A coalition led by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy is taking their legal fight over agricultural drainage to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This issue has been in the courts for more than a year with the activist groups…

A North Dakota district judge has removed language from the law governing the nominating process for the North Dakota Beef Commission. Six of the nine members of the beef checkoff board are nominated by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, North…

RoughRider Energy plans to build a 240-million-gallon-per-year facility that would use approximately 84 million bushels of corn annually. Morton County officials have approved rezoning the 718-acre project site from agricultural to industrial use. Construction is expected to begin this year,…

Farmers are receiving a shrinking share of what consumers spend on food. According to USDA data, farmers received just 5.8 cents of every dollar spent on domestically produced food in 2024. The remaining 94.2 cents went toward processing, transportation, packaging,…

Jamestown-area farmer Terry Wanzek said soybeans and pinto beans are finished, while corn harvest is nearing completion. Despite summer heat and drought, soybean yields exceeded expectations. “Our bean crop surprised us,” Wanzick said. “It probably exceeded our expectations by maybe…

The sugarbeet harvest is complete for American Crystal Sugar Company, but growers are dealing with lower yields and disappointing sugar content. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber said dry growing conditions limited crop development. “We just…

Warm temperatures created challenges for Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative, with several heat delays forcing growers to harvest primarily during overnight hours. “We had maybe only a handful of days when we’ve been able to run 24 hours around the…

With the U.S. cattle herd at historically low levels, USDA is promoting programs to expand domestic meat processing capacity. USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears told the Red River Farm Network there is interest from independent companies…

Farm groups are hoping Congress will act on a new farm bill and year-round E15 legislation following the November election. National Corn Growers Association President Matt Frostic says the organization continues working with lawmakers to advance both priorities during the…

A coalition led by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy is taking their legal fight over agricultural drainage to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This issue has been in the courts for more than a year with the activist groups…

In an official statement, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Tim Erbele said his group respects the judicial process and is pleased the court rejected efforts to invalidate the state beef checkoff program. Erbele said the ruling does not change the…

A North Dakota district judge has removed language from the law governing the nominating process for the North Dakota Beef Commission. Six of the nine members of the beef checkoff board are nominated by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, North…

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has signed an order to increase grazing access and improve range and pastureland health. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council praised the move, saying this streamlined effort will better utilize vacant grazing lands…

A group of seven USDA employees is suing Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins over religious communication in official government emails. The lawsuit cites an Easter Sunday message that went out to all USDA employees. The lawsuit alleges this was a violation…

With the U.S. cattle herd at historically low levels, USDA is promoting programs to expand domestic meat processing capacity. USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears told the Red River Farm Network there is interest from independent companies…

Dylan McGregor of the McCook Central, South Dakota FFA Chapter received the National FFA Beef Production–Placement proficiency award. McGregor works for his family’s cattle finishing operation, where he helps manage feed purchases and track profitability. “My big focus is making sure…

Rice and cattle are among the few bright spots in the commodity markets, while wheat, corn and soybeans continue to struggle. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the list of stronger markets is getting shorter. Rice futures reached…

USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed Report shows a sharp decline in cattle entering U.S. feedlots. September placements totaled 1.78 million head, down 12 percent from a year ago. That’s the lowest September total since records began in 1996 and well…

President Donald Trump says the United States could soon reach a trade agreement with Canada. Speaking Sunday in Michigan, Trump said Canadian officials are prepared to make concessions but offered no details. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett also indicated…

As of today, USDA resumes cattle imports through Columbus, New Mexico. This is Anthe third port of entry to reopen in the aftermath of New World Screwworm. Without major issues at those sites, feeder cattle imports will begin from Nogales,…

The rapid growth in GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could have long-term implications for agriculture as consumers eat less and change what they put in their grocery carts. Gallup reports 11 percent of U.S. adults currently use GLP-1 medications for weight loss.…

A coalition led by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy is taking their legal fight over agricultural drainage to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This issue has been in the courts for more than a year with the activist groups…

In an official statement, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Tim Erbele said his group respects the judicial process and is pleased the court rejected efforts to invalidate the state beef checkoff program. Erbele said the ruling does not change the…

A North Dakota district judge has removed language from the law governing the nominating process for the North Dakota Beef Commission. Six of the nine members of the beef checkoff board are nominated by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, North…

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has signed an order to increase grazing access and improve range and pastureland health. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council praised the move, saying this streamlined effort will better utilize vacant grazing lands…

