USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce says producers will soon begin seeing the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill. Fordyce says higher reference prices and additional base acres will strengthen agriculture’s safety net. “With the increased…

When the heat index reaches the triple digits, questions arise about the impact on corn. Peterson Corn Product Manager Rick Swenson says most fields are just beginning to tassel, so the crop has not yet reached its most sensitive stage. “It’s…

Bayer CropScience wants the federal courts to dismiss antitrust allegations made by the Latham seed company. Latham claimed Bayer used illegal licensing agreements to prevent seed companies from developing off-patent glyphosate-resistant seeds. In Monday’s filing with the court, Bayer officials…

Congress returns to Washington today after a two-week recess. Over the next month, lawmakers will need to move forward on Farm Bill 2.0, a farm assistance package and year-round E-15. Without action, those issues will be punted to the lame…

The United States and Mexico have reached an agreement on sugar imports. With the deal, the U.S. will import up to 1.15 million metric tons of Mexican sugar for the 2026-2027 marketing year. That’s an increase of over 500 percent…

Access to land is becoming increasingly challenging for farmers and ranchers. A report from Farm Bureau Market Intel said nearly 80 percent of the rented farmland is controlled by non-operating landlords. More than one-third of those landlords are 75 years…

Northland Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says now is a good time for growers to evaluate their marketing plans. “All the commodity prices are cousins; they’re all related, but soybeans can still have a bit of a rally even…

Congress is back in session, and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman is reviewing feedback on his proposed farm bill. Boozman says Senate Majority Leader John Thune remains committed to bringing the legislation to the Senate floor after lawmakers have…

USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce says producers will soon begin seeing the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill. Fordyce says higher reference prices and additional base acres will strengthen agriculture’s safety net. “With the increased…

Near East Grand Forks, Matthew Krueger is happy with his crop. “The corn’s maybe not as uniform as I’d like it to be because of that cold stretch back in June, but everything seems to be catching up at this…

When the heat index reaches the triple digits, questions arise about the impact on corn. Peterson Corn Product Manager Rick Swenson says most fields are just beginning to tassel, so the crop has not yet reached its most sensitive stage. “It’s…

According to Gowan USA Northern Plains Sales Agronomist Marshal VanLaere, the recent heat may impact pod fill in canola.”Maybe a little bit of abortion on the blooms and maybe we’ll see not quite as great pod filling or head filling…

Dean Karau of Karau Farms and Harvesting says Southern Minnesota has received timely rainfall and crop prospects are encouraging. “Overall, I think this is one of our better crops, we had good rainfall when we needed it,” said Karau. “If the…

The Riverview dairy project at Hillsboro, North Dakota, is facing a legal challenge from the Dakota Resource Council. The environmental group, Food and Water Watch, is representing DRC in this action. They claim the state did not provide an adequate…

In the Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman discusses the USDA acreage report and the impact on canola. Click here. 

The grain markets have taken over the spotlight after a bullish USDA report and renewed geopolitical concerns, according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson. Martinson says wheat has become the market leader as escalating conflict involving Russia, Ukraine…

The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified over the weekend, with both sides launching new attacks across the Middle East. The U.S. carried out multiple strikes against Iranian military targets after Iran attacked a container ship in the…

Ukraine says a series of drone strikes has forced Russia to suspend shipping through the Sea of Azov, disrupting a key export route for oil, grain and other commodities. Ukrainian officials say dozens of vessels have been targeted in recent…

China is giving Australia more access to its market for canola. China, who is the world’s largest canola importer, made trial purchases of Aussie canola in the past year. A broader import license is now available to expand that business.

The United States and Mexico have reached an agreement on sugar imports. With the deal, the U.S. will import up to 1.15 million metric tons of Mexican sugar for the 2026-2027 marketing year. That’s an increase of over 500 percent…

USDA’s July Supply and Demand Report came in close to trade expectations, but Total Farm Marketing Senior Analyst Bryan Doherty said there were enough adjustments to lend modest support to grain prices. “Ending stocks for the 2025-26 marketing year came…

Congress is back in session, and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman is reviewing feedback on his proposed farm bill. Boozman says Senate Majority Leader John Thune remains committed to bringing the legislation to the Senate floor after lawmakers have…

USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce says producers will soon begin seeing the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill. Fordyce says higher reference prices and additional base acres will strengthen agriculture’s safety net. “With the increased…

When the heat index reaches the triple digits, questions arise about the impact on corn. Peterson Corn Product Manager Rick Swenson says most fields are just beginning to tassel, so the crop has not yet reached its most sensitive stage. “It’s…

The Riverview dairy project at Hillsboro, North Dakota, is facing a legal challenge from the Dakota Resource Council. The environmental group, Food and Water Watch, is representing DRC in this action. They claim the state did not provide an adequate…

