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Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) is hosting the annual national Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in Minneapolis in late[more]

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A new report from the American Farm Bureau says the agricultural trade deficit is widening and could end up being[more]

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Eric Snodgrass is now the principal atmospheric scientist for Conduit. Conduit is an Iowa-based commerce and financing technology platform for[more]

The post Snodgrass Transitions From Nutrien to Conduit first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The Canadian Federal Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s 2021 ruling classifying all of Prince Edward Island as infested[more]

The post Canadian Court Reaffirms Potato Wart Decision first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Brazil is seeing some much-needed moisture, which is helping with soybean planting progress throughout the northern and central ag regions.[more]

The post Soybean Planting in Brazil on Schedule first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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NDSU Extension Crop and Systems Specialist Victor Gomes says there’s evidence that certain cover crops can still be beneficial in[more]

The post Cover Crops Can Thrive in Dormant Seeding first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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StoneX fertilizer market analyst Josh Linville is concerned about what additional fertilizer tariffs would mean for U.S. exports. “Because it[more]

The post Analyst Warns Tariffs May Disrupt Fertilizer Exports first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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David Staples had 14 inches of rain in late May and early June on his Halstad, Minnesota farm. “Look at the[more]

The post Too Much Water Early first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Jennie-O is expanding its turkey production facility in Willmar. The $30 million project will modernize operations and improve efficiency. The[more]

The post Construction Underway for Jennie-O Project first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Randy Duckworth will be the new executive director of the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance. Duckworth is a representative of[more]

The post SSGA Appoints New Executive Director first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Dairy Management Inc. has posted its 2023 annual report. The dairy checkoff program had total investments of $262.6 million last[more]

The post Dairy Checkoff Release ’23 Financials first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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For Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing, the goal is still to get the farm bill done this fall. “Think about[more]

The post Agriculture Can’t Afford to Kick the Can Down the Road Again first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Farmers are facing a January 1 deadline to file detailed ownership information to the Treasury Department. AgCentric Executive Director Keith[more]

The post Corporate Transparency Filing Must be Done by the End of the Year first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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President Joe Biden signed a three-month spending bill Thursday, preventing a government shutdown. The House and Senate passed the continuing[more]

The post Government Funded Through December 20 first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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A bipartisan of House members have introduced legislation calling for year-round access to higher blends of ethanol. The sponsors include[more]

The post E15 Proposal Introduced first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The seasonality of the cattle markets seems to be weighing in on cattle sales at Lake Region Livestock in Devils[more]

The post Cattle Market Trends first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The crops in Northeastern South Dakota are a story of three different crops: the early planted crop, the average planted[more]

The post Early, Mid, and Late Crops Reaching Maturity first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Nick Sinner has been named the facilities manager for Grand Farm, overseeing operation and maintenance for multiple sites including those[more]

The post Grand Farm Welcomes Nick Sinner first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Tom Slunecka serves as the chief executive officer for Ag Management Solutions, which provides association management services to groups like[more]

The post COVID, Uncertain Biodiesel Policy and a Fire first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Questions remain with the closure of the Ag Innovation Campus soybean crush facility in Crookston. The concept began six years[more]

The post The AIC Investment first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Broker and auctioneer Bob Pifer has a busy auction season lined up. “We probably have about 15, 20 more sales this[more]

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In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Report, Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen says the recent wet weather slowed harvest activity. However, “the[more]

The post Pioneer Agronomy Report first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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In addition to the looming farm bill deadline, ad hoc financial assistance for farmers has been discussed on Capitol Hill.[more]

The post An ‘Interesting’ Lame Duck Session Expected first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Before lawmakers returned home to campaign, American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle was encouraged by the farm bill negotiations. “There’s[more]

The post Farm Bill Vote is Possible After the Election first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Soybean harvest is just starting for Haven Farms Harvesting in Pierre, South Dakota. Jeremy Haven is impressed with the soybeans.[more]

The post An Impressive Crop first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The Arthur Companies and Birdsall Grain and Seed are forming a new 50/50 joint venture. This work will be headquartered[more]

The post Strategic Joint Venture Announced first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Truterra has launched a first-ever carbon program for dairy farmers. Land O’Lakes created Truterra in 2016, offering incentives to adopt[more]

The post Truterra Carbon Incentives Expand to Dairy Sector first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The National Association of Farm Broadcasting named Chad Smith its NAFB News Service editor. Smith has been a contract editor[more]

The post Smith Joins NAFB Staff first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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JBS is reporting quarterly profits of $315 million. A year ago, the world’s largest meatpacker suffered a loss of more[more]

The post JBS Enjoys Gains in Poultry, Pork Business first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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USDA’s new Live Cattle Data Dashboard is now available. The Agricultural Marketing Service announced the pending launch of this new[more]

The post USDA Launches Cattle Market Resource first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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USDA officials are emphasizing beef and dairy products are safe, but testing for avian influenza is being expanded. Beginning in[more]

The post H5N1 Testing to Expand first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Cargill wrapped up its fiscal year with revenues of $160 billion, down from $177 billion a year ago. Last week,[more]

The post An Earnings Decline for Cargill first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Incumbent Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar will face former NBA player Royce White in the November election. In Tuesday’s Primary vote,[more]

The post On the November Ballot first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide[more]

The post Farming for the Future first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Wheat, barley and field peas are being harvested in the Devils Lake, North Dakota area. Rock n’ Roll Agronomy owner[more]

The post Best Hope is for the Early Planted Crops first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Scott Huso, Aneta, North Dakota, started his wheat harvest. “We combined about 200 acres and that ran about 80 bushels[more]

The post High Yield and Protein first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Too much rain, too often in May and June was detrimental to the hay and pasture crop. “It was good[more]

The post High Quantity, Potentially Low Quality Hay first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The new Ag Expo Center at the Brown County Fair is the product of many groups, like the South Dakota[more]

The post It’s All About the Kids first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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As part of an ongoing partnership between Microsoft and National FFA, FarmBeats for Students, a program designed to teach about[more]

The post Microsoft Partners With National FFA on FarmBeats for Students first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Westlake Harvesting Owner Alan Westlake, of Crookston, Minnesota, has been busy harvesting all throughout the Midwest this summer. “We started[more]

