Environmental and public-health groups are suing the Environmental Protection Agency over water-quality standards for atrazine. The lawsuit argues EPA has failed to complete Clean Water Act criteria for the widely used corn herbicide after beginning the process more than 25…

President Donald Trump says farmers should soon see relief from high fuel costs. During a rally in Kalispell, Montana, Trump highlighted his executive order temporarily allowing red-dyed diesel to be used on highways. “That means your diesel is totally tax-free,…

The Russell Group has been acquired by FGS Global. Randy Russell, who is president and chief executive officer of The Russell Group, will remain with the business for three years. The well-known farm lobbying company’s team and leadership will also…

Jan Altendorf with Altendorf Harvesting says her crew has moved onto soybeans across northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota.”We’re done with all the canola and wheat for the year, although I see there’s still quite a bit to the west…

At Grace City, North Dakota, Justin Topp says his soybean yields came in better than expected. “We were extremely dry in July and August,” said Topp. “Beans looked really, really good up until then, but with no rain in July…

The soybean harvest is nearly complete in southwest Minnesota. Corn harvest is off and rolling with moisture levels dropping quickly. Lake Benton farmer Bob Worth says the yields vary widely. “If if your farm got some rain at the right…

After a slow start, American Crystal Sugar Company growers are well into the stockpile harvest campaign. “We’re a little bit we’re below average on what we want for tons this year, lower than average and sugar content coming in probably…

The Internal Revenue Service will not take enforcement action over the highway use of red dye diesel through the end of this year. Fuel compliance inspections will stop, and all penalties will be waived. President Trump’s executive order called on…

Aigen has developed the solar-powered autonomous robot designed to remove weeds mechanically without herbicides. The technology can operate up to 12 hours a day depending on sunlight and weed pressure. Aigen co-founder and CEO Kenny Lee explains how the robots navigate…

Drought conditions in southwest North Dakota are forcing cattle producers to begin feeding earlier than normal. Belfield-area farmer and rancher Byron Richard said poor pasture conditions are prompting producers to pull calves and bring cows home. “I know of more…

The South Dakota Agri-Business Association is partnering with DPA Auctions to provide new benefits for its members. The agreement includes reduced equipment-selling fees, complimentary equipment valuations and access to a nationwide online auction marketplace. Executive Director Liv Fuhrmann said the…

Environmental and public-health groups are suing the Environmental Protection Agency over water-quality standards for atrazine. The lawsuit argues EPA has failed to complete Clean Water Act criteria for the widely used corn herbicide after beginning the process more than 25…

Commercial shipping risks are increasing near the Strait of Hormuz. Two container ships have sunk as Iranian attacks on commercial vessels intensify. British maritime officials reported at least five incidents involving ships in the region over 48 hours.

President Donald Trump says farmers should soon see relief from high fuel costs. During a rally in Kalispell, Montana, Trump highlighted his executive order temporarily allowing red-dyed diesel to be used on highways. “That means your diesel is totally tax-free,…

Commercial shipping risks are increasing near the Strait of Hormuz. Two container ships have sunk as Iranian attacks on commercial vessels intensify. British maritime officials reported at least five incidents involving ships in the region over 48 hours.

The brokerage firm, formerly known as AgMarket.Net, has rebranded. It is now known as AgMarket®. The new name and brand took effect on October 10, when AgMarket became a guaranteed introducing broker of StoneX Financial.

Oil prices moved lower this morning after President Donald Trump announced an agreement for Russia to supply diesel fuel to the United States and global markets. “That is a big deal,” Trump told reporters. “I want to thank President Putin,…

In the Dry Bean Scene, Northarvest Bean Growers Association Executive Director Mitch Coulter talks about the challenges seen in the past growing season and the current conversations with the crop insurance sector. Click here. 

Heartland Investor Services President Eugene Graner said the USDA corn production estimate was not expected. “With the condition scores since August, they had us with the worst crop in the last five years, yet, they produced the second highest historical…

USDA surprised the trade by increasing its corn yield by 2.7 bushels to 181.2 bushels per acre. Corn production is forecast at just over 16 billion bushels and stocks came in at 1.8 billion, both at the high end of…

In the state-by-state numbers, USDA made a dramatic change in the South Dakota corn yields. At 151 bushels per acre, the latest South Dakota estimate is up six bushels from the September report. North Dakota rose two bushels per acre…

The Internal Revenue Service will not take enforcement action over the highway use of red dye diesel through the end of this year. Fuel compliance inspections will stop, and all penalties will be waived. President Trump’s executive order called on…

Aigen has developed the solar-powered autonomous robot designed to remove weeds mechanically without herbicides. The technology can operate up to 12 hours a day depending on sunlight and weed pressure. Aigen co-founder and CEO Kenny Lee explains how the robots navigate…

The South Dakota Agri-Business Association is partnering with DPA Auctions to provide new benefits for its members. The agreement includes reduced equipment-selling fees, complimentary equipment valuations and access to a nationwide online auction marketplace. Executive Director Liv Fuhrmann said the…

Environmental and public-health groups are suing the Environmental Protection Agency over water-quality standards for atrazine. The lawsuit argues EPA has failed to complete Clean Water Act criteria for the widely used corn herbicide after beginning the process more than 25…

Commercial shipping risks are increasing near the Strait of Hormuz. Two container ships have sunk as Iranian attacks on commercial vessels intensify. British maritime officials reported at least five incidents involving ships in the region over 48 hours.

