According to American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President of Public Policy and Economic Analysis John Newton, the farm economy is in a deep trough. “What makes this environment a lot different than environments that we’ve been in the past is just…

The USDA Office of the Chief Economist plans and organizes the Agriculture Department’s Ag Outlook Forum. That office, along with the Economic Research Service and the National Agricultural Statistics Service, are responsible for the data used for crop reports and…

Peterson Farm Seed is bringing its Cup of Agronomy series back to eastern North Dakota and northern Minnesota, offering growers practical, field-level conversations ahead of the 2026 growing season. PFS Regional Agronomist Ben Shepard says the focus is strictly on…

USDA has announced $150 million in assistance for sugar growers, working through sugar processors to distribute funds to farmer-members. The support mirrors the structure of the Farmer Bridge Assistance program that began in December and is aimed at helping producers…

Enrollment for the USDA Farmer Bridge Assistance begins today. Pre-filled applications are available on the Farm Service Agency website for farmers who filed their 2025 acreage reports on a timely basis. The payment could be in the farmer’s bank account…

A summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place March 31 to April 2. The White House announced the official visit to Beijing on Friday morning before the Supreme Court issued its decision on the…

Philip Neubauer is proud of his experience as a member of the Bottineau, North Dakota, FFA Chapter. “FFA definitely has shaped my career into what it is. I would say I probably didn’t want to farm back then, but my…

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 Allen Sommerfeld talks about the groundwater protection rule. Click here. 

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is a tireless advocate for her boss. During her address at the USDA Ag Outlook Forum, Rollins said President Trump has fought to rebuild the farm economy by focusing on lower costs, reliable financing, strong markets,…

According to American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President of Public Policy and Economic Analysis John Newton, the farm economy is in a deep trough. “What makes this environment a lot different than environments that we’ve been in the past is just…

Land represents the largest asset on the balance sheet. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Daniel Munch says farm real estate reached a record average of $4,350 per acre. “This is on a 4.3 percent increase over last year,” said Munch. “The…

The USDA Office of the Chief Economist plans and organizes the Agriculture Department’s Ag Outlook Forum. That office, along with the Economic Research Service and the National Agricultural Statistics Service, are responsible for the data used for crop reports and…

The House Farm Bill proposal more than doubles the amount of money available for the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development programs. If realized, that would be the first increase in funding for these programs since 2006. Ryan Brewster…

Soybean exports have struggled in the past year, but USDA Agricultural Economist Bryn Swearingen says domestic demand is strong. Crush has expanded to nearly 60 percent of production in 2026/2027, as forecasted to be crush for meal and oil rather than…

According to American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President of Public Policy and Economic Analysis John Newton, the farm economy is in a deep trough. “What makes this environment a lot different than environments that we’ve been in the past is just…

Land represents the largest asset on the balance sheet. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Daniel Munch says farm real estate reached a record average of $4,350 per acre. “This is on a 4.3 percent increase over last year,” said Munch. “The…

The USDA Office of the Chief Economist plans and organizes the Agriculture Department’s Ag Outlook Forum. That office, along with the Economic Research Service and the National Agricultural Statistics Service, are responsible for the data used for crop reports and…

The House Farm Bill proposal more than doubles the amount of money available for the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development programs. If realized, that would be the first increase in funding for these programs since 2006. Ryan Brewster…

Soybean exports have struggled in the past year, but USDA Agricultural Economist Bryn Swearingen says domestic demand is strong. Crush has expanded to nearly 60 percent of production in 2026/2027, as forecasted to be crush for meal and oil rather than…

This week, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says wheat is leading the charge, fueled largely by fund short covering and global uncertainty, including tensions in Iran. Soybeans are pressing key resistance levels, testing that $11.35 mark on the…

The U.S. and Indonesia have reached a reciprocal trade agreement. Indonesia will eliminate tariffs for 99 percent of American products, while the United States will maintain tariffs on most Indonesian imports at 19 percent. The $38.4 million deal also includes…

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 Allen Sommerfeld talks about the groundwater protection rule. Click here. 

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is a tireless advocate for her boss. During her address at the USDA Ag Outlook Forum, Rollins said President Trump has fought to rebuild the farm economy by focusing on lower costs, reliable financing, strong markets,…

Land represents the largest asset on the balance sheet. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Daniel Munch says farm real estate reached a record average of $4,350 per acre. “This is on a 4.3 percent increase over last year,” said Munch. “The…

The House Farm Bill proposal more than doubles the amount of money available for the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development programs. If realized, that would be the first increase in funding for these programs since 2006. Ryan Brewster…

In South Dakota Corn Comments, Lauren Roling from the McCook Central FFA Chapter talks about grain bin safety. Corn Comments are sponsored by the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Click here. 

