Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins led a media briefing at Farmfest.

President Trump says U.S. talks with Iran are scheduled to begin today as the administration seeks a diplomatic solution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Tehran’s nuclear program. Trump delayed potential military action to allow negotiations to move…

Russia is stepping up security for commercial shipping in the Black Sea after a series of drone attacks on vessels and port infrastructure tied to the war in Ukraine. Russian officials say they’re also developing alternative cargo routes to keep…

The Senate will take a procedural vote tonight to fund the government through December 11. Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee came to terms on the continuing resolution over the weekend. Passing this legislation would prevent a government shutdown ahead…

The Senate Agriculture Committee will markup its version of Farm Bill 2.0 Thursday morning. Chairman John Boozman released the text of the bill Friday night. The bill includes language authorizing year-round sales of E15. As a concession to Democrats, the…

Farmland values continue to push higher. According to USDA’s annual farmland values report, cropland values nationwide totaled $6,020 per acre. That’s up nearly $200 or 3. 3 percent from last year. In this region, Minnesota cropland is valued at $7,300…

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell remains in rehabilitation. The agriculture committee member can cast a proxy vote, but it can’t be the deciding vote to move the bill forward. That means Boozman will likely need Democratic support to advance the legislation.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins led a media briefing at Farmfest.

Minnesota has joined a coalition of 25 states challenging the Trump administration’s latest tariffs. The lawsuit argues the administration exceeded its authority under Section 301 of the Trade Act, while the White House maintains the tariffs are necessary to protect…

Landowners have until August 31 to review USDA’s updated base acre calculations before they become part of the farm’s permanent record. “If you do have questions, go to the FSA office in the county where you own land and get…

Senate leaders have reached a bipartisan agreement on a continuing resolution that would fund the federal government through December 11 and avoid a shutdown. Senate leaders hope to pass the measure before leaving for the August recess, after which it…

Farmland values continue to hold firm despite lower commodity prices and tighter farm margins. “We haven’t seen enough sales through the summer to really show that anything’s changed, but land’s really held firm,” said Red River Land Company President Chris…

Crop development continues to run ahead of normal across the Northern Plains despite mixed crop conditions. North Dakota corn is 83% silked with 11% reaching the dough stage, while soybeans are 92% blooming and 59% setting pods. South Dakota crops…

FarmFest opens Tuesday near Redwood Falls with more than 400 exhibitors, but much of the attention will be on agricultural policy. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins headlines Tuesday’s program, while congressional forums featuring Minnesota’s rural districts are also scheduled. Forums with…

The cattle market is showing renewed strength after last week’s recovery, while grain markets remain under pressure. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says tight cattle supplies and strong demand continue to provide solid support for the livestock sector.…

Russia is stepping up security for commercial shipping in the Black Sea after a series of drone attacks on vessels and port infrastructure tied to the war in Ukraine. Russian officials say they’re also developing alternative cargo routes to keep…

The United States and Japan have stepped in to prop up the Japanese currency.  The yen recently dropped to a 40-year low against the dollar, prompting this intervention. A coordinated effort like this is extremely rare. The last time it…

Cargill and the union workers at its Fort Morgan, Colorado beef processing plant have a tentative agreement to end their labor dispute. Cargill locked out workers after union members in late May after union members rejected the company’s last contract…

Brazil is taking its trade dispute with the United States to the World Trade Organization. The Brazilian government has requested formal consultations over new U.S. tariffs, including a 25 percent duty on most Brazilian products and an additional 12.5 percent…

The amount of sugar shipped by processors, refiners and importers during the first half of the year rose slightly, while high fructose corn syrup deliveries declined 3.5 percent. A new report from CoBank said the near-term outlook for sugar remains…

FMC had second-quarter revenue of $867 million, down 17 percent from the second quarter of 2025. During the quarter, FMC focused on reducing debt, improving the competitiveness of its core portfolio and managing the patent transition of Rynaxypyr.

Landowners have until August 31 to review USDA’s updated base acre calculations before they become part of the farm’s permanent record. “If you do have questions, go to the FSA office in the county where you own land and get…

Farmland values continue to hold firm despite lower commodity prices and tighter farm margins. “We haven’t seen enough sales through the summer to really show that anything’s changed, but land’s really held firm,” said Red River Land Company President Chris…

FarmFest opens Tuesday near Redwood Falls with more than 400 exhibitors, but much of the attention will be on agricultural policy. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins headlines Tuesday’s program, while congressional forums featuring Minnesota’s rural districts are also scheduled. Forums with…

Farmland values continue to hold firm despite lower commodity prices and tighter farm margins. USDA’s latest Land Values Summary reflects what Farmers National Company appraiser Kyle Nelson has been seeing across the Northern Plains. “The land value report isn’t a…

Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers Association, Pulse Canada, Soy Canada, and Ontario Bean Growers Association were in Fargo this past week, meeting with commodity group leadership and NDSU researchers. In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, Northern Pulse Growers Executive Director Shannon…

This is the first commercial season for the use of Verpixo fungicide in sugarbeets. Corteva Agriscience Technical Field Agronomist Grant Harms said this tool provides a new mode of action to help manage Cercospora. “It is a Group 21 mode…

Russia is stepping up security for commercial shipping in the Black Sea after a series of drone attacks on vessels and port infrastructure tied to the war in Ukraine. Russian officials say they’re also developing alternative cargo routes to keep…

Crop development continues to run ahead of normal across the Northern Plains despite mixed crop conditions. North Dakota corn is 83% silked with 11% reaching the dough stage, while soybeans are 92% blooming and 59% setting pods. South Dakota crops…

Recent rainfall brought much needed moisture to eastern North Dakota, but Emerado farmer Shane Sand says it came too late for many crops. Wheat yields have been disappointing, although protein levels have been excellent. “We got an inch of rain…

Prolonged heat and dry weather are taking a toll on central North Dakota crops. Mandan farmer Dennis Renner says barley is yielding around 75 bushels per acre, but the recent heat has changed crop prospects. “Everything looked super good on…

Small grain harvest is underway in parts of North Dakota with barley and wheat coming off earlier than many farmers expected. Buck Harvesting’s Tim Buck said yields are below expectations because of the dry growing season, but the crop is…

During the Corteva Media Day last week, Brevant Retail Sales Agronomist Casey Schleusner said the soybeans got off to a strong start with early canopy closure and stand establishment. “We closed the rows quicker than we ever have, with rows…

This is the first commercial season for the use of Verpixo fungicide in sugarbeets. Corteva Agriscience Technical Field Agronomist Grant Harms said this tool provides a new mode of action to help manage Cercospora. “It is a Group 21 mode…

Interest in biological crop products continues to grow, but Hefty Naturals Brand Manager Matt Thompson wants farmers to be educated. “There’s a lot of claims that are being made in the marketplace about fixing crops and saving them from drought…

The owners of the Agri Star Meat and Poultry plant in Postville, Iowa, plan to rebuild after a fire destroyed much of the facility last week. This is one of the largest kosher meat-processing plants in the country, specializing in…

Cargill and the union workers at its Fort Morgan, Colorado beef processing plant have a tentative agreement to end their labor dispute. Cargill locked out workers after union members in late May after union members rejected the company’s last contract…

South Dakota State University Extension Feedlot Management Specialist Warren Rusche is monitoring the extreme heat’s impact on the state’s cattle. “It’s been pretty stressful, and in some cases, I’m hearing reports of mortality and death loss in central South Dakota…

North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Chief Brand Inspector Corby Ward has been appointed as a director of the International Livestock Identification Association board. The ILIA is dedicated to the promotion, administration and enforcement of livestock identification and inspection laws.

The American Farm Bureau Federation and the Minnesota Farm Bureau are encouraging members to contact lawmakers in support of Senate Bill 1306. The legislation would remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act and return management authority to state…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins traveled to Douglas, Arizona, ahead of the August 24 reopening of the port of entry for Mexican cattle imports. During the visit, Rollins announced a $25 million investment in a new sterile fly production facility in…

Mother Nature has been serving up the same forecast on repeat. North Dakota is continuing to monitor worsening drought conditions while evaluating potential relief options for livestock producers. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said federal assistance requires an Extreme Drought (D3)…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins led a media briefing at Farmfest.

Minnesota has joined a coalition of 25 states challenging the Trump administration’s latest tariffs. The lawsuit argues the administration exceeded its authority under Section 301 of the Trade Act, while the White House maintains the tariffs are necessary to protect…

Landowners have until August 31 to review USDA’s updated base acre calculations before they become part of the farm’s permanent record. “If you do have questions, go to the FSA office in the county where you own land and get…

Senate leaders have reached a bipartisan agreement on a continuing resolution that would fund the federal government through December 11 and avoid a shutdown. Senate leaders hope to pass the measure before leaving for the August recess, after which it…

Permanent nationwide E15 sales cleared another hurdle with the Senate Farm Bill proposal. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says year-round E15 would provide certainty for agriculture while strengthening the biofuels industry. “Year-round E15 will benefit farmers, rural communities and consumers.”…

The Senate Agriculture Committee still lacks the bipartisan support needed to advance the farm bill this week. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says she’s continuing negotiations to produce legislation that works for both farmers and families, while New Jersey Senator Cory…

In this Corn Comments episode, South Dakota COrn Executive Director DaNita Murray talks about the recent FTC fertilizer investigation. Click here.