Bodine Wins NDFB Discussion Meet

Bismarck, N.D. – Madison Bodine of Mandan won the NDFB Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet and will represent North Dakota at the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Discussion Meet during the 2027 AFBF Convention in Charlotte, N.C.,
New Minnesota Farm Advocate Joins Statewide Network

St. Paul, MN: In the face of mounting financial pressures, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has added a new Farm Advocate to its statewide network for producer assistance. Located in northwest Minnesota, Ron Dvergsten joins 11
WASDE Didn’t Bring a lot of Excitement

Markets found little to get excited about in today’s WASDE report, leaving traders looking ahead to next week’s Ag Outlook Forum for potentially more directional influence. Meanwhile, in the cattle complex, the tone shifted this afternoon as
Minimal Changes in February 2026 WASDE Report

On Tuesday, USDA released the February 2026 WASDE report and showed minimal changes as expected. Changes included some revisions to the U.S. ending stocks for corn and wheat along with Brazil soybean production being raised. Arlan Suderman,
Crop protection product harmonization grants available

BISMARCK – Applications are now being accepted for two grant programs administered by the North Dakota Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board. The board administers grant programs to agriculture groups interested in addressing issues related to
SD Cattlemen’s Association Respond to HB 1077

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association (SDCA) fully supports Governor Larry Rhoden’s decision today to veto House Bill 1077, legislation that would have classified cell-cultivated proteins as an “adulterated food.” SDCA applauds the Governor for taking
USDA Announces Completion of Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility in Texas

(Edinburg, TX) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Governor of Texas Greg Abbott celebrated a significant achievement in the fight against New World Screwworm (NWS) with the completion of a U.S.-based sterile fly dispersal
John Deere Technology Brings High Quality Hay

The window to bail high quality hay is tight, technology from John Deere works to bring you the tools to put up the feed for the year while bringing ease to you as the one behind the
Year-Round E15 Seen as Key Demand Driver as Corn Growers Await Policy Clarity

Mark Belter, a director with the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, says year-round nationwide access to E15 remains a critical opportunity to expand corn demand, even as producers wait on congressional action. In an interview with Corryn
Risk Management, Setting Cows up for Success

We think of risk management from a grain perspective, now the focus is on the cows and how you can set them up for success and ROI within your cattle herd. During CattleCon I sat down with