At Mayville, North Dakota, Tim Garrett isn’t expecting much from his remaining acres. The edible beans produced about half of a normal crop. Soybeans have been hurt by the late-season heat and dry conditions. “They dropped their flowers and didn’t pod,…

After an extremely dry growing season in North Dakota’s Cass County, many farmers are ready to put the 2026 crop behind them and look toward next year. “It looks like it’ll be a fairly quick harvest,” said Jonathan Ahl with…

High fertilizer prices and concerns about availability are forcing farmers to make input decisions earlier than usual. Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl said she has already locked in fertilizer for the 2027 crop while the 2026 crop is…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Adopt a bullish outlook if the fundamentals support it, but don’t ignore profitable marketing opportunities. That’s the message from BOLT Marketing’s DuWayne Bosse. “These prices are great, and I won’t beat around the bush, I’m bullish 2027. I think we…

Farmers shouldn’t build this year’s marketing plan around what they wish they had done a year ago. “The biggest mistake they usually make is they try to market their crop the way they should have the year prior,” said Tyler Schau,…

Near Maddock, North Dakota, Brian Kenner said his farm went roughly six weeks without measurable rainfall after July 10, but weeds remained a challenge. “There are some resistance issues, weeds that are tougher to kill. Definitely challenges even in a…

At Mayville, North Dakota, Tim Garrett isn’t expecting much from his remaining acres. The edible beans produced about half of a normal crop. Soybeans have been hurt by the late-season heat and dry conditions. “They dropped their flowers and didn’t pod,…

After an extremely dry growing season in North Dakota’s Cass County, many farmers are ready to put the 2026 crop behind them and look toward next year. “It looks like it’ll be a fairly quick harvest,” said Jonathan Ahl with…

Cattle prices may have backed away from their highs, but are still 50 percent higher than the level seen a few years ago. “So that’s like $18 soybeans being our high and we have $27 soybeans,” said Ray Grabanski, Progressive…

Increasing fertilizer production closer to the farm could help address some of the supply challenges facing Upper Midwest agriculture. “In Farm Bureau, we’re also advocating for local production,” said Carolyn Olson, vice president, Minnesota Farm Bureau. “Regulatory reform is a…

Farmers shouldn’t build this year’s marketing plan around what they wish they had done a year ago. “The biggest mistake they usually make is they try to market their crop the way they should have the year prior,” said Tyler Schau,…

Cattle prices may have backed away from their highs, but are still 50 percent higher than the level seen a few years ago. “So that’s like $18 soybeans being our high and we have $27 soybeans,” said Ray Grabanski, Progressive…

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet this week in Washington, D.C. During the RRFN Market Outlook panel discussion Wednesday, Heartland Investor Services President Gene Graner sees potential for China to meet its current U.S. soybean purchase…

Grain markets can move from boom to bust quickly, making risk management particularly important in the current environment. During Wednesday’s RRFN Market Outlook Forum, Van Ahn and Company CEO Jim Emter pointed to the market collapse that followed the 2008…

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…

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…

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…

Increasing fertilizer production closer to the farm could help address some of the supply challenges facing Upper Midwest agriculture. “In Farm Bureau, we’re also advocating for local production,” said Carolyn Olson, vice president, Minnesota Farm Bureau. “Regulatory reform is a…

North Dakota Farm Bureau President Val Wagner said members want rural communities to have a meaningful role as development decisions are made. “A lot of conversations are going to be around rural communities and our rural areas and how to…

High fertilizer prices and concerns about availability are forcing farmers to make input decisions earlier than usual. Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl said she has already locked in fertilizer for the 2027 crop while the 2026 crop is…

North Dakota FFA members tried their hand at a different kind of career development event during the Big Iron Farm Show. Fifteen students participated in the first FFA auctioneering contest through a partnership with the North Dakota Auctioneers Association. The…

Tight farm margins have farmers looking for ways to reduce expenses, but farm management analyst Kent Thiesse cautions against cuts that jeopardize yield. “If you’re going to try to reduce costs, especially an input cost, you have to be very…

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet this week in Washington, D.C. During the RRFN Market Outlook panel discussion Wednesday, Heartland Investor Services President Gene Graner sees potential for China to meet its current U.S. soybean purchase…

The Federal Open Market Committee raised interest rates another quarter point, the first interest rate increase in three years. NDSU Farm Management Specialist Bryon Parman said interest rates have effectively doubled in the past few years. “We came off a period…

Adopt a bullish outlook if the fundamentals support it, but don’t ignore profitable marketing opportunities. That’s the message from BOLT Marketing’s DuWayne Bosse. “These prices are great, and I won’t beat around the bush, I’m bullish 2027. I think we…

Near Maddock, North Dakota, Brian Kenner said his farm went roughly six weeks without measurable rainfall after July 10, but weeds remained a challenge. “There are some resistance issues, weeds that are tougher to kill. Definitely challenges even in a…

At Mayville, North Dakota, Tim Garrett isn’t expecting much from his remaining acres. The edible beans produced about half of a normal crop. Soybeans have been hurt by the late-season heat and dry conditions. “They dropped their flowers and didn’t pod,…

After an extremely dry growing season in North Dakota’s Cass County, many farmers are ready to put the 2026 crop behind them and look toward next year. “It looks like it’ll be a fairly quick harvest,” said Jonathan Ahl with…

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…

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…

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,…

Cattle prices may have backed away from their highs, but are still 50 percent higher than the level seen a few years ago. “So that’s like $18 soybeans being our high and we have $27 soybeans,” said Ray Grabanski, Progressive…

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. 

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. 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…

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 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…

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…

North Dakota Farm Bureau President Val Wagner said members want rural communities to have a meaningful role as development decisions are made. “A lot of conversations are going to be around rural communities and our rural areas and how to…

The cost of land, machinery and crop inputs is creating significant barriers for the next generation of farmers. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue said access to land is particularly challenging. “The cost of land, whether you’re buying it…

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says the current trade dispute with Canada could have repercussions throughout the agricultural supply chain. “I really look at the latest group of tariffs really impacting farm machinery,” said Petersen. “A lot of our commodities are…

Year-round E15 remains at the top of the policy agenda for the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. The U.S. House passed year-round E15 legislation ealier this year, and the Senate Agriculture Committee’s newly advanced farm bill also includes authorization for…

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven urged his colleagues on the Senate Agriculture Committee to bring issues like SNAP and the fix to Prop 12 to the floor, but move forward first at the committee level and pass a farm bill.…

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…

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…