Markets Show Mixed Reaction to Trade Deal on Thursday
As the US and UK announced a trade deal on Thursday, the overall ag market reaction was somewhat limited with grains mixed to lower at the close. Meanwhile, August feeder cattle futures topped the $300 mark for
Fertilizer Prices Rise; Ag Markets Show Minimal Reaction to Trade Deal
A trade deal has been announced between the US and the UK, but the ag markets are largely not showing much reaction to the news. We discuss that along with more volatility in the fertilizer markets with
Tractor Accident Prompts Safety Message For SD Farmers
(Garretson, SD) — South Dakota officials are urging farmers to keep safety in mind during planting season. This comes after a man was killed, and another seriously hurt, in a tractor accident near Garretson Tuesday. The Minnehaha
U.S., U.K. Announce Trade Deal
(Washington, DC) — The U.S. and the UK are announcing a new trade deal. President Trump made the announcement at the White House this morning. He said he feels it will be a great deal for both
NCGA Encourages Trump to Include Corn in Bilateral Trade Agreement with India
The president of the National Corn Growers Association said today that his organization fully supports the Trump administration’s effort to forge a new trade relationship with India, and corn growers urge the administration to include corn and
Ag Workforce Coalition Statement on Farm Workforce Modernization Act
Washington, D.C. (May 8, 2025) —”With the reintroduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, the Agriculture Workforce Coalition commends Reps. Newhouse and Lofgren for their leadership on this issue. But let’s be clear: reviving a bill negotiated
Ignite Attachments Introduces New Skid Steer Tree Puller
MOORHEAD, Minn. – Ignite Attachments, a breakthrough manufacturer of compact equipment attachments, has introduced its new tree and fence post puller —a U.S.-engineered solution built to remove trees, brush and fence posts with greater efficiency, control and operator
Medgene Introduces First & Only Cryptosporidiosis Vaccine Available on the Market
(Brookings, SD) – When a calf develops diarrhea early in life, it sets that animal up for reduced efficiency, poor gain and lower productivity over its lifetime, including reduced milk production. Medgene, a livestock vaccine company based
Minnesota Soybean Launches New Website
MANKATO, MN – Click click BEANS! Minnesota Soybean is coming down with a new style and you know it’s buck wild. While you won’t hear that metal song by Saliva when you head to the new Minnesota Soybean website, you’re guaranteed to see a whole new look that’s worth rocking out about. “We’re
FFAR, DMI & Zoetis Call for Research Proposals to Study Connection Between Dairy Cow Health, Economics & the Environment
WASHINGTON — The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and Zoetis are launching the Dairy Health, Efficiency & Resource Dynamics (Dairy HERD) Initiative. The goal for this $1.3 million research collaboration is to advance research in animal health,