U.S. corn stocks totaled 8.15 billion bushels as of March 1, down 2 percent from last year. On-farm storage declined 11 percent, while off-farm stocks rose 12 percent. Soybean stocks reached 1.91 billion bushels, a 4 percent increase from 2024.…

U.S. farmers are expected to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2025, a 5 percent increase from last year, according to the USDA’s latest report. Soybean acreage is estimated at 83.5 million acres, down 4 percent from 2024. Wheat…

Larson Seed and Agronomy held an open house for their new seed treatment facility and warehouse near Fosston, Minnesota. Owner Matt Larson is happy the construction is done, and they can focus on getting to work. “We have a new…

The second of the University of Minnesota’s Bob Bergland Lecture Series, honoring the late, great Ag Secretary, was held last week at the Crookston campus. Guest speaker and CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin spoke about the current state of…

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew calls on U.S. leaders to address the fallout of escalating trade tensions with the European Union. In partnership with the Italian farm organization Coldiretti, NFU sent a letter to President Trump urging diplomatic solutions…

South Dakota Farm Bureau members traveled to Washington, D.C., for their annual fly-in, meeting with policy experts and government officials. President Scott VanderWal said the delegation received updates from American Farm Bureau lobbyists before discussing trade issues with Mexican and…

Over half of North Dakota is experiencing drought conditions heading into the 2025 planting season, with around 12 percent of the state in the abnormally dry range. NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist Miranda Meehan says ranchers will likely need…

U.S. corn stocks totaled 8.15 billion bushels as of March 1, down 2 percent from last year. On-farm storage declined 11 percent, while off-farm stocks rose 12 percent. Soybean stocks reached 1.91 billion bushels, a 4 percent increase from 2024.…

U.S. farmers are expected to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2025, a 5 percent increase from last year, according to the USDA’s latest report. Soybean acreage is estimated at 83.5 million acres, down 4 percent from 2024. Wheat…

Larson Seed and Agronomy held an open house for their new seed treatment facility and warehouse near Fosston, Minnesota. Owner Matt Larson is happy the construction is done, and they can focus on getting to work. “We have a new…

The second of the University of Minnesota’s Bob Bergland Lecture Series, honoring the late, great Ag Secretary, was held last week at the Crookston campus. Guest speaker and CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin spoke about the current state of…

Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit last week, emphasizing the need for a reliable transportation system to support American agriculture.  “The products we grow and raise must travel far beyond…

In today’s update on What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says gold continues to set all-time highs, while cattle remain strong.  What’s not hot?  “Chicago and Minneapolis wheat traded new contract lows…

In this week’s SD Corn Comments, Madison Raymond, a student from the Ethan FFA chapter, talks about the SD FFA Convention this week.  Listen to the report.

U.S. farmers are expected to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2025, a 5 percent increase from last year, according to the USDA’s latest report. Soybean acreage is estimated at 83.5 million acres, down 4 percent from 2024. Wheat…

The second of the University of Minnesota’s Bob Bergland Lecture Series, honoring the late, great Ag Secretary, was held last week at the Crookston campus. Guest speaker and CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin spoke about the current state of…

In today’s update on What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says gold continues to set all-time highs, while cattle remain strong.  What’s not hot?  “Chicago and Minneapolis wheat traded new contract lows…

Last week, there were three American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock sales totaling 134 shares at $5,600 per share. This information was provided by Jayson Menke and Acres & Shares, who weekly tracks all brokered sales and provides a beet…

Farmers are likely to plant more corn this spring than initially projected, driven by strong demand for corn seed. Jim McCormick, co-founder of Agri-Market.net, says, “The demand for corn is ferocious,” adding that in some areas, certain corn genetics have…

India has offered tariff reductions on U.S. agricultural products, including lentils, as part of efforts to ease trade tensions ahead of President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs set to take effect on April 2nd. The concessions, discussed during trade talks in New…

China’s 100 percent tariff on Canadian canola products and a 25 percent tariff on pork and seafood are causing major disruptions for Canadian growers and exporters. Sask Oilseeds Chairman Dean Roberts warned of serious challenges ahead. “We’re facing trade wars,…

U.S. corn stocks totaled 8.15 billion bushels as of March 1, down 2 percent from last year. On-farm storage declined 11 percent, while off-farm stocks rose 12 percent. Soybean stocks reached 1.91 billion bushels, a 4 percent increase from 2024.…

U.S. farmers are expected to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2025, a 5 percent increase from last year, according to the USDA’s latest report. Soybean acreage is estimated at 83.5 million acres, down 4 percent from 2024. Wheat…

Larson Seed and Agronomy held an open house for their new seed treatment facility and warehouse near Fosston, Minnesota. Owner Matt Larson is happy the construction is done, and they can focus on getting to work. “We have a new…

The second of the University of Minnesota’s Bob Bergland Lecture Series, honoring the late, great Ag Secretary, was held last week at the Crookston campus. Guest speaker and CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin spoke about the current state of…

In this week’s SD Corn Comments, Madison Raymond, a student from the Ethan FFA chapter, talks about the SD FFA Convention this week.  Listen to the report.