President Donald Trump says farmers should soon see relief from high fuel costs. During a rally in Kalispell, Montana, Trump highlighted his executive order temporarily allowing red-dyed diesel to be used on highways. “That means your diesel is totally tax-free,…

A federal judge has blocked parts of USDA’s reorganization plan, including certain office closures and employee relocations. A U.S. District Judge ruled the USDA likely violated congressional spending restrictions. The order affects several agencies, including the Agricultural Research Service, Foreign…

Drought conditions in southwest North Dakota are forcing cattle producers to begin feeding earlier than normal. Belfield-area farmer and rancher Byron Richard said poor pasture conditions are prompting producers to pull calves and bring cows home. “I know of more…

In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen offers recommendations for fall fertility. “Pull your soil samples,” said Sundeen. “Knowing your actual P, K and residual N number field by field is the difference between guessing and…

Jan Altendorf with Altendorf Harvesting says her crew has moved onto soybeans across northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota.”We’re done with all the canola and wheat for the year, although I see there’s still quite a bit to the west…

Proseed Sales Manager Karmen Hardy says yields have varied depending on rainfall, but overall results have been better than expected. “In our area, canola seemed to take forever, but i I think people are pretty much done there and then…

At Grace City, North Dakota, Justin Topp says his soybean yields came in better than expected. “We were extremely dry in July and August,” said Topp. “Beans looked really, really good up until then, but with no rain in July…

The soybean harvest is nearly complete in southwest Minnesota. Corn harvest is off and rolling with moisture levels dropping quickly. Lake Benton farmer Bob Worth says the yields vary widely. “If if your farm got some rain at the right…

After a slow start, American Crystal Sugar Company growers are well into the stockpile harvest campaign. “We’re a little bit we’re below average on what we want for tons this year, lower than average and sugar content coming in probably…

Tyson Foods, Cargill and National Beef are appealing an antitrust lawsuit, challenging a mid-summer decision to certify this class-action legal case. The government claims the meatpackers conspired to keep cattle prices low. JBS was part of the original lawsuit, but…

A U.S. International Trade Commission hearing is scheduled for Friday to consider the impact of lamb meat imports on the U.S. sheep and lamb industry. R-CALF USA has filed a pre-hearing brief with ITC, saying the increased lamb imports have…

University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Dean, Dr. Laura Molgaard, says the growing demand for veterinary care is putting pressure on a limited workforce. In an interview with RRFN, Molgaard cited studies conducted by the American Association of Veterinary…

North Dakota ranchers appear to have enough feed to move into fall despite drought concerns earlier this year. “Obviously, the drought conditions across the state had a lot of people on edge for most of the summer, but it appears…

Ellingson Angus near St. Anthony was a stop on the  North Dakota Stockmen’s Association All Breeds Cattle Tour. Chad Ellingson said the registered Angus operation markets more than 400 bulls annually. “Our focus is on producing good, usable bulls for…

President Donald Trump announced a plan last month to import 300,000 metric tons of beef without being subject to out-of-quota tariffs. Out of the first 100,000 metric ton tranche in September, less than 38,000 tons of that allocation were fulfilled.…

North Dakota cattle producers showcased their genetics during the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association All-Breeds Cattle Tour. NDSA Vice President Joe Schettler, who ranches at Killdeer, said the tour gives producers a firsthand look at cattle that could be offered for…

Environmental and public-health groups are suing the Environmental Protection Agency over water-quality standards for atrazine. The lawsuit argues EPA has failed to complete Clean Water Act criteria for the widely used corn herbicide after beginning the process more than 25…

President Donald Trump says farmers should soon see relief from high fuel costs. During a rally in Kalispell, Montana, Trump highlighted his executive order temporarily allowing red-dyed diesel to be used on highways. “That means your diesel is totally tax-free,…

A federal judge has blocked parts of USDA’s reorganization plan, including certain office closures and employee relocations. A U.S. District Judge ruled the USDA likely violated congressional spending restrictions. The order affects several agencies, including the Agricultural Research Service, Foreign…

The Energy Department has released draft language addressing the 45Z fuel production tax credit. To claim this tax credit, fuel producers must have the life-cycle greenhouse gas emission rate for the fuel. The process from DOE outlines the process to…

A federal judge in San Francisco has barred USDA from moving forward with its reallocation plan with its employees. The judge said there is strong evidence that USDA plan does not jive with congressional expectations when it is appropriated funding.…

Minnesota’s Republican congressional delegation sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz urging his office to lower diesel costs by authorizing the highway use of red-dye diesel. President Donald Trump’s executive order opens access to the lower-cost red diesel, but Walz…

Oil prices moved lower this morning after President Donald Trump announced an agreement for Russia to supply diesel fuel to the United States and global markets. “That is a big deal,” Trump told reporters. “I want to thank President Putin,…