- Tariff-Free Beef Imports Are ‘Insulting’
- Beef Imports Part of Trump Affordability Plan
- U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Collapse
- Beef Import Decision Adds Volatility to the Cattle Market
- Rollins: Farm Economy Recovery Remains a Priority
- Pro Farmer Corn Estimate Falls Below USDA Forecast
- Clarity Sought in China’s 25 MMT Soybean Commitment
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Tariff-Free Beef Imports Are ‘Insulting’
Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson is disheartened by the Administration’s decision to import foreign beef on a tariff-free basis. In his view, it is insulting that farmers and ranchers are always expected to get less. “The fact of…
Beef Imports Part of Trump Affordability Plan
In an early Friday morning social media post, President Donald Trump announced 300,000 metric tons of ground beef will be imported tariff-free for 90 days. Trump said that beef would be sold 25 percent below current market prices. Trump defended…
U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Collapse
New 50 percent tariffs on $20 million worth of Canadian products are now in place. Canada promises to retaliate dollar-for-dollar. Trade talks between the neighboring countries fell apart just before midnight Friday. As part of a deal, U.S. Trade Representative…
Beef Import Decision Adds Volatility to the Cattle Market
President Donald Trump announced plans to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef on a tariff-free basis for 90 days. In his Truth Social post, Trump said the imported beef would be sold 25 percent below market prices. Martinson Ag…
Rollins: Farm Economy Recovery Remains a Priority
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says USDA remains focused on improving the farm economy following several years of higher costs and weaker trade. “When we walked in the door a year and a half ago, the farm economy had seen the…
Pro Farmer Corn Estimate Falls Below USDA Forecast
Pro Farmer is estimating the 2026 U.S. corn crop at 15.3 billion bushels. That compares to USDA’s latest estimate of 16 billion bushels. The average corn yield is projected at 173.2 bushels per acre. The soybean crop is in line…
Clarity Sought in China’s 25 MMT Soybean Commitment
North Dakota soybean growers want more details on China’s pledge to buy 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans. “The 25 million metric ton guarantee is a step in the right direction,” said Brent Kohls, a North Dakota Soybean Growers…
- Tariff-Free Beef Imports Are ‘Insulting’
- Political Backlash
- Beef Imports Part of Trump Affordability Plan
- U.S. Takes Action on PEI Potato Wart Threat
- U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Collapse
- Beef Import Decision Adds Volatility to the Cattle Market
- Rollins: Farm Economy Recovery Remains a Priority
- All Latest News
Tariff-Free Beef Imports Are ‘Insulting’
Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson is disheartened by the Administration’s decision to import foreign beef on a tariff-free basis. In his view, it is insulting that farmers and ranchers are always expected to get less. “The fact of…
Political Backlash
President Trump is facing backlash from Republicans and Democrats alike for his decision to import foreign beef. While voicing his opposition, South Dakota Senator John Thune noted that he represents a beef-producing state with four times as many cattle as…
Beef Imports Part of Trump Affordability Plan
In an early Friday morning social media post, President Donald Trump announced 300,000 metric tons of ground beef will be imported tariff-free for 90 days. Trump said that beef would be sold 25 percent below current market prices. Trump defended…
U.S. Takes Action on PEI Potato Wart Threat
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has ramped up its regulations involving potato imports from Prince Edward Island in Canada. With the change, any U.S. facility handling bulk loads of these potatoes must dispose of waste material from processing,…
U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Collapse
New 50 percent tariffs on $20 million worth of Canadian products are now in place. Canada promises to retaliate dollar-for-dollar. Trade talks between the neighboring countries fell apart just before midnight Friday. As part of a deal, U.S. Trade Representative…
Beef Import Decision Adds Volatility to the Cattle Market
President Donald Trump announced plans to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef on a tariff-free basis for 90 days. In his Truth Social post, Trump said the imported beef would be sold 25 percent below market prices. Martinson Ag…
Rollins: Farm Economy Recovery Remains a Priority
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says USDA remains focused on improving the farm economy following several years of higher costs and weaker trade. “When we walked in the door a year and a half ago, the farm economy had seen the…
Tariff-Free Beef Imports Are ‘Insulting’
Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson is disheartened by the Administration’s decision to import foreign beef on a tariff-free basis. In his view, it is insulting that farmers and ranchers are always expected to get less. “The fact of…
U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Collapse
New 50 percent tariffs on $20 million worth of Canadian products are now in place. Canada promises to retaliate dollar-for-dollar. Trade talks between the neighboring countries fell apart just before midnight Friday. As part of a deal, U.S. Trade Representative…
Beef Import Decision Adds Volatility to the Cattle Market
President Donald Trump announced plans to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef on a tariff-free basis for 90 days. In his Truth Social post, Trump said the imported beef would be sold 25 percent below market prices. Martinson Ag…
Pro Farmer Corn Estimate Falls Below USDA Forecast
Pro Farmer is estimating the 2026 U.S. corn crop at 15.3 billion bushels. That compares to USDA’s latest estimate of 16 billion bushels. The average corn yield is projected at 173.2 bushels per acre. The soybean crop is in line…
‘Sneaky Good’
Pro Farmer Crop Tour scouts found a strong corn and soybean crop in southern Minnesota. Western Tour Lead Chip Flory says Minnesota continues to impress. “It’s sneaky good in Minnesota,” Flory says. “There’s a good crop, both corn and soybeans.” Pro…
Canada Updates S/D Numbers
The Canadian canola carryout will be tighter than expected. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada forecasts the new crop carryout at 1.5 million tons. That’s half of what was projected a month ago. Canola production north of the border is estimated at…
Short Line Railroad Shut Down Due to Washouts
The Sisseton Milbank Railroad has been out of service this month due to the heavy rains that hit northeastern South Dakota in late July. The 37-mile short line experienced washouts, forcing the shutdown.
