‘Massive Deal’
According to President Donald Trump, he is working on a ‘massive deal’ to buy potash from Belarus. On Truth Social, Trump said the pricing would be substantially less than what U.S. farmers are currently paying for potash from Canada. At…
Ag Issues Are on the Table
Agricultural trade is expected to be among the issues on the table when President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday in Washington. It will be their second summit this year. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the two…
Diesel Prices Continue to Push Higher
There’s more pain at the pump for farmers, with diesel prices moving sharply higher. According to AAA, the average diesel fuel price nationwide is $6.51 per gallon. That’s up from $6.23 per gallon one week ago and up from $3.69…
Little Optimism for Mayville Crop
At Mayville, North Dakota, Tim Garrett isn’t expecting much from his remaining acres. The edible beans produced about half of a normal crop. Soybeans have been hurt by the late-season heat and dry conditions. “They dropped their flowers and didn’t pod,…
Ready to Put This Crop to Bed
After an extremely dry growing season in North Dakota’s Cass County, many farmers are ready to put the 2026 crop behind them and look toward next year. “It looks like it’ll be a fairly quick harvest,” said Jonathan Ahl with…
High Fertilizer Cost Forces Earlier Decisions
High fertilizer prices and availability concerns are forcing farmers to make input decisions earlier than usual. Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl said she has already locked in fertilizer for the 2027 crop while the 2026 crop is still…
Farm Bill Advances to Senate Floor
The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced its farm bill on a party-line 12-11 vote. The legislation includes year-round E15 and mandatory country-of-origin labeling, but does not include a fix to California’s Proposition 12. Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar said current economic pressures…
‘Massive Deal’
According to President Donald Trump, he is working on a ‘massive deal’ to buy potash from Belarus. On Truth Social, Trump said the pricing would be substantially less than what U.S. farmers are currently paying for potash from Canada. At…
What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets
Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the soybean market will be one to watch this week because of the meeting of President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington. Cattle and hogs have fallen into the not-hot…
A New Role for Eberhart
Julia Eberhart is the new senior channel engagement manager for Sound Agriculture. She previously served as the marketing and communications director for Bushel.
SD Corn Comments
In the latest South Dakota Corn Comments, SD Corn District 1 Director Nick Fickbohm offers a harvest safety message. Click here.
Vance Promotes Trump Administration Ag Policies
Vice President JD Vance highlighted agricultural trade and farm policy during a campaign stop in Iowa over the weekend. Vance credited the Trump administration with opening additional markets for U.S. agriculture. “Corn exports are up by 35 percent. Markets that…
Ag Issues Are on the Table
Agricultural trade is expected to be among the issues on the table when President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday in Washington. It will be their second summit this year. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the two…
Wildfowl Migration Ramps Up HPAI Concern
Minnesota is reporting three additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza as fall waterfowl migration picks up. The cases involve commercial poultry operations in Big Stone, Becker and Otter Tail counties, representing approximately 118,000 birds. The largest case involves more…
- What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets
- Ag Issues Are on the Table
- Diesel Prices Continue to Push Higher
- Don’t Market Like it is Last Year’s Crop
- Cattle Prices Remain Historically Strong
- China on Track for 25 MMT of U.S. Soybeans
- Are You Better Prepared, Better Positioned, More Knowledgable?
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What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets
Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the soybean market will be one to watch this week because of the meeting of President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington. Cattle and hogs have fallen into the not-hot…
Ag Issues Are on the Table
Agricultural trade is expected to be among the issues on the table when President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday in Washington. It will be their second summit this year. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the two…
Diesel Prices Continue to Push Higher
There’s more pain at the pump for farmers, with diesel prices moving sharply higher. According to AAA, the average diesel fuel price nationwide is $6.51 per gallon. That’s up from $6.23 per gallon one week ago and up from $3.69…
Don’t Market Like it is Last Year’s Crop
Farmers shouldn’t build this year’s marketing plan around what they wish they had done a year ago. “The biggest mistake they usually make is they try to market their crop the way they should have the year prior,” said Tyler…
Cattle Prices Remain Historically Strong
Cattle prices may have backed away from their highs, but are still 50 percent higher than the level seen a few years ago. “So that’s like $18 soybeans being our high and we have $27 soybeans,” said Ray Grabanski, Progressive…
China on Track for 25 MMT of U.S. Soybeans
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet this week in Washington, D.C. During the RRFN Market Outlook panel discussion Wednesday, Heartland Investor Services President Gene Graner sees potential for China to meet its current U.S. soybean purchase…
Are You Better Prepared, Better Positioned, More Knowledgable?
Grain markets can move from boom to bust quickly, making risk management particularly important in the current environment. During Wednesday’s RRFN Market Outlook Forum, Van Ahn and Company CEO Jim Emter pointed to the market collapse that followed the 2008…
‘Massive Deal’
According to President Donald Trump, he is working on a ‘massive deal’ to buy potash from Belarus. On Truth Social, Trump said the pricing would be substantially less than what U.S. farmers are currently paying for potash from Canada. At…
A New Role for Eberhart
Julia Eberhart is the new senior channel engagement manager for Sound Agriculture. She previously served as the marketing and communications director for Bushel.
