Grain markets continue to trade sideways as farmers balance old crop inventory with new crop pricing decisions. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Bryan Doherty says consistent farmer selling has kept corn locked in a range, but there are encouraging…

As farmers and ranchers prepare for the 2026 crop year, crop insurance decisions are taking center stage. At their annual insurance meetings in Hope and Hillsboro, Ihry Insurance’s Reed Ihry said recent changes are providing new flexibility, especially with enhanced…

The North Dakota Farm Bureau Foundation is preparing for its Spring Harmony Gala, an event designed to celebrate agriculture while raising funds for scholarships and youth programs across the state. North Dakota Farm Bureau Director of Member Relations Megan Hansen…

President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to declare what he called a historic economic turnaround, telling a national audience the country is stronger and more prosperous than ever. The president pointed to falling consumer prices and…

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order using the Defense Production Act to boost domestic supplies of phosphorus and phosphate-based herbicides, a move aimed at strengthening critical agricultural inputs. Chuck Grassley says the action is important for both crop…

Sugar producers from across the country are in Washington, D.C. this week, meeting with lawmakers as economic pressure builds across the industry. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers President Darren Hoyme says this year’s fly-in carries a more urgent tone. “Yeah,…

As part of National FFA Week, Minnesota FFA leaders are already looking ahead to a historic milestone. The organization will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2028 and 2029, and planning is underway for a yearlong celebration to recognize the impact…

Grain markets continue to trade sideways as farmers balance old crop inventory with new crop pricing decisions. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Bryan Doherty says consistent farmer selling has kept corn locked in a range, but there are encouraging…

As farmers and ranchers prepare for the 2026 crop year, crop insurance decisions are taking center stage. At their annual insurance meetings in Hope and Hillsboro, Ihry Insurance’s Reed Ihry said recent changes are providing new flexibility, especially with enhanced…

The North Dakota Farm Bureau Foundation is preparing for its Spring Harmony Gala, an event designed to celebrate agriculture while raising funds for scholarships and youth programs across the state. North Dakota Farm Bureau Director of Member Relations Megan Hansen…

President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to declare what he called a historic economic turnaround, telling a national audience the country is stronger and more prosperous than ever. The president pointed to falling consumer prices and…

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order using the Defense Production Act to boost domestic supplies of phosphorus and phosphate-based herbicides, a move aimed at strengthening critical agricultural inputs. Chuck Grassley says the action is important for both crop…

Sugar producers from across the country are in Washington, D.C. this week, meeting with lawmakers as economic pressure builds across the industry. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers President Darren Hoyme says this year’s fly-in carries a more urgent tone. “Yeah,…

As part of National FFA Week, Minnesota FFA leaders are already looking ahead to a historic milestone. The organization will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2028 and 2029, and planning is underway for a yearlong celebration to recognize the impact…

Grain markets continue to trade sideways as farmers balance old crop inventory with new crop pricing decisions. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Bryan Doherty says consistent farmer selling has kept corn locked in a range, but there are encouraging…

President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to declare what he called a historic economic turnaround, telling a national audience the country is stronger and more prosperous than ever. The president pointed to falling consumer prices and…

Risk management gets a lot of attention during policy development sessions at Commodity Classic. “The recent changes that the government’s made, for example, a prevent plant buy-up, these are issues that are top of mind for our producers and ones that we…

According to Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Darin Johnson, trade must be a priority. “With soybeans, we’re exporting over half of our crop; it is a huge market for us and we need to keep those relationships open.” The U.S.-Mexico-Canada…

According to American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President of Public Policy and Economic Analysis John Newton, the farm economy is in a deep trough. “What makes this environment a lot different than environments that we’ve been in the past is just…

Land represents the largest asset on the balance sheet. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Daniel Munch says farm real estate reached a record average of $4,350 per acre. “This is on a 4.3 percent increase over last year,” said Munch. “The…

The USDA Office of the Chief Economist plans and organizes the Agriculture Department’s Ag Outlook Forum. That office, along with the Economic Research Service and the National Agricultural Statistics Service, are responsible for the data used for crop reports and…

The North Dakota Farm Bureau Foundation is preparing for its Spring Harmony Gala, an event designed to celebrate agriculture while raising funds for scholarships and youth programs across the state. North Dakota Farm Bureau Director of Member Relations Megan Hansen…

President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to declare what he called a historic economic turnaround, telling a national audience the country is stronger and more prosperous than ever. The president pointed to falling consumer prices and…

Risk management gets a lot of attention during policy development sessions at Commodity Classic. “The recent changes that the government’s made, for example, a prevent plant buy-up, these are issues that are top of mind for our producers and ones that we…

According to CROPLAN SEED Portfolio Manager Jeff Osterhaus, disease caught a lot of attention this past year. For corn, the primary concerns were southern rust and tar spot. SCN and white mold were the story in the soybean market. What’s…

During Commodity Classic, Syngenta showcased the new Durastak trait technology. “Next level corn rootworm control with Durastak/Durastak Viptera brand technology that is the first triple Bt protein stack for corn rootworm control coming to farmers for 2027,” reports Matt Dolch,…

Minnesota-based Environmental Tillage Systems has launched a combination liquid and dry fertilizer system for the SoilWarrior 4500. This is the first machine in strip-tillage to offer a fully engineered dual-product application system on a commercial scale.