The post Westlake Harvesting Stays Busy This Summer first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Despite recent hailstorms, Mandan, North Dakota farmer Dennis Renner is happy with how his crops are turning out. “The cereal[more]

The post Hailstorms Not Preventing Solid Crop for Mandan Farmer first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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U.S. Grains Council held its annual meeting in Salt Lake City last week. Of the many topics covered, the expansion[more]

The post Barley Demand Overseas Returning to Pre-Covid Levels first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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North Dakota Pork Council is hosting its annual Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday. Executive Director Tamra Hines says they[more]

The post ND Pork Council to Hold Delegate Election first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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In a monthly conversation about markets, RRFN Farm Broadcaster Don Wick and Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi discuss[more]

The post The Bull Pen first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The dairy market has seen a remarkable reversal higher since last winter. AgResource Company President Dan Basse said several factors[more]

The post A Class III Market Reversal first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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In the Mitchell, South Dakota area, CHS Farmers Alliance’s Donnie Howard says farmers are cutting wheat when the weather cooperates.[more]

The post Fog Slows Harvest Activity first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The Becker Soil & Water Conservation District is seeking a program technician. This position promotes, plans and implements conservation provisions[more]

The post Job Opportunities in Agriculture first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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A new mobile platform is now available to streamline the ordering process between farmers and ag retailers. Co-founder Mark Torno[more]

The post Revolutionizing Ag Retail first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Cargill has announced the construction of its new canola facility in West Regina, Saskatchewan has moved beyond the halfway point.[more]

The post A Milestone for Cargill Canola Project first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The politics surrounding the farm bill was on centerstage in a forum sponsored by POLITICO at the Republican National Convention.[more]

The post Farm Bill Discussed on the Sidelines of the GOP Convention first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Orman Farms Harvesting managing partner Landon Orman says winter wheat harvesting has gone well this year. “We’re working on wheat[more]

The post Winter Wheat Harvest Nearing Finish in Texas first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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NDSU Extension Soybean Pathology Specialist Wade Webster spoke at the series of Research Extension Center field days about the state[more]

The post Soybeans Can’t Swim first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The NDSU Extension Agronomy Seed Farm field day in Casselton, North Dakota was an opportunity to showcase local conditions. Seed[more]

The post Field Day Brings Public to the Agronomy Seed Farm first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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A study by the Internal Revenue Service found income averaging is a tool that is underutilized by farmers. NDSU Extension[more]

The post IRS: Income Averaging is Underutilized first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The Zoetis product, Synovex Primer, is now available for cattle producers who need to increase weight gain in growing beef[more]

The post Zoetis Implant Portfollio Expands first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Devils Lake-based custom harvester Scott Brown is home waiting for the wheat to ripen. Dry weather hurt the area he[more]

The post Ready to Roll in South Dakota first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Farmer’s National Company Northern Area Vice President Terry Longtin doesn’t expect that to change any time soon. “We’ll see it[more]

The post Farmland Values Remain Firm first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Countryside Insurance Agency owner Jennifer Otteson reminds farmers the crop insurance reporting deadline is just a week away. “Once farmers[more]

The post Acreage Reporting Deadline Approaches first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The Soil is Alive on Highway 75 is happening this week along the western border of Minnesota. Minnesota Soil Health[more]

The post The Soil is Alive on Highway 75 first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The Potatoes USA executive committee is in North Dakota and Minnesota for a grower outreach event this week. “One of[more]

The post Potato Leaders Visit the Region first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Hail has hit portions of the central Red River Valley. “Hail is devastating for the wheat crop, corn crop, maybe[more]

The post Sugarbeets Prove Resilient first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Some farms have been luckier than others this spring. “It’s hard to get a pulse on the sugar beets because[more]

The post Wet Conditions Influence Beet Crop first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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This year’s Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting is slated to be held in San Diego in mid-July, U.S. Meat Export[more]

The post Cattle Industry Prepares for Summer Meeting first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Texas Wheat Producers Director of Policy Steelee Fischbacher believes the winter wheat harvest is winding down.”We have very variable yields,”[more]

The post Texas Winter Wheat Yields Vary first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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A side effect of all the wet conditions has been the concern for herbicide carryover. “It’s easy to forget with[more]

The post Cool, Wet Conditions Result in Herbicide Carryover first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Organic farmers, like Carolyn Olson, are feeling the impact of the frequent rains. Olson, who farms at Cottonwood, Minnesota, said[more]

The post Weeds Proving to Be an Issue for Organic Farmers first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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This year’s Midwest Farm Energy Conference theme was ‘Pathways to Decarbonizing Agriculture.’ According to University of Minnesota Green Ammonia Research[more]

The post The Future of Fertilizer is Green Ammonia first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Growmark and COFCO International have come to terms on two grain facilities. Growmark is selling its minority ownership in a[more]

The post Grain Terminal Swap first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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This year’s R-CALF USA Convention in Deadwood, South Dakota drew record crowds. The list of speakers included keynoter Lara Logan,[more]

The post R-CALF USA Convention Draws Record Crowds first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae is surprised by what he’s been seeing, or not seeing, in the fields.[more]

The post Weather Impacting Pest Population first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says the crop looks very good. “Planting progress is going smoothly and we’re[more]

The post Sunflower Progress Ahead of the Norm first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach believes there are fewer differences between the House and Senate farm bill proposals than people might[more]

The post Farm Bill Negotiations Hampered by Money first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Crookston farmer Eric Samuelson has enjoyed a good spring. “We were on the drier side so we got an early[more]

The post An Early Spring and Timely Rains first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The Kansas wheat harvest is chugging right along. Kansas Wheat Vice President of Research and Operations Aaron Harries expects the[more]

The post Kansas Wheat Harvest Advances first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The soggy weather has caused some drownouts and rotting in the potato crop. Potato Extension Agronomist Andy Robinson says this[more]

The post Spuds Not Happy With Soggy Fields first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley has been getting questions about the efficacy of residual herbicides applied before several inches[more]

The post Wet Conditions Influence Weed Control first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson is[more]

