The fall cattle run is hitting its peak across the Northern Plains. Perham Stockyards owner Mitch Barthel says cattle movement is strong as harvest wraps up. “The biggest weeks are right now, the end of October through November, December.” Barthel…

The courts have paused the USDA reorganization plan, but Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden is repeating what Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has said in the past; the process is moving full steam ahead. “The law is on our side,” said Vaden.…

The announcement of the new National FFA officer team was a moment Minnesota’s Cameron Addington will never forget. “When I heard my name called for national secretary, I took off running up towards the stage and as I got closer…

Teagan Erbele is the first North Dakotan to be selected for the National FFA officer team in 25 years. Herbali and her teammates will now oversee the milestone 100th National FFA Convention. goodness. “We feel so honored to get to…

A court decision dealing with the nomination process for the North Dakota Beef Commission continues to generate attention more than a week after the ruling. According to the NDBC Executive Director, Nicole Wardner, the court’s opinion focused on how members…

With ARC and PLC payments, bridge assistance, the harvest fuel relief program, and crop insurance, it’s estimated that 30 percent of 2026 net farm income is coming from the federal government. The Red River Farm Network asked Deputy Ag Secretary…

President Donald Trump says the United States and Canada are getting closer to a new trade agreement that could benefit American agriculture. Speaking in Dubuque, Iowa, Trump said he has held recent discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Trump…

Paul Noe has officially assumed the role of president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association. He succeeds John Bode, who held the role for more than 13 years, and will now transition to a role of senior advisor through…

AgriBank has named Matthew Basler as its nex chief executive officer, effective February 22, 2027. Basler will succeed Jeffrey Swanhorst, who will retire next July. Most recently, Basler was the managing director and global head of Asia Pacific Capital Markets…

With cooler temperatures and weaning season underway, South Dakota State University Extension Cow-Calf Field Specialist Taylor Grussing encourages ranchers to monitor calf health. “Some of those calves might be starting to see some runny noses and need to be monitored.”…

The fall cattle run is hitting its peak across the Northern Plains. Perham Stockyards owner Mitch Barthel says cattle movement is strong as harvest wraps up. “The biggest weeks are right now, the end of October through November, December.” Barthel…

Two North Dakota farmers are facing federal charges in an alleged crop insurance fraud scheme. A federal grand jury indicted Daniel Flaten and Derek Flaten on conspiracy and false statement charges. Prosecutors allege the two concealed actual crop production and…

Competitive Markets Action is closing after three and a half years of advocating for independent farmers and competitive livestock markets. The organization and its political action committee voted to end operations because of a lack of funding. The group focused…

The National Wheat Foundation has announced the 24 national winners of its annual wheat yield contest. Justin Liebl of Bottineau, North Dakota earned first place in the dryland spring wheat category. The WestBred variety had a yield of 131.2 bushels…

The fall cattle run is hitting its peak across the Northern Plains. Perham Stockyards owner Mitch Barthel says cattle movement is strong as harvest wraps up. “The biggest weeks are right now, the end of October through November, December.” Barthel…

In the latest Dry Bean Scene, Grand Forks area farmer Chris Adams, recaps the 2026 dry bean crop and market. Click here. 

Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says most grain markets remain under pressure following a difficult October. “There aren’t many markets right now that are in the hot category,” said Martinson. “Surprisingly, rice continues to be the market that…

President Donald Trump says the United States and Canada are getting closer to a new trade agreement that could benefit American agriculture. Speaking in Dubuque, Iowa, Trump said he has held recent discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Trump…

A possible strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach could disrupt U.S. beef and pork exports. About 250 port security workers are threatening to walk off the job if a new contract is not reached. U.S. Meat…

OPEC and its allies have agreed to keep oil production unchanged in December as tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global supplies. The decision comes with crude oil prices above $100 per barrel. Brent crude ended last week…

With the end of October comes the end of the fall crop insurance pricing period. Corn finished the month at $4.75 per bushel. That’s up from $4.62 in the spring. Soybeans were at $12.63 per bushel, which is up from…

Paul Noe has officially assumed the role of president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association. He succeeds John Bode, who held the role for more than 13 years, and will now transition to a role of senior advisor through…

AgriBank has named Matthew Basler as its nex chief executive officer, effective February 22, 2027. Basler will succeed Jeffrey Swanhorst, who will retire next July. Most recently, Basler was the managing director and global head of Asia Pacific Capital Markets…

The fall cattle run is hitting its peak across the Northern Plains. Perham Stockyards owner Mitch Barthel says cattle movement is strong as harvest wraps up. “The biggest weeks are right now, the end of October through November, December.” Barthel…