- Tariff-Free Beef Imports Are ‘Insulting’
- Beef Imports Part of Trump Affordability Plan
- U.S. Takes Action on PEI Potato Wart Threat
- A Look at the Potato Variety Pipeline
- Ethanol Industry Gathers in Minneapolis
- Pro Farmer Corn Estimate Falls Below USDA Forecast
- Ten Acre Marketing Strengthens Its Account Services Team
- All Ag Business
Tariff-Free Beef Imports Are ‘Insulting’
Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson is disheartened by the Administration’s decision to import foreign beef on a tariff-free basis. In his view, it is insulting that farmers and ranchers are always expected to get less. “The fact of…
Beef Imports Part of Trump Affordability Plan
In an early Friday morning social media post, President Donald Trump announced 300,000 metric tons of ground beef will be imported tariff-free for 90 days. Trump said that beef would be sold 25 percent below current market prices. Trump defended…
U.S. Takes Action on PEI Potato Wart Threat
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has ramped up its regulations involving potato imports from Prince Edward Island in Canada. With the change, any U.S. facility handling bulk loads of these potatoes must dispose of waste material from processing,…
A Look at the Potato Variety Pipeline
Lone Star Varieties has potato field trials at three locations in North Dakota. Owner and CEO Paige Parish said the potato varieties being tested in the Red River Valley have performed well despite the dryness. “For the last three days…
Ethanol Industry Gathers in Minneapolis
The American Coalition for Ethanol annual convention in Minneapolis brought together approximately 250 people from the ethanol industry. ACE Board President Troy Knecht said the meeting was an opportunity to learn about 45Z, E15, and all things ethanol. “There are…
Pro Farmer Corn Estimate Falls Below USDA Forecast
Pro Farmer is estimating the 2026 U.S. corn crop at 15.3 billion bushels. That compares to USDA’s latest estimate of 16 billion bushels. The average corn yield is projected at 173.2 bushels per acre. The soybean crop is in line…
Ten Acre Marketing Strengthens Its Account Services Team
Ten Acre Marketing has added Megan McDonald and Lexi Kirkham to its account services team. McDonald has more than ten years of experience in agriculture, working in equipment, seed, digital management, content creation and dealer networks. She joins Ten Acre Marketing…
Dry Weather Impacts Sugarbeet Tonnage
Dry weather is taking a toll on crops in the southern Red River Valley. “We are in moderate drought and the beets are high in sugar content, but tonnage is lower,” reports Moorhead-area farmer James Nelson. The dry weather has…
Corn Still Filling, But Rain Needed
Joe Miller planted his wheat at the end of April and allowed it to dry naturally. “The wheat ran okay; it was on sandier ground, so I wasn’t expecting much, but I think some of it did fairly well,” said…
A Look at the Potato Variety Pipeline
Lone Star Varieties has potato field trials at three locations in North Dakota. Owner and CEO Paige Parish said the potato varieties being tested in the Red River Valley have performed well despite the dryness. “For the last three days…
‘Respectable’
Near Rugby, North Dakota, Steve Fritel describes his early wheat yields as “respectable.” The crop began the year with good soil moisture, but the prolonged dry stretch is becoming a concern. Soybeans are beginning to show stress. “I think the…
Pro Farmer Corn Estimate Falls Below USDA Forecast
Pro Farmer is estimating the 2026 U.S. corn crop at 15.3 billion bushels. That compares to USDA’s latest estimate of 16 billion bushels. The average corn yield is projected at 173.2 bushels per acre. The soybean crop is in line…
New Potato Varieties on the Way
New potato varieties are showing promise under the current dry conditions in the Red River Valley. AIS owner David Parish likes two new varieties being evaluated near Hoople, North Dakota: Dakota Russet and Page. “Those two varieties are really standing…
NDSU Breeder Watching Heat, Quality Issues in Potatoes
Dry conditions are raising concerns about potato yields and quality in parts of the region. NDSU potato breeder Susie Thompson says wet conditions early in the season were followed by heat and dryness. “There possibly are going to be reduced…
- Tariff-Free Beef Imports Are ‘Insulting’
- Beef Imports Part of Trump Affordability Plan
- Beef Import Decision Adds Volatility to the Cattle Market
- Border Reopening Despite New NWS Case
- Heat, Drought Take Toll on South Dakota Cattle
- Feed Supplies Pinched by Dry Summer
- A Ribbon Cutting for Staples Meat Plant
- All Livestock
