History was made at the 99th National FFA Convention. For the first time, students from Minnesota and North Dakota will serve together on the national officer team. Cameron Addition is from the Cannon Falls FFA Chapter. He served as president…

Cook Political Report Senior Editor David Wasserman believes Democrats can take control of the House and have a better-than-even chance of winning the Senate in the November midterm elections. Speaking on Ag Bull Media’s podcast, Wasserman said current polling in…

CHS is committing $4.5 million to the National FFA Organization, building on a partnership that has lasted more than 50 years. President of the CHS Foundation Megan Wolle said supporting agricultural educators is a major focus of the investment. “It…

Harvest is nearing completion in southeastern North Dakota. Wyndmere-area farmer Carson Klosterman said soybean and sunflower harvest wrapped up several weeks ago, with most of the remaining activity focused on corn. “If folks aren’t done, they can see the end.” Klosterman described…

Harvest is moving ahead near New Rockford, North Dakota, with yields generally exceeding expectations. “Weather’s just been phenomenal,” Donny Allmaras said. “It’s been wonderful for the corn, drying it down a little bit more. The guys trying to finish up soybeans,…

Minnesota agriculture has had considerable power over the past two years with Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Angie Craig serving as ranking members of their respective agriculture committees. Midwest Council on Agriculture Executive Director Allison Stock expects Ohio to be…

USDA is backing eight projects designed to increase domestic fertilizer production and improve the infrastructure needed to move fertilizer to farmers. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the projects are part of the $500 million Fertilizer Investment and Expansion for Long-Term…

Agricultural education students Allison Jepson of Frazee and Mallory Kowalki of Nevis got hands-on experience while working at the University of Minnesota-Crookston booth at the National FFA Convention. Jepson, a collegiate FFA advisor, said the convention gives students practice approaching…

Cary Sifferath, Vice President of the U.S. Grains and Bio Products Council, talks about a record year for corn and co-corn products. Click here to listen to Minnesota Corn Matters. 

USDA has appointed four members to its tribal advisory committee. The appointees include Mark Fox, chairman of the Three Affiliated Tribes, the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation.

In South Dakota Corn Comments, Chad Stoterau, a hog farmer from Garritson, reminds everyone about October Pork Month. Click here.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, MDA’s Megan Mullen offers a program update. Click here. 

In the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension dry dean breeder Juan Osorno offers an update on dry bean yields. Click here. 

Effective today, Luke Lindberg is the executive director of the World Food Program. Lindberg has been serving as the USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. Before that, Lindberg was president and chief executive officer of South Dakota Trade.

Dylan McGregor of the McCook Central, South Dakota FFA Chapter received the National FFA Beef Production–Placement proficiency award. McGregor works for his family’s cattle finishing operation, where he helps manage feed purchases and track profitability. “My big focus is making sure…

Rice and cattle are among the few bright spots in the commodity markets, while wheat, corn and soybeans continue to struggle. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the list of stronger markets is getting shorter. Rice futures reached…

USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed Report shows a sharp decline in cattle entering U.S. feedlots. September placements totaled 1.78 million head, down 12 percent from a year ago. That’s the lowest September total since records began in 1996 and well…

President Donald Trump says the United States could soon reach a trade agreement with Canada. Speaking Sunday in Michigan, Trump said Canadian officials are prepared to make concessions but offered no details. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett also indicated…

As of today, USDA resumes cattle imports through Columbus, New Mexico. This is Anthe third port of entry to reopen in the aftermath of New World Screwworm. Without major issues at those sites, feeder cattle imports will begin from Nogales,…

The rapid growth in GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could have long-term implications for agriculture as consumers eat less and change what they put in their grocery carts. Gallup reports 11 percent of U.S. adults currently use GLP-1 medications for weight loss.…

The U.S. potato industry is renewing its push to open Japan to fresh American potatoes. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles recently returned from Tokyo, where U.S. and Japanese officials held agricultural trade discussions. “They are using the excuse of…

Agricultural education students Allison Jepson of Frazee and Mallory Kowalki of Nevis got hands-on experience while working at the University of Minnesota-Crookston booth at the National FFA Convention. Jepson, a collegiate FFA advisor, said the convention gives students practice approaching…

Cary Sifferath, Vice President of the U.S. Grains and Bio Products Council, talks about a record year for corn and co-corn products. Click here to listen to Minnesota Corn Matters. 

USDA has appointed four members to its tribal advisory committee. The appointees include Mark Fox, chairman of the Three Affiliated Tribes, the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation.

In South Dakota Corn Comments, Chad Stoterau, a hog farmer from Garritson, reminds everyone about October Pork Month. Click here.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, MDA’s Megan Mullen offers a program update. Click here. 