The post What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Grain traders took risk premium out of the grains Friday. AgriSompo North America chief analyst Sterling Smith says traders are[more]

The post Not Expecting Large PP Number first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Here’s the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. This week, Northern Canola Growers Association Vice President Mike[more]

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In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, Northarvest Bean Growers Association President Eric Jorgenson provides his perspective on the condition of[more]

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Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson says farmers are having trouble completing their first weed control application due to[more]

The post Swenson Snapshot first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The H5N1 discovery in a Central Minnesota dairy herd was not a surprise for many. “We knew it was probably[more]

The post Not a Surprise first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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This has not been a typical spring. “This isn’t our wettest spring, but it is one of our most trying,”[more]

The post Rain, Rain, Go Away first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Keep an eye on your GPS devices and equipment throughout the summer. According to GK Technology Agronomist Sarah Lovas, NASA[more]

The post Summer Forecast: More Solar Storms Expected first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Chief Business Development Officer Ryan Aasheim sees the new Ag Innovation Corridor as yet another step[more]

The post The ‘Silicon Valley’ of Agriculture first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The new Ag Innovation Corridor is the culmination of over two years’ worth of work. “With our heritage and our[more]

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Increasing retail pork prices might lead some Californians to regret their vote on Proposition 12. “I’m not sure that consumers[more]

The post Healing Still Needed first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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While many farmers have faced soggy conditions this spring, Dan Younggren finished planting two weeks ago and says the weather[more]

The post Finished With Planting first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Breanna Mueller is a long-time supporter of FFA. In her current role as Assistant State Supervisor, she assists teachers with[more]

The post ND FFA is Student-Led first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The spring has been a struggle In northwest Minnesota. “I think everybody assumed it was going to be a real early[more]

The post A Completely Different Year first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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NDSU Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen says the excessive rains over the past few weeks can possibly reduce sulfur and[more]

The post Fertility Challenges with Saturated Soils first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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In northeastern North Dakota, St. Thomas farmer Allen Tucker is pleased with his crops. “Our wheat looks just really great;[more]

The post Off to a Good Start first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Farmers continue to struggle with wet conditions in northeastern South Dakota. Britton area farmer DuWayne Bosse says most of the[more]

The post Prevent Plant Likely in Certain Areas first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The North Dakota FFA Foundation has a new executive director. For the past six years, Laiken DeMorrett was the advocacy[more]

The post New Executive Director on the Job for ND FFA Foundation first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The state-owned Bank of North Dakota is reporting record profits of $192.7 million for 2023, up $1.5 million from the[more]

The post Record Year for State-Owned Bank first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources is providing $6.4 million to soil and water conservation districts to support[more]

The post BWSR Grant Funds Available first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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President of the National Corn Growers Association Harold Wolle is happy with the number of the association’s priorities that were[more]

The post National Corn Growers Happy with Farm Bill first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The National Milk Producers Federation is pleased with the farm bill passing through the House Ag Committee. Executive Vice President[more]

The post Farm Bill Supports Dairy first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Effective July 8, Sheryl Wallace will succeed Daniel Dye as the chief executive officer of Ardent Mills. Wallace is the[more]

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RRFN catches up with North Dakota Beef Commission Director Brian Amundson during this May Beef Month. NDBC is celebrating this[more]

The post May Beef Month: ND Beef Commission Celebrates the Power of Beef first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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According to NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop, the wet weather is a bit of a question mark for spring[more]

The post Wheat Crop Likes Cooler Start first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Stanley, North Dakota ag teacher and FFA advisor Bailey Hawbaker is one of 64 National Teacher Ambassadors for the National[more]

The post Hawbaker Named National FFA Ambassador first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson described[more]

The post What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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North Dakota State University Extension Entomologist Janet Knodel says the wet soil conditions are favorable for wireworms and white grubs[more]

The post NDSU Pest Update first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The Environment and Natural Resources bill did not include provisions involving agriculture sought by House Environment Committee Chair Rick Hansen.[more]

The post Compromise Found with Environment Bill first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The agriculture policy and supplemental budget bill passed in both the Minnesota House and Senate. With the midnight deadline approaching[more]

The post A Chaotic Finish first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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China’s agriculture minister has been removed from leadership and is being investigated for corruption. In a statement, Communist Party leadership[more]

The post Chinese Ag Minister Faces Corruption Allegations first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Representatives of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway are saying a Canadian rail strike or lockout is not expected to[more]

The post Rail Dispute Being Reviewed by Industry Relations Board first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The combination of cool, wet soils is a perfect breeding ground for plant disease. “We anticipate a lot of the[more]

The post Early Detection Is the Key first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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During a National Agricultural Statistics Service webinar, Agricultural Statistics Board Chair Lance Honig downplayed concerns about the decision to drop[more]

The post USDA Responds to Loss of NASS County Reports first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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After numerous rain delays, planting is starting to pick up again in southern North Dakota. Thunder Seed Regional Sales Manager[more]

The post Rains Leading to Good Soil Conditions first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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According to NDSU Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop, various wheat diseases could be seen throughout the wheat fields this year. Friskop[more]

The post Potential Wheat Diseases first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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According to NDSU’s most recent Crop and Pest Report, Plant Pathologist Wade Webster shares his thoughts on what diseases might[more]

The post Potential Soybean Diseases first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Nate Clark has been named as the new executive director of Farm Rescue. Clark was previously with John Deere where[more]

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University of Minnesota Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma is pleased with the condition of the small grain crop. “I think, overall,[more]

The post Spring Wheat Stand in Good Shape first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Bayer has submitted an updated label proposal for the dicamba herbicide XtendiMax. The new label would suggest a maximum of[more]

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The economists at Texas A&M AgriLife Service predict that Panhandle wildfires have caused $123 million in agricultural losses. More than[more]

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Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Wednesday. Regan was asked to[more]

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Heavy rains have left the conclusion of southern Brazil’s soybean harvest a big question mark. Soybean and Corn Advisor President[more]

The post Crop Losses in Southern Brazil first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The Chinese government has approved its first gene-edited wheat variety. This is a disease-resistant variety that is being grown for[more]

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The United States and Mexico have renewed their commitment to work together on mutually beneficial dairy policies. This agreement calls[more]

