The global diesel crunch is hitting farmers just as fuel demand ramps up for harvest and fall fieldwork. South Dakota Farm Bureau Federation President Scott VanderWal said the price increase is a significant shock to farm budgets. “This is our…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were together for two different events at the Agriculture Department. One was a National Ice Cream Day event, celebrating the removal of artificial colors in ice…

According to President Donald Trump, he is working on a ‘massive deal’ to buy potash from Belarus. On Truth Social, Trump said the pricing would be substantially less than what U.S. farmers are currently paying for potash from Canada. At…

Agricultural trade is expected to be among the issues on the table when President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday in Washington. It will be their second summit this year. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the two…

There’s more pain at the pump for farmers, with diesel prices moving sharply higher. According to AAA, the average diesel fuel price nationwide is $6.51 per gallon. That’s up from $6.23 per gallon one week ago and up from $3.69…

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…

Lake Preston, South Dakota farmer Paul Casper is optimistic about soybean yield prospects after timely rainfall throughout the growing season “We got some nice August showers here and it took those flowering August beans and really filled them out—nice pods.”…

The global diesel crunch is hitting farmers just as fuel demand ramps up for harvest and fall fieldwork. South Dakota Farm Bureau Federation President Scott VanderWal said the price increase is a significant shock to farm budgets. “This is our…

BASF announced that Bunge will process InVigor Gold canola seed, BASF’s breakthrough canola-quality Brassica juncea hybrid. This marks a key step toward commercialization as BASF prepares for a 2027 U.S. launch. The initial commercial availability is planned for growers in…

The Corn Refiners Association named Jonathan Stephens as its new project and policy manager. Stephens joins CRA from Mathematica Inc., where he worked on the National School Foods Study. He has also completed internships in the offices of the International…

Syngenta has announced a scientific breakthrough called EXORT that helps plants make better use of their own biology. Applied at very small doses to the leaf, products with EXORT technology work with natural signals that plants already use to regulate…

ADM Enderlin and Cargill West Fargo have rolled out their 2027 new-crop and Act of God High-Oleic sunflower contracts. They’re quoted at $25.50 per hundredweight for cash and $25 for Act of God contracts. With the oil premiums available for…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were together for two different events at the Agriculture Department. One was a National Ice Cream Day event, celebrating the removal of artificial colors in ice…

ADM Enderlin and Cargill West Fargo have rolled out their 2027 new-crop and Act of God High-Oleic sunflower contracts. They’re quoted at $25.50 per hundredweight for cash and $25 for Act of God contracts. With the oil premiums available for…

Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the soybean market will be one to watch this week because of the meeting of President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington.  Cattle and hogs have fallen into the not-hot…

Agricultural trade is expected to be among the issues on the table when President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday in Washington. It will be their second summit this year. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the two…

There’s more pain at the pump for farmers, with diesel prices moving sharply higher. According to AAA, the average diesel fuel price nationwide is $6.51 per gallon. That’s up from $6.23 per gallon one week ago and up from $3.69…

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…

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…

The global diesel crunch is hitting farmers just as fuel demand ramps up for harvest and fall fieldwork. South Dakota Farm Bureau Federation President Scott VanderWal said the price increase is a significant shock to farm budgets. “This is our…

BASF announced that Bunge will process InVigor Gold canola seed, BASF’s breakthrough canola-quality Brassica juncea hybrid. This marks a key step toward commercialization as BASF prepares for a 2027 U.S. launch. The initial commercial availability is planned for growers in…

The Corn Refiners Association named Jonathan Stephens as its new project and policy manager. Stephens joins CRA from Mathematica Inc., where he worked on the National School Foods Study. He has also completed internships in the offices of the International…

Syngenta has announced a scientific breakthrough called EXORT that helps plants make better use of their own biology. Applied at very small doses to the leaf, products with EXORT technology work with natural signals that plants already use to regulate…

According to an analysis from Agricultural Economic Insights, the farm income squeeze has been felt by some states more than others. Compared to 2022-2023, net farm income last year was down 47 percent in North Dakota. That’s on par with…

According to President Donald Trump, he is working on a ‘massive deal’ to buy potash from Belarus. On Truth Social, Trump said the pricing would be substantially less than what U.S. farmers are currently paying for potash from Canada. At…

Julia Eberhart is the new senior channel engagement manager for Sound Agriculture. She previously served as the marketing and communications director for Bushel.

Lake Preston, South Dakota farmer Paul Casper is optimistic about soybean yield prospects after timely rainfall throughout the growing season “We got some nice August showers here and it took those flowering August beans and really filled them out—nice pods.”…

BASF announced that Bunge will process InVigor Gold canola seed, BASF’s breakthrough canola-quality Brassica juncea hybrid. This marks a key step toward commercialization as BASF prepares for a 2027 U.S. launch. The initial commercial availability is planned for growers in…

Syngenta has announced a scientific breakthrough called EXORT that helps plants make better use of their own biology. Applied at very small doses to the leaf, products with EXORT technology work with natural signals that plants already use to regulate…

Crop stage varies in the region from harvested corn to corn that has not yet reached black layer. In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner says the widespread moisture is welcome. It won’t help with this year’s…

Yield prospects are highly variable as harvest gets underway across North Dakota. ProSeed District Sales Manager Dave Gerhtz said corn yields could range from 80 to 180 bushels per acre, depending largely on rainfall. “On average, I think we’re going…

Record U.S. canola acreage is adding to optimism about the crop’s future in the Northern Plains. Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder says canola acreage continues to expand across the region. “There are more canola acres planted across the U.S. than…

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…

Minnesota is reporting three additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza as fall waterfowl migration picks up. The cases involve commercial poultry operations in Big Stone, Becker and Otter Tail counties, representing approximately 118,000 birds. The largest case involves more…

The placements number in Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed Report was a big surprise. August placements declined another nine percent, dropping to their lowest level since this report began 30 years ago. The cattle inventory rose one percent from a…

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…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were together for two different events at the Agriculture Department. One was a National Ice Cream Day event, celebrating the removal of artificial colors in ice…

According to President Donald Trump, he is working on a ‘massive deal’ to buy potash from Belarus. On Truth Social, Trump said the pricing would be substantially less than what U.S. farmers are currently paying for potash from Canada. At…

Vice President JD Vance highlighted agricultural trade and farm policy during a campaign stop in Iowa over the weekend. Vance credited the Trump administration with opening additional markets for U.S. agriculture. “Corn exports are up by 35 percent. Markets that…

Agricultural trade is expected to be among the issues on the table when President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday in Washington. It will be their second summit this year. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the two…

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…