Jason Schmidt of Crystal Springs was posthumously honored with the Top Hand Award. This is the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s highest honor. Schmidt served as NDSA president in 2010 at age 39, making him one of the youngest presidents in…

Nutrien Ag Solutions Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass expects this wet pattern to continue in the near term before a better harvest window develops in early October. “October 3rd through the 10th, I do see most of the Cornbelt seeing wide…

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is expressing frustration with the Trump administration’s decision to import additional beef. NDSA Vice President Tim Erbele said producers worry the move could create more market uncertainty at a time when the U.S. cattle inventory…

Ohio Representative Shontel Brown wants to succeed Minnesota Representative Angie Craig and lead the Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee in the new Congress. Craig lost the primary for Minnesota’s Senate race and will be leaving the House. California Congressman…

The cattle business has been whipsawed by a series of policy headlines, ranging from additional lower-tariff foreign beef imports to renewed discussion of mandatory country-of-origin labeling. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane said cattle producers…

The Senate Agriculture Committee’s farm bill will need 60 votes to advance when it reaches the Senate floor. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper does not believe those votes are currently there. “Unless Senate Republicans and Democrats can…

According to Politico, White House officials may be reconsidering its controversial decision to import foreign lean beef trimmings. The Domestic Policy Council is reportedly looking for ways to partially roll back the imports ahead of the midterm elections. Farm-state lawmakers…

Jason Schmidt of Crystal Springs was posthumously honored with the Top Hand Award. This is the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s highest honor. Schmidt served as NDSA president in 2010 at age 39, making him one of the youngest presidents in…

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association recognized Randy Schmitt of Rugby and Clark Price of Hensler with its Honorary Membership Award. This award is a salute to their service to the organization, beef industry and their communities.

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association honored Jerry Doan of Black Leg Ranch at McKenzie with its Riding for the Brand Award, which honors at least 65 years of membership. Doan said his family has been involved in ranching for six…

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith met with farmers in southwest Minnesota Friday. With high diesel prices and an uncertain trade environment, the anxiety level is high. “It’s just so frustrating for people when we’re in a trade war with Canada while…

Nutrien Ag Solutions Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass expects this wet pattern to continue in the near term before a better harvest window develops in early October. “October 3rd through the 10th, I do see most of the Cornbelt seeing wide…

Custom cutter Paul Paplow reports the Paplow Harvesting crew finished its work in northwest North Dakota, but has been unable to get started on soybeans back home in northwest Iowa. “It was real slow going up there,” said Paplow. “When…

Spring Creek Ag owner Ron Truax says soybean yields are better than expected on some of the region’s stronger ground, despite widespread drought stress. “It’s not a great crop, but where they’re good, they’re pretty good.” Lighter soils have fared…

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is expressing frustration with the Trump administration’s decision to import additional beef. NDSA Vice President Tim Erbele said producers worry the move could create more market uncertainty at a time when the U.S. cattle inventory…

The U.S. hog inventory is down from a year ago.  USDA says there were 74.3 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms September 1. That’s down two percent from last year, but up two percent from June.  The breeding inventory…

The fall feeder cattle run is underway across the Northern Plains. “The yearling run is in full blast and, you know, at prices near record highs, about the same as they were last year,” said Tim Petry, livestock marketing economist,…

In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner says corn harvest has begun in the most drought-stricken areas of the region. With the dry weather, the corn has been forced to cannibalize itself this season, making harvest prioritization…

Record diesel prices are adding another major expense for farmers during harvest. International Services Incorporated Chief Growth Officer Jay Aldibert said the United States produces more diesel than it consumes, but overseas buyers are competing for that supply. Russia has…

A potential U.S. potash deal with Belarus may not provide much relief from high fertilizer costs. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville said Canada remains overwhelmingly the largest foreign supplier of potash to the United States, while Russia is…

Milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled 19.2 billion pounds, up 1.8 percent from August. Milk production rose 2.1 percent in Minnesota and 8.4 percent in South Dakota. The gopher state added 6,000 more cows to the state…

Jason Schmidt of Crystal Springs was posthumously honored with the Top Hand Award. This is the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s highest honor. Schmidt served as NDSA president in 2010 at age 39, making him one of the youngest presidents in…

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association recognized Randy Schmitt of Rugby and Clark Price of Hensler with its Honorary Membership Award. This award is a salute to their service to the organization, beef industry and their communities.

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association honored Jerry Doan of Black Leg Ranch at McKenzie with its Riding for the Brand Award, which honors at least 65 years of membership. Doan said his family has been involved in ranching for six…

During the Women in Agribusiness Summit in New Orleans, AgriPulse founder Sara Wyant received the Women in Agribusiness Leadership Award.

