Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, who is the Democratic candidate for governor, said she is running on a pro-growth agenda. “That means new domestic markets for your crops. That means new international markets so we can get more trade deals, but I…

Army veteran and longtime business executive Kendall Qualls believes Minnesota has become an anti-business state and radical change is needed. The Republican candidate said he, as an outsider, can get the job done. “The question next is this: can we…

My Pillow founder Mike Lindell, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the Minnesota governor’s seat, said permitting reform will be his priority. “When I’m governor, it will be done yesterday. I’m very impatient. We need to get things done.…

International trade and tariffs were part of the discussion. Republican challenger Michelle Tafoya said tariffs have served as leverage to bring other countries to the table. “In the short term, that causes disruptions and that stinks,” said the sports journalist.…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a series of listening sessions across the country to discuss an update to its data collection process. Rollins said the farmer response to USDA reports has steadily declined, and the agency has failed the American…

Georgia Congressman Austin Scott is the vice chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, right behind Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson in the Republican majority. Scott remains optimistic the farm bill will get across the finish line this year. “The one caveat…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins led a media briefing at Farmfest.

Tyson Foods saw its operating income rise nearly 40 percent, reaching $362 million in the third quarter. That’s up from $260 million in the same quarter last year. In its quarterly financial report, Tyson Foods said domestic beef production is…

ADM had net quarterly earnings of $908 million, up from $452 million a year earlier. The company enjoyed an improvement in earnings due to strength in its crushing and ethanol business.

The animal health company, Zoetis, reports second-quarter revenue of $2.5 billion. That’s flat with last year. Net income totaled $691 million. Companion animal product sales declined 11 percent, while livestock product sales increased 23 percent.

NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Pathologist Eric Branch is cautiously optimistic about the beet crop. “We, of course, had some replanting, so some beets are behind because of that, but we’ll have to see what we get for moisture throughout August.” The…

The harvest is running slightly behind the norm at Minto, North Dakota. Jan Altendorf, with Altendorf Harvesting, expects the local spring wheat harvest to begin between August 15th and 20th. “Every year is a little bit different, isn’t it?” While…

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has named its 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award Program regional winners. There are two operations from the tri-state region included among the seven finalists. They are Feikema Farms of Luverne, Minnesota and Stomprud Angus Ranch of…

Bayer’s second-quarter earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization came in at $2.4 billion. That was above market expectations. In the Bayer Crop Science business, sales rose 3.5 percent. Business was up for soybean seed and traits, but down for…

StoneX is projecting a bigger U.S. corn crop than USDA estimated last month, adding fresh pressure to the grain market. The private analytics firm raised its national average corn yield estimate to 184.8 bushels per acre, up from USDA’s July…

The market firm, Linn & Associates, is out with its official corn yield estimate for 2026. Their forecast for corn production is 15.8 billion bushels with an average yield of 181.2 bushels per acre. That compares to USDA’s latest estimate…

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…

Tyson Foods saw its operating income rise nearly 40 percent, reaching $362 million in the third quarter. That’s up from $260 million in the same quarter last year. In its quarterly financial report, Tyson Foods said domestic beef production is…

ADM had net quarterly earnings of $908 million, up from $452 million a year earlier. The company enjoyed an improvement in earnings due to strength in its crushing and ethanol business.

The animal health company, Zoetis, reports second-quarter revenue of $2.5 billion. That’s flat with last year. Net income totaled $691 million. Companion animal product sales declined 11 percent, while livestock product sales increased 23 percent.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has named its 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award Program regional winners. There are two operations from the tri-state region included among the seven finalists. They are Feikema Farms of Luverne, Minnesota and Stomprud Angus Ranch of…

Bayer’s second-quarter earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization came in at $2.4 billion. That was above market expectations. In the Bayer Crop Science business, sales rose 3.5 percent. Business was up for soybean seed and traits, but down for…

Potatoes USA has announced its 2026-2027 board leadership. Pennsylvania potato farmer David Masser is the new chairman, succeeding Steve Elfering of Idaho. Leah Halverson of Grand Forks is serving as chair of the Potatoes USA Communications Committee.

BP is reporting its highest quarterly profit in four years as higher oil prices boosted earnings. The energy company made $5.7 billion between April and June, more than double its profit from a year ago.

NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Pathologist Eric Branch is cautiously optimistic about the beet crop. “We, of course, had some replanting, so some beets are behind because of that, but we’ll have to see what we get for moisture throughout August.” The…

The harvest is running slightly behind the norm at Minto, North Dakota. Jan Altendorf, with Altendorf Harvesting, expects the local spring wheat harvest to begin between August 15th and 20th. “Every year is a little bit different, isn’t it?” While…

Unlock the future of plant-based proteins with PURIS VP of R&D, Kushal Shandak. In this episode, discover how a 40-year journey from soy to peas is reshaping the alternative protein industry—and learn the secret to overcoming technical challenges like solubility,…

The soybean aphid population increased slightly across North Dakota and west-central Minnesota in the past week. According to the NDSU Crop and Pest Report, 27 percent of the fields scouted were positive for soybean aphids. That’s up from 20 percent…

Crops continue to show signs of drought stress. Washburn, North Dakota farmer Clark Price says the region is in desperate need of moisture. “The corn and the beans are really hurting. I think if we can get a rain here…

For Donny Allmaras at Bremen, North Dakota, rainfall has been hit or miss throughout the growing season. “As dry as it’s been, it’s amazing how the crop has been holding on.” Weed pressure is becoming a growing concern. “Waterhemp is…

Pioneer made a stop in Langdon, North Dakota, for its Pioneer 100 Series Canola Tour, showcasing new hybrids and local research. Product Marketing Manager Kendall McFall is excited about the new 100 Series products with “a big change in yield…

The animal health company, Zoetis, reports second-quarter revenue of $2.5 billion. That’s flat with last year. Net income totaled $691 million. Companion animal product sales declined 11 percent, while livestock product sales increased 23 percent.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has named its 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award Program regional winners. There are two operations from the tri-state region included among the seven finalists. They are Feikema Farms of Luverne, Minnesota and Stomprud Angus Ranch of…

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…

The current farm bill proposal pulls $2 billion out of EQIP funding to pay for other conservation programs. “I don’t want to rob Peter to pay Paul,” said Minnesota Farmers Union Anne Schwagerl. “I’ve got an EQIP contract on my…

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, who is the Democratic candidate for governor, said she is running on a pro-growth agenda. “That means new domestic markets for your crops. That means new international markets so we can get more trade deals, but I…

Army veteran and longtime business executive Kendall Qualls believes Minnesota has become an anti-business state and radical change is needed. The Republican candidate said he, as an outsider, can get the job done. “The question next is this: can we…

My Pillow founder Mike Lindell, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the Minnesota governor’s seat, said permitting reform will be his priority. “When I’m governor, it will be done yesterday. I’m very impatient. We need to get things done.…

Attendance for the Wednesday candidate forums at Farmfest was described as one of the best, rivaling the year Jesse Ventura, Norm Coleman and Skip Humphrey were on the stage.  House Majority Leader Lisa Demuth was the first of the three…

International trade and tariffs were part of the discussion. Republican challenger Michelle Tafoya said tariffs have served as leverage to bring other countries to the table. “In the short term, that causes disruptions and that stinks,” said the sports journalist.…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins used FarmFest to announce a series of listening sessions to gather public input about the accuracy of USDA reports. Minnesota Corn Growers Association member John Mages participated in the roundtable discussion on the modernization of data…