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SDRP Deadline Extended Again

USDA has extended the signup deadline for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program to September 30. There is also additional flexibility for the documentation of these losses. This is for quality losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. This…

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DTN Releases Yield Estimate

DTN’s proprietary yield models are forecasting a national average corn yield of 178.5 bushels per acre and an average soybean yield 52.1 bushels per acre. Both figures are below last year’s record crop. DTN uses vegetation index maps, USDA crop…

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Farm State of Mind

Farming comes with its share of stress, but farmers and ranchers shouldn’t feel like they have to face these challenges alone.  American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall was part of a Red River Farm Network podcast about farm stress…

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Tight Congressional Calendar

The window for passing a new farm bill before the end of the fiscal year is rapidly closing. When senators return after the August recess, they’ll have just 16 legislative days before September 30th. During that time, Congress must complete…

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An Opportunity to Finish the Farm Bill

Despite the setback in the Senate Agriculture Committee, the National Potato Council remains optimistic. Congress can finish a new farm bill this year. “I think there’s still an opportunity, maybe multiple opportunities, to get a farm bill to the President’s…

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Frustration Mounts After Ag Committee Vote

Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Bozeman is frustrated after the farm bill failed to advance. The Arkansas Republican blamed Democrats for blocking the bill over disagreements involving SNAP cost sharing, saying farmers are paying the price. “Right now, if you’re…

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MARL Now in its 26th Year

The Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership Program has announced its 14th class. MARL  Executive Director Brad Schlosser is pleased with this diverse group. “We are really delighted to have 27 individuals from across the state of Minnesota that span from…

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  • Custom Harvest Crews Expand Into North Dakota
  • Peterson-HC International Partnership
  • Barley Harvest Underway in East-Central North Dakota
  • Farm Bill Ready for Action After August Recess
  • SD Brand Inspection Fee to Move Higher
  • Bolley Agricultural Laboratory Opens
  • A New Opportunity for Targeted Spraying Technology
  • All Latest News

Custom Harvest Crews Expand Into North Dakota

Custom harvest crews are wrapping up wheat harvest in Montana while expanding into North Dakota. Mychal Neumiller’s crews are finishing near Billings while combines move into South Heart, Glen Ullin and Westhope. “We’re pretty spread out right now, but still…

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Peterson-HC International Partnership

The North Dakota-based seed company, Peterson, has announced a new partnership with HC International. HC International is a grain trading company that focuses on identity-preserved and organic products. With this partnership, the two companies are aligning production with the needs…

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Barley Harvest Underway in East-Central North Dakota

Barley harvest is underway in portions of east-central North Dakota, with the hot and dry growing season showing up in early results. Jim Broten, who farms in northern Barnes and southern Griggs counties, said the heat cut the crop back…

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Farm Bill Ready for Action After August Recess

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says the Senate Agriculture Committee has a farm bill ready to advance when lawmakers return from the August recess. Negotiations continue over changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, but Hoeven believes the proposal balances…

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SD Brand Inspection Fee to Move Higher

The South Dakota Brand Board has approved a 45 percent increase in the livestock ownership inspection fee, raising it from $1 to $1.45 per head. The increase takes effect October 1st if it’s approved by the Legislature’s Rules Review Committee…

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Bolley Agricultural Laboratory Opens

North Dakota State University has officially opened the new Bolley Agricultural Laboratory, a facility designed to strengthen agricultural research and education across the state. University leaders, lawmakers, donors and industry representatives gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of…

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A New Opportunity for Targeted Spraying Technology

Greeneye Technology has announced a new dealer partnership with Intellifarms Northern Division. Based in Britton, South Dakota, Intellifarms Northern Division serves farmers in South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Kansas and surrounding areas. Greeneye Technology is a leader in AI-powered spraying…

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  • DTN Releases Yield Estimate
  • Heavy Rain Raises Concerns for China’s Crops
  • Black Sea Uncertainty Could Benefit U.S. Wheat
  • What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets
  • SD Corn Comments
  • Strait of Hormuz Shipping Headaches
  • Black Sea Ports Attacked
  • All Markets

DTN Releases Yield Estimate

DTN’s proprietary yield models are forecasting a national average corn yield of 178.5 bushels per acre and an average soybean yield 52.1 bushels per acre. Both figures are below last year’s record crop. DTN uses vegetation index maps, USDA crop…

Read More

Heavy Rain Raises Concerns for China’s Crops

Heavy rainfall is raising concerns for corn and soybean production in China after Typhoon Dolphin moved through central China over the weekend. Flooding is possible across portions of North China. China had otherwise experienced a favorable growing season, but significant…

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Black Sea Uncertainty Could Benefit U.S. Wheat

Shipping disruptions in the Black Sea are adding uncertainty to global wheat trade. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says recent disruptions can “throw some real, real wrinkles into the supply chains.” For buyers, the timing is critical. “If you’ve…

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What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

This week, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says strength is showing up in some unexpected markets. Cotton has rallied to its highest level since May, while gold and rice have also posted impressive gains. At the same time,…

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SD Corn Comments

In this edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Trade Director of Internal Affairs Missy Sinner invites everyone to the upcoming Midwest Agricultural Export Summit. Click here. 

