President Trump’s plan to raise U.S. tariffs to match those of other countries could have major consequences for agriculture, according to American Farm Bureau economist Betty Resnick. She emphasized the critical role of trade in the industry, saying, “Trade is…

The U.S. ethanol industry may soon see changes as President Donald Trump considers reciprocal tariffs on countries that limit American imports. Brazil, which has placed an 18% tariff on U.S. ethanol, is a likely target. Growth Energy’s Senior Vice President…

2024 was a tale of two pork markets for U.S. pork. National Pork Board Senior Vice President of Market Growth, David Newman, says while international pork markets had another strong year, domestic pork has a long way to go. “We…

A bipartisan group introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, allowing year-round sales of E15 fuel. Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs, Troy Bredenkamp said the bill is similar to last year’s version.…

Another bill seeing discussion in the North Dakota legislature is Senate Bill 2368, which lays out the framework for the Grasslands Grazing Grant program that promotes sustainable grazing practices on national grasslands in North Dakota. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring spoke…

The National Pork Producers Council is pushing back against a new dietary guidelines report that recommends reducing meat consumption in favor of plant-based proteins. “That would be things like beans, lentils, and peas,” said Dr. Ashley Johnson, food policy director,…

At a joint North Dakota House and Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, NDSU Vice President of Agriculture Greg Lardy presented the results of a study conducted on the economic contributions of agriculture to the state economy. “North Dakota agriculture contributes over…

President Trump’s plan to raise U.S. tariffs to match those of other countries could have major consequences for agriculture, according to American Farm Bureau economist Betty Resnick. She emphasized the critical role of trade in the industry, saying, “Trade is…

The U.S. ethanol industry may soon see changes as President Donald Trump considers reciprocal tariffs on countries that limit American imports. Brazil, which has placed an 18% tariff on U.S. ethanol, is a likely target. Growth Energy’s Senior Vice President…

2024 was a tale of two pork markets for U.S. pork. National Pork Board Senior Vice President of Market Growth, David Newman, says while international pork markets had another strong year, domestic pork has a long way to go. “We…

A bipartisan group introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, allowing year-round sales of E15 fuel. Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs, Troy Bredenkamp said the bill is similar to last year’s version.…

Another bill seeing discussion in the North Dakota legislature is Senate Bill 2368, which lays out the framework for the Grasslands Grazing Grant program that promotes sustainable grazing practices on national grasslands in North Dakota. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring spoke…

The National Pork Producers Council is pushing back against a new dietary guidelines report that recommends reducing meat consumption in favor of plant-based proteins. “That would be things like beans, lentils, and peas,” said Dr. Ashley Johnson, food policy director,…

The South Dakota Farm Bureau and the South Dakota Corn Growers Association support a requirement that carbon pipeline companies secure voluntary easements for at least 67 percent of the pipeline before invoking eminent domain. “This threshold offers a balanced approach,”…

President Trump’s plan to raise U.S. tariffs to match those of other countries could have major consequences for agriculture, according to American Farm Bureau economist Betty Resnick. She emphasized the critical role of trade in the industry, saying, “Trade is…

The U.S. ethanol industry may soon see changes as President Donald Trump considers reciprocal tariffs on countries that limit American imports. Brazil, which has placed an 18% tariff on U.S. ethanol, is a likely target. Growth Energy’s Senior Vice President…

2024 was a tale of two pork markets for U.S. pork. National Pork Board Senior Vice President of Market Growth, David Newman, says while international pork markets had another strong year, domestic pork has a long way to go. “We…

In a volatile marketplace, specialty contracts may be an option for farmers to safeguard against price fluctuations and see a more predictable revenue stream. Nuseed Field Sales Manager Trygg Olson says the Nuseed Omega-3 Canola Production System has been in…

US Commodities Preside Don Roose recently traveled to South America and got a firsthand look at crop conditions. Conditions range from too wet to very dry in parts of Brazil and Argentina. “It’s a big country from Brazil down to Argentina…

Growth Energy is pleased with the White House proposal for reciprocal tariffs. The biofuels trade group said the U.S. has almost no access to the Brazilian ethanol market, but Brazil has unrestricted access to the U.S. Growth Energy CEO Emily…

President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs, a move that has raised concerns in the agriculture sector. The President believes it will help farmers compete on a fairer playing field.  “I think the farmers are going to be helped by this…

President Trump’s plan to raise U.S. tariffs to match those of other countries could have major consequences for agriculture, according to American Farm Bureau economist Betty Resnick. She emphasized the critical role of trade in the industry, saying, “Trade is…

The U.S. ethanol industry may soon see changes as President Donald Trump considers reciprocal tariffs on countries that limit American imports. Brazil, which has placed an 18% tariff on U.S. ethanol, is a likely target. Growth Energy’s Senior Vice President…

2024 was a tale of two pork markets for U.S. pork. National Pork Board Senior Vice President of Market Growth, David Newman, says while international pork markets had another strong year, domestic pork has a long way to go. “We…