The Wheat Foods Council has selected Sheri Glazier as its new executive director. Glazier is an Oklahoma wheat farmer and consulting dietician for the Oklahoma Beef Council. The Wheat Foods Council has been run by its executive committee for more…

Fargo-based Bushel has introduced a new lien protection program. It will allow grain buyers to issue settlement payments digitally and eliminate the use of paper checks. Bushel says its program reduces risk and exposure to grain buyers while improving the…

Bayer CropScience wants the federal courts to dismiss antitrust allegations made by the Latham seed company. Latham claimed Bayer used illegal licensing agreements to prevent seed companies from developing off-patent glyphosate-resistant seeds. In Monday’s filing with the court, Bayer officials…

Near East Grand Forks, Matthew Krueger is happy with his crop. “The corn’s maybe not as uniform as I’d like it to be because of that cold stretch back in June, but everything seems to be catching up at this…

When the heat index reaches the triple digits, questions arise about the impact on corn. Peterson Corn Product Manager Rick Swenson says most fields are just beginning to tassel, so the crop has not yet reached its most sensitive stage. “It’s…

According to Gowan USA Northern Plains Sales Agronomist Marshal VanLaere, the recent heat may impact pod fill in canola.”Maybe a little bit of abortion on the blooms and maybe we’ll see not quite as great pod filling or head filling…

Dean Karau of Karau Farms and Harvesting says Southern Minnesota has received timely rainfall and crop prospects are encouraging. “Overall, I think this is one of our better crops, we had good rainfall when we needed it,” said Karau. “If the…

Nearly 20 percent of the winter wheat in South Dakota has been harvested. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, 48 percent of the state’s spring wheat is rated good to excellent. That’s down two percent from last week. Sixty-four…

Crop ratings improved this past week for Minnesota corn and soybeans. Corn jumped three percent, with 84 percent of the crop in good to excellent condition. At 81 percent good to excellent condition, Minnesota soybeans improved two percent week over…

North Dakota corn, soybean and spring wheat conditions enjoyed a notable improvement in crop conditions this past week. Seventy-one percent of the corn, 57 percent of the soybeans and 65 percent of the spring wheat are in good to excellent…

The Riverview dairy project at Hillsboro, North Dakota, is facing a legal challenge from the Dakota Resource Council. The environmental group, Food and Water Watch, is representing DRC in this action. They claim the state did not provide an adequate…

The American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have issued a joint statement, saying they are deeply troubled by USDA plans to rescind rules to protect farmers under the Packers and Stockyards Act. The two major general farm organizations…

Auctioneers from seven states gathered this past week in Mitchell, South Dakota, for the Palace City Livestock Auctioneering Competition. Mitchell Livestock Market owner Jared Herman said the event showcased outstanding talent and strong cattle demand. “We had a lot of…

The Swine Health Information Center Board of Directors elected Joe Dykhuis of Dykhuis Farms, Michigan, as president. Dr. Jay Miller of The Maschhoffs will serve as vice president. Consultant Kent Bang retains his position as secretary/treasurer.

To offset the smallest cattle herd in 75 years, beef producers are marketing cattle at heavier weights. “We don’t have the cattle, but one way the beef industry can make that up is by adding more pounds,” said Tim Petry,…

In the MN Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt previews their quarterly meeting in Marshall. Click here. 

R-CALF USA is asking the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to impose a 25 percent tariff on Brazilian beef imports. During a Section 301 hearing, CEO Bill Bullard said exempting Brazilian beef would put U.S. cattle producers at a…

Congress is back in session, and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman is reviewing feedback on his proposed farm bill. Boozman says Senate Majority Leader John Thune remains committed to bringing the legislation to the Senate floor after lawmakers have…

USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce says producers will soon begin seeing the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill. Fordyce says higher reference prices and additional base acres will strengthen agriculture’s safety net. “With the increased…

The Riverview dairy project at Hillsboro, North Dakota, is facing a legal challenge from the Dakota Resource Council. The environmental group, Food and Water Watch, is representing DRC in this action. They claim the state did not provide an adequate…

Renewed tensions in the Middle East are once again creating uncertainty for the energy and fertilizer markets. “That’s just going to create more volatility when the demands are high and the supply is disrupted; it has the ability to cause…

The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified over the weekend, with both sides launching new attacks across the Middle East. The U.S. carried out multiple strikes against Iranian military targets after Iran attacked a container ship in the…

Congress returns to Washington today after a two-week recess. Over the next month, lawmakers will need to move forward on Farm Bill 2.0, a farm assistance package and year-round E-15. Without action, those issues will be punted to the lame…

USDA has published a final rule outlining technical guidance to produce regenerative feedstocks. This rule will help determine the values for farmers and the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. Farmers who want to participate in the low-carbon markets will…