Last week, there were three American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock sales totaling 134 shares at $5,600 per share. This information was provided by Jayson Menke and Acres & Shares, who weekly tracks all brokered sales and provides a beet…

Farmers, ranchers, and small business owners are no longer required to file beneficial ownership information with the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. A new interim rule ends the Biden-era mandate, which was set to take effect January 1. National…

U.S. corn stocks totaled 8.15 billion bushels as of March 1, down 2 percent from last year. On-farm storage declined 11 percent, while off-farm stocks rose 12 percent. Soybean stocks reached 1.91 billion bushels, a 4 percent increase from 2024.…

Larson Seed and Agronomy held an open house for their new seed treatment facility and warehouse near Fosston, Minnesota. Owner Matt Larson is happy the construction is done, and they can focus on getting to work. “We have a new…

The second of the University of Minnesota’s Bob Bergland Lecture Series, honoring the late, great Ag Secretary, was held last week at the Crookston campus. Guest speaker and CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin spoke about the current state of…

U.S. corn export sales for the week ending March 20 totaled 1.04 million metric tons, down 33 percent from the previous week and 6 percent below the four-week average, according to the USDA’s weekly export sales report. No new crop…

Minnesota dairy farmers are playing a key role in sustainability initiatives by working with consumer packaged goods companies to track carbon intensity and conservation efforts. Lucas Sjostrom, managing director of the Minnesota Milk Producers Association, highlighted the evolution of these…

A new mode of action is available for the cereals market this year. Corteva Portfolio Marketing Lead Drew Clark says Tolvera herbicide has an active ingredient that is new to the cereals market. “This past year, a lot of growers…

ARINO insecticide/nematicide has received EPA registration to manage nematodes and wireworms in potatoes. ARINO will be used in on-farm demonstrations during the 2025 growing season. The Pro Farm Group is bringing this product to market. Pro Farm Group, based in…

Farmers, ranchers, and small business owners are no longer required to file beneficial ownership information with the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. A new interim rule ends the Biden-era mandate, which was set to take effect January 1. National…

Over half of North Dakota is experiencing drought conditions heading into the 2025 planting season, with around 12 percent of the state in the abnormally dry range. NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist Miranda Meehan says ranchers will likely need…

Spring calving season is underway despite some lingering winter weather. NDSU Extension Livestock Management Specialist Lacey Quail discussed how the weather impacts things.  “The change in temperature from just over a month ago has been helpful. Warmer temperatures for spring…

Minnesota dairy farmers are playing a key role in sustainability initiatives by working with consumer packaged goods companies to track carbon intensity and conservation efforts. Lucas Sjostrom, managing director of the Minnesota Milk Producers Association, highlighted the evolution of these…

Trade uncertainty and rising cheese production are putting downward pressure on dairy prices. Sarina Sharp, a market analyst with The Daily Dairy Report, discussed these challenges with producers at the Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls.  “Unfortunately, I think…

Dairy markets are feeling the strain as uncertainty surrounding trade tariffs impacts milk prices. Mark Newman, a market analyst with CIH, highlighted the recent price volatility, noting that Class III milk has dropped significantly in recent months. “You know, we…

The Central Plains Dairy Expo was held at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, drawing dairy producers and industry professionals from across the country and beyond. “When we put this show on, we focus on these dairies in…

Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit last week, emphasizing the need for a reliable transportation system to support American agriculture.  “The products we grow and raise must travel far beyond…

Farmers, ranchers, and small business owners are no longer required to file beneficial ownership information with the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. A new interim rule ends the Biden-era mandate, which was set to take effect January 1. National…

India has offered tariff reductions on U.S. agricultural products, including lentils, as part of efforts to ease trade tensions ahead of President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs set to take effect on April 2nd. The concessions, discussed during trade talks in New…

China’s 100 percent tariff on Canadian canola products and a 25 percent tariff on pork and seafood are causing major disruptions for Canadian growers and exporters. Sask Oilseeds Chairman Dean Roberts warned of serious challenges ahead. “We’re facing trade wars,…

The Trump administration is urging oil and biofuel producers to collaborate on future U.S. biofuels policy to avoid past political conflicts over the Renewable Fuel Standard. Disputes over blending volumes and small refinery exemptions have long divided the industries. Recent…

USDA’s Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) payments will be issued as approvals are processed, but initial payments will be reduced by 85 percent to prevent exceeding available funding. USDA Deputy Under Secretary Brooke Appleton said,  “More details and online tools…

A bill supporting Minnesota-made fertilizer production was discussed in the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee. Introduced by Representative Nathan Nelson, the proposal seeks to establish a grant program to help convert co-products from existing manufacturing processes into viable fertilizers. Olivia, Minnesota,…