Recent heat and rainfall have improved soybean growth conditions across portions of North Dakota, but are also increasing disease risks. NDSU Extension Soybean Specialist Wade Webster says growers should watch closely for root rot diseases. Webster said northeastern and parts…

The scheduled review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is expected to continue beyond the July 1 target date. Corn Refiners Association Vice President of Trade and Industry Affairs Christy Goodfellow says trade officials have already signaled negotiations with Mexico will continue…

Kloe Wadd has deep roots in production agriculture, beginning with her family’s farm at Waseca, in southern Minnesota. Kloe is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota Crookston, earning degrees in Agricultural Business and Agricultural Communications. She was recognized…

For the second time in a matter of days, the USDA has confirmed another detection of New World Screwworm. The latest case was a one-month-old calf located just over five miles from the first detection. The second case is within…

With three John Deere tractors serving as his backdrop, President Donald Trump hosted an agricultural roundtable event on Friday in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Trump said the United States would come out of the Iranian conflict very quickly. “Your fertilizer prices…

Dakota Agronomy Partners Agronomy Sales Representative Cheyenne Bahm, who is based at Hazen, North Dakota, said timely moisture and warmer temperatures helped crops rebound quickly. “We went from 19 degrees basically back up into the 90s within a matter of two…

A House Agriculture Committee hearing turned contentious as Ranking Member Angie Craig repeatedly challenged Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on farm finances, input costs and administration policies. Craig cited farm losses from last year and questioned the administration’s trade and economic policies.…

Recent heat and rainfall have improved soybean growth conditions across portions of North Dakota, but are also increasing disease risks. NDSU Extension Soybean Specialist Wade Webster says growers should watch closely for root rot diseases. Webster said northeastern and parts…

The National Sunflower Association is expanding international market development efforts with a new office in South Korea. Executive Director John Sandbakken recently visited the office and met with customers and prospective buyers. “The prospects in South Korea look pretty interesting,” said…

The Kansas wheat harvest is advancing with better-than-expected yields and grain quality despite drought concerns earlier this season. U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated Board Advisor Paul Paplow says harvest results have been encouraging. “What we harvested in Kiowa, I’m going to…

Pioneer field agronomist Larry Lunder says recent heat and moisture have accelerated crop development but have also increased weed pressure. “Weeds really started to take off,” he said. “Especially where there’s no residual herbicide laid down and producers have been…

In this week’s “What’s Hot, What’s Not” segment, Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discusses the sharp selloff in grain markets as favorable weather and fund liquidation weigh on corn and wheat prices. Martinson also explains why stock indexes…

Warm temperatures and abundant moisture are creating ideal conditions for weed growth across the region. BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert says many growers skipped pre-emerge herbicide applications as crops were planted quickly this spring, increasing the importance of post-emerge management.…

Minnesota lawmakers have expanded the state’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit program by removing the funding cap for 2026 transactions. The change means all eligible applications submitted by the required deadlines can be approved. The program provides tax incentives to landowners who…

The National Sunflower Association is expanding international market development efforts with a new office in South Korea. Executive Director John Sandbakken recently visited the office and met with customers and prospective buyers. “The prospects in South Korea look pretty interesting,” said…

In this week’s “What’s Hot, What’s Not” segment, Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discusses the sharp selloff in grain markets as favorable weather and fund liquidation weigh on corn and wheat prices. Martinson also explains why stock indexes…

The scheduled review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is expected to continue beyond the July 1 target date. Corn Refiners Association Vice President of Trade and Industry Affairs Christy Goodfellow says trade officials have already signaled negotiations with Mexico will continue…

With USMCA negotiations continuing, U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Communications Joe Schuele has one goal. “We don’t really need anything to change in USMCA; we don’t really need to achieve any gains, we would just like the negotiators…

According to a new study from Purdue University, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement has helped lower food prices for U.S. consumers. This analysis says every one percent reduction in tariffs on food products is linked to a nearly three percent decline in…

It was the worst week for the corn market since February of 2025. Contract lows were made for July corn, down over 29 cents on the week. Nearby soybeans had its worst week since September of 2024, caving in after…

Holstein Association USA has announced that its Distinguished Leadership Award recipient is Corey Gieger. Gieger is the lead dairy economist for CoBank. Previously, he spent nearly three decades with Hoard’s Dairyman.

