A new CoBank report says Middle East instability, tight supplies and limited phosphate availability are keeping fertilizer costs elevated. The region accounts for more than 30 percent of global urea exports, with significant fertilizer supplies moving through the Strait of…

Year-round E15 could provide a significant new market for North Dakota corn. NDSU economist David Ripplinger highlighted the economic impact during an E15 roundtable in Fargo. North Dakota’s corn industry generates an estimated $7.3 billion in annual economic activity and…

In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Strategic Account Manager Cole Ehrlin says the Jamestown area picked up 120 GDUs in the past week with the recent hot, dry weather. Fargo added another 140 GDUs during that same time. “Crop conditions…

The 60-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran expires today. No formal negotiations have been scheduled between the two sides. With the ongoing uncertainty, only five cargo ships moved through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. That compares…

Agriculture isn’t simply another vertical in the marketing world. Ten Acre Marketing Founder and CEO Leah Halverson says effectively reaching farmers and agribusinesses requires an understanding of the industry, its language and the people behind it. “Farmers can sniff out…

North Dakota State University will present new research today, highlighting how year-round E15 will benefit the state economy. A roundtable event will be held early this afternoon in Fargo featuring representatives from agriculture and ethanol groups.

The American Crystal Sugar Company pre-pile harvest has begun. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says the growing season began wet in the northern Valley before conditions turned dry across much of the region. “We’re hair…

A new state-of-the-art meat processing plant is open for business at Staples, Minnesota. Farmers Union Processing and Meats is a federally inspected facility for the processing of cattle, hogs and sheep. “With the USDA certification, it provides farmers the opportunity…

BASF has launched xarvio CONNECT 2.0. This portable hardware device enables a safe and seamless data exchange between xarvio FIELD MANAGER and the compatible machinery terminals. The device uses a USB connection and includes an integrated SIM card linked to…

A new CoBank report says Middle East instability, tight supplies and limited phosphate availability are keeping fertilizer costs elevated. The region accounts for more than 30 percent of global urea exports, with significant fertilizer supplies moving through the Strait of…

U.S. distillate exports reached 1.9 million barrels per day in the first week of August, the highest weekly level on record. At the same time, domestic inventories are at their lowest seasonal level in three decades.  Disruptions in Russia and…

Year-round E15 could provide a significant new market for North Dakota corn. NDSU economist David Ripplinger highlighted the economic impact during an E15 roundtable in Fargo. North Dakota’s corn industry generates an estimated $7.3 billion in annual economic activity and…

North Dakota farmers and ranchers can request more time to remove hay bales from Conservation Reserve Program land.  The extension request can be made by contacting the local Farm Service Agency office. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak raised the issue after meeting…

Union workers at the Cargill beef processing plant in Fort Morgan, Colorado have voted to accept the latest contract offer. Cargill stopped slaughtering cattle at this facility this past April in a dispute over wages. Workers are expected to return…

U.S. distillate exports reached 1.9 million barrels per day in the first week of August, the highest weekly level on record. At the same time, domestic inventories are at their lowest seasonal level in three decades.  Disruptions in Russia and…

Year-round E15 could provide a significant new market for North Dakota corn. NDSU economist David Ripplinger highlighted the economic impact during an E15 roundtable in Fargo. North Dakota’s corn industry generates an estimated $7.3 billion in annual economic activity and…

Union workers at the Cargill beef processing plant in Fort Morgan, Colorado have voted to accept the latest contract offer. Cargill stopped slaughtering cattle at this facility this past April in a dispute over wages. Workers are expected to return…

The 60-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran expires today. No formal negotiations have been scheduled between the two sides. With the ongoing uncertainty, only five cargo ships moved through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. That compares…

The brokerage firm, AgResource Company, wrapped up its crop tour across the ‘I’ states. “We have found less crop than the last two years,” said Dan Basse, president, AgResource Company. Basse identified pollination issues in corn. The soybean pod counts…

Kansas City wheat is one of the hottest commodity markets after a strong rally last week. Martinson Ag Risk Management’s Randy Martinson says escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine helped push Kansas City wheat within 10 to 15 cents of…

Agriculture isn’t simply another vertical in the marketing world. Ten Acre Marketing Founder and CEO Leah Halverson says effectively reaching farmers and agribusinesses requires an understanding of the industry, its language and the people behind it. “Farmers can sniff out…

A new state-of-the-art meat processing plant is open for business at Staples, Minnesota. Farmers Union Processing and Meats is a federally inspected facility for the processing of cattle, hogs and sheep. “With the USDA certification, it provides farmers the opportunity…

BASF has launched xarvio CONNECT 2.0. This portable hardware device enables a safe and seamless data exchange between xarvio FIELD MANAGER and the compatible machinery terminals. The device uses a USB connection and includes an integrated SIM card linked to…

