An Emerado, North Dakota farmer is in line for a top job at USDA. USDA hasn’t made the official announcement yet, but Jared Hagert is expected to be the new Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator of Farm Programs. Hagert serves…

The Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research meetings were an opportunity for farmers to finalize their preparations for the next growing season with the most up-to-date research. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director Brian Sorensen said…

A new soybean variety from NDSU Extension received much discussion at this year’s Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research at Moorhead. ND-2501 brings together several traits growers have been asking for, especially as disease pressure and yield…

Weeds are a big yield robber, and early detection is all-important, but equally important is identification. University of Minnesota Regional Extension Educator Eric Yu says early, accurate identification is the first step toward reducing yield loss. “We really want to…

It’s been said that the current cattle market is both strong and fragile. The industry has seen record money, but that also increases the risk and volatility. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Senior Vice President Marshall Hansen leads the organization’s corporate…

One day after the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association convention ended, President Donald Trump signed an executive action allowing increased imports of Argentine beef. The executive order was titled ‘Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer.’ The order also allows the…

CattleFax is forecasting cattle prices to average steady to higher in 2026. Following the CattleFax outlook forum at CattleCon, Hensler, North Dakota, beef producer Clark Price cited the positive news for the cow-calf sector. “CattleFax is telling us herd expansions…

The South Dakota Corn Growers Association has elected its 2026 officer team. Trent Kubik of Hamill is president. The vice president is Taylor Sumption of Frederick and Travis Renkly of Arlington is secretary/treasurer.

Zoetis has launched an innovation for cow-calf operations. INHERIT Select allows producers to make selection and breeding decisions based on Genomic Expected Progeny Differences for bovine respiratory disease. This is the first time ranchers will be able to select replacement…

An Emerado, North Dakota farmer is in line for a top job at USDA. USDA hasn’t made the official announcement yet, but Jared Hagert is expected to be the new Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator of Farm Programs. Hagert serves…

The Treasury Department and the IRS have released guidance for the Section 45Z tax credit. Fargo-based Bushel is working with Verity Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of the GEVO ethanol facility in Richardton, North Dakota. Bushel CEO Jake Joraanstad says…

The Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research meetings were an opportunity for farmers to finalize their preparations for the next growing season with the most up-to-date research. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director Brian Sorensen said…

A new soybean variety from NDSU Extension received much discussion at this year’s Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research at Moorhead. ND-2501 brings together several traits growers have been asking for, especially as disease pressure and yield…

Weeds are a big yield robber, and early detection is all-important, but equally important is identification. University of Minnesota Regional Extension Educator Eric Yu says early, accurate identification is the first step toward reducing yield loss. “We really want to…

The Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research meetings were an opportunity for farmers to finalize their preparations for the next growing season with the most up-to-date research. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director Brian Sorensen said…

The United States and India have an interim framework agreement in place that would lower tariffs and provide more market access. India still bans imports of biotech crops and agricultural products within the new deal.

According to Jayson Menke with Acres & Shares, 264 American Crystal Sugar Company beet shares were brokered last week from $4,000 to $4,100 per share with an average price of $4,022.73 per share.

One day after the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association convention ended, President Donald Trump signed an executive action allowing increased imports of Argentine beef. The executive order was titled ‘Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer.’ The order also allows the…

CattleFax is forecasting cattle prices to average steady to higher in 2026. Following the CattleFax outlook forum at CattleCon, Hensler, North Dakota, beef producer Clark Price cited the positive news for the cow-calf sector. “CattleFax is telling us herd expansions…

Forty major farm groups have launched the American Coalition for USMCA. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is up for review this year and the coalition is promoting its benefits for agriculture. A new website includes a state-by-state impact from trade with Canada…

CattleFax is forecasting cattle prices to average steady to higher in 2026. The risk increases later in the year as markets anticipate larger supplies in 2027. Cow-calf producers are expected have the most leverage, supporting continued profitability for several more…

The South Dakota Corn Growers Association has elected its 2026 officer team. Trent Kubik of Hamill is president. The vice president is Taylor Sumption of Frederick and Travis Renkly of Arlington is secretary/treasurer.