Peterson Farm Seed is bringing its Cup of Agronomy series back to eastern North Dakota and northern Minnesota, offering growers practical, field-level conversations ahead of the 2026 growing season. PFS Regional Agronomist Ben Shepard says the focus is strictly on…

A year ago, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins made her first appearance at Commodity Classic. “The state of the ag economy, especially for row crop producers, is perhaps the worst its been in 100 years,” Rollins said at the time. Rollins…

In the Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Executive Director Barry Coleman talks about canola production estimates from the USDA. Click here. 

Peterson Farm Seed is bringing its Cup of Agronomy series back to eastern North Dakota and northern Minnesota, offering growers practical, field-level conversations ahead of the 2026 growing season. PFS Regional Agronomist Ben Shepard says the focus is strictly on…

NDSU has released its first new red potato variety since 2014. Dakota Skarlagen has smaller tubers than similar varieties, but more tubers per plant, making it a strong yielder. Skarlagen means scarlet in Norwegian and Danish. It describes the deep…

USDA has announced $150 million in assistance for sugar growers, working through sugar processors to distribute funds to farmer-members. The support mirrors the structure of the Farmer Bridge Assistance program that began in December and is aimed at helping producers…

It could shape up to be a pivotal year for U.S. soybean exports with new projections pointing to stronger global demand and expanding trade opportunities. According to the latest forecast at the USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, export volumes are expected…

The Make America Healthy Again initiative supports the new Dietary Guidelines for its prioritization of red meat, dairy and saturated fats and criticism of highly processed foods. Jaffe Policy Consulting President Greg Jaffe said MAHA’s focus on crop protection products…

Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director Brian Kuehl said the Supreme Court decision striking down President Trump’s tariff authority restores predictability to U.S. trade policy, noting that the tariffs had raised input costs and triggered retaliation that harmed farmers’ export…

For 2025, annual milk production rose 2.6 percent from 2024. USDA also reported January milk production totals. Milk output in the 24 major dairy states increased 3.4 percent. January milk production was up 3.4 percent in Minnesota and up nearly…

Friday’s USDA Cattle-on-Feed Report is being called neutral to slightly bullish. The number of cattle and calves on feed was down two percent from a year ago. Marketings were down 13 percent from 2025 levels. Placements declined by five percent.…

The Make America Healthy Again initiative supports the new Dietary Guidelines for its prioritization of red meat, dairy and saturated fats and criticism of highly processed foods. Jaffe Policy Consulting President Greg Jaffe said MAHA’s focus on crop protection products…

Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director Brian Kuehl said the Supreme Court decision striking down President Trump’s tariff authority restores predictability to U.S. trade policy, noting that the tariffs had raised input costs and triggered retaliation that harmed farmers’ export…

Following the Supreme Court’s vote against the Trump Administrations usage of blanket tariffs, American Soybean Association President Scott Metzger said soybean farmers have faced rising input costs due to tariffs. Metzger emphasized the need for certainty and dependable market access.

n this week’s edition of Cattle Country Conversations, NDSU Extension Livestock System Specialist Dr. Lacey Quail talks about the all-important calving season. Cattle Country Conversations is sponsored by the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, Martinson Ag Risk Management, North Dakota Gelbvieh…

In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association’s Executive Director Kaitlyn Root recaps the cattle industry convention in Nashville. Click here. 

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is a tireless advocate for her boss. During her address at the USDA Ag Outlook Forum, Rollins said President Trump has fought to rebuild the farm economy by focusing on lower costs, reliable financing, strong markets,…

The USDA Office of the Chief Economist plans and organizes the Agriculture Department’s Ag Outlook Forum. That office, along with the Economic Research Service and the National Agricultural Statistics Service, are responsible for the data used for crop reports and…

With a major winter storm hitting the East Coast, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson postponed the markup of his farm bill proposal. Farm Bill 2.0 will now be heard in the committee next week.

USDA has announced $150 million in assistance for sugar growers, working through sugar processors to distribute funds to farmer-members. The support mirrors the structure of the Farmer Bridge Assistance program that began in December and is aimed at helping producers…

A summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place March 31 to April 2. The White House announced the official visit to Beijing on Friday morning before the Supreme Court issued its decision on the…

The North Dakota Farm Management Education program has resources to help farmers and ranchers deal with a challenging economy.  “The goal is for North Dakota farmers and ranchers to have a one-on-one resource to go through balance sheets, income statements,…

The Make America Healthy Again initiative supports the new Dietary Guidelines for its prioritization of red meat, dairy and saturated fats and criticism of highly processed foods. Jaffe Policy Consulting President Greg Jaffe said MAHA’s focus on crop protection products…