A new CoBank report says Middle East instability, tight supplies and limited phosphate availability are keeping fertilizer costs elevated. The region accounts for more than 30 percent of global urea exports, with significant fertilizer supplies moving through the Strait of…

U.S. distillate exports reached 1.9 million barrels per day in the first week of August, the highest weekly level on record. At the same time, domestic inventories are at their lowest seasonal level in three decades.  Disruptions in Russia and…

Year-round E15 could provide a significant new market for North Dakota corn. NDSU economist David Ripplinger highlighted the economic impact during an E15 roundtable in Fargo. North Dakota’s corn industry generates an estimated $7.3 billion in annual economic activity and…

Union workers at the Cargill beef processing plant in Fort Morgan, Colorado have voted to accept the latest contract offer. Cargill stopped slaughtering cattle at this facility this past April in a dispute over wages. Workers are expected to return…

Mosaic Biosciences has launched Renuvis Enzara. This a residue management solution designed to help farmers accelerate the natural decomposition of crop residue and promote more consistent plant-ready field conditions.

In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Strategic Account Manager Cole Ehrlin says the Jamestown area picked up 120 GDUs in the past week with the recent hot, dry weather. Fargo added another 140 GDUs during that same time. “Crop conditions…

Chip Flory leads the western leg of the Pro Farmer tour. “It’s a discovery process each and every year,” said Flory. “We can go out with an idea of what we think we are going to see, but you get…

In the Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman has an update on the canola harvest. Click here.

In this week’s edition of the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Cropping Specialist Jeff Stachler says insect pressure is ramping up in the local dry edible bean crop. IDC is also adding stress to the bean crop. Click here to…

The American Crystal Sugar Company pre-pile harvest has begun. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says the growing season began wet in the northern Valley before conditions turned dry across much of the region. “We’re hair…

Wheat harvest is about 60 percent complete for Minto, North Dakota farmer Keith Bjorneby, with yields varying across the area. “I’ve heard low sixties to upper eighties, I guess, so it’s kind of a wide range this year, but we’re…

Recent rain is helping row crops near Warren, Minnesota, after a dry July. “It’s going to make the row crops probably a pretty good crop,” farmer Bob Wimpheimer said. Wheat harvest is about two-thirds complete, but results have been mixed.…

A new state-of-the-art meat processing plant is open for business at Staples, Minnesota. Farmers Union Processing and Meats is a federally inspected facility for the processing of cattle, hogs and sheep. “With the USDA certification, it provides farmers the opportunity…

North Dakota farmers and ranchers can request more time to remove hay bales from Conservation Reserve Program land.  The extension request can be made by contacting the local Farm Service Agency office. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak raised the issue after meeting…

Union workers at the Cargill beef processing plant in Fort Morgan, Colorado have voted to accept the latest contract offer. Cargill stopped slaughtering cattle at this facility this past April in a dispute over wages. Workers are expected to return…

In this MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish highlights the grand opening of its new meat processing plant in Staples, Minnesota. Learn more at this link. 

Minnesota CattleWomen’s Association President Amanda Armstrong talks about recent summer events in this Minnesota Beef Update. Click here. 

Tyson Foods has stopped processing cattle at its Joslin, Illinois plant. The company also closed a beef facility in Utah and is selling its Pasco, Washington plant. Beef demand is not the problem. There are fewer cattle available for processing.…

The American Feed Industry Association is reviewing proposed FDA changes to the approval process for feed ingredients considered Generally Recognized as Safe, or GRAS. The organization supports efforts to strengthen ingredient oversight while maintaining feed safety and encouraging innovation. AFIA…

North Dakota farmers and ranchers can request more time to remove hay bales from Conservation Reserve Program land.  The extension request can be made by contacting the local Farm Service Agency office. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak raised the issue after meeting…

The former state legislator who carried the bill creating the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program wants the law repealed. Former State Representative Jean Wagenius wrote an editorial in the Minnesota Star Tribune, saying the water quality certification program has…

The 60-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran expires today. No formal negotiations have been scheduled between the two sides. With the ongoing uncertainty, only five cargo ships moved through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. That compares…

In Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Wes Beck talks about the latest farm bill activity. The update can be found at this link. 

The investment in drone technology is going higher. The White House has announced new tariffs on drones manufactured outside of the United States. The tariff rates range from 25 to 100 percent and are scheduled to take effect on September…

With the Farm Bill failing to advance out of committee, National Farmers Union Vice President for Advocacy Mike Stranz says lawmakers face major decisions when they return to Washington. Lawmakers could try “to get a farm bill patched together that…

Young farmers see some wins in the Senate Agriculture Committee’s latest Farm Bill, but say more work is needed. The National Young Farmers Coalition highlighted provisions creating an Office of Small Farms, supporting peer to peer farmer education and establishing…