Zoetis has launched an innovation for cow-calf operations. INHERIT Select allows producers to make selection and breeding decisions based on Genomic Expected Progeny Differences for bovine respiratory disease. This is the first time ranchers will be able to select replacement…

An Emerado, North Dakota farmer is in line for a top job at USDA. USDA hasn’t made the official announcement yet, but Jared Hagert is expected to be the new Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator of Farm Programs. Hagert serves…

The Treasury Department and the IRS have released guidance for the Section 45Z tax credit. Fargo-based Bushel is working with Verity Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of the GEVO ethanol facility in Richardton, North Dakota. Bushel CEO Jake Joraanstad says…

The Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research meetings were an opportunity for farmers to finalize their preparations for the next growing season with the most up-to-date research. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director Brian Sorensen said…

A new soybean variety from NDSU Extension received much discussion at this year’s Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research at Moorhead. ND-2501 brings together several traits growers have been asking for, especially as disease pressure and yield…

The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a new label for the over-the-top use of dicamba in soybeans and cotton. Safeguards are in place to mitigate the risk of off-target movement of the herbicide. The new restrictions for 2026 include a…

The Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research meetings were an opportunity for farmers to finalize their preparations for the next growing season with the most up-to-date research. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director Brian Sorensen said…

A new soybean variety from NDSU Extension received much discussion at this year’s Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research at Moorhead. ND-2501 brings together several traits growers have been asking for, especially as disease pressure and yield…

Weeds are a big yield robber, and early detection is all-important, but equally important is identification. University of Minnesota Regional Extension Educator Eric Yu says early, accurate identification is the first step toward reducing yield loss. “We really want to…

The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a new label for the over-the-top use of dicamba in soybeans and cotton. Safeguards are in place to mitigate the risk of off-target movement of the herbicide. The new restrictions for 2026 include a…

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says year-round E15 remains a top priority for Congress. Hoeven told the Red River Farm Network he was disappointed the provision was left out of recent legislation but believes another opportunity is coming soon. “In…

North Dakota Farm Service Agency Director Brad Thykeson told farmers in Reynolds that federal assistance programs are meant to provide short-term relief as producers work through financial challenges. Speaking at the Countryside Insurance Agency Farmers Meeting, Thykeson said “these payments…

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump was on Truth Social saying he had a “very positive” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping in which China agreed to boost purchases of U.S. soybeans this season to about 20 million tons. The…

Zoetis has launched an innovation for cow-calf operations. INHERIT Select allows producers to make selection and breeding decisions based on Genomic Expected Progeny Differences for bovine respiratory disease. This is the first time ranchers will be able to select replacement…

The Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research meetings were an opportunity for farmers to finalize their preparations for the next growing season with the most up-to-date research. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director Brian Sorensen said…

The cattle sector is voicing its opposition to the Trump Administration’s decision to import Argentine beef. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, R-CALF USA and U.S. Cattlemen’s Association all disagree with the argument that an increase in beef imports will lower…

Beef checkoff dollars have been used to advance STEM learning in schools. That’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics done through the prism of animal agriculture. “There are many programs, but most of them are at that middle school level,” reports…

Stockmanship is the art of working with animals so they respond with minimal stress. Livestock handling expert Curt Pate hosted stockmanship demonstrations during CattleCon. “Try to keep them on the thinking side of their brain rather than reacting and get…

It’s been said that the current cattle market is both strong and fragile. The industry has seen record money, but that also increases the risk and volatility. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Senior Vice President Marshall Hansen leads the organization’s corporate…

Envu’s RangeView digital software has been expanded to provide operational insights into cattle production. According to Product Manager Craig Hossfeld, their work began with the identification of invasive species to pair with their herbicide offerings. The platform evolved into grazing…

An Emerado, North Dakota farmer is in line for a top job at USDA. USDA hasn’t made the official announcement yet, but Jared Hagert is expected to be the new Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator of Farm Programs. Hagert serves…

The Treasury Department and the IRS have released guidance for the Section 45Z tax credit. Fargo-based Bushel is working with Verity Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of the GEVO ethanol facility in Richardton, North Dakota. Bushel CEO Jake Joraanstad says…

The Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research meetings were an opportunity for farmers to finalize their preparations for the next growing season with the most up-to-date research. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director Brian Sorensen said…

The cattle sector is voicing its opposition to the Trump Administration’s decision to import Argentine beef. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, R-CALF USA and U.S. Cattlemen’s Association all disagree with the argument that an increase in beef imports will lower…

The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a new label for the over-the-top use of dicamba in soybeans and cotton. Safeguards are in place to mitigate the risk of off-target movement of the herbicide. The new restrictions for 2026 include a…

House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson plans to markup the new farm bill during the week of February 23 and have a floor vote before Easter. Much of the funding for commodity programs and market development was included in…

One day after the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association convention ended, President Donald Trump signed an executive action allowing increased imports of Argentine beef. The executive order was titled ‘Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer.’ The order also allows the…