Red River Farm Network Co-founder John Vasichek, 80, passed away this past Thursday. John was raised in Lankin, North Dakota. He began his career at KNOX in Grand Forks and later co-founded the Red River Farm Network. A passionate advocate…

He showed up for his family and friends. He showed up for agriculture. He showed up for the farm broadcasting community. And, he showed up for the people who depended on the Red River Farm Network. John, one of three…

The North Dakota State Water Commission is adding $2 million to its Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Assistance Program. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says demand quickly exceeded the initial $2 million allocation made the previous week. “We had over 200…

American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings says the beet crop has healthy roots and canopies, but most districts are experiencing some level of drought stress. “Our sugar content has been at very high levels,” Hastings says. “That ratio…

The State of North Dakota has added $2 million to its Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project Assistance Program. Demand for the program surpassed the initial $2 million approved last week. More than 220 applications were made in the first…

This year’s drought is forcing ranchers to make difficult decisions, but NDSU Extension Forage Crop Production Specialist James Rogers says it can also provide an opportunity to identify weaknesses in a cow herd. Rogers recommends producers review individual animal performance…

CHS and OCP North America are announcing a joint venture to build a phosphate fertilizer plant in Louisiana. CHS CEO Jay Deberton says this is an exciting moment for US agriculture. “It’s going to be the first plant of its…

The grain markets are ending the month red hot, according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson.  Between the crop tours showing lower yield potential, and the Russia-Ukraine war heating up, the grains have been hitting some huge highs…

Red River Farm Network Co-founder John Vasichek, 80, passed away this past Thursday. John was raised in Lankin, North Dakota. He began his career at KNOX in Grand Forks and later co-founded the Red River Farm Network. A passionate advocate…

Camp CommonGround brought women in agriculture together in Fargo to strengthen their skills as agricultural advocates. Attendees practiced sharing their personal stories, having productive conversations with consumers and communicating about food and farming in ways that build understanding and trust.…

Fighting between the United States and Iran has picked up again around the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers Sunday. U.S. Central Command says Iranian forces were preparing rockets with sea mines that could threaten commercial shipping.…

The Black Sea grain conflict grew more serious over the weekend. Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Danube export route, while grain is also backing up in southern Russia because of shipping problems. Russia’s Rostov region has declared an emergency because grain…

Farm and biofuel groups are warning that more small refinery exemptions could cut demand for corn and soybean oil.  Reuters reports the Trump administration is considering exemptions covering up to 1.8 billion renewable fuel credits. The American Soybean Association estimates…

A California judge ruled that parts of a 2025 Labor Department rule changing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate were unlawful.  The court questioned the new two-tier wage system, housing adjustment and parts of the wage calculation. However, the judge did…

The grain markets are ending the month red hot, according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson.  Between the crop tours showing lower yield potential, and the Russia-Ukraine war heating up, the grains have been hitting some huge highs…

Fighting between the United States and Iran has picked up again around the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers Sunday. U.S. Central Command says Iranian forces were preparing rockets with sea mines that could threaten commercial shipping.…

The Black Sea grain conflict grew more serious over the weekend. Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Danube export route, while grain is also backing up in southern Russia because of shipping problems. Russia’s Rostov region has declared an emergency because grain…

The Trump Administration’s beef import plan to lower the tariff on lean beef trimmings takes effect Tuesday. The 300,000 metric tons in foreign beef imports will be done in three tranches, with one-third of that total done on a first-come,…

USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg is leading a trade mission to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and an unnamed representative of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture are…

In the latest Commitment of Traders Report, the funds were net long more than 376,000 corn contracts. That’s up 126,000 contracts in the last week and is the largest net long position since April of 2022. The gross net long…

The cattle market may be trying to find a bottom after weeks of pressure. Van Ahn and Company CEO Jim Emter says the market has absorbed a series of bearish headlines. “Here’s the thing: it’s absorbed it, but it’s absorbed it…

Red River Farm Network Co-founder John Vasichek, 80, passed away this past Thursday. John was raised in Lankin, North Dakota. He began his career at KNOX in Grand Forks and later co-founded the Red River Farm Network. A passionate advocate…

Camp CommonGround brought women in agriculture together in Fargo to strengthen their skills as agricultural advocates. Attendees practiced sharing their personal stories, having productive conversations with consumers and communicating about food and farming in ways that build understanding and trust.…

Farm and biofuel groups are warning that more small refinery exemptions could cut demand for corn and soybean oil.  Reuters reports the Trump administration is considering exemptions covering up to 1.8 billion renewable fuel credits. The American Soybean Association estimates…