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CropLife America is hopeful for the 2024 farm bill after seeing the 5-year proposals from the Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman[more]

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CropLife America is hopeful for the 2024 farm bill after seeing the 5-year proposals from the Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman[more]

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For Niagara, North Dakota farmers like Mike Kelly, early planting progress has been offset by the recent rains. “We got[more]

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For Niagara, North Dakota farmers like Mike Kelly, early planting progress has been offset by the recent rains. “We got[more]

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For Wolverton, Minnesota farmer Jay Nord soil conditions so far have been good for planting. It’s the wind that’s been[more]

The post Windy Days Slow Planting Progress first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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For Wolverton, Minnesota farmer Jay Nord soil conditions so far have been good for planting. It’s the wind that’s been[more]

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has created more requirements when importing dairy cattle from the U.S. This is in response[more]

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has created more requirements when importing dairy cattle from the U.S. This is in response[more]

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According to NDSU Livestock Marketing Specialist Tim Petry, 2024 calf prices will be affected by calf supplies, corn prices, and[more]

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According to NDSU Livestock Marketing Specialist Tim Petry, 2024 calf prices will be affected by calf supplies, corn prices, and[more]

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Sustainability and carbon emission reduction remain areas of heavy focus in the Ag industry. Corn Refiners Association President and CEO[more]

The post Corn Refiners Seek Broader Options For Sustainable Production Credits first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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Dairyland Seed District Sales Manager Keith Rekow says many farmers in parts of eastern South Dakota were able to get[more]

The post Much Needed Rains Delay Planting For South Dakota Farmers first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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For Binford, North Dakota rancher Megan Overby calving season is in full swing with progress at close to 80%. Overby[more]

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The Department of Treasury’s announcement limiting corn-based ethanol’s contribution to sustainable aviation fuel has drawn concern from corn farmers throughout[more]

The post New SAF Guidelines Too Strict Says Corn Growers first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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National Farmers Union Vice President of Advocacy Mike Stranz says that if a Farm Bill is going to get passed[more]

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For South Dakota Soybean Promotion and Research Council Director Bruce Haines, attending the South Dakota Soybean Genesis Leadership Program was[more]

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The Biden Administration has issued the long-awaiting guidance for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack gave farm[more]

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In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner said the mild winter has increased the potential for[more]

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To get a farm bill done, Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow said it must be a bipartisan bill. When[more]

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USDA’s new standard for traceability in cattle is electronic ID tags. This replaces the 2013 rule that called for visual[more]

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Week-over-week, Minneapolis Wheat finished up 50 and a quarter cents. Soybeans rose nine cents and corn was up six and-and-a-half.[more]

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The Environmental Protection Agency released their final WOTUS Rule earlier this month. Rinke Noonan Law Firm Attorney Kale Van Bruggen[more]

The post WOTUS Rule Change Likely Not the Last first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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At the West Central Ag Services Plot Tour near Mahnomen, Minnesota, sales agronomist Wade Schoenborn said as producers in the[more]

The post Optimism for Harvest at Mahnomen first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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NDSU Soybean Plant Pathologist Wade Webster spoke at the Peterson Farms Seed Field Day to bring awareness to soybean disease[more]

The post Soybean Disease Shows Up Farther North first appeared on Red River Farm Network.

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The Cattlemen’s Beef Board Beef Promotion Operating Committee wrapped up their meeting in Denver. Vice Chairman Clark Price says despite[more]

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Incoming National Milk Producers Federation President/CEO Gregg Doud began his work this past week as the organization’s chief operating officer.[more]

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A Georgia farmer has set the world record soybean yield with an average just under 207 bushels per acre. Alex[more]

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The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a Market Update: Special Edition webinar on Wednesday at 8 AM. This special edition[more]

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Join the Red River Farm Network at the Big Iron Farm Show in West Fargo on September 12-14. Each afternoon,[more]

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There was a common theme heard on the final day of the tour, It’s been dry, but the crops are[more]

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South of Sabin, Minnesota, early maturity soybeans are starting to turn. The longer maturities are still green and filling out[more]

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Growing canola in Grand Forks County is a relatively new phenomenon. “It’s shown to be a good crop we can[more]

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The Larimore, North Dakota area has been exceptionally dry for the past two months. Shaun McCoy, McCoy Pioneer Seed, says[more]

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The dramatic ups and downs in the corn market may be in the rearview mirror for a while. Advance Trading[more]

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Green Bison Soy Processing is ready to process this year’s soybean crop. The Spiritwood, North Dakota facility will have the[more]

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The annual Red River Farm Network Crop Tour, presented by Pioneer, is happening this week. The RRFN team will travel[more]

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After wrapping up its annual tour, Pro Farmer is estimating U.S. corn production at 14.9 billion bushels with an average[more]

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The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association was established 40 years ago. In 1983, a half-million acres of soybeans were grown[more]

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In today’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson is seeing[more]

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In the WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg previews the wheat variety options for 2024.

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Deere and Company reports third quarter net income of $2.9 billion. That’s up from $1.8 billion in the same quarter[more]

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A federal judge in Minneapolis has dismissed a price-fixing class action lawsuit against Cargill, JBS, Tyson Foods, National Beef Packing[more]

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Former Minnesota congressman and governor, Al Quie, has died Friday, one month before his 100th birthday. Quie was raised on[more]

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Funeral services were held Thursday for Mary Baumann of Ashley, North Dakota. Baumann, 69, spent more than 30 years working[more]

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The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has now confirmed 16 premises affected by anthrax in the southwestern corner of the[more]

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has appointed Gary Wertish of Renville and Brent Kelsey of Lake Crystal to the Rural Finance[more]

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Jacy (Hauge) Schafer is the new deputy communications director for Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen. Schafer is a North Dakota native[more]

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Cargill ended the fiscal year with revenues of $177 billion. That’s up seven percent from fiscal year 2022. In the[more]

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Soy food business leaders from three continents visited the Northern Crops Institute last week. Clay/Wilkin County Corn and Soybean Growers[more]

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An opportunity to have fun and learn about agriculture will take place at Bertsch Farms near Hillsboro, North Dakota this[more]