Effective today, Luke Lindberg is the executive director of the World Food Program. Lindberg has been serving as the USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. Before that, Lindberg was president and chief executive officer of South Dakota Trade.

Dylan McGregor of the McCook Central, South Dakota FFA Chapter received the National FFA Beef Production–Placement proficiency award. McGregor works for his family’s cattle finishing operation, where he helps manage feed purchases and track profitability. “My big focus is making sure…

In the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension dry dean breeder Juan Osorno offers an update on dry bean yields. Click here. 

Harvest is nearing completion in southeastern North Dakota. Wyndmere-area farmer Carson Klosterman said soybean and sunflower harvest wrapped up several weeks ago, with most of the remaining activity focused on corn. “If folks aren’t done, they can see the end.” Klosterman described…

Harvest is moving ahead near New Rockford, North Dakota, with yields generally exceeding expectations. “Weather’s just been phenomenal,” Donny Allmaras said. “It’s been wonderful for the corn, drying it down a little bit more. The guys trying to finish up soybeans,…

More growers are considering corn-on-corn for 2027. In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Strategic Account Manager Cole Ehrlin says that is a sound strategy, but management strategies should be adopted. “Residue management is a huge factor,” said Ehrlin. “The best I’ve…

Despite hot, dry conditions during the growing season, Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Agronomist Paul Moffet says the sugarbeet campaign has gone well. “The tonnage that we’re bringing in is better than expected with the droughty conditions that we’ve had,” Moffet said. “It’s…

The 2026 sugarbeet harvest is nearly complete for American Crystal Sugar Company growers. “Good to get the beets in the pile,” said Harrison Weber, executive director, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association. Warm temperatures forced daytime shutdowns during portions of the campaign,…

Near Lankin, North Dakota, corn and soybean yields are coming in better than expected. Dale Zahradka’s soybean harvest is complete. “They were good. I would say they’re probably above average,” Zahradka said. “With the drought overall, we were quite pleased with…

Milk produciton in the 24 major dairy states during September totaled 18.7 billiion pounds, up 2.7 percent from one year ago. In this region, South Dakota milk output is up 7.9 percent with the addition of 17,000 milk cows in…

Dylan McGregor of the McCook Central, South Dakota FFA Chapter received the National FFA Beef Production–Placement proficiency award. McGregor works for his family’s cattle finishing operation, where he helps manage feed purchases and track profitability. “My big focus is making sure…

Catttle Business Weekly has named its Top 10 Industry Leaders Under 40.The honorees from the tri-state region include Angus producers Kody Miller of Estelline, South Dakota and Jade Jandel of Rockham, South Dakota; cattle marketer Tim Anderson of Bridgewater, South…

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is pushing for stronger livestock risk management programs in the next farm bill. Speaking at the Independent Beef Association of North Dakota’s annual meeting, Hoeven outlined proposals to expand disaster assistance and improve access to…

USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed Report shows a sharp decline in cattle entering U.S. feedlots. September placements totaled 1.78 million head, down 12 percent from a year ago. That’s the lowest September total since records began in 1996 and well…

As of today, USDA resumes cattle imports through Columbus, New Mexico. This is Anthe third port of entry to reopen in the aftermath of New World Screwworm. Without major issues at those sites, feeder cattle imports will begin from Nogales,…

Mandatory country-of-origin labeling, beef imports and cattle markets were major topics at the Independent Beef Association of North Dakota annual meeting in Bismarck. “Most important in the farm bill to our group is the addition of mandatory country-of-origin labeling,” said…

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is pushing for stronger livestock risk management programs in the next farm bill. Speaking at the Independent Beef Association of North Dakota’s annual meeting, Hoeven outlined proposals to expand disaster assistance and improve access to…

USDA and NASA are expanding their partnership to improve the accuracy of crop production estimates. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman signed an agreement Saturday to increase the use of satellite imagery and advanced data analysis in…

President Donald Trump says the United States could soon reach a trade agreement with Canada. Speaking Sunday in Michigan, Trump said Canadian officials are prepared to make concessions but offered no details. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett also indicated…

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has until June of 2030 to decide if the monarch butterfly should be listed as a threatened species. This is part of a settlement between the government and the Center for Biological Diversity and…

The Minnesota Farmers Union has released a new report called ‘The Secret Behind High Grocery Prices.’ It outlines anticompetitive practices that have driven up consumer food prices, hurting both farmers and small businesses. The report found grocery prices in Minnesota…

Cook Political Report Senior Editor David Wasserman believes Democrats can take control of the House and have a better-than-even chance of winning the Senate in the November midterm elections. Speaking on Ag Bull Media’s podcast, Wasserman said current polling in…

Minnesota agriculture has had considerable power over the past two years with Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Angie Craig serving as ranking members of their respective agriculture committees. Midwest Council on Agriculture Executive Director Allison Stock expects Ohio to be…