In this edition of MN Corn Matters, University of Minnesota Extension Farm Safety and Health Educator Emily Kreckleberg talks about National Farm Safety and Health Week. Click here. 

Keeping dirt out of sugarbeet piles will be especially important as growers prepare for the full harvest campaign. NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Plant Pathologist Eric Branch said wet harvest conditions can make cleaning beets more difficult. Branch said reducing tare soil offers…

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is expressing frustration with the Trump administration’s decision to import additional beef. NDSA Vice President Tim Erbele said producers worry the move could create more market uncertainty at a time when the U.S. cattle inventory…

Nutrien Ag Solutions Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass expects this wet pattern to continue in the near term before a better harvest window develops in early October. “October 3rd through the 10th, I do see most of the Cornbelt seeing wide…

Custom cutter Paul Paplow reports the Paplow Harvesting crew finished its work in northwest North Dakota, but has been unable to get started on soybeans back home in northwest Iowa. “It was real slow going up there,” said Paplow. “When…

Spring Creek Ag owner Ron Truax says soybean yields are better than expected on some of the region’s stronger ground, despite widespread drought stress. “It’s not a great crop, but where they’re good, they’re pretty good.” Lighter soils have fared…

Keeping dirt out of sugarbeet piles will be especially important as growers prepare for the full harvest campaign. NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Plant Pathologist Eric Branch said wet harvest conditions can make cleaning beets more difficult. Branch said reducing tare soil offers…

North Dakota farmers are being advised to wait for cooler soil temperatures before applying fall nitrogen. NDSU Extension Soil Specialist Brady Goettl says fall-applied nitrogen carries more risk than a spring application. “It’s never going to be as efficient as spring…

Dry bean harvest is underway near East Grand Forks, but recent rains and slow dry-down are limiting progress. “Yields have been coming in better than we thought, which is nice, all things considering,” reports Matt Krueger. Corn harvest will follow, and Kruger…

Frequent rain, fog and heavy dew continue to frustrate harvest crews. U.S. Custom Harvesters Vice President Mychal Neumiller says fieldwork has been limited. “All the combines in northern North Dakota, they work one day, they sit about three or four,…

Jason Schmidt of Crystal Springs was posthumously honored with the Top Hand Award. This is the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s highest honor. Schmidt served as NDSA president in 2010 at age 39, making him one of the youngest presidents in…

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association recognized Randy Schmitt of Rugby and Clark Price of Hensler with its Honorary Membership Award. This award is a salute to their service to the organization, beef industry and their communities.

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association honored Jerry Doan of Black Leg Ranch at McKenzie with its Riding for the Brand Award, which honors at least 65 years of membership. Doan said his family has been involved in ranching for six…

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is expressing frustration with the Trump administration’s decision to import additional beef. NDSA Vice President Tim Erbele said producers worry the move could create more market uncertainty at a time when the U.S. cattle inventory…

The U.S. hog inventory is down from a year ago.  USDA says there were 74.3 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms September 1. That’s down two percent from last year, but up two percent from June.  The breeding inventory…

The fall feeder cattle run is underway across the Northern Plains. “The yearling run is in full blast and, you know, at prices near record highs, about the same as they were last year,” said Tim Petry, livestock marketing economist,…

The cattle business has been whipsawed by a series of policy headlines, ranging from additional lower-tariff foreign beef imports to renewed discussion of mandatory country-of-origin labeling. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane said cattle producers…

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith met with farmers in southwest Minnesota Friday. With high diesel prices and an uncertain trade environment, the anxiety level is high. “It’s just so frustrating for people when we’re in a trade war with Canada while…

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is expressing frustration with the Trump administration’s decision to import additional beef. NDSA Vice President Tim Erbele said producers worry the move could create more market uncertainty at a time when the U.S. cattle inventory…

Ohio Representative Shontel Brown wants to succeed Minnesota Representative Angie Craig and lead the Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee in the new Congress. Craig lost the primary for Minnesota’s Senate race and will be leaving the House. California Congressman…

The Center for Biological Diversity is suing the Environmental Protection Agency over records tied to dicamba.  The group says EPA failed to release documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act before allowing over-the-top dicamba applications on resistant soybeans and…

A new Associated Press-KFF survey finds about half of rural registered voters believe the U.S. economy has worsened since President Donald Trump returned to office. At the same time, 48 percent approve of Trump’s overall job performance. Groceries, gasoline and health…

National Pork Producers Council President Rob Brennan sees more unity among agricultural organizations in the current farm bill debate than in recent years. “I think a lot of the frustration is because we’re watching folks on the Hill and in different…

The Senate Agriculture Committee’s farm bill will need 60 votes to advance when it reaches the Senate floor. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper does not believe those votes are currently there. “Unless Senate Republicans and Democrats can…