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Spring wheat production was forecast at 450 million bushels. That is down six percent from the previous report but above[more]

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The United Soybean Board is looking forward to continuing research for new uses for products made from soybeans. USB Director[more]

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North Dakota’s Federal Environmental Law Impact Review Committee met at the state capitol last week.  North Dakota Assistant Attorney General[more]

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The Biden Administration is hosting several stakeholder meetings nationwide on the EPA’s revised Waters of the United States definition. Agriculture[more]

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CNH Industrial finished the second quarter with net income of $710 million. That’s up 29 percent from the same period[more]

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Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and South Dakota Senator John Thune have introduced legislation to help beginning farmers and veterans receive[more]

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U.S. farm production expenses totaled $453 billion in 2022, up from $393 billion in 2021. On a per-farm basis, farm[more]

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Danny Klinefelter, who was the founder of The Executive Program for Agricultural Producers, passed away. In addition to TETAP, Klinefelter[more]

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Brent Boydston is the new chairman of the U.S. Grains Council. Boydston is the corn, cereal grains, digital agriculture and[more]

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When complete, the Northern Crops Institute will have a new home in the NDSU Peltier Complex. NCI Program Development Manager[more]

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Fargo-based Bushel has announced a new feature to its farm management software. Product Vice President Dane Braun said Bushel Farm[more]

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Minnesota Senator Tina Smith has introduced legislation to address discrimination within USDA programs. This proposal strengthens the language from the[more]

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Russian President Vladimir Putin will not rejoin the Black Sea Grain Initiative, but is willing to donate grain to a[more]

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Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown have introduced a bill to create a $250,000 cap on farm[more]

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The National Pork Producers Council has released its third quarter pork industry economic update. The report cites California Proposition 12[more]

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After quitting the Black Sea grain deal, Russia has targeted Ukrainian ports on a nearly daily basis. Russian drones attacked[more]

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Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth has been reelected for another term. Darin Johnson of Wells is vice president.[more]

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The Environmental Protection Agency will release its final herbicide strategy by the end of March, 2024. EPA must submit a[more]

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New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and Oregon Representative Andrea Salinas have introduced legislation that would gut the crop insurance program.[more]

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During Corn Congress in Washington, D.C., National Corn Growers Association delegates passed a resolution seeking a mandatory update for commodity[more]

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The House Appropriations Committee has approved a budget that would reduce the EPA’s funding to its lowest level since 1991.[more]

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University of Minnesota Small Grain Summer Plot Tours continue through northwest Minnesota next week. U of M Extension small grains[more]

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Farm tractor sales increased in the month of June for the first time this year in the U.S. Large tractors[more]

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The American Soybean Association is in D.C. this week meeting with lawmakers to discuss Farm Bill and other issues. ASA[more]

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Corn Congress will take place in Washington D.C. this week. National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag says in addition[more]

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The prospect of value-added facilities like soy crush or corn processing mills coming to North Dakota leaves the question of[more]

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Minot, farmer Pat Murphy is happy with how the canola crop is coming up. “Like most corps, we could use[more]

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Brazil is positioned to surpass the U.S. in corn exports this year. National Corn Growers Association Lead Economist Krista Swanson[more]

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Our Pioneer Agronomy Update took us to Colfax, North Dakota where Pioneer Field Agronomist J.J. Jaehning says field conditions around[more]

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The European Union’s version of the Green New Deal bill survived a key vote in the European Parliament sending it[more]

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Proseed is one of the companies with field trials at Grand Farm. “We have two corn blocks, a soybean block,[more]

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Grand Farm held its inaugural field day for the season at Wheaton, North Dakota. KWS Business Development Manager Duane Bernhardson[more]

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Peterson Farms Seed hosted a demonstration of the new spot spraying technology from Greeneye Technology Thursday. “We hosted this because[more]

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During a tour at Peterson Farms Seed near Prosper, North Dakota, Agrometrics Research and Training scientist Tom Wolf said there[more]

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A relatively new concept in controlling Cercospora Leaf Spot is to make the first fungicide application just before row closure[more]

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The House Ways and Means Committee is holding a field hearing in Minnesota today. This hearing will be held at[more]

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has wrapped up her trip to China. During the trip, Yellen said there is “ample room”[more]

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Winnipeg-based Richardson International has acquired Anglia Maltings, which has seven malt facilities in the United Kingdom, Poland and Germany. This[more]

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The Red River Farm Network is featuring updates from the BASF Showcase Plot Tour on its Twitter platform. In this[more]

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East Grand Forks farmer Rhonda Larson will wrap up her tenure as chair of U.S. Wheat Associates at this week’s[more]

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The Northwest School of Agriculture All-School Reunion took place at the University of Minnesota-Crookston campus. Larry Rivard, who is president[more]

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U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will meet with her counterparts from Canada and Mexico Thursday and Friday in Cancun. This[more]

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Bongards Creameries is increasing daily capacity by 30 percent to 5.5 million pounds of milk. This project includes the milk[more]

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The new president of the Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture will be Missouri Agriculture Director Chris Chinn. In[more]

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is in Minnesota today to make several announcements about biofuels. Vilsack will be joined by Minnesota[more]

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Erskine Attachments is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Sales Finance Manager John Marshall says the company is one of the largest[more]

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Temperatures at the start of the growing season have been warmer than normal. Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson[more]

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North Dakota Corn Growers Association board of directors’ member Kevin Skunes says his fields have spots that were drowned out[more]

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Summer temperatures will warm stored grain and could lead to insect infestations and mold growth. NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Ken[more]

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Johnstown Bean Company General Manager Dylan Karley says field conditions are variable, brought on by the spotty rains. “There’s some[more]

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With the Supreme Courts green light on California’s Proposition 12 in May, National Pork Producers Council Consulting Economist Steve Meyer[more]

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North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson says they were encouraged by the Supreme Court’s decision on the[more]

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NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel talks about where peak root maggot fly activity is. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report,[more]

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In this week’s Pulse Growers Spotlight, NDSU Plant Pathologist Audrey Kalil has tips and tricks for ensuring crop health.

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Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Communications Rachel Reisig talks about a safety initiative in the latest MFBF Minute.

