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…
High Input Costs Raise the Stakes for 2027
Today’s challenge is not only the price farmers receive for grain, but the cost of putting a crop in the ground. During RRFN’s market outlook forum Tuesday, Ag Bull Trading President Tommy Grisafi said the 2027 crop could be one…
Hagert: ‘We’re Actually Doing It’
USDA is moving ahead with a major modernization t the Farm Service Agency. Past administrations have made similar attempts at restructuring. During its forum at the Big Iron Farm Show, RRFN asked FSA Deputy Administrator of Farm Programs Jared Hagert…
Don’t Let Headlines Dictate Marketing Plan
Volatility remains a major part of the grain market, but Allison Thompaon, The Money Farm, says farmers should avoid letting headlines dictate their marketing decisions. During Tuesday’s RRFN Market Outlook Forum at the Big Iron Farm Show, Thompson said producers…
Trump Supports Farm Bill Proposal
President Donald Trump plans to sign the farm bill. He made that point on social media. This legislation still needs to reach the Senate floor and go through the conference committee process. The farm bill will need help from the…
Farm Bill Provisions Outlined
Many typical farm bill provisions were included in last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill, including an increase in reference prices, additional base acres and enhancements to crop insurance. Language in the Senate farm bill includes increased limits for direct and…
Trump Calls Canada-EU Discussion ‘Laughable’
The head of the European Commission promises to work to make Canada the trading bloc’s first associate member. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking this status to offset the current chaotic trading relationship with the United States. President Trump…
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…
Separate the Wheat From the Chaff
Grain markets are increasingly reacting to headlines rather than changes in underlying fundamentals. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said that makes it important for farmers to separate meaningful developments from market noise. “See what’s relevant and what really means…
High Input Costs Raise the Stakes for 2027
Today’s challenge is not only the price farmers receive for grain, but the cost of putting a crop in the ground. During RRFN’s market outlook forum Tuesday, Ag Bull Trading President Tommy Grisafi said the 2027 crop could be one…
Hagert: ‘We’re Actually Doing It’
USDA is moving ahead with a major modernization t the Farm Service Agency. Past administrations have made similar attempts at restructuring. During its forum at the Big Iron Farm Show, RRFN asked FSA Deputy Administrator of Farm Programs Jared Hagert…
Don’t Let Headlines Dictate Marketing Plan
Volatility remains a major part of the grain market, but Allison Thompaon, The Money Farm, says farmers should avoid letting headlines dictate their marketing decisions. During Tuesday’s RRFN Market Outlook Forum at the Big Iron Farm Show, Thompson said producers…
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 Colt Ehrlin said some of the earliest soybeans are being harvested. “The lightest, sandiest ground in…
’26 Drought Stands Out
Corey Hanson says this year’s drought reached a level his family has not seen in more than 60 years on the farm. Hanson said his family has faced dry conditions before but this season stood out. “Dad moved on this farm…
Separate the Wheat From the Chaff
Grain markets are increasingly reacting to headlines rather than changes in underlying fundamentals. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said that makes it important for farmers to separate meaningful developments from market noise. “See what’s relevant and what really means…
High Input Costs Raise the Stakes for 2027
Today’s challenge is not only the price farmers receive for grain, but the cost of putting a crop in the ground. During RRFN’s market outlook forum Tuesday, Ag Bull Trading President Tommy Grisafi said the 2027 crop could be one…
Don’t Let Headlines Dictate Marketing Plan
Volatility remains a major part of the grain market, but Allison Thompaon, The Money Farm, says farmers should avoid letting headlines dictate their marketing decisions. During Tuesday’s RRFN Market Outlook Forum at the Big Iron Farm Show, Thompson said producers…
Crop Diversity is an Advantage
Minnesota Farm Business Management instructor Betsy Jensen works with farmers growing crops beyond the traditional corn-soybean rotation and said that provides farmers with more options when making planting decisions. “All of my colleagues have corn and beans and beans and corn,…
Trump Calls Canada-EU Discussion ‘Laughable’
The head of the European Commission promises to work to make Canada the trading bloc’s first associate member. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking this status to offset the current chaotic trading relationship with the United States. President Trump…
Black Sea Wheat Exports Plunge
SovEcon is reporting the combined Russian and Ukrainian wheat exports for the July-September time period will be at levels not seen since the 2010-2011 season The export total is estimated at eight million metric tons. That’s down from 16 million…
Younger Farmers Support the Land Market
Farmland values remain resilient despite tighter margins in agriculture. Kyle Nelson with Farmers Naitonal Company believes the next generation of farmers is helping support farmland demand in parts of the region. “Some areas have a lot of what I call…
The Jacket That Builds Futures
During the Big Iron Farm Show, FFA supporters donated to the Blue Jackets Bright Futures program. North Dakota State FFA President Maksim Nelson said the program provides FFA jackets to students who may not otherwise be able to afford one.…
A New Role for Brooks Christy
Dana Brooks Christy is the new managing director for Kincannon & Reed, an executive search and leadership development team. Most recently, she was president and CEO for the Pet Food Institute. Her prior experience includes leadership roles with Land O’Lakes,…
Howard Buffett to Succeed Warren Buffett
Berkshire-Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett has stepped down as the company’s chairman. Howard Buffett will succeed his father with the Omaha-based investment firm. Howard Buffett is well known in the agriculture sector with his own foundation that focuses on global food…
USDA Ends ESG Commitments for the Dairy Checkoff
All commodity checkoff programs are being scrutinized for environmental, social and governance initiatives. Effective immediately, checkoffs cannot enforce mandatory ESG commitments or net-zero or climate-neutral frameworks. The dairy checkoff and its sustainability efforts are mentioned specifically, following a lawsuit by…
Weiland Leads SD Trade
The South Dakota Trade board of directors has named Rachel Weiland as its next president and chief executive officer. Before South Dakota Trade, Weiland was director of account services for a digital marketing agency called Click Rain.