A California judge ruled that parts of a 2025 Labor Department rule changing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate were unlawful.  The court questioned the new two-tier wage system, housing adjustment and parts of the wage calculation. However, the judge did…

In addition to plans to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef tariff-free, the White House is taking additional action impacting the cattle industry. President Donald Trump said he is giving farmers and ranchers the right to process and market…

The Trump Administration’s beef import plan to lower the tariff on lean beef trimmings takes effect Tuesday. The 300,000 metric tons in foreign beef imports will be done in three tranches, with one-third of that total done on a first-come,…

USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg is leading a trade mission to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and an unnamed representative of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture are…

A five-year USDA study evaluating the financial impact of insects in stored cereal grains reinforces the importance of preparing bins before grain is put into storage. Dr. Johnny Wilson, technical services leader for the specialty crop group at Central Life Sciences,…

Dry conditions are pushing crops toward an early finish in southeast North Dakota. At Oakes, Scott German says crop stress is becoming increasingly visible, particularly on poorer soils and hilltops. The corn is running out of water and cannibalizing itself,…

For New Salem, North Dakota farmer Jim Bahm, severe weather took a significant toll on his acres. About 80 acres of wheat and canola were hit by hail and high winds. “Canola got about 50 to 75 percent hailed out.” Bahm…

Midwest Dry Bean Coalition President John Berthold discusses the current crop conditions and the impact of the dry weather. Click here to listen to the Dry Bean Scene. 

Soybean cyst nematode remains a major yield threat, while the efficacy of some resistant soybean varieties has declined over the past decade.  Much of the resistance in current varieties comes from a breeding source known as PI 88788. Pioneer Agronomy Innovation…

Barnes County, North Dakota farmer Darin Anderson had timely rains earlier in the summer, which helped his crops hang on. However, conditions have changed. “We had caught some rains in mid to late July and August that kind of just…

Wheat arriving at Columbia Grain in New Rockford, North Dakota, is showing excellent quality, although yields are disappointing. Commodity Merchandiser Grant Van Nice says the wheat has been dark, with good moisture, test weight and protein. “Some samples have been…

In addition to plans to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef tariff-free, the White House is taking additional action impacting the cattle industry. President Donald Trump said he is giving farmers and ranchers the right to process and market…

The elimination or reduction of the regulatory burden facing agriculture is welcome news for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. However, the NCBA does not want the Trump Administration to weaken meat inspection and food safety standards. In a statement, NCBA…

The Trump Administration’s beef import plan to lower the tariff on lean beef trimmings takes effect Tuesday. The 300,000 metric tons in foreign beef imports will be done in three tranches, with one-third of that total done on a first-come,…

It’s time for the ‘Great Minnesota Get Together!’ In the Minnesota Beet Update, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt invites everyone to the State Fair. Click here. 

The North Dakota State Water Commission is adding $2 million to its Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Assistance Program. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says demand quickly exceeded the initial $2 million allocation made the previous week. “We had over 200…

Despite widespread opposition from farm groups and Republican lawmakers, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation Wednesday to temporarily import lean beef trimmings on a tariff-free basis. The announcement was originally made on August 21 in a social media post, but…

The State of North Dakota has added $2 million to its Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project Assistance Program. Demand for the program surpassed the initial $2 million approved last week. More than 220 applications were made in the first…

Farm and biofuel groups are warning that more small refinery exemptions could cut demand for corn and soybean oil.  Reuters reports the Trump administration is considering exemptions covering up to 1.8 billion renewable fuel credits. The American Soybean Association estimates…

A California judge ruled that parts of a 2025 Labor Department rule changing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate were unlawful.  The court questioned the new two-tier wage system, housing adjustment and parts of the wage calculation. However, the judge did…

In addition to plans to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef tariff-free, the White House is taking additional action impacting the cattle industry. President Donald Trump said he is giving farmers and ranchers the right to process and market…

The elimination or reduction of the regulatory burden facing agriculture is welcome news for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. However, the NCBA does not want the Trump Administration to weaken meat inspection and food safety standards. In a statement, NCBA…

The Trump Administration’s beef import plan to lower the tariff on lean beef trimmings takes effect Tuesday. The 300,000 metric tons in foreign beef imports will be done in three tranches, with one-third of that total done on a first-come,…

The Trump administration is considering a plan that could offset a possible expansion of small refinery exemptions from renewable fuel requirements. Reuters reports the administration could add roughly 500 million gallons to the 2027 biofuel mandate while also considering nearly doubling…

The North Dakota State Water Commission is adding $2 million to its Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Assistance Program. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says demand quickly exceeded the initial $2 million allocation made the previous week. “We had over 200…