With the new 119th Congress underway, the new Senate Majority Leader John Thune listed his legislative priorities. “Extending the tax relief Republicans delivered during the first Trump administration; lifting burdensome and expensive government regulations to help American businesses and families flourish;…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday amid lingering questions regarding trade with the U.S.  “A lot of areas we thought we had hammered out in the USMCA that Canada hasn’t fully complied in a way that is…

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality issued a state animal feeding operation permit to Riverview ND LLP for Abercrombie Dairy, a large dairy operation proposed in Richland County. County Commissioner Nathan Berseth said the reaction has been mixed. “We’ve…

The Minnesota legislative session hasn’t started, but the chaos has already begun. After the November elections, there was a 67-67 tie with equal numbers of Democrats and Republicans. The Republicans gained a temporary one-seat majority when the courts determined a…

Although a November ballot measure to eliminate property taxes failed, discussions around reform are expected to take center stage during the North Dakota legislative session. “Nobody wants to pay taxes, but how do you pay for the goods and services…

With the incoming Trump administration, concerns have been seen over tariffs and employee shortages. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says it’s still too early to jump to conclusions. “If the threat of tariffs drives countries that we partner with…

The main goal of USDA’s H5N1 Monitoring Program is to eliminate the virus from U.S. dairy herds. Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says there are still some concerns over how such a goal can be reached. “It’s…

The American Malting Barley Association has released its list of recommended varieties for the coming year. The additions to the list include CDC Churchill and Firefox. CDC Churchill is a two-row hulled malting barley variety developed by the University of…

With the new 119th Congress underway, the new Senate Majority Leader John Thune listed his legislative priorities. “Extending the tax relief Republicans delivered during the first Trump administration; lifting burdensome and expensive government regulations to help American businesses and families flourish;…

Since the Republicans have a temporary one-seat majority in the Minnesota House, Republican leader Lisa Demuth said there is no longer the need for committee co-chairs. “Right now, knowing that there’s not a power-sharing agreement that’s needed because of the fact…

Representative Jared Hagert, who is a Republican from Emerado, expects property tax reform and property tax relief to dominate the legislative agenda in Bismarck. “I think there will be an attempt to do some reform early and then figure out the…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday amid lingering questions regarding trade with the U.S.  “A lot of areas we thought we had hammered out in the USMCA that Canada hasn’t fully complied in a way that is…

While Brazil is expected to have a record crop, ag consultant Kory Melby says Argentina is a different story. “This La Nina stuff hasn’t been an issue for the last two months like everybody thought it would be. Now it seems…

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality issued a state animal feeding operation permit to Riverview ND LLP for Abercrombie Dairy, a large dairy operation proposed in Richland County. County Commissioner Nathan Berseth said the reaction has been mixed. “We’ve…

While Brazil is expected to have a record crop, ag consultant Kory Melby says Argentina is a different story. “This La Nina stuff hasn’t been an issue for the last two months like everybody thought it would be. Now it seems…

With the incoming Trump administration, concerns have been seen over tariffs and employee shortages. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says it’s still too early to jump to conclusions. “If the threat of tariffs drives countries that we partner with…

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson recaps the past year. “For the second year in a row, cocoa was the leader with it being up 206 percent over…

The main goal of USDA’s H5N1 Monitoring Program is to eliminate the virus from U.S. dairy herds. Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says there are still some concerns over how such a goal can be reached. “It’s…

USDA will release the January supply and demand report on Friday. Ever Ag market analyst Jenny Wackershauser will be watching the demand numbers. “We’ve got big demand numbers already slated in,” said Wackershauser. “We’re within 100 million, more or less, of…

According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, there were only two American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock brokered trades last week; 15 shares at $5,500 per share and 20 shares at $5,450 per share.

China’s trade with the U.S. fell to 11 percent of its total goods trade in 2024, its lowest since joining the WTO in 2001. Beijing has shifted exports toward Southeast Asia and imports to Brazil and Australia. Tensions may rise…

The American Malting Barley Association has released its list of recommended varieties for the coming year. The additions to the list include CDC Churchill and Firefox. CDC Churchill is a two-row hulled malting barley variety developed by the University of…

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality issued a state animal feeding operation permit to Riverview ND LLP for Abercrombie Dairy, a large dairy operation proposed in Richland County. County Commissioner Nathan Berseth said the reaction has been mixed. “We’ve…

USDA has partnered with Minnesota through its Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program to improve the local and regional food supply chain. With $9.5 million, the program will fund 11 infrastructure grants. Projects include nearly $1.6 million for Bongard’s Creameries to…

Syngenta spun off its vegetable seed treatment platform to Gowan SeedTech. This deal was finalized at the end of December. The financial terms of the sale were not announced.