A bipartisan group introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, allowing year-round sales of E15 fuel. Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs, Troy Bredenkamp said the bill is similar to last year’s version.…

The South Dakota Farm Bureau and the South Dakota Corn Growers Association support a requirement that carbon pipeline companies secure voluntary easements for at least 67 percent of the pipeline before invoking eminent domain. “This threshold offers a balanced approach,”…

At a joint North Dakota House and Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, NDSU Vice President of Agriculture Greg Lardy presented the results of a study conducted on the economic contributions of agriculture to the state economy. “North Dakota agriculture contributes over…

In the latest edition of the North Dakota Gelbvieh Association Spotlight, American Gelbvieh Association Executive Director Harold Bertz is our guest. There’s been a lot of focus on the maternal influence of the Gelbvieh breed, Bertz says there is also…

A bipartisan group introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, allowing year-round sales of E15 fuel. Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs, Troy Bredenkamp said the bill is similar to last year’s version.…

Myron Sylling is a no-till farmer in the bluff country of southeastern Minnesota. “Over the years with no-till and adding cover crops, the difference is really stark.” Sylling has seen noticeable changes in soil structure and organic matter. There has…

NDSU Plant Pathologist Sam Markell spoke at the Getting It Right Seminar about issues affecting dry beans. Learn more in this week’s edition of the Dry Bean Scene. Click here.

In a volatile marketplace, specialty contracts may be an option for farmers to safeguard against price fluctuations and see a more predictable revenue stream. Nuseed Field Sales Manager Trygg Olson says the Nuseed Omega-3 Canola Production System has been in…

US Commodities Preside Don Roose recently traveled to South America and got a firsthand look at crop conditions. Conditions range from too wet to very dry in parts of Brazil and Argentina. “It’s a big country from Brazil down to Argentina…

The Minnesota Pork Board Environmental Steward Award winner for 2025 is Dave Mensink. Mensink, who farms in Preston, Minnesota, says that water management has been a focus for their operation.  “The way we farm now is so much different from…

Legislation introduced in Congress to shift control of the Food for Peace international food assistance program to USDA is receiving support from agricultural groups. U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director Danny Raulerson called it a positive move. “The food aid…

2024 was a tale of two pork markets for U.S. pork. National Pork Board Senior Vice President of Market Growth, David Newman, says while international pork markets had another strong year, domestic pork has a long way to go. “We…

Another bill seeing discussion in the North Dakota legislature is Senate Bill 2368, which lays out the framework for the Grasslands Grazing Grant program that promotes sustainable grazing practices on national grasslands in North Dakota. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring spoke…

The National Pork Producers Council is pushing back against a new dietary guidelines report that recommends reducing meat consumption in favor of plant-based proteins. “That would be things like beans, lentils, and peas,” said Dr. Ashley Johnson, food policy director,…

In the latest edition of the North Dakota Gelbvieh Association Spotlight, American Gelbvieh Association Executive Director Harold Bertz is our guest. There’s been a lot of focus on the maternal influence of the Gelbvieh breed, Bertz says there is also…

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed in a poultry flock in Crow Wing County. The site was quarantined, and the 120 birds were destroyed. This follows a confirmation of avian flu in Wadena County last month.

Zoetis has acquired the marketing rights for Loncor 300 from Elanco. This broad-spectrum antibiotic is used to treat respiratory disease and foot rot in cattle. Zoetis will begin marketing Loncor 300 this quarter and new packaging will come to market…

Dakota Resource Council is appealing the state permit for the Riverview Dairy project in southeastern North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality approved the permit for the 12,500-cow operation in early January. The Dakota Resource Council claims the…

President Trump’s plan to raise U.S. tariffs to match those of other countries could have major consequences for agriculture, according to American Farm Bureau economist Betty Resnick. She emphasized the critical role of trade in the industry, saying, “Trade is…

The U.S. ethanol industry may soon see changes as President Donald Trump considers reciprocal tariffs on countries that limit American imports. Brazil, which has placed an 18% tariff on U.S. ethanol, is a likely target. Growth Energy’s Senior Vice President…

A bipartisan group introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, allowing year-round sales of E15 fuel. Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs, Troy Bredenkamp said the bill is similar to last year’s version.…

Another bill seeing discussion in the North Dakota legislature is Senate Bill 2368, which lays out the framework for the Grasslands Grazing Grant program that promotes sustainable grazing practices on national grasslands in North Dakota. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring spoke…

The National Pork Producers Council is pushing back against a new dietary guidelines report that recommends reducing meat consumption in favor of plant-based proteins. “That would be things like beans, lentils, and peas,” said Dr. Ashley Johnson, food policy director,…

The South Dakota Farm Bureau and the South Dakota Corn Growers Association support a requirement that carbon pipeline companies secure voluntary easements for at least 67 percent of the pipeline before invoking eminent domain. “This threshold offers a balanced approach,”…

At a joint North Dakota House and Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, NDSU Vice President of Agriculture Greg Lardy presented the results of a study conducted on the economic contributions of agriculture to the state economy. “North Dakota agriculture contributes over…