Members are from Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.

Clinton and Trump on ag, German parliamentarians debate Bayer-Monsanto merger and technology in corn mazes.

Soybeans are the key for rallies into 2017.

China says that DDGS are being dumped in country and have injured their industry.

Corn slips while wheat markets are mixed. (audio)

Yield variations reflect year of local weather extremes.

Deal allows Monsanto to expand into gene-editing technology.

Market retreats ahead of weekend. (audio)

Country's demand for beef is growing with growing middle class.

Waiting room for markets is getting full.

New regulations announced on Thursday mean that some American beef is welcome back in China.  The devil is going to be in the details when it comes to when and how this market will open. USDA officials who are working with China’s inspection authorities to approve certificates and protocols to export beef to the country. […]

The North Dakota Soybean Council will be hosting a Mexican Trade Team on Friday, September 23, 2016.  The guests will tour Alton Grain Terminal, Colfax Elevator, and area soybean farms.  North Dakota Soybean Council staff will be accompanying the group to answer questions from the guests and promote soybeans grown in the state. The purpose […]

At this week’s Senate hearing on mergers within the seed and chemical industries, Senator Chuck Grassley said the “consolidation wave may have become a tsunami.” Executives from DuPont, Dow Chemical, Syngenta, Monsanto and Bayer were among witnesses at the hearing. At the ABIC 2016 conference at the FargoDome, we visited with David Hollinrake, Vice President […]

Lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday pressed the executives from the world’s largest seed and chemical companies to justify the recent wave of merger and acquisition proposals in agriculture. Monsanto Company participated in the panel discussion as part of the hearing on “Consolidation and Competition in the U.S. Seed and Agrochemical Industry.” Robb Fraley, […]

The Agricultural Bioscience International Conference (ABIC) continues through Wednesday afternoon at the FargoDome, in Fargo, North Dakota. ABIC 2016 features more than 50 speakers from industry and universities addressing subjects impacting agriculture, including public-private partnership for research, regulations and innovation. A speaker panel on Tuesday morning inlcuded Bill Buckner, the President and Chief Executive Officer […]

Members of Growth Energy are on Capitol Hill this week asking Congress to change the Reid Vapor Pressure rules for E15. As part of the 2016 Growth Energy Advocacy Conference in Washington D.C., Growth Energy members are meeting with lawmakers. Dennis Miller is a board member of Prairie Horizon Agri-Energy in Phillipsburg, Kansas. He explains […]

The National Corn Growers Association and the National Grain and Feed Association are partnering together to promote grain bin safety during the 2016 harvest season. Jess McCluer is the Vice President of Safety and Regulatory Affairs at the National Grain and Feed Association and talks about why they’re working with NCGA on this subject… Harvest […]

With regional growers starting to get into the soybean harvest, Crary Industries East Region Sales Manager Bill Stansbery says harvest demand is pulling accessories out the door quickly from the West Fargo-based company— like their air reel headers and wind systems. Harvest It. The crop needs to be hauled in a timely manner when Mother […]

Commodity Classic is open to all friends of corn, soybeans, wheat and sorghum—from growers to member associations to agribusiness to farm media. It’s a one-of-a-kind convention and trade show—farmer-focused and farmer-led. You’re guaranteed to walk away with ideas and energy that will have a profound and profitable impact on your farm. That’s why growers from […]

Congress is now one step closer to authorizing the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program. The Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 in a 94 – 3 vote Thursday. This measure includes language to authorize WaterSense as a voluntary program that encourages consumers to use water-efficient services and products, including efficient irrigation technologies. […]

The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) and Agriculture (NDDA), Animal Health Division, have rescinded the blue-green algae advisories previously issued for Cottonwood Lake, located near Alamo in Williams County (on Aug.

A leading group of equipment manufacturers will soon release products that greatly enhance a grower's ability to manage data across different precision agriculture systems - regardless of the system manufacturer, thanks to AgGateway's ADAPT conversion toolkit.

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The North Dakota State University Extension Service is hosting a training program to help livestock producers tell their story.

If you read or watch movies or TV shows about crime investigators or private detectives, you probably have heard the phrase "follow the money.

Recognizing the important contributions of agricultural educators to Minnesota's students and economy, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Thursday "Teach Ag Day" in Minnesota.

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Fall is in full swing and so is Minnesota's apple season.

The Minnesota Beef Council, with sponsorship from AgStar Financial Services, plans to host three Bovine Emergency Response Program (BERP) Trainings in Luverne, Rochester and Staples Oct.

A leading group of equipment manufacturers will soon release products that greatly enhance a grower's ability to manage data across different precision agriculture systems - regardless of the system manufacturer, thanks to AgGateway's ADAPT conversion toolkit.

The State Historic Preservation Office of the South Dakota State Historical Society in Pierre is preparing for its federal fiscal year 2017 grant application and invites public comment through Oct.

A leading group of equipment manufacturers will soon release products that greatly enhance a grower's ability to manage data across different precision agriculture systems - regardless of the system manufacturer, thanks to AgGateway's ADAPT conversion toolkit.

The 2016 South Dakota Local Foods Conference (SDLFC) is scheduled for Nov.

USDA Rural Development South Dakota Acting State Director Bruce Jones announced Thursday that Avera Health has been selected to receive grant funds for the purchase of telemedicine equipment that will enhance Avera's ePharmacy network.

Most forage producers across our region are wrapping up alfalfa cuttings for the season.

There's no easy way to harvest in mud, but here are some tips.

A John Deere 4250 2WD tractor with only 947 hours on it sold for a new record high auction sale price today (September 24, 2016) on a farm estate auction in central Michigan. Sale by Miedema Auctioneering. Machinery Pete highlights the highest auction prices on John Deere 4250 tractors over the past […]

Now that tax season has come and gone, it’s out of sight, out of mind. 

Regardless of strong yields, prices are finding a footing. What farmers need now is some traditional fall weather, says Jerry Gulke, president of the Gulke Group.

Industry starts addressing animal-welfare issue caused by bigger fed cattle   