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Crops in the Benson, Minnesota area look good. Richard Syverson is surprised emergence and stands look so good with the[more]

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The process for dispute settlement consultations with Mexico under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will take time. National Corn Growers Association President[more]

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Dryness across a large part of the Eastern Corn Belt is raising concern about river levels. Loewen and Associates market[more]

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NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley says some broadleaf weeds had an early start. “We had about two weeks of[more]

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Kennedy, Minnesota farmer Tom Dowdle has a diverse crop mix, including soybeans, wheat, barley, sugarbeets and sunflowers. “Some of the[more]

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Grasshopper pressure is already starting to become an issue with high wind and temperatures. For growers in FMC Technical Service[more]

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Options to control alfalfa weevil could become more limited. In a University of Minnesota Extension podcast, Integrated Pest Management Specialist[more]

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The Supreme Court Decision in Sackett versus EPA means changes will be made to current rules. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation[more]

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The first part of the agreement deals with customs and regulatory issues. Negotiations can now move onto more complicated trade[more]

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USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor is leading a trade mission to Japan this week. North[more]

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Alfalfa has taken off with the recent heat. North Dakota State University Extension is also reporting an increase in alfalfa[more]

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Farm Bill and debt ceiling conversations continue. Bergey Windpower President Mike Bergey says now is the time to be talking[more]

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Shippers moving through the Panama Canal are being forced lighten their loads and pay higher fees. Due to a drought,[more]

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According to Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Public Policy Specialist Kaytlin Bemis, the omnibus agriculture finance bill is a good compromise. “The[more]

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Negotiators were unable to reach an agreement on the approval of new vessels for moving grain in the Black Sea[more]

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Congressional leadership will be making a trip to the White House tomorrow to discuss the debt ceiling. The Biden Administration[more]

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CHS Ag Services has a new location in operation this spring. “It’s been something we’ve been talking about since 2015[more]

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The first Pioneer Agronomy Update for the season took place Friday while a plot was being seeded near Jamestown, North[more]

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Farmers in southwestern North Dakota are making good planting progress. Jon Wert is in the New England area where a[more]

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Fieldwork continues to pick up across the region. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Insurance and Commodity Marketing Rob[more]

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The National Milk Producers Federation has submitted its proposal to update the federal milk marketing orders. This proposal goes beyond[more]

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Summit Carbon Solutions has signed off on its first agreement to sell carbon removal credits. This is the company building[more]

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Over 120,000 federal Canadian workers are back on the job today after reaching a tentative agreement overnight. This agreement includes[more]

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The North Dakota legislative assembly has adjourned. Governor Doug Burgum signed 538 bills as of Saturday with 45 bills awaiting[more]

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Mosaic Senior Technical Sales Manager Sherry Koch is reminding farmers to have their crop nutrition plan in place. “Growers can[more]

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Reactions to the proposed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regulations to clarify landowner’s property rights in the Prairie Pothole Region[more]

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Geopolitical issues continue to simmer in the background of the commodity markets. Advance Trading Commodity Research Analyst Brian Basting says[more]

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The North Dakota legislative session produced a number of bills encouraging the expansion of animal agriculture. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association[more]

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Minnesota State FFA Sentinel Noah Erickson has been spent much of the past year with chapter visits. “The best experience[more]

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The theme for the Minnesota State FFA Convention is ‘All In, For All.” State FFA Treasurer Brynn Lozinski has spending[more]

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As land prices soared to record levels in the past year, how much did they increase in North Dakota? In[more]

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The omnibus environment, natural resources, climate and energy bill passed with a ten-vote margin in the Minnesota House and has[more]

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The omnibus agriculture bill will be heard in the Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee today. The language differs greatly[more]

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With a significant difference in price, Brazilian soybeans will soon be feeding hogs and birds in North Carolina. A 30,000[more]

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The National Farmers Union has selected 11 individuals nationwide to participate in its Beginning Farmer Institute. The nine-month training will[more]

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Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley are leading a bipartisan group of lawmakers who are calling on[more]

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Rob-See-Co has added Tom Claussen to its staff as its new agronomy manager. Previously, Claussen worked for Dekalb Asgrow, Landus[more]

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The plan to change North Dakota’s corporate farming law to provide more opportunities for animal agriculture is heading to a[more]

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The Northern Crops Institute is hosting another Cereal Innovators webinar on Wednesday at 9 AM. This webinar will feature Peter[more]

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USDA’s Planting Intentions Report was released for 2023, but MinStar Bank Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse says a lot can[more]

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USDA Secretary Vilsack addressed the congressional committees fielding questions on the Farm Bill. When asked about a solution to baseline[more]

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Changes that impact H2A labor programs in the US are now in effect. The method used to calculate the Adverse[more]

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According to Acres & Shares broker, Jayson Menke, last week there were three American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock sales[more]

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The Northern Crops Institute is hosting another Market Update: Weather Edition webinar on April 5 at 8:00 am. The webinar[more]

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The North Dakota Legislature is facing a Friday deadline to get bills through the policy committees and on to the[more]

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After being diagnosed with the flu, Brazilian President Lula has canceled this week’s trip to China. Brazil’s agriculture minister arrived[more]

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will make three trips to Capitol Hill this week. Vilsack is scheduled to testify before the[more]

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Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with his Turkish counterpart over the weekend, discussing the Black Sea Grain Initiative.[more]

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Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says the trade has shifted its focus to the USDA planting intentions report at[more]

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Area auction barns are at the tail end of the feeder run. NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry says prices[more]

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Rabobank Global Dairy Strategist Mary Ledman will be featured at this week’s Central Plains Dairy Expo. Ledman says her focus[more]

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The 2023 New Uses Forum is coming up on April 11. Learn more in this AURI Update with Director of[more]

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In this week’s Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman discusses USDA recently released Crop Value Summary.

