The House approved a budget bill with a slim two-vote margin before heading to the door for their traditional August recess. This provision includes $12 billion in farm assistance. Lawmakers will be back in their home districts until the end…

Farmland values in the eight Midwestern states served by AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit increased nearly two percent during the first six months of this year. Cropland values increased 3.5 percent in…

A coalition of activist groups, including Earthjustice and the Humane World for Animals, are threatening to sue the Interior Department if it doesn’t stop its latest action on the Endangered Species Act. The Interior Department, through the U.S. Fish and…

Farmland values have likely peaked, but a sharp decline is not expected, according to Bell Bank Director of Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson. Speaking at the Bell Bank AgViews Live seminar, Paulson said additional farmland could come onto the market in…

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman is facing a predicament in advancing his farm bill proposal. Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, who is a member of the committee, has been hospitalized since mid-June. McConnell plans to return to Capitol Hill, but…

Badger, Minnesota farmer Shane Isane is home after participating in his first National Corn Congress in the nation’s capital. Legislative priorities include the farm bill, year-round E15, and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. There’s a lot on the plate with limited days…

Farm policy development was on the chore list for South Dakota Farmers Union members this past week.  District Three Board Member Gail Temple said members support restoring the competition title that was removed from the farm bill nearly two decades ago.…

The Surface Transportation Board has issued a stern warning to Union Pacific leadership. UP CEO Jim Vena reportedly said rail rates would be increased for customers who did not publicly support the merger with the Norfolk Southern Railway. However, UP…

USDA Rural Development is moving forward with plans to move nearly 3,000 employees from Washington, D.C., to regional hubs across the country. This action is taking place despite widespread opposition from the current workforce. Employee unions have asked the courts…

The House approved a budget bill with a slim two-vote margin before heading to the door for their traditional August recess. This provision includes $12 billion in farm assistance. Lawmakers will be back in their home districts until the end…

As of October 1, Courtney Krupp will take over as the new CEO for the United Soybean Board. Krupp now serves as the director of global supply chain issues for the National Security Council. She previously served as a senior…

House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson’s ag workforce bill is facing opposition within his own party. Thompson’s bill would expand the H-2A visa program. It also calls for a path to temporary legal status for immigrant farm workers. Politico…

Farmland values in the eight Midwestern states served by AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit increased nearly two percent during the first six months of this year. Cropland values increased 3.5 percent in…

In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen outlines the scouting protocols for desiccation or swathing timing for canola. “No drive-by scouting,” said Sundeen. “Growers and agronomists need to walk into multiple areas of the field looking at…

Truckloads of Canadian weaner and feeder pigs are a common sight on I-29 and that should continue. President Trump’s new 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian products does not include the 7 million head of pigs shipped annual…

The White House is imposing 50 percent tariffs on Canadian dairy imports. National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Gregg Doud praised the decision, saying Canada’s unfair dairy trade practices “will no longer be tolerated.” U.S. dairy market access into…

In this week’s update, we hear from Martinson Ag Risk Marketing President Randy Martinson. Grains are seeing some strength to start the week due to weather and the ongoing conflict in Iran and Russia/Ukraine. Cattle markets are under pressure for…

Supplies of hard red winter wheat are tightening dramatically following steep production losses across the Southern Plains. Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin says production has fallen more than 40 percent in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Gilpin said total U.S. hard red…

Cattle futures have been under pressure. Ag Bull Trading President Tommy Grisafi says it feels like the tone in the cattle market has changed. “Maybe, just maybe, this big six-year bull market in cattle is over,” Grisafi told RRFN. “When…

The White House is imposing a 25 percent tariff on certain products from Brazil. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer referenced Brazil’s decision to block U.S. ethanol imports as one reason for the Section 301 trade action. Greer also said Brazil…

In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, CHS Executive Vice President Gary Halvorson discusses the ‘big picture’ issues facing agriculture today. Click here to listen to the full interview.

The Surface Transportation Board has issued a stern warning to Union Pacific leadership. UP CEO Jim Vena reportedly said rail rates would be increased for customers who did not publicly support the merger with the Norfolk Southern Railway. However, UP…

As of October 1, Courtney Krupp will take over as the new CEO for the United Soybean Board. Krupp now serves as the director of global supply chain issues for the National Security Council. She previously served as a senior…

House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson’s ag workforce bill is facing opposition within his own party. Thompson’s bill would expand the H-2A visa program. It also calls for a path to temporary legal status for immigrant farm workers. Politico…

Farmland values in the eight Midwestern states served by AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit increased nearly two percent during the first six months of this year. Cropland values increased 3.5 percent in…

In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen outlines the scouting protocols for desiccation or swathing timing for canola. “No drive-by scouting,” said Sundeen. “Growers and agronomists need to walk into multiple areas of the field looking at…

The joint venture between CHS and GROWMARK, Cooperative Ventures, has announced an investment in an AI logistics technology company that focuses on inland and coastal marine transportation. OpenTug uses a cloud-based platform to connect shippers, barge operators and terminals. Traditionally,…

Farmers Business Network has launched FBN Market Intelligence. This service provides AI-powered crop price outlooks, local cash market changes and basis trends.