From USDA to HHS
Jacqueline Thomas is the new deputy assistant secretary for strategic communications in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Health and Human Services Department. Thomas previously served as a press secretary at USDA.
Noe to Succeed Bode at CRA
Paul Noe has been selected as the next president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association. He succeeds John Bode, who led the organization for the past 13 years. Noe has been vice president of public policy for the American…
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 Colt Ehrlin said some of the earliest soybeans are being harvested. “The lightest, sandiest ground in…
’26 Drought Stands Out
Corey Hanson says this year’s drought reached a level his family has not seen in more than 60 years on the farm. Hanson said his family has faced dry conditions before but this season stood out. “Dad moved on this farm…
Crop Diversity is an Advantage
Minnesota Farm Business Management instructor Betsy Jensen works with farmers growing crops beyond the traditional corn-soybean rotation and said that provides farmers with more options when making planting decisions. “All of my colleagues have corn and beans and beans and corn,…
‘Better Than Anticipated’
The Bruce Freitag farm near Scranton, North Dakota, is now between harvest seasons while waiting for corn and sunflowers to mature. Despite heat and limited rainfall, Freitag said corn has handled the conditions relatively well. “The corn doesn’t look too…
Drought Cuts Into Dry Bean Crop
Mark Huso of Huso Crop Consulting, Lakota, North Dakota, is feeling encouraged about the local soybeans. “I have some soybean fields I think will be pretty fair. Edible beans are going to be certainly below average. They just didn’t handle…
Below Average
In far northwest Minnesota, Hugh Hunt believes the heat and dry conditions cut into his canola yields. “Yields were probably a little below average,” said the Hallock farmer. “It was disappointing from what we’ve had the past few years, but…
Harvest Hotline: Roseau County
In Minnesota’s Roseau County, Dawson Diesen has wrapped up his canola and wheat harvest. Soybeans are next on the list. The wheat was average. “It could have been better. It was really hot when it was filling, but we had…
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…
USDA Extends Comment Period on Beef Grade Standards
USDA is giving the cattle industry another 90 days to comment on potential changes to federal beef grade standards. The Agricultural Marketing Service extended the comment deadline to December 7.The review began at the request of the American Wagyu Association…
Mexican Border to Resume Cattle Imports
The Douglas, Arizona port of entry is scheduled to reopen to Mexican cattle Tuesday. The border originally opened August 24, but movement was shutdown last week due to some damaged equipment. That has been addressed and Mexican cattle shipments are…
SDFU Hosts Governor Candidate Debate
Agriculture was the focus of the first debate between South Dakota Governor Larry Roden and Democratic Challenger Dan Ahlers. Ahlers, who is a former state lawmaker from Dell Rapids, outlined ways to support the state’s cattle industry. “One of the…
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…
Hagert: ‘We’re Actually Doing It’
USDA is moving ahead with a major modernization t the Farm Service Agency. Past administrations have made similar attempts at restructuring. During its forum at the Big Iron Farm Show, RRFN asked FSA Deputy Administrator of Farm Programs Jared Hagert…
MN Corn Matters
MN Corn Matters is an update from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. MCGA Past President Tim Waibel was part of the ‘Fed Up’ event in Ogden, Iowa this past week, focusing on anti-competitive practices within the fertilizer industry. Click here.
Dry Bean Scene
Could dry edible beans become a Title I crop? The farm bill passed by the Senate Agriculture Committee puts that idea on the radar screen. Northarvest Bean Growers Association Executive Director Mitch Coulter talks about this provision in the Dry…
BW Fusion Names CEO
BW Fusion has appointed Dean Williams as its chief executive officer. He previously worked for Farmers Business Network, Simplot Grower Solutions, Pinnacle and Nutrien.
Trump Supports Farm Bill Proposal
President Donald Trump plans to sign the farm bill. He made that point on social media. This legislation still needs to reach the Senate floor and go through the conference committee process. The farm bill will need help from the…
Base Acre Increase
For the first time in more than 20 years, USDA has expanded base acres for its commodity programs. With the new 30 million-acre allocation, farmers will have additional acres, which will impact ARC and PLC payments.