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Steiner Consulting Economist Altin Kalo says the belly market has been burdened by too much supply. “We always talk about[more]

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On this week’s Soil Fertility Minute, University of Minnesota Extension Soil Health Specialist Anna Cates joins us to talk about[more]

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The amount of snow on the ground could pose trouble for the calving season. “I know people who calve in[more]

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In the latest Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth highlights this year’s ‘Top of[more]

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The North Dakota State Board of Animal Health has amended its policy for the suspension of poultry and bird events.[more]

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The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association spent time meeting with state legislators Wednesday. Beltrami farmer Mike Skaug, who is a past[more]

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The Northern Crops Institute’s Wheat Quality Handbook is now available for purchase! This handbook is authored by Purdue University Dean’s[more]

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Resistance management is a problem for wheat growers, especially with kochia and wild oats. UPL is introducing a new product[more]

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The North Dakota Corn Utilization Council has named Molly Fern as its finance and research director. For the past 16[more]

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In the UPL ‘Ask the Expert’ series, UPL Technical Service Manager Taylor Miller discusses the impact of early and late[more]

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Interest rates are now at the highest level since September of 2007. The benchmark rate was increased another quarter-percentage point[more]

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Chris Purdy is the new deputy administrator for the Agricultural Marketing Service’s Specialty Crop Program. Most recently, Purdy was the[more]

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Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley have re-introduced the Next Generation Fuels Act. This proposal would give[more]

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Sales of Brazilian beef were shut down a month ago after an atypical case of BSE was confirmed. China is[more]

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The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is upset with budget agreement announced by Governor Tim Walz and DFL legislative leaders. The[more]

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The snow accumulation laying over much of the Red River Valley and Northern Plaines looks to be sticking around a[more]

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The USDA is offering technical and financial assistance to help farmers and livestock producers recover from adverse weather events in[more]

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According to an annual report, the number of Monarch butterflies overwintering in Mexican forests declined another 22 percent this past[more]

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Red River Land Company President Chris Griffin says local farmers are the primary buyers, but there is also demand from[more]

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North Dakota State University alumni and supporters will be recognized at the Evening of Distinction April 20 in Fargo. Longtime[more]

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A national coalition of 135 farm groups has sent a letter to congressional leadership, calling for dedicated Farm Bill funding[more]

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The DFL trifecta in Minnesota has reached an agreement on budget targets. This framework typically is not determined until the[more]

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In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Governor Tim Walz said the budget reflects the needs of Minnesota[more]

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The Syngenta Group is reporting annual sales of $33.4 billion. That’s up nearly 20 percent from one year ago. Syngenta[more]

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During their meeting in Moscow, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized their tight political and economic[more]

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IHS Markit is out with the latest private estimate on crop acreage. Formerly known as Informa, IHS is forecasting corn[more]

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The Fufeng project in Grand Forks prompted the introduction of Senate Bill 2371. North Dakota Farm Bureau Director of Public[more]

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The Northern Crops Institute is hosting another Future of Feeding webinar Wednesday at 10 AM. This webinar will feature Kurt[more]

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Proposed legislation to create a tax exemption for farm storage on commercial classified property was heard in North Dakota’s House[more]

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Some diseases in sugar beets can live in the soil for multiple growing seasons. University of Minnesota Sugarbeet Pathologist Ashok[more]

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Weed resistance and chemical restrictions are constantly evolving. New ways to incorporate old technology is one way to keep ahead[more]

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Kochia can be a challenge in the Red River Valley. University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters[more]

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Spring preparation is underway for SESVanderhave Sugar Beet Seed. Regional sales manager Nick Reiver is looking forward to seed deliveries[more]

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Sustainability is a goal for crop production. Valent Row Crop Segment Lead Will Griffin says developing products to aid producers[more]

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New weed control technology is on the way from Corteva Agriscience. Corteva US Products Manager Aaron Smith says pending approval,[more]

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New options are available as you plan for 2023 from NK Seeds. Corn products manager Matt Dolch says they have[more]

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American Soybean Association national director Adam Guetter sees crop insurance and trade as farm bill priorities. “I would be considered[more]

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James Callan Associates CEO Jim Callan says the issue of prior-converted wetlands is a concern. “That is a big issue[more]

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The Northern Crops Institute is hosting another Everything Ethanol webinar Wednesday at 10 AM. Robert McCormick, senior research fellow, National[more]

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Grain markets bounced higher to begin the month, but trended lower at the end of February. Advance Trading Risk Management[more]

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The U.S. potato industry represents a total of 715,000 jobs and generates over $34 billion in annual labor income. A[more]

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BASF is reporting 2023 earnings before interest and taxes at $5 billion. That’s down 11.5 percent from one year ago.[more]

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Renee Alexander is the new chief executive officer of the Minnesota State Fair. Alexander has been the deputy general manager[more]

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The Northern Crops Institute is hosting another Market Update: Special Edition webinar on Wednesday at 8 AM. The special edition[more]

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FFA is no stranger to young entrepreneurship and ambition. Since graduating from Fertile-Beltrami High School, Britton McGregor has attended[more]

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During this week’s Minnesota Pork Congress, the Minnesota Pork Board will present six major awards. Reuben Bode of Courtland will[more]

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The South Dakota Senate Judiciary Committee support a bill being advanced by Governor Kristi Noem to protect farmers from nuisance[more]

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This agreement allows grain to move out of Black Sea ports and was put together by the United Nations, Turkey,[more]

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The stage 1 guarantee has returned for sugarbeet growers this year. At the Countryside Insurance Agency Farmer Update Meeting, Owner[more]

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Providing preliminary information on ERP Phase II rollout, Grand Forks County FSA Executive Director Terry Miller said ERP Phase II[more]

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As crossover approaches, the North Dakota House Agriculture Committee has been busy the recent few weeks. Chair Paul Thomas says[more]

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The Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act was reintroduced to Congress. U.S. Cattlemen’s Association President Justin Tupper is happy to[more]

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Elanco Animal Health Tech Service Support Mike Brown says feed prices are spurring livestock producers to adapt to new additives[more]

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Green Bison Soy Processing Grain Origination Coordinator Shawna Warterbrugen says the byproducts from the crush plant have a lot of[more]

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North Dakota Pork Council Executive Director Tamra Heins says North Dakota’s current inventory of hogs is a little over 140,000,[more]

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A push for animal agriculture was discussed at the annual North Dakota Livestock Summit. South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director[more]

