Corteva has unveiled a new brand for its spinoff seed genetics business. The new name for the seed business will be Vylor. When Corteva announced the separation of its crop protection and seed business, it referred to the seed company…

President Donald Trump says the U.S. is stepping in to help move stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, launching a new effort called ‘Project Freedom’ to ease a growing global shipping crisis.  The plan focuses on coordinating safe…

Lawmakers are working to deliver additional financial support for farmers as economic pressures continue across agriculture. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee Chairman John Hoeven says the proposal builds on the current Farmer Bridge Assistance Program and could total tens of billions…

Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman says the Senate faces a unique challenge in reaching the threshold needed to pass a bill, pointing to the realities of the filibuster and the need for broad support across party lines. “We’ve got…

Global tensions are creating new uncertainty in fertilizer markets. The Fertilizer Institute’s President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch says disruptions tied to the Middle East are already impacting global pricing and availability. “You’ve got sulfur, which is really constrained behind the…

Lingering cold weather could slow planting and crop progress. “As we start to find some drier windows moving forward, getting it early May, the risk of having some colder air around is still significant,” reports Eric Snodgrass, senior science fellow,…

The Minnesota legislative session is in the home stretch. Minnesota Farmers Union Director of Public Policy Stu Lourey says important work remains. “The ag policy omnibus has passed the full Senate on a broad, bipartisan basis that includes some important…

Corteva has unveiled a new brand for its spinoff seed genetics business. The new name for the seed business will be Vylor. When Corteva announced the separation of its crop protection and seed business, it referred to the seed company…

May is Beef Month. We’re taking this opportunity to hear from representatives of the North Dakota Beef Commission. Towner, North Dakota rancher Jason Zahn is our first guest. We discuss the dynamics in today’s cattle market, consumer demand, and the…

Revenues totaled $13.7 billion for Tyson Foods in the second quarter, up 4.8 percent from one year ago. Beef sales volume was down more than 13 percent.

President Donald Trump says the U.S. is stepping in to help move stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, launching a new effort called ‘Project Freedom’ to ease a growing global shipping crisis.  The plan focuses on coordinating safe…

Strong momentum continues across most commodity markets, according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson. In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson says a wide range of markets are hitting new highs, including…

In the first Sugarbeet Report of the season, American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson reports red flags for the sugar industry. A new government report cites the high sugar content in molasses imports. Click here…

The American Heart Association recently endorsed canola oil as a primary recommendation for cardiovascular health. Find out more in this week’s Canola Minute. Click here. 

Strong momentum continues across most commodity markets, according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson. In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson says a wide range of markets are hitting new highs, including…

Global tensions are creating new uncertainty in fertilizer markets. The Fertilizer Institute’s President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch says disruptions tied to the Middle East are already impacting global pricing and availability. “You’ve got sulfur, which is really constrained behind the…

The Minnesota legislative session is in the home stretch. Minnesota Farmers Union Director of Public Policy Stu Lourey says important work remains. “The ag policy omnibus has passed the full Senate on a broad, bipartisan basis that includes some important…

The University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute has released its 2026 International Agricultural Market Outlook. It says Brazil and Argentina will continue to expand their cropping area, although at a slower pace than we’ve seen before. Global…

The One Big Beautiful Bill authorized up to an additional 30 million base acres across the country. Paul Neiffer’s Farm CPA Report cites a white paper published by the NDSU Agricultural Risk Policy Center. It indicates the number of base…

The Fed left interest rates unchanged in a range of 3.5 to 3.75 percent. This was the last meeting with Jerome Powell serving as chair. Surprisingly, Powell said he will remain on the Fed board after his chairmanship ends next…

USDA is rolling out a major upgrade to its export financing tools as part of a broader push to boost U.S. agricultural trade. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg announced the new Financial Assurance to Revitalize…

Corteva has unveiled a new brand for its spinoff seed genetics business. The new name for the seed business will be Vylor. When Corteva announced the separation of its crop protection and seed business, it referred to the seed company…

May is Beef Month. We’re taking this opportunity to hear from representatives of the North Dakota Beef Commission. Towner, North Dakota rancher Jason Zahn is our first guest. We discuss the dynamics in today’s cattle market, consumer demand, and the…

In the first Sugarbeet Report of the season, American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson reports red flags for the sugar industry. A new government report cites the high sugar content in molasses imports. Click here…

The American Heart Association recently endorsed canola oil as a primary recommendation for cardiovascular health. Find out more in this week’s Canola Minute. Click here. 

