EU Releases Oil and Diesel Reserves
November Brent crude prices were at $102 per barrel this morning, while West Texas Intermediate crude was at $90 per barrel. Traders are offsetting additional attacks in the Strait of Hormuz with a decision by the G7 countries to release…
Boozman in ND
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman is in North Dakota this week. Boozman will join North Dakota Senator John Hoeven at the groundbreaking for the second phase of the Grand Farm Innovation Campus this afternoon. On Tuesday morning, Hoeven and…
G7 Releases Energy Reserves
The G7 nations will release up to 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel fuel over the next four months to address the current diesel shortage. President Trump had called on European countries to release the petroleum products from…
Sticker Shock
Six-dollar diesel is hitting farmers at one of the worst possible times. AgCentric Executive Director Keith Olander said many farmers locked in spring fuel needs, but not fall diesel. “The sticker shock is there and you don’t have a choice,”…
Yields All Over the Map
A few miles can make a big difference for North Dakota corn this year. NDSU Extension Agronomist Clair Keene says scattered summer rainfall left some fields with little or no grain to harvest, while others are showing surprisingly strong potential.…
Prioritize Harvest Schedule
The corn crop has been under extreme stress, ranging from hot, dry weather in July to the current wet conditions. “Concerns can pop up such as lodging, stalk issues, all sorts of other challenges come across,” said TeeJay Hagen, field…
CRP New Contracts in Limbo
The latest farm bill extension expired September 30. As a result, USDA cannot approve new Conservation Reserve Program contracts. CRP contract revisions cannot be revised; NRCS site-visits and conservation planning development for offers not yet approved cannot happen. Farmers and…
Full Steam Ahead
After being sidelined with mud and muck, a mostly dry stretch of weather should give harvest a chance to pick up across the region this week. The National Weather Service says sunshine and warmer weather will dominate the forecast. Gusty…
What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets
Corn and soybeans are testing the upper end of their trading ranges. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says soybeans are challenging the $13 mark, while corn is holding above $4.95. The stronger U.S. dollar remains a concern. Martinson…
EU Releases Oil and Diesel Reserves
November Brent crude prices were at $102 per barrel this morning, while West Texas Intermediate crude was at $90 per barrel. Traders are offsetting additional attacks in the Strait of Hormuz with a decision by the G7 countries to release…
This is National 4-H Week
National 4-H Week is highlighting opportunities for young people that extend well beyond livestock and the show ring. South Dakota State 4-H Ambassador Bailey Bender said the organization has helped build her leadership skills. “My number one value in 4-H…
SD Corn Comments
In this edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, Arlington farmer Travis Renkley offers safety recommendations during this Fire Prevention Week. Renkley is the secretary/treasurer of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association and a volunteer firefighter. During this harvest, prevent the…
MN Corn Matters
In this edition of Corn Matters, University of Minnesota Extension Soil Fertility Specialist Dan Kaiser discusses the influence of residual nitrogen following the drought. Listen to Kaiser’s recommendations in this update.
Dry Bean Scene
In the Dry Bean Scene, we learn about enhancing demand for pulses. Chelsea Didinger, founder of ‘A Legume a Day,’ met with health professionals, researchers and others at a major conference in Boston. Click here to learn more about the…
What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets
Corn and soybeans are testing the upper end of their trading ranges. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says soybeans are challenging the $13 mark, while corn is holding above $4.95. The stronger U.S. dollar remains a concern. Martinson…
EU Releases Oil and Diesel Reserves
November Brent crude prices were at $102 per barrel this morning, while West Texas Intermediate crude was at $90 per barrel. Traders are offsetting additional attacks in the Strait of Hormuz with a decision by the G7 countries to release…
Russian-Ukraine Conflict Continues
The Russia-Ukraine war is putting additional pressure on an already tight global fuel market. Russia says it will intensify strikes across Ukraine after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his military will increase attacks on Russian oil refineries. The escalation comes…
Calgary Hosts USMCA Discussion
Farm leaders from the U.S., Canada and Mexico met this past week in Calgary for the Tri-National Agricultural Accord. The meeting focused on trade, food security and the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The discussions were held despite the U.S.…
Nordic Trade Mission Complete
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is back in the state after a week-long trade mission to Denmark, Sweden and Iceland. In a social media post, Walz said Minnesota is a global leader in many areas, including agriculture and innovation. The trade…
Pay Attention to the Neighbors
Virgina Tech Professor Emeritus Dr. David Kohl says changes in the global economy are creating new issues for agriculture to watch, including the U.S. relationship with Canada and Mexico. “We need Canada, we need Mexico for what I call that structure…
Erbele: Let the Cattle Market Work
With the U.S. cattle herd at a 75-year low, attention remains focused on when producers will begin rebuilding inventories. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Tim Erbele says market fundamentals should drive that decision and “not have these outside undue influences…
EU Releases Oil and Diesel Reserves
November Brent crude prices were at $102 per barrel this morning, while West Texas Intermediate crude was at $90 per barrel. Traders are offsetting additional attacks in the Strait of Hormuz with a decision by the G7 countries to release…
This is National 4-H Week
National 4-H Week is highlighting opportunities for young people that extend well beyond livestock and the show ring. South Dakota State 4-H Ambassador Bailey Bender said the organization has helped build her leadership skills. “My number one value in 4-H…
SD Corn Comments
In this edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, Arlington farmer Travis Renkley offers safety recommendations during this Fire Prevention Week. Renkley is the secretary/treasurer of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association and a volunteer firefighter. During this harvest, prevent the…
MN Corn Matters
In this edition of Corn Matters, University of Minnesota Extension Soil Fertility Specialist Dan Kaiser discusses the influence of residual nitrogen following the drought. Listen to Kaiser’s recommendations in this update.