Ag Issues Are on the Table
Agricultural trade is expected to be among the issues on the table when President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday in Washington. It will be their second summit this year. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the two…
Sound Agriculture Launches INFLECT
With fertilizer costs climbing, Sound Agriculture Vice President of Agronomy Jeff Divan is emphasizing a season-long approach to crop nutrition. Divan said splitting nutrient applications can help reduce losses and avoid nutrient imbalances. “More applications more often, as late as…
Canola Acres Growing
Record U.S. canola acreage is adding to optimism about the crop’s future in the Northern Plains. Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder says canola acreage continues to expand across the region. “There are more canola acres planted across the U.S. than…
Diesel Prices Continue to Push Higher
There’s more pain at the pump for farmers, with diesel prices moving sharply higher. According to AAA, the average diesel fuel price nationwide is $6.51 per gallon. That’s up from $6.23 per gallon one week ago and up from $3.69…
Price Risk Deserves More Attention in Crop Insurance Planning
When farmers think about crop insurance, weather risk usually comes to mind first. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Crop Insurance Specialist Emily Rymerson says price risk deserves just as much attention. “Nine times out of ten, they always tell me that…
A Wide Range in Yield Estimates
Yield prospects are highly variable as harvest gets underway across North Dakota. ProSeed District Sales Manager Dave Gerhtz said corn yields could range from 80 to 180 bushels per acre, depending largely on rainfall. “On average, I think we’re going…
Canola Acres Growing
Record U.S. canola acreage is adding to optimism about the crop’s future in the Northern Plains. Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder says canola acreage continues to expand across the region. “There are more canola acres planted across the U.S. than…
Don’t Get Greedy With Market Opportunities
Adopt a bullish outlook if the fundamentals support it, but don’t ignore profitable marketing opportunities. That’s the message from BOLT Marketing’s DuWayne Bosse. “These prices are great, and I won’t beat around the bush, I’m bullish 2027. I think we…
Weed Pressure Remains
Near Maddock, North Dakota, Brian Kenner said his farm went roughly six weeks without measurable rainfall after July 10, but weeds remained a challenge. “There are some resistance issues, weeds that are tougher to kill. Definitely challenges even in a…
Little Optimism for Mayville Crop
At Mayville, North Dakota, Tim Garrett isn’t expecting much from his remaining acres. The edible beans produced about half of a normal crop. Soybeans have been hurt by the late-season heat and dry conditions. “They dropped their flowers and didn’t pod,…
Ready to Put This Crop to Bed
After an extremely dry growing season in North Dakota’s Cass County, many farmers are ready to put the 2026 crop behind them and look toward next year. “It looks like it’ll be a fairly quick harvest,” said Jonathan Ahl with…
Early Beans Going Through the Combine
Early soybean harvest results are showing the impact of this summer’s dry weather across portions of eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota. Pioneer Strategic Account Manager Cole Ehrlin said some of the earliest soybeans are being harvested. “The lightest, sandiest…
Wildfowl Migration Ramps Up HPAI Concern
Minnesota is reporting three additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza as fall waterfowl migration picks up. The cases involve commercial poultry operations in Big Stone, Becker and Otter Tail counties, representing approximately 118,000 birds. The largest case involves more…
Cattle Placements Drop 9%
The placements number in Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed Report was a big surprise. August placements declined another nine percent, dropping to their lowest level since this report began 30 years ago. The cattle inventory rose one percent from a…
Cattle Prices Remain Historically Strong
Cattle prices may have backed away from their highs, but are still 50 percent higher than the level seen a few years ago. “So that’s like $18 soybeans being our high and we have $27 soybeans,” said Ray Grabanski, Progressive…
MN Beef Update
Minnesota Beef Council Communications Director Ashley Wulf offers information on the Build Your Base program in this week’s edition of the MN Beef Update. Listen.
Advocating for MCOOL
Country-of-origin labeling is a priority for North Dakota Farmers Union members who took part in the National Farmers Union Fly-in in Washington. North Dakota Farmers Union Director Shelly Ziesch said consumers need to know where their beef comes from, especially…
U.S. Beef Builds Relationships in Japan
U.S. cattle producers were in Japan this past week working to strengthen demand for American beef. North Dakota rancher and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Federation Division Chair Travis Maddock was part of a U.S. Meat Export Federation trade mission. “Our…
Grassley Talks Cattle Policy in North Dakota
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is touring North Dakota while also discussing challenges facing the cattle industry. The North Dakota Monitor reports Grassley and his wife, Barbara, toured the North Dakota Capitol Wednesday after visiting the Minnesota Capitol. Their next stop…
‘Massive Deal’
According to President Donald Trump, he is working on a ‘massive deal’ to buy potash from Belarus. On Truth Social, Trump said the pricing would be substantially less than what U.S. farmers are currently paying for potash from Canada. At…
Vance Promotes Trump Administration Ag Policies
Vice President JD Vance highlighted agricultural trade and farm policy during a campaign stop in Iowa over the weekend. Vance credited the Trump administration with opening additional markets for U.S. agriculture. “Corn exports are up by 35 percent. Markets that…
Ag Issues Are on the Table
Agricultural trade is expected to be among the issues on the table when President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday in Washington. It will be their second summit this year. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the two…
Rural Communities Want a Voice in Development Decisions
North Dakota Farm Bureau President Val Wagner said members want rural communities to have a meaningful role as development decisions are made. “A lot of conversations are going to be around rural communities and our rural areas and how to…
Access to Land is a Barrier to Entry
The cost of land, machinery and crop inputs is creating significant barriers for the next generation of farmers. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue said access to land is particularly challenging. “The cost of land, whether you’re buying it…
Canadian Trade Dispute Will be Felt on the Farm
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says the current trade dispute with Canada could have repercussions throughout the agricultural supply chain. “I really look at the latest group of tariffs really impacting farm machinery,” said Petersen. “A lot of our commodities are…
NDCGA Keeps Focus on E15
Year-round E15 remains at the top of the policy agenda for the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. The U.S. House passed year-round E15 legislation ealier this year, and the Senate Agriculture Committee’s newly advanced farm bill also includes authorization for…