According to AAA, diesel fuel is averaging $5.64 per gallon nationwide. That’s up 20 cents in the past week and up $2.10 per gallon from one year ago. Diesel fuel is averaging $5.39 per gallon in Minnesota, $5.18 in South…

Last week, there were 327 American Crystal Sugar Company beet shares brokered at $3,900 per share. Jayson Menke from Acres & Shares told RRFN that in the last 20 years, this was only the second time 300 + shares were…

South Dakota Assistant State Conservationist for Partnerships Colette Kessler has retired. Kessler was in that position for nearly six years and was with the NRCS for over 30 years.

Corteva has unveiled a new brand for its spinoff seed genetics business. The new name for the seed business will be Vylor. When Corteva announced the separation of its crop protection and seed business, it referred to the seed company…

Global tensions are creating new uncertainty in fertilizer markets. The Fertilizer Institute’s President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch says disruptions tied to the Middle East are already impacting global pricing and availability. “You’ve got sulfur, which is really constrained behind the…

Lingering cold weather could slow planting and crop progress. “As we start to find some drier windows moving forward, getting it early May, the risk of having some colder air around is still significant,” reports Eric Snodgrass, senior science fellow,…

The Minnesota legislative session is in the home stretch. Minnesota Farmers Union Director of Public Policy Stu Lourey says important work remains. “The ag policy omnibus has passed the full Senate on a broad, bipartisan basis that includes some important…

The National Corn Growers Association has added a new pilot class to its annual yield contest. This category is for farmers in any state with hybrids with a relative maturity of 99 days or less, giving growers with a shorter…

In the Dry Bean Scene, North Dakota Dry Bean Council Vice Chair Rudy Dotzenrod highlights planting preparations. Click here. .

It has been a spring with very little field activity. CHS Regional Agronomy Specialist Tim Swanson says, fortunately, most fields were left in good condition last fall and will be ready to go when the weather cooperates. In addition to…

May is Beef Month. We’re taking this opportunity to hear from representatives of the North Dakota Beef Commission. Towner, North Dakota rancher Jason Zahn is our first guest. We discuss the dynamics in today’s cattle market, consumer demand, and the…

Strong momentum continues across most commodity markets, according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson. In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson says a wide range of markets are hitting new highs, including…

A virus that was eradicated from the U.S. swine herd in 2004 is back. Pseudorabies have been confirmed in Iowa and Texas. The Iowa case is associated with a shipment of swine breeding stock from an outdoor herd in Texas…

The Minnesota legislative session is in the home stretch. Minnesota Farmers Union Director of Public Policy Stu Lourey says important work remains. “The ag policy omnibus has passed the full Senate on a broad, bipartisan basis that includes some important…

Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill included updates to commodity programs, crop insurance, and important tax changes. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane says this week’s House farm bill action is the next important…

In this edition of Cattle Country Conversations, Interior Department Associate Deputy Secretary Karen Budd Fallon discusses wolf management and the role states could play in managing the wolf population. Click here. 

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed legislation updating eligibility for the state’s Dairy Assistance, Investment, Relief Initiative. This program provides financial support to farmers enrolled in the federal Dairy Margin Coverage program. The bill fixes a gap in the previous…

President Donald Trump says the U.S. is stepping in to help move stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, launching a new effort called ‘Project Freedom’ to ease a growing global shipping crisis.  The plan focuses on coordinating safe…

In the first Sugarbeet Report of the season, American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson reports red flags for the sugar industry. A new government report cites the high sugar content in molasses imports. Click here…

Lawmakers are working to deliver additional financial support for farmers as economic pressures continue across agriculture. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee Chairman John Hoeven says the proposal builds on the current Farmer Bridge Assistance Program and could total tens of billions…

Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman says the Senate faces a unique challenge in reaching the threshold needed to pass a bill, pointing to the realities of the filibuster and the need for broad support across party lines. “We’ve got…

North Dakota Representative Julie Fedorchak is hosting a farm bill roundtable event this afternoon in Bismarck. Representatives of Farm Bureau, Farmers Union, NDSU and the North Dakota Trade Office will be part of the program.

The Minnesota legislative session is in the home stretch. Minnesota Farmers Union Director of Public Policy Stu Lourey says important work remains. “The ag policy omnibus has passed the full Senate on a broad, bipartisan basis that includes some important…

Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill included updates to commodity programs, crop insurance, and important tax changes. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane says this week’s House farm bill action is the next important…