Two North Dakota farmers are facing federal charges in an alleged crop insurance fraud scheme. A federal grand jury indicted Daniel Flaten and Derek Flaten on conspiracy and false statement charges. Prosecutors allege the two concealed actual crop production and…

Competitive Markets Action is closing after three and a half years of advocating for independent farmers and competitive livestock markets. The organization and its political action committee voted to end operations because of a lack of funding. The group focused…

The National Wheat Foundation has announced the 24 national winners of its annual wheat yield contest. Justin Liebl of Bottineau, North Dakota earned first place in the dryland spring wheat category. The WestBred variety had a yield of 131.2 bushels…

The University of Minnesota is cutting $262 million from its budget for fiscal years 2028 and 2029. The ‘U’ lost $1 billion in federal funding over the last year-and-a-half, forcing the systemwide budget reduction. The Crookston campus is facing more…

In the latest Dry Bean Scene, Grand Forks area farmer Chris Adams, recaps the 2026 dry bean crop and market. Click here. 

Crop consultant Jason Hanson, who leads Rock and Roll Agronomy, said farmers are applying anhydrous ammonia in the Devils Lake Basin as they take advantage of fertilizer purchases made earlier in the year. Looking ahead to next year’s crop, Hanson…

The October weather influenced the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative harvest. “We actually had a couple of heat shutdowns, and the only way to seem to get away from heat shutdowns is to have a cold front come through,” said…

An unusually strong El Niño could bring a more active weather pattern to the Northern Plains this month. Nutrien Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass said the strength of this El Niño is unlike anything on record. “There’s no historical precedent to…

Soy-based road preservation is helping cities stretch taxpayer dollars. A new episode of AURI’s Ag Innovation News Podcast explores how Hutchinson, Minnesota, made a biobased road rejuvenant part of its long-term pavement strategy. Harold Stanislawski, John Olson and Lindsay Hermes…

Despite a hot, dry growing season, crops performed better than expected near Aneta, North Dakota. Fred Lukens says his soybean yields exceeded expectations and corn yields have been good. “From May 1 to the end of July, we had less…

After a difficult growing season, Crookston, Minnesota farmer Kevin Capistran finished harvest on a positive note. “The sunflowers were a good crop to have in this dry season,” said Capistran. “Maybe not a record, but a very nice sunflower crop,…

With cooler temperatures and weaning season underway, South Dakota State University Extension Cow-Calf Field Specialist Taylor Grussing encourages ranchers to monitor calf health. “Some of those calves might be starting to see some runny noses and need to be monitored.”…

A court decision dealing with the nomination process for the North Dakota Beef Commission continues to generate attention more than a week after the ruling. According to the NDBC Executive Director, Nicole Wardner, the court’s opinion focused on how members…

The Environmental Protection Agency will not finalize the air emissions process included in the 2005 compliance agreement for animal feeding operations and will move to terminate the agreement. The EPA determined the EPA data from 20 years ago was no…

With the U.S. cattle herd at historically low levels, USDA is promoting programs to expand domestic meat processing capacity. USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears told the Red River Farm Network there is interest from independent companies…

In an official statement, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Tim Erbele said his group respects the judicial process and is pleased the court rejected efforts to invalidate the state beef checkoff program. Erbele said the ruling does not change the…

A North Dakota district judge has removed language from the law governing the nominating process for the North Dakota Beef Commission. Six of the nine members of the beef checkoff board are nominated by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, North…

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has signed an order to increase grazing access and improve range and pastureland health. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council praised the move, saying this streamlined effort will better utilize vacant grazing lands…

The courts have paused the USDA reorganization plan, but Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden is repeating what Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has said in the past; the process is moving full steam ahead. “The law is on our side,” said Vaden.…

DaNita Murray, executive director at South Dakota Corn, talks about the fertilizer industry investigation in the latest edition of South Dakota Corn Comments. Click here. 

In Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek talks about the upcoming election. Click here. 

A court decision dealing with the nomination process for the North Dakota Beef Commission continues to generate attention more than a week after the ruling. According to the NDBC Executive Director, Nicole Wardner, the court’s opinion focused on how members…

With ARC and PLC payments, bridge assistance, the harvest fuel relief program, and crop insurance, it’s estimated that 30 percent of 2026 net farm income is coming from the federal government. The Red River Farm Network asked Deputy Ag Secretary…

Economic uncertainty is weighing heavily on farm country ahead of Election Day. Bob Kuylen farms and ranches at South Heart, North Dakota. “I would have to say that anyone who gets reelected that’s in office right now probably shouldn’t, because…

President Donald Trump says the United States and Canada are getting closer to a new trade agreement that could benefit American agriculture. Speaking in Dubuque, Iowa, Trump said he has held recent discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Trump…