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Strait of Hormuz Shipping Headaches

Iran is raising the stakes over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A senior Iranian security official says the United States would have to meet a sweeping list of demands before Tehran restores normal shipping through the strategic waterway. Those conditions…

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Black Sea Ports Attacked

Russia’s latest attack on the Ukrainian port of Odesa is adding more pressure to an already strained grain export system. Ukrainian officials say the strike damaged port facilities during a weekend barrage of missiles and drones, following weeks of attacks…

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  • Peterson-HC International Partnership
  • Farm Bill Ready for Action After August Recess
  • SD Brand Inspection Fee to Move Higher
  • Bolley Agricultural Laboratory Opens
  • A New Opportunity for Targeted Spraying Technology
  • A Definition of Ultra-Processed Foods
  • Smithfield Releases Q2 Results
  • All Ag Business

Peterson-HC International Partnership

The North Dakota-based seed company, Peterson, has announced a new partnership with HC International. HC International is a grain trading company that focuses on identity-preserved and organic products. With this partnership, the two companies are aligning production with the needs…

Read More

Farm Bill Ready for Action After August Recess

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says the Senate Agriculture Committee has a farm bill ready to advance when lawmakers return from the August recess. Negotiations continue over changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, but Hoeven believes the proposal balances…

Read More

SD Brand Inspection Fee to Move Higher

The South Dakota Brand Board has approved a 45 percent increase in the livestock ownership inspection fee, raising it from $1 to $1.45 per head. The increase takes effect October 1st if it’s approved by the Legislature’s Rules Review Committee…

Read More

Bolley Agricultural Laboratory Opens

North Dakota State University has officially opened the new Bolley Agricultural Laboratory, a facility designed to strengthen agricultural research and education across the state. University leaders, lawmakers, donors and industry representatives gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of…

Read More

A New Opportunity for Targeted Spraying Technology

Greeneye Technology has announced a new dealer partnership with Intellifarms Northern Division. Based in Britton, South Dakota, Intellifarms Northern Division serves farmers in South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Kansas and surrounding areas. Greeneye Technology is a leader in AI-powered spraying…

Read More

A Definition of Ultra-Processed Foods

The Health and Human Services Department and the USDA have submitted the federal government’s first proposed definition of ultra-processed foods for final review. While ultra-processed foods have been in the crosshairs of the Make America Healthy Again movement, there hasn’t…

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Smithfield Releases Q2 Results

Smithfield Foods is reporting second quarter net income of $238 million, up 27 percent from one year ago. As the company moves into the balance of the year, the investment in a new pork processing plant in Sioux Falls was…

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  • Custom Harvest Crews Expand Into North Dakota
  • Peterson-HC International Partnership
  • Barley Harvest Underway in East-Central North Dakota
  • DTN Releases Yield Estimate
  • Heavy Rain Raises Concerns for China’s Crops
  • Disappointing Wheat Yields
  • Dry Weather Cuts Southeast North Dakota Yield Potential
  • All Crops

Custom Harvest Crews Expand Into North Dakota

Custom harvest crews are wrapping up wheat harvest in Montana while expanding into North Dakota. Mychal Neumiller’s crews are finishing near Billings while combines move into South Heart, Glen Ullin and Westhope. “We’re pretty spread out right now, but still…

Read More

Peterson-HC International Partnership

The North Dakota-based seed company, Peterson, has announced a new partnership with HC International. HC International is a grain trading company that focuses on identity-preserved and organic products. With this partnership, the two companies are aligning production with the needs…

Read More

Barley Harvest Underway in East-Central North Dakota

Barley harvest is underway in portions of east-central North Dakota, with the hot and dry growing season showing up in early results. Jim Broten, who farms in northern Barnes and southern Griggs counties, said the heat cut the crop back…

Read More

DTN Releases Yield Estimate

DTN’s proprietary yield models are forecasting a national average corn yield of 178.5 bushels per acre and an average soybean yield 52.1 bushels per acre. Both figures are below last year’s record crop. DTN uses vegetation index maps, USDA crop…

Read More

Heavy Rain Raises Concerns for China’s Crops

Heavy rainfall is raising concerns for corn and soybean production in China after Typhoon Dolphin moved through central China over the weekend. Flooding is possible across portions of North China. China had otherwise experienced a favorable growing season, but significant…