Tariff-Free Beef Imports Are ‘Insulting’
Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson is disheartened by the Administration’s decision to import foreign beef on a tariff-free basis. In his view, it is insulting that farmers and ranchers are always expected to get less. “The fact of…
Beef Imports Part of Trump Affordability Plan
In an early Friday morning social media post, President Donald Trump announced 300,000 metric tons of ground beef will be imported tariff-free for 90 days. Trump said that beef would be sold 25 percent below current market prices. Trump defended…
Beef Import Decision Adds Volatility to the Cattle Market
President Donald Trump announced plans to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef on a tariff-free basis for 90 days. In his Truth Social post, Trump said the imported beef would be sold 25 percent below market prices. Martinson Ag…
Border Reopening Despite New NWS Case
New World Screwworm has been confirmed in the state of Sonora in northern Mexico. This five-year-old cow is Sonora’s first confirmed case. It takes on great significance because this state is on the border with Douglas, Arizona. USDA said it…
Heat, Drought Take Toll on South Dakota Cattle
South Dakota cattle producers are balancing strong cattle prices with heat, drought and tight feed supplies. South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association President Craig Bieber says livestock were lost during recent extreme heat. “We had producers that had heavy cattle that were in tough…
Feed Supplies Pinched by Dry Summer
Dry conditions are creating additional feed concerns for South Dakota cattle producers. SDSU Extension Cow-Calf Field Specialist Robin Salverson says drought-stressed feed can have elevated nitrate levels, making testing especially important. “If nitrates are too severe, we can actually have…
A Ribbon Cutting for Staples Meat Plant
A new meat processing facility in Staples, Minnesota, is officially open. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says this facility addresses the need for more local processing capacity that became particularly apparent during the COVID pandemic. “I’m really proud of Farmers Union…
- Tariff-Free Beef Imports Are ‘Insulting’
- Beef Imports Part of Trump Affordability Plan
- U.S. Takes Action on PEI Potato Wart Threat
- U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Collapse
- Beef Import Decision Adds Volatility to the Cattle Market
- Rollins: Farm Economy Recovery Remains a Priority
- Ethanol Industry Gathers in Minneapolis
- All Policy
Tariff-Free Beef Imports Are ‘Insulting’
Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson is disheartened by the Administration’s decision to import foreign beef on a tariff-free basis. In his view, it is insulting that farmers and ranchers are always expected to get less. “The fact of…
Beef Imports Part of Trump Affordability Plan
In an early Friday morning social media post, President Donald Trump announced 300,000 metric tons of ground beef will be imported tariff-free for 90 days. Trump said that beef would be sold 25 percent below current market prices. Trump defended…
U.S. Takes Action on PEI Potato Wart Threat
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has ramped up its regulations involving potato imports from Prince Edward Island in Canada. With the change, any U.S. facility handling bulk loads of these potatoes must dispose of waste material from processing,…
U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Collapse
New 50 percent tariffs on $20 million worth of Canadian products are now in place. Canada promises to retaliate dollar-for-dollar. Trade talks between the neighboring countries fell apart just before midnight Friday. As part of a deal, U.S. Trade Representative…
Beef Import Decision Adds Volatility to the Cattle Market
President Donald Trump announced plans to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef on a tariff-free basis for 90 days. In his Truth Social post, Trump said the imported beef would be sold 25 percent below market prices. Martinson Ag…
Rollins: Farm Economy Recovery Remains a Priority
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says USDA remains focused on improving the farm economy following several years of higher costs and weaker trade. “When we walked in the door a year and a half ago, the farm economy had seen the…
Ethanol Industry Gathers in Minneapolis
The American Coalition for Ethanol annual convention in Minneapolis brought together approximately 250 people from the ethanol industry. ACE Board President Troy Knecht said the meeting was an opportunity to learn about 45Z, E15, and all things ethanol. “There are…