The Farmer Bridge Assistance is on the way to producers. For North Dakota Soybean Growers Association President Justin Sherlock, it’s none too soon. “I think most producers are just like me, they’re waiting to get that bridge payment so they can…

Grain markets continue to trade sideways as farmers balance old crop inventory with new crop pricing decisions. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Bryan Doherty says consistent farmer selling has kept corn locked in a range, but there are encouraging…

As farmers and ranchers prepare for the 2026 crop year, crop insurance decisions are taking center stage. At their annual insurance meetings in Hope and Hillsboro, Ihry Insurance’s Reed Ihry said recent changes are providing new flexibility, especially with enhanced…

President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to declare what he called a historic economic turnaround, telling a national audience the country is stronger and more prosperous than ever. The president pointed to falling consumer prices and…

Sugar producers from across the country are in Washington, D.C. this week, meeting with lawmakers as economic pressure builds across the industry. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers President Darren Hoyme says this year’s fly-in carries a more urgent tone. “Yeah,…

According to CROPLAN SEED Portfolio Manager Jeff Osterhaus, disease caught a lot of attention this past year. For corn, the primary concerns were southern rust and tar spot. SCN and white mold were the story in the soybean market. What’s…

During Commodity Classic, Syngenta showcased the new Durastak trait technology. “Next level corn rootworm control with Durastak/Durastak Viptera brand technology that is the first triple Bt protein stack for corn rootworm control coming to farmers for 2027,” reports Matt Dolch,…

In the Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Executive Director Barry Coleman talks about canola production estimates from the USDA. Click here. 

President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to declare what he called a historic economic turnaround, telling a national audience the country is stronger and more prosperous than ever. The president pointed to falling consumer prices and…

For 2025, annual milk production rose 2.6 percent from 2024. USDA also reported January milk production totals. Milk output in the 24 major dairy states increased 3.4 percent. January milk production was up 3.4 percent in Minnesota and up nearly…

Friday’s USDA Cattle-on-Feed Report is being called neutral to slightly bullish. The number of cattle and calves on feed was down two percent from a year ago. Marketings were down 13 percent from 2025 levels. Placements declined by five percent.…

The Make America Healthy Again initiative supports the new Dietary Guidelines for its prioritization of red meat, dairy and saturated fats and criticism of highly processed foods. Jaffe Policy Consulting President Greg Jaffe said MAHA’s focus on crop protection products…

Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director Brian Kuehl said the Supreme Court decision striking down President Trump’s tariff authority restores predictability to U.S. trade policy, noting that the tariffs had raised input costs and triggered retaliation that harmed farmers’ export…

Following the Supreme Court’s vote against the Trump Administrations usage of blanket tariffs, American Soybean Association President Scott Metzger said soybean farmers have faced rising input costs due to tariffs. Metzger emphasized the need for certainty and dependable market access.

n this week’s edition of Cattle Country Conversations, NDSU Extension Livestock System Specialist Dr. Lacey Quail talks about the all-important calving season. Cattle Country Conversations is sponsored by the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, Martinson Ag Risk Management, North Dakota Gelbvieh…

As farmers and ranchers prepare for the 2026 crop year, crop insurance decisions are taking center stage. At their annual insurance meetings in Hope and Hillsboro, Ihry Insurance’s Reed Ihry said recent changes are providing new flexibility, especially with enhanced…

The North Dakota Farm Bureau Foundation is preparing for its Spring Harmony Gala, an event designed to celebrate agriculture while raising funds for scholarships and youth programs across the state. North Dakota Farm Bureau Director of Member Relations Megan Hansen…

President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to declare what he called a historic economic turnaround, telling a national audience the country is stronger and more prosperous than ever. The president pointed to falling consumer prices and…

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order using the Defense Production Act to boost domestic supplies of phosphorus and phosphate-based herbicides, a move aimed at strengthening critical agricultural inputs. Chuck Grassley says the action is important for both crop…

Sugar producers from across the country are in Washington, D.C. this week, meeting with lawmakers as economic pressure builds across the industry. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers President Darren Hoyme says this year’s fly-in carries a more urgent tone. “Yeah,…

Risk management gets a lot of attention during policy development sessions at Commodity Classic. “The recent changes that the government’s made, for example, a prevent plant buy-up, these are issues that are top of mind for our producers and ones that we…

The Farmer Bridge Assistance is on the way to producers. For North Dakota Soybean Growers Association President Justin Sherlock, it’s none too soon. “I think most producers are just like me, they’re waiting to get that bridge payment so they can…