Dry Bean Scene
In the Dry Bean Scene, we learn about enhancing demand for pulses. Chelsea Didinger, founder of ‘A Legume a Day,’ met with health professionals, researchers and others at a major conference in Boston. Click here to learn more about the…
Rounds Seeks Federal Gas Tax Holiday
South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is calling for a 90-day suspension of federal gasoline and diesel taxes to provide relief from higher fuel prices. Rounds sent a letter to President Trump asking the administration to consider the temporary suspension and…
Calgary Hosts USMCA Discussion
Farm leaders from the U.S., Canada and Mexico met this past week in Calgary for the Tri-National Agricultural Accord. The meeting focused on trade, food security and the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The discussions were held despite the U.S.…
MN Corn Matters
In this edition of Corn Matters, University of Minnesota Extension Soil Fertility Specialist Dan Kaiser discusses the influence of residual nitrogen following the drought. Listen to Kaiser’s recommendations in this update.
October is SCN Month
Soybean cyst nematode is becoming increasingly common in North Dakota soybean fields. “The first time I came up to the Fargo area would have been 12 years ago, and maybe 20 to 30 percent of the fields were infested,” said…
Drought Cuts into Yield
Four to six inches of rain over the past few weeks slowed progress in the soybeans in the Arthur, North Dakota area, but drought remains the bigger story when it comes to yields. “I’d have to say we ranged from…
Time to Go
Its been a muddy return to harvest near Harvey, North Dakota. Farmer Bill Ongstad said pinto bean harvest has resumed. “They’re a little wet, but it’s time to get combining.” Ongstad expects Wells County yields to fall short of last…
No Barn Burner
Farmers are getting back into soybean fields near Edgeley, North Dakota, after heavy rainfall slowed harvest. Mike Brandenburg said the wet conditions forced farmers to begin on hilltops and higher ground. “The good ground hung in there and, you know,…
‘Start Your Engines’
The calendar has turned to October and the Red River Valley sugarbeet harvest is beginning to ramp up. “I’ve got three things to say,” said Harrison Weber, executive director, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association. “God bless our troops; God…
Yields All Over the Map
A few miles can make a big difference for North Dakota corn this year. NDSU Extension Agronomist Clair Keene says scattered summer rainfall left some fields with little or no grain to harvest, while others are showing surprisingly strong potential.…
Erbele: Let the Cattle Market Work
With the U.S. cattle herd at a 75-year low, attention remains focused on when producers will begin rebuilding inventories. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Tim Erbele says market fundamentals should drive that decision and “not have these outside undue influences…
Yearling Prices Jump as Supplies Tighten
Timing paid off for cattle producers able to keep yearlings on grass longer this fall. Steve Hellwing, auctioneer and co-owner of Hub City Livestock in Aberdeen, South Dakota, says recent moisture and tighter supply of yearlings have helped move prices…
Rollins: Strong Beef Demand Is Long-Term Positive
During a news briefing at World Dairy Expo, Ag Secretary Rollins was asked about President Trump’s decision to increase beef imports. Despite high consumer prices, Rollins acknowledged beef demand has remained strong. “As prices continue to creep up, for example,…
Optimism Remains in the Cattle Business
Eighty percent of the cattle producers surveyed for the annual Farm Journal State of the Beef Industry Report experienced drought in the past two years. From that group, half of the respondents said they reduced the size of their breeding…
DMC Enrollment Period Announced
During a stop at World Dairy Expo, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage will continue through mid-December. DMC is authorized through 2031, and an additional one-million pounds of milk is eligible for Tier 1 coverage.…
Erbele Succeeds Schmitt
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association has new leadership following its 97th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Bismarck. Streeter rancher Tim Erbele has moved into the president’s role after previously serving as vice president. Erbele is a longtime NDSA member…
Livestock Provisions Included in Farm Bill Proposal
Speaking to the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association convention Saturday, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said the farm bill would limit prairie dog habitat on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands to no more than 1.5 percent of an individual grazing allotment. It…
Rounds Seeks Federal Gas Tax Holiday
South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is calling for a 90-day suspension of federal gasoline and diesel taxes to provide relief from higher fuel prices. Rounds sent a letter to President Trump asking the administration to consider the temporary suspension and…
Calgary Hosts USMCA Discussion
Farm leaders from the U.S., Canada and Mexico met this past week in Calgary for the Tri-National Agricultural Accord. The meeting focused on trade, food security and the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The discussions were held despite the U.S.…
Boozman in ND
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman is in North Dakota this week. Boozman will join North Dakota Senator John Hoeven at the groundbreaking for the second phase of the Grand Farm Innovation Campus this afternoon. On Tuesday morning, Hoeven and…
G7 Releases Energy Reserves
The G7 nations will release up to 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel fuel over the next four months to address the current diesel shortage. President Trump had called on European countries to release the petroleum products from…
Workforce Issues Discussed at WDE
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson wants to overhaul the H-2A visa program, saying the current system does not work for all sectors of agriculture. Thompson said the seasonal nature of H-2A means it does not adequately serve dairy,…
Pay Attention to the Neighbors
Virgina Tech Professor Emeritus Dr. David Kohl says changes in the global economy are creating new issues for agriculture to watch, including the U.S. relationship with Canada and Mexico. “We need Canada, we need Mexico for what I call that structure…
ARC and PLC Payments Reaching Farmers
Farmers are beginning to receive payments under the expanded Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson said the changes provide an additional $13.8 billion in…
