Corteva has settled an antitrust case with the Federal Trade Commission and 12 states, including Minnesota. The lawsuit was filed four years ago, alleging Corteva and Syngenta wrongfully used farmer loyalty programs to exclude generic products from the supply chain.…

A new option to lower diesel fuel prices has emerged. The Trump Administration is considering a proposal to allow more sales of red-dyed diesel. This fuel is typically reserved for farming and off-road uses and is exempt from federal fuel…

Farmers face the trifecta of high diesel, fertilizer and interest costs. The farmers’ working capital is declining, “but, people are able to still pay down their loans. we’re not seeing huge red flags yet.” Said Jacqui Fatka, lead economist, CoBank.…

Fifty-four percent of Americans have a positive view about farming and agriculture. The annual Gallop survey found 70 percent of Republicans and 45 percent of Democrats have a positive view about farming. Agriculture is one of only two industry sectors…

North Dakota leaders say progress is being made in a long-running dispute over federal wetland easements. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met with farmers and landowners in Valley City Friday. The Fish and Wildlife Service is expanding a pilot program reviewing…

The United States and China have extended their trade truce for another two months, pushing the deadline from November 10 into January. During appearance on Fox News, U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer said this extension should be a time of…

Marketing isn’t about an ad or social media post, it’s all about helping businesses grow. In this edition of the Red River Farm Network-Ten Acre Marketing Conversation Series about ‘Growing Agriculture Through Better Marketing,’ we hear from Mary Heslep, senior vice…

FMC has submitted the regulatory paperwork for rimisoxafen to the Brazilian government. This is the second global regulatory submisssion for the dual mode of action herbicide, following FMC’s submission to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this past July.

Saunders Real Estate has hired Matt Gunderson as managing director. Saunders Real Estate is a land and commercial brokerage firm based in Florida. Gunderson is part of the company’s expansion into the Midwest. Gunderson’s background includes time as senior vice…

Unleaded 88 sales in Minnesota were a record 12.7 million gallons sold in July, breaking the previous record set in May. July also was the third consecutive month with Unleaded 88 sales were over 12 million gallons in Minnesota.

After five and a half years as an economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, Danny Munch is now the lead economist for farm economy and agricultural commodities for the CoBank Knowledge Exchange.

Farmers Business Network is partnering with Google AI Futures Fund to accelerate development of agriculture’s first AI context engine for farmers. This tool will be tailored to each farm to improve real world applications across agriculture.

October is National Co-op Month, a time to recognize a business model built around people working together. Across farm country, cooperatives provide the energy, credit, inputs, marketing and services that keep agriculture moving. Co-ops are member owned, locally connected and…

The wet weather is good for next year’s crop potential, but frustrating for this year’s harvest season. “The vast majority of corn has reached physiological maturity and is in the drying down process,” reports Larry Lunder, field agronomist, Pioneer. Crop…

Details are emerging about agricultural tariff reductions under the U.S.-China trade framework. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer said China’s list includes corn, sorghum, wheat, rice, cotton, meat, dairy and ethanol expected to eventually receive a ten percent tariff reduction. “Many in…

Soybean meal remains one of the stronger areas of the commodity markets, supported by tight supplies and strong cash soybean values. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says crushers are having difficulty securing enough soybeans to meet meal commitments.…

The United States and China have extended their trade truce for another two months, pushing the deadline from November 10 into January. During appearance on Fox News, U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer said this extension should be a time of…

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association has new leadership following its 97th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Bismarck. Streeter rancher Tim Erbele has moved into the president’s role after previously serving as vice president. Erbele is a longtime NDSA member…

Brent crude jumped more than three percent in Monday trading, moving above $107 per barrel after President Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal for reopening the strait. Iran offered to restore normal shipping within seven days if the United States met…

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is leading a trade trip to Denmark, Sweden and Iceland this week. The goal is to promote business investment in Minnesota. Agriculture is one of the areas that are part of that discussion.

