’s impact on the state’s cattle. “It’s been pretty stressful, and in some cases, I’m hearing reports of mortality and death loss in central South Dakota…

North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Chief Brand Inspector Corby Ward has been appointed as a director of the International Livestock Identification Association board. The ILIA is dedicated to the promotion, administration and enforcement of livestock identification and inspection laws.

The American Farm Bureau Federation and the Minnesota Farm Bureau are encouraging members to contact lawmakers in support of Senate Bill 1306. The legislation would remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act and return management authority to state…

The window for passing a new farm bill before the end of the fiscal year is rapidly closing. When senators return after the August recess, they’ll have just 16 legislative days before September 30th. During that time, Congress must complete…

The Senate has overwhelmingly approved a continuing resolution to keep the federal government funded through December 11th. The measure passed on a 90-to-6 vote and now heads to the House.  North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer says a continuing resolution isn’t…

In the Farmfest congressional forum with the 7th District candidates, topics ranged from agricultural labor to renewable fuels. Responding to a question about trade, Representative Michelle Fischbach said tariffs have brought other countries to the table. “Under the Biden Administration…

Despite the setback in the Senate Agriculture Committee, the National Potato Council remains optimistic. Congress can finish a new farm bill this year. “I think there’s still an opportunity, maybe multiple opportunities, to get a farm bill to the President’s…

Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Bozeman is frustrated after the farm bill failed to advance. The Arkansas Republican blamed Democrats for blocking the bill over disagreements involving SNAP cost sharing, saying farmers are paying the price. “Right now, if you’re…

The Senate Agriculture Committee’s effort to advance a new five-year farm bill stalled Thursday after lawmakers failed to reach agreement on changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. In the hearing, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven urged lawmakers to support…

The farm bill came up short in the Senate Agriculture Committee. Farm Bill 2.0 failed to get enough votes to move forward. Differences remain over the handling of SNAP. The Senate Democrats want a two-year delay for the states to…