One of the reports shared at this year’s Small Grains Update meetings was the results from the University of Minnesota’s spring wheat trials. “The main point is to help growers make decisions on what varieties they want to try next…

This year’s potato trials saw good results thanks to good growing weather. NDSU Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson was pleased with the trial results. “Overall, we had good results. We saw some differences, so you know certainly some clones of…

The new legislative session is underway, and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, is eager to get to work on a Farm Bill. “Senator Bozeman of Arkansas and I have a really good relationship,…

President-elect Donald Trump wants one large bill covering taxes, border security, the debt ceiling, energy policy and more. The filibuster rules are bypassed by using the budget reconciliation process and it can pass with a simple majority. North Dakota Representative…

There has been speculation that grain and oilseed exports would surge ahead of the Trump Administration and the potential implementation of across-the-board tariffs. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson said that pre-purchasing did not materialize. “There may have been a…

U.S. ethanol exports soared to a record 1.72 billion gallons by November 2024, surpassing the previous high of 1.67 billion gallons set in 2018, according to Census Bureau data. “It wasn’t always the easiest times for corn producers, because commodity…

President-elect Donald Trump is calling on Congress to pass one or two massive bills to address everything from taxes and the debt ceiling to border security and energy policy. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, South Dakota…

One of the reports shared at this year’s Small Grains Update meetings was the results from the University of Minnesota’s spring wheat trials. “The main point is to help growers make decisions on what varieties they want to try next…

This year’s potato trials saw good results thanks to good growing weather. NDSU Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson was pleased with the trial results. “Overall, we had good results. We saw some differences, so you know certainly some clones of…

The new legislative session is underway, and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, is eager to get to work on a Farm Bill. “Senator Bozeman of Arkansas and I have a really good relationship,…

President-elect Donald Trump wants one large bill covering taxes, border security, the debt ceiling, energy policy and more. The filibuster rules are bypassed by using the budget reconciliation process and it can pass with a simple majority. North Dakota Representative…

There has been speculation that grain and oilseed exports would surge ahead of the Trump Administration and the potential implementation of across-the-board tariffs. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson said that pre-purchasing did not materialize. “There may have been a…

U.S. ethanol exports soared to a record 1.72 billion gallons by November 2024, surpassing the previous high of 1.67 billion gallons set in 2018, according to Census Bureau data. “It wasn’t always the easiest times for corn producers, because commodity…

Peterson Farms Seed General Manager Scott Sanders is the new president of the Independent Professional Seed Association. This organization represents nearly 100 seed companies and Peterson Farms Seed is a longtime member.

There has been speculation that grain and oilseed exports would surge ahead of the Trump Administration and the potential implementation of across-the-board tariffs. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson said that pre-purchasing did not materialize. “There may have been a…

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.

There has been speculation that grain and oilseed exports would surge ahead of the Trump Administration and the potential implementation of across-the-board tariffs. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson said that pre-purchasing did not materialize. “There may have been a…

U.S. ethanol exports soared to a record 1.72 billion gallons by November 2024, surpassing the previous high of 1.67 billion gallons set in 2018, according to Census Bureau data. “It wasn’t always the easiest times for corn producers, because commodity…

Peterson Farms Seed General Manager Scott Sanders is the new president of the Independent Professional Seed Association. This organization represents nearly 100 seed companies and Peterson Farms Seed is a longtime member.

USDA has announced the 36 members of the newly formed Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council. This council will facilitate the participation in voluntary carbon credit markets for farmers. There are three members from this…

Lance Gaebe has joined the North Dakota Farmers Union as a policy strategist. Most recently, Gaebe was the director of the North Dakota Lottery. Previously, Gaebe spent time as the state land commissioner, deputy chief of staff for Governor Hoeven,…

The Independent Community Bankers Association has unveiled its policy agenda for the 119th Congress. The plan includes changes to the banking regulations and tax policies that support market growth. The ICBA also wants Congress to level the playing field with…

Deb DeLuca, who has been the executive director of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority since 2018, will retire May 15. DeLuca first joined the Port Authority in 2014 as its government and environmental affairs director. Under her leadership, more than…

One of the reports shared at this year’s Small Grains Update meetings was the results from the University of Minnesota’s spring wheat trials. “The main point is to help growers make decisions on what varieties they want to try next…

This year’s potato trials saw good results thanks to good growing weather. NDSU Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson was pleased with the trial results. “Overall, we had good results. We saw some differences, so you know certainly some clones of…

U.S. ethanol exports soared to a record 1.72 billion gallons by November 2024, surpassing the previous high of 1.67 billion gallons set in 2018, according to Census Bureau data. “It wasn’t always the easiest times for corn producers, because commodity…

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…

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…

The new legislative session is underway, and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, is eager to get to work on a Farm Bill. “Senator Bozeman of Arkansas and I have a really good relationship,…

President-elect Donald Trump wants one large bill covering taxes, border security, the debt ceiling, energy policy and more. The filibuster rules are bypassed by using the budget reconciliation process and it can pass with a simple majority. North Dakota Representative…

There has been speculation that grain and oilseed exports would surge ahead of the Trump Administration and the potential implementation of across-the-board tariffs. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson said that pre-purchasing did not materialize. “There may have been a…

USDA has announced the 36 members of the newly formed Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council. This council will facilitate the participation in voluntary carbon credit markets for farmers. There are three members from this…

Lance Gaebe has joined the North Dakota Farmers Union as a policy strategist. Most recently, Gaebe was the director of the North Dakota Lottery. Previously, Gaebe spent time as the state land commissioner, deputy chief of staff for Governor Hoeven,…

The Independent Community Bankers Association has unveiled its policy agenda for the 119th Congress. The plan includes changes to the banking regulations and tax policies that support market growth. The ICBA also wants Congress to level the playing field with…

President-elect Donald Trump is calling on Congress to pass one or two massive bills to address everything from taxes and the debt ceiling to border security and energy policy. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, South Dakota…