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Taking the first step toward succession planning can be the most difficult. Paul Lanoue farms near Marshall, Minnesota and has[more]

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has had a huge impact on the poultry industry. We know the disease poses catastrophic impacts[more]

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The MN Department of Agriculture proposed to the increase the fertilizer tonnage fee by 25 cents per ton. This fee[more]

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The honorees are Nancy Jo Bateman of New Salem of Jerry Doan of Bismarck. Bateman is the former executive director[more]

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The weekly Commodity Futures Trading Commission Commitment of Traders Report is unavailable. A third-party financial data firm is unable to[more]

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As we inch closer to spring, decisions are being made for seeding wheat. WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg encourages[more]

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The Clean Cars plan is upheld after the Minnesota Court of Appeals said the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency did not[more]

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USDA is proposing new nutritional standards for school meals. This plan would limit added sugars to an average of no[more]

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De Smet, South Dakota cow-calf producer and cattle feeder Todd Wilkinson is the new president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef[more]

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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Beef Checkoff has launched its Trailblazers program, giving participants the tools and training to[more]

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The Northern Crops Institute is hosting another Cereal Innovators webinar Wednesday morning at nine. This webinar will feature Dr. Senay[more]

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The 2023 AgriGrowth officer team is in place. Associated Milk Producers Inc. CEO Sheryl Meshke succeeds Rod Hebrink of Compeer[more]

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North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue testified at yesterday’s North Dakota Senate Workforce Development Committee hearing this[more]

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During the 55th Annual Dairy Convention North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Boeshans received the Merit Award. The Milky[more]

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North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Boeshans was a recipient of the Merit Award at the North Dakota Dairy[more]

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USDA is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend disease tracability regulations and require electronic identification for cattle and[more]

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A bill is being drafted in the South Dakota Legislature that will provide liability protection for farms and ranches from[more]

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Linda Christensen is the newest inductee into the Minnesota State Agricultural Society Hall of Fame. Christensen was the butter sculptor[more]

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During the Minnesota State Agricultural Association, Joe Scapanski of Sauk Rapids was re-elected to a second one-year term as president.[more]

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The list includes two glyphosate-resistant types of alfalfa, which was submitted for approval more than ten years ago. Both alfalfa[more]

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Adam Krause of Clear Lake, South Dakota has been elected president of the South Dakota Pork Producers Council. Krause was[more]

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The Northern Crops Institute is hosting another Everything Ethanol webinar Wednesday morning at 10 AM. This webinar will feature Turner,[more]

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The first American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock brokered-sales of the new year happened last week. According to Acres &[more]

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Managing potato quality post-harvest is critical to profitability. Syngenta Post Harvest Manager Tim Madden says there are a number of[more]

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Syngenta Agronomy Services Manager Chris Clemens says spring planting is shaping up to be wet. “It’s important to have a[more]

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Rob Kupec will serve as the vice chair of the Minnesota Senate Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee. The freshman[more]

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Widespread drought across the U.S. had pushed cattle prices upwards as supplies tighten. R-Calf USA CEO Bill Bullard is excited[more]

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Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier has been lowering his corn and soybean production estimates for Argentina. Cordonnier says[more]

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Clayton Pope Commodities market analyst Taylor Pope says South American weather continues to be the main market driver. “Volatility has[more]

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In this week’s Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, President Gary Wertish discusses where agriculture fits in the omnibus bill.

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As we flip the calendar to 2023, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says the farm bill will be the[more]

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The deadline for the Minnesota Corn Scholarship is approaching quickly! Hear more from MCGA Board Member Angela Guentzel in the[more]

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The United Soybean Board recently elected Meagan Kaiser of Missouri to serve as the organization’s new Chair. Kaiser says she[more]

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Join us in the latest Minnesota Beef Update to hear from Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt as we head[more]

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South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says the drought conditions this fall could limit the winter wheat crop[more]

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The Small Grain Update Meetings are starting after the New Year. Tune in to Minnesota Wheat Vice President of Operations[more]

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A new USDA report shows retail food prices increased 8.9 percent in the first seven months of 2022. All 13[more]

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Wheat seed buying decisions have moved earlier and earlier in the year. “Farmers are planning their whole farm so they’re[more]

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President Joe Biden has signed the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill. The bill includes $3.7 billion for crop and livestock[more]

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It was another slow trading week for American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock. According to Jayson Menke, owner, Acres &[more]

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CHS Senior Vice President of Refined Fuels Jason Schwantz says most diesel fuel prices have declined in recent weeks. “The[more]

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North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne says the railroads are critically important for the entire economy but admits it[more]

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From agronomy to energy, all CHS business segments performed well in the past year. Board member, Scott Cordes, who farms[more]

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The supply chain situation isn’t perfect, but CHS Executive Vice President of Country Operations Rick Dusek says conditions have improved. “A[more]

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In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, Government Relations Director Stu Lourey recaps the MFU state convention and policy priorities.

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Dr. Lindsay Pease, who is with the Northwest Research and Outreach Center has a special focus on phosphorus. Learn more[more]

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In this week’s edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, we catch up with South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Scott[more]

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Farmland values in the region are continuing a trend that was seen last spring. Red River Land Company President Chris[more]

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The Northern Crops Institute is hosting another Market Update: Weather Edition webinar Wednesday morning at 8 AM. This webinar will[more]

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The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows a worsening of dry conditions across the Dakotas and Minnesota. In North Dakota, the[more]

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The Green Bison Soy Processing soybean crush plant at Spiritwood, North Dakota is making progress. According to President Mike Keller,[more]

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USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh represented the United States at the G20 Ag Ministerial Meeting. The ministerial made several commitments[more]

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Valent President/CEO Andy Lee is the new president of CropLife America. Lee succeeds Paul Rea of the BASF Corporation, who[more]

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Titan Machinery named CNH Industrial Head of Finance Bo Larsen as its new Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective December[more]

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In this week’s Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman takes a look at USDA’s oil crops[more]

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In the latest MN Beef Update, meet LeeAnn Waugh, a new member of the Minnesota Beef Council.

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In the weekly Minnesota Wheat Minute, Vice President of Research Missy Carlson explains a few cover crop trials underway this[more]

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