Read More

Disappointing Wheat Yields

Small grain harvest is expanding across northwest North Dakota, but early results have been disappointing. Minot area farmer Chad Rubbelke says dry conditions have taken a toll. “The guys that are going early are low test weight, high protein and…

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Dry Weather Cuts Southeast North Dakota Yield Potential

Dry weather continues to take a toll on crops in southeast North Dakota. Edgeley farmer Mike Brandenburg says weeks of heat and limited rainfall have reduced yield potential. “I can easily say there’s no 200-bushel corn out there this year.”…

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  • SD Brand Inspection Fee to Move Higher
  • Smithfield Releases Q2 Results
  • Strong Performance for Livestock Product Sales
  • NCBA Announces Environmental Stewardship Award Regional Winners
  • Out of the Ashes
  • Work Stoppage at Fort Morgan Beef Plant Could End Soon
  • SD Cattle Losses
  • All Livestock

SD Brand Inspection Fee to Move Higher

The South Dakota Brand Board has approved a 45 percent increase in the livestock ownership inspection fee, raising it from $1 to $1.45 per head. The increase takes effect October 1st if it’s approved by the Legislature’s Rules Review Committee…

Read More

Smithfield Releases Q2 Results

Smithfield Foods is reporting second quarter net income of $238 million, up 27 percent from one year ago. As the company moves into the balance of the year, the investment in a new pork processing plant in Sioux Falls was…

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Strong Performance for Livestock Product Sales

The animal health company, Zoetis, reports second-quarter revenue of $2.5 billion. That’s flat with last year. Net income totaled $691 million. Companion animal product sales declined 11 percent, while livestock product sales increased 23 percent.

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NCBA Announces Environmental Stewardship Award Regional Winners

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has named its 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award Program regional winners. There are two operations from the tri-state region included among the seven finalists. They are Feikema Farms of Luverne, Minnesota and Stomprud Angus Ranch of…

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Out of the Ashes

The owners of the Agri Star Meat and Poultry plant in Postville, Iowa, plan to rebuild after a fire destroyed much of the facility last week. This is one of the largest kosher meat-processing plants in the country, specializing in…

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Work Stoppage at Fort Morgan Beef Plant Could End Soon

Cargill and the union workers at its Fort Morgan, Colorado beef processing plant have a tentative agreement to end their labor dispute. Cargill locked out workers after union members in late May after union members rejected the company’s last contract…

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SD Cattle Losses

South Dakota State University Extension Feedlot Management Specialist Warren Rusche is monitoring the extreme heat’s impact on the state’s cattle. “It’s been pretty stressful, and in some cases, I’m hearing reports of mortality and death loss in central South Dakota…

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  • Farm Bill Ready for Action After August Recess
  • A Definition of Ultra-Processed Foods
  • SDRP Deadline Extended Again
  • Farm Bill Activity Happening at the Staff Level
  • Tight Congressional Calendar
  • Senate Passes CR
  • Candidates Spar Over Trade and Tariffs
  • All Policy

Farm Bill Ready for Action After August Recess

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says the Senate Agriculture Committee has a farm bill ready to advance when lawmakers return from the August recess. Negotiations continue over changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, but Hoeven believes the proposal balances…

Read More

A Definition of Ultra-Processed Foods

The Health and Human Services Department and the USDA have submitted the federal government’s first proposed definition of ultra-processed foods for final review. While ultra-processed foods have been in the crosshairs of the Make America Healthy Again movement, there hasn’t…

Read More

SDRP Deadline Extended Again

USDA has extended the signup deadline for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program to September 30. There is also additional flexibility for the documentation of these losses. This is for quality losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. This…

Read More

Farm Bill Activity Happening at the Staff Level

House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson remains confident his Senate counterpart, Senator John Boozman, will get the 60 votes necessary to pass a farm bill. To speed up the process, Thompson indicated his staff is already working with Boozman’s…

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Tight Congressional Calendar

The window for passing a new farm bill before the end of the fiscal year is rapidly closing. When senators return after the August recess, they’ll have just 16 legislative days before September 30th. During that time, Congress must complete…

Read More

Senate Passes CR

The Senate has overwhelmingly approved a continuing resolution to keep the federal government funded through December 11th. The measure passed on a 90-to-6 vote and now heads to the House.  North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer says a continuing resolution isn’t…

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Candidates Spar Over Trade and Tariffs

In the Farmfest congressional forum with the 7th District candidates, topics ranged from agricultural labor to renewable fuels. Responding to a question about trade, Representative Michelle Fischbach said tariffs have brought other countries to the table. “Under the Biden Administration…

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    August 30 | MN FFA Foundation Great Minnesota Give Together Telethon | Falcon Heights, MN
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