A group of seven USDA employees is suing Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins over religious communication in official government emails. The lawsuit cites an Easter Sunday message that went out to all USDA employees. The lawsuit alleges this was a violation…

North Dakota farmers have more conservation options under USDA’s Regenerative Pilot Program. The Natural Resources Conservation Service has added ten eligible practices, including windbreaks, field borders, grassed waterways and salinity management. North Dakota NRCS State Conservationist Dan Hovland says the…

RoughRider Energy plans to build a 240-million-gallon-per-year facility that would use approximately 84 million bushels of corn annually. Morton County officials have approved rezoning the 718-acre project site from agricultural to industrial use. Construction is expected to begin this year,…

Jamestown-area farmer Terry Wanzek said soybeans and pinto beans are finished, while corn harvest is nearing completion. Despite summer heat and drought, soybean yields exceeded expectations. “Our bean crop surprised us,” Wanzick said. “It probably exceeded our expectations by maybe…

The sugarbeet harvest is complete for American Crystal Sugar Company, but growers are dealing with lower yields and disappointing sugar content. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber said dry growing conditions limited crop development. “We just…

Warm temperatures created challenges for Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative, with several heat delays forcing growers to harvest primarily during overnight hours. “We had maybe only a handful of days when we’ve been able to run 24 hours around the…

Corn harvest is nearing the finish line near Badger, Minnesota. “We’ve been very happy with our late crops,” Shane Isane said. “Our corn and soybeans have been very, very good yields.” Spring wheat and canola were closer to average after dry…

Harvest is quickly winding down in southeastern North Dakota. Oakes-area farmer Scott German said soybean yields generally exceeded expectations. “Beans actually surprisingly weren’t too bad, considering how dry we got in August,” German said. “Most guys are saying they’re happy…

Despite a growing season filled with weather challenges, Hallock, Minnesota farmer Dan Younggren said harvest results were better than expected. “So I call that a success,” Younggren said. “Our wheat harvest was a very, very nice wheat harvest.” Younggren was…

At Washburn, North Dakota, Clark Price said corn yields have varied dramatically depending on where rain fell. “The corn, it’s really spotty,” Price said. “There’s some pretty decent corn out here, I’d say close to APH levels maybe, but then…

With the U.S. cattle herd at historically low levels, USDA is promoting programs to expand domestic meat processing capacity. USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears told the Red River Farm Network there is interest from independent companies…

In an official statement, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Tim Erbele said his group respects the judicial process and is pleased the court rejected efforts to invalidate the state beef checkoff program. Erbele said the ruling does not change the…

A North Dakota district judge has removed language from the law governing the nominating process for the North Dakota Beef Commission. Six of the nine members of the beef checkoff board are nominated by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, North…

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has signed an order to increase grazing access and improve range and pastureland health. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council praised the move, saying this streamlined effort will better utilize vacant grazing lands…

The North Dakota Beef Commission is investing in the next generation of beef producers by helping state FFA juniors and seniors better understand all aspects of the beef industry. The Next Generation Beef Producer Pilot Program will provide hands-on experience…

Smithfield Foods reports operating profits of $127 million for the third quarter, down from $310 million in the same period a year ago. The packaged meats division enjoyed profits of nearly 12 percent, while losses were seen in the fresh…

Milk produciton in the 24 major dairy states during September totaled 18.7 billiion pounds, up 2.7 percent from one year ago. In this region, South Dakota milk output is up 7.9 percent with the addition of 17,000 milk cows in…

With the U.S. cattle herd at historically low levels, USDA is promoting programs to expand domestic meat processing capacity. USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears told the Red River Farm Network there is interest from independent companies…

Farm groups are hoping Congress will act on a new farm bill and year-round E15 legislation following the November election. National Corn Growers Association President Matt Frostic says the organization continues working with lawmakers to advance both priorities during the…

A coalition led by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy is taking their legal fight over agricultural drainage to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This issue has been in the courts for more than a year with the activist groups…

In an official statement, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Tim Erbele said his group respects the judicial process and is pleased the court rejected efforts to invalidate the state beef checkoff program. Erbele said the ruling does not change the…

A North Dakota district judge has removed language from the law governing the nominating process for the North Dakota Beef Commission. Six of the nine members of the beef checkoff board are nominated by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, North…

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has signed an order to increase grazing access and improve range and pastureland health. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council praised the move, saying this streamlined effort will better utilize vacant grazing lands…

Foreign investors now hold an interest in more than 447 million acres of U.S. agricultural land, according to the latest USDA figures. That is up more than two million acres from 2023 and represents 3.6 percent of privately held agricultural land. American…