The confirmation hearing for Agriculture Secretary-nominee Brooke Rollins is expected to happen before the inauguration. While that is being widely reported, the Senate Agriculture Committee has not set a date for the hearing.

Thanks to the financial support of the North Dakota and Minnesota potato industry, North Dakota State University potato breeder Susie Thompson has been named the inaugural Johansen-Thompson Endowed Professor in Potato Breeding at NDSU. Named faculty endowments are one of…

The NDSU Saddle and Sirloin Club will present its Little International Agriculturalist of the Year Award to Dr. Gerald Stokka. Stokka is the NDSU Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist. The award will be presented at the Little ‘I’ on…

The American Malting Barley Association has released its list of recommended varieties for the coming year. The additions to the list include CDC Churchill and Firefox. CDC Churchill is a two-row hulled malting barley variety developed by the University of…

Farmers are feeling the pinch of fertilizer prices, especially with high phosphorus costs. AGVISE Soil scientist John Breker says farmers are asking how much they can cut back on their phosphorus use without hurting yields. After a soil test, Breker…

This year’s NDSU Extension Soil Water Workshop offers the latest on fertilizer and soil management. “We’ll be talking cover crops, we’ll also be covering quite a bit about soil pH and updated fertility recommendations,” said NDSU Extension Soil Science Specialist…

Weed management should be a priority, even at this time of the year. Syngenta Agronomy Service Representative Blake Miller sees this as a time to ask questions. “What were those fields like the last time they were in corn? What…

Multiple modes of control are more important than ever before when dealing with resistance. Indigo Ag provides a line of biologicals that offer a great natural alternative for that extra layer of protection and their latest biological seed treatment trials…

The 2025 Small Grains Update Meetings are on the schedule this week. “The biggest thing is to find out what’s going on with wheat, corn, and soybeans,” said Minnesota Wheat Executive Director Brian Sorenson. “It’s a great opportunity to not…

The American Relief Act of 2025 will provide farmers nationwide with economic assistance to help offset losses from declining crop prices. Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute Director Pat Westhoff says assistance packages like this are rare and farmers should…

The NDSU Saddle and Sirloin Club will present its Little International Agriculturalist of the Year Award to Dr. Gerald Stokka. Stokka is the NDSU Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist. The award will be presented at the Little ‘I’ on…

The main goal of USDA’s H5N1 Monitoring Program is to eliminate the virus from U.S. dairy herds. Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says there are still some concerns over how such a goal can be reached. “It’s…

The key to animal health is to recognize potential problems early on. For pigs, Pharmgate Animal Health Technical Service Veterinarian Dr. Nic Lauterbach says the first indication may be a drop in water consumption. “You may see pigs that are…

Certified Angus Beef has a variety of programs to help farmers and ranchers meet their sustainability goals. “We have our Raised with Respect campaign, which is a drive and a push for producers to get Beef Quality Assurance certified and…

The rebuilding of the U.S. beef herd remains nonexistent. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says that is also being felt in the dairy market. “On the dairy side, profitability has been good over the last year, but the ability to expand…

The livestock prices bounced higher over the past 12 months. February live cattle rose more than $20 per hundredweight. January feeder cattle are up over $38 and February lean hogs are $10 higher than a year ago. The cattle futures…

With 2024 in the rearview mirror, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is preparing for the upcoming legislative session. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen said budget planning is a priority. The continued spread of avian influenza is also on the radar. “One…

With the new 119th Congress underway, the new Senate Majority Leader John Thune listed his legislative priorities. “Extending the tax relief Republicans delivered during the first Trump administration; lifting burdensome and expensive government regulations to help American businesses and families flourish;…

Since the Republicans have a temporary one-seat majority in the Minnesota House, Republican leader Lisa Demuth said there is no longer the need for committee co-chairs. “Right now, knowing that there’s not a power-sharing agreement that’s needed because of the fact…

Representative Jared Hagert, who is a Republican from Emerado, expects property tax reform and property tax relief to dominate the legislative agenda in Bismarck. “I think there will be an attempt to do some reform early and then figure out the…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday amid lingering questions regarding trade with the U.S.  “A lot of areas we thought we had hammered out in the USMCA that Canada hasn’t fully complied in a way that is…

USDA has partnered with Minnesota through its Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program to improve the local and regional food supply chain. With $9.5 million, the program will fund 11 infrastructure grants. Projects include nearly $1.6 million for Bongard’s Creameries to…

The Minnesota legislative session hasn’t started, but the chaos has already begun. After the November elections, there was a 67-67 tie with equal numbers of Democrats and Republicans. The Republicans gained a temporary one-seat majority when the courts determined a…

USDA has added $650 million to its Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program. That brings the total to $2.65 billion to help specialty crop farmers expand markets and manage higher costs. The Farm Service Agency is also boosting the payment…