The National Sunflower Association is expanding international market development efforts with a new office in South Korea. Executive Director John Sandbakken recently visited the office and met with customers and prospective buyers. “The prospects in South Korea look pretty interesting,” said…

The scheduled review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is expected to continue beyond the July 1 target date. Corn Refiners Association Vice President of Trade and Industry Affairs Christy Goodfellow says trade officials have already signaled negotiations with Mexico will continue…

Kloe Wadd has deep roots in production agriculture, beginning with her family’s farm at Waseca, in southern Minnesota. Kloe is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota Crookston, earning degrees in Agricultural Business and Agricultural Communications. She was recognized…

According to a new study from Purdue University, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement has helped lower food prices for U.S. consumers. This analysis says every one percent reduction in tariffs on food products is linked to a nearly three percent decline in…

With three John Deere tractors serving as his backdrop, President Donald Trump hosted an agricultural roundtable event on Friday in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Trump said the United States would come out of the Iranian conflict very quickly. “Your fertilizer prices…

In Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council Vice Chair Jordan Goblisch discusses a campaign that puts a spotlight on farmer suicide prevention. Click here. 

Unmanned aerial application continues to gain traction in North Dakota after first emerging in the state in 2022. NDSU Extension Ag Technology and Grain Specialist Rob Priox said drones can provide access to areas that are difficult for traditional aircraft. Drones…

Recent heat and rainfall have improved soybean growth conditions across portions of North Dakota, but are also increasing disease risks. NDSU Extension Soybean Specialist Wade Webster says growers should watch closely for root rot diseases. Webster said northeastern and parts…

The Kansas wheat harvest is advancing with better-than-expected yields and grain quality despite drought concerns earlier this season. U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated Board Advisor Paul Paplow says harvest results have been encouraging. “What we harvested in Kiowa, I’m going to…

Pioneer field agronomist Larry Lunder says recent heat and moisture have accelerated crop development but have also increased weed pressure. “Weeds really started to take off,” he said. “Especially where there’s no residual herbicide laid down and producers have been…

Warm temperatures and abundant moisture are creating ideal conditions for weed growth across the region. BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert says many growers skipped pre-emerge herbicide applications as crops were planted quickly this spring, increasing the importance of post-emerge management.…

After a slow start, the GDUs are back on track and crops are progressing well. Syngenta Crop Protection Agronomic Service Representative Jason Snell says weed pressure has been significant; every spray rig is rolling whenever the wind dies down. Farmers…

As crops emerge across the region, NDSU Extension is encouraging growers to monitor fields for cutworm activity. NDSU Extension Entomologist Janet Knodel said cutworms can affect nearly all major crops, particularly during the seedling stage. Specific crops are more vulnerable to…

Dakota Agronomy Partners Agronomy Sales Representative Cheyenne Bahm, who is based at Hazen, North Dakota, said timely moisture and warmer temperatures helped crops rebound quickly. “We went from 19 degrees basically back up into the 90s within a matter of two…

With USMCA negotiations continuing, U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Communications Joe Schuele has one goal. “We don’t really need anything to change in USMCA; we don’t really need to achieve any gains, we would just like the negotiators…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins will be at ground zero, the ranch where New World Screwworm was first confirmed in the United States, later today. Rollins will also get a first-hand update on the response during a stop at the USDA…

For the second time in a matter of days, the USDA has confirmed another detection of New World Screwworm. The latest case was a one-month-old calf located just over five miles from the first detection. The second case is within…

In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council EO Kelly Schmidt recaps May Beef Month.Click here. 

Adequate feed supplies are providing a positive outlook for livestock producers across North Dakota. NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe said recent moisture has created a much different scenario in the Northern Plains than many drought-stricken regions of the country. “We definitely…

Attention is on the U.S. Senate as it prepares to take up a new farm bill package. However, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Director Julie Ellingson said recent federal tax policy changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill may be…

North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Randy Schmitt said the cattle industry has been preparing for the screwworm’s potential return for a year and a half. “The risk here in North Dakota is very, very minimal. It does not like cold climates,…

Minnesota lawmakers have expanded the state’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit program by removing the funding cap for 2026 transactions. The change means all eligible applications submitted by the required deadlines can be approved. The program provides tax incentives to landowners who…

The scheduled review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is expected to continue beyond the July 1 target date. Corn Refiners Association Vice President of Trade and Industry Affairs Christy Goodfellow says trade officials have already signaled negotiations with Mexico will continue…

With USMCA negotiations continuing, U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Communications Joe Schuele has one goal. “We don’t really need anything to change in USMCA; we don’t really need to achieve any gains, we would just like the negotiators…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins will be at ground zero, the ranch where New World Screwworm was first confirmed in the United States, later today. Rollins will also get a first-hand update on the response during a stop at the USDA…

According to a new study from Purdue University, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement has helped lower food prices for U.S. consumers. This analysis says every one percent reduction in tariffs on food products is linked to a nearly three percent decline in…

For the second time in a matter of days, the USDA has confirmed another detection of New World Screwworm. The latest case was a one-month-old calf located just over five miles from the first detection. The second case is within…

With three John Deere tractors serving as his backdrop, President Donald Trump hosted an agricultural roundtable event on Friday in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Trump said the United States would come out of the Iranian conflict very quickly. “Your fertilizer prices…