Cattle supplies backed up this past week with federal immigration officials targeting meatpacking plants and other ag facilities in Kansas. Cattle slaughter totaled 484,000 head this past week, down more than 13 percent from the same week last year. ICE…

FMC has submitted the regulatory paperwork for rimisoxafen to the Brazilian government. This is the second global regulatory submisssion for the dual mode of action herbicide, following FMC’s submission to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this past July.

Saunders Real Estate has hired Matt Gunderson as managing director. Saunders Real Estate is a land and commercial brokerage firm based in Florida. Gunderson is part of the company’s expansion into the Midwest. Gunderson’s background includes time as senior vice…

Unleaded 88 sales in Minnesota were a record 12.7 million gallons sold in July, breaking the previous record set in May. July also was the third consecutive month with Unleaded 88 sales were over 12 million gallons in Minnesota.

After five and a half years as an economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, Danny Munch is now the lead economist for farm economy and agricultural commodities for the CoBank Knowledge Exchange.

Farmers Business Network is partnering with Google AI Futures Fund to accelerate development of agriculture’s first AI context engine for farmers. This tool will be tailored to each farm to improve real world applications across agriculture.

October is National Co-op Month, a time to recognize a business model built around people working together. Across farm country, cooperatives provide the energy, credit, inputs, marketing and services that keep agriculture moving. Co-ops are member owned, locally connected and…

A graduate student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is conducting an IRB-approved study examining how Midwest corn and soybean farmers perceive, trust and prepare for the use of AI-enabled agricultural tools. Farmers age 19 and older are eligible to participate…

The wet weather is good for next year’s crop potential, but frustrating for this year’s harvest season. “The vast majority of corn has reached physiological maturity and is in the drying down process,” reports Larry Lunder, field agronomist, Pioneer. Crop…

High fertilizer prices creating uncertainty about fall applications. “The biggest advice I can continue to give people is please, please, please be talking to your suppliers sooner than late,” said Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer, StoneX. Linville said retailers…

Repeated rainfall has kept combines out of the field in the Devils Lake region. Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson estimates about 80 percent of the canola in his area has been harvested, leaving the remaining canola, edible beans…

In the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU dry bean breeder Juan Osorno talks about harvest on research plots. Listen to the update.

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 has new leadership following its 97th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Bismarck. Streeter rancher Tim Erbele has moved into the president’s role after previously serving as vice president. Erbele is a longtime NDSA member…

Speaking to the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association convention Saturday, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said the farm bill would limit prairie dog habitat on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands to no more than 1.5 percent of an individual grazing allotment. It…

The University of Minnesota won the World Dairy Expo collegiate dairy cattle judging contest for the fourth straight year. A member of the University of Minnesota team, Jacob Harbaugh, was also the top individual judge. World Dairy Expo continues through…

Cattle supplies backed up this past week with federal immigration officials targeting meatpacking plants and other ag facilities in Kansas. Cattle slaughter totaled 484,000 head this past week, down more than 13 percent from the same week last year. ICE…

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…

USDA is looking for ways to make better use of information farmers already provide to the agency. USDA Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist Scott Hutchins said modernization efforts should reduce redundant requests for information. “There’s…

Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach hopes Congress can move quickly on the farm bill when lawmakers return to Washington after the election. Fischbach said differences between the House and Senate remain, including language dealing with California’s Proposition 12 livestock standards. Year-round…

Details are emerging about agricultural tariff reductions under the U.S.-China trade framework. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer said China’s list includes corn, sorghum, wheat, rice, cotton, meat, dairy and ethanol expected to eventually receive a ten percent tariff reduction. “Many in…

A new option to lower diesel fuel prices has emerged. The Trump Administration is considering a proposal to allow more sales of red-dyed diesel. This fuel is typically reserved for farming and off-road uses and is exempt from federal fuel…

In a Friday meeting on wetlands easements in Valley City, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said landowner disputes typically center on older easements that lacked detailed mapping. “That’s the problem here and it all goes back to pre-1976. We…

North Dakota leaders say progress is being made in a long-running dispute over federal wetland easements. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met with farmers and landowners in Valley City Friday. The Fish and Wildlife Service is expanding a pilot program reviewing…

In Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Executive Director DaNita Murray talks about anticompetitive practices in the fertilizer market. Listen to the report.