In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen outlines the scouting protocols for desiccation or swathing timing for canola. “No drive-by scouting,” said Sundeen. “Growers and agronomists need to walk into multiple areas of the field looking at…

The risk of white mold in soybeans remains low to moderate in North Dakota. The NDSU Crop and Pest Report said northern portions of the state have seen more timely rain, keeping the white mold risk high. Fungicide applications are…

Rainfall is becoming increasingly important as the sugarbeet season progresses. “Rain is the one thing we’ve been deficient on during the past month. We’ll start pulling roots in the next week to get a better idea of where the crop…

The spring wheat got off to a good start, but hit the brakes with the recent heat. Kent Rivard, who operates K Star Ag Services at Thief River Falls, says some of that crop will be ready for harvest by…

In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen reports the mix of weather ranges from drought to heavy rains within a short period of time. “Corn GDU accumulation is ahead of normal with many areas .” Click here…

Supplies of hard red winter wheat are tightening dramatically following steep production losses across the Southern Plains. Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin says production has fallen more than 40 percent in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Gilpin said total U.S. hard red…

As canola acres expand, researchers are reminding growers that disease identification is becoming increasingly important. Manitoba Canola Growers Association Agronomy Specialist Lindsay Brooks said several diseases share similar symptoms, making accurate diagnosis critical. “Verticillium gets confused for blackleg a lot…

Milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled 18.9 billion pounds, up 2.4 percent from June 2025. In Minnesota, milk output rose 2.6 percent with cow numbers up 8,000 head from a year ago. In South Dakota, milk production…

Truckloads of Canadian weaner and feeder pigs are a common sight on I-29 and that should continue. President Trump’s new 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian products does not include the 7 million head of pigs shipped annual…

R-CALF USA is criticizing the Trump administration’s decision to exempt Brazilian beef from the new 25 percent U.S. tariff. CEO Bill Bullard said the exemption gives Brazilian beef packers an unfair advantage. Bullard renewed the organization’s call for Mandatory Country…

South Dakota State University Extension has selected Ryan Spurling as its new small ruminant production specialist. In this role, Spurling will focus on sheep and goats. Spurling earned his graduate and doctoral degrees from Utah State University.

Cattle futures have been under pressure. Ag Bull Trading President Tommy Grisafi says it feels like the tone in the cattle market has changed. “Maybe, just maybe, this big six-year bull market in cattle is over,” Grisafi told RRFN. “When…

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is seeking public input on the socioeconomic impact of large dairy farms in the state. The information will be collected with two virtual meetings on July 28 and through an online form. The Agriculture Department…

Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen says the annual Minnesota State Cattle Tour continues to be one of the premier educational events of the state’s beef industry. Peterson said the tour allowed producers to see different production systems firsthand while sharing…

USDA Rural Development is moving forward with plans to move nearly 3,000 employees from Washington, D.C., to regional hubs across the country. This action is taking place despite widespread opposition from the current workforce. Employee unions have asked the courts…

The House approved a budget bill with a slim two-vote margin before heading to the door for their traditional August recess. This provision includes $12 billion in farm assistance. Lawmakers will be back in their home districts until the end…

House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson’s ag workforce bill is facing opposition within his own party. Thompson’s bill would expand the H-2A visa program. It also calls for a path to temporary legal status for immigrant farm workers. Politico…

U.S. Custom Harvesters are making the case for its members to receive part of the $12 billion in farm assistance. The USCHI members said farmers often have access to crop insurance or disaster assistance when there are crop losses. However,…

A coalition of activist groups, including Earthjustice and the Humane World for Animals, are threatening to sue the Interior Department if it doesn’t stop its latest action on the Endangered Species Act. The Interior Department, through the U.S. Fish and…

The White House is imposing 50 percent tariffs on Canadian dairy imports. National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Gregg Doud praised the decision, saying Canada’s unfair dairy trade practices “will no longer be tolerated.” U.S. dairy market access into…

Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden released an update on USDA’s reorganization plan on social media Friday. It includes a letter sent to Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee Chair John Hoeven and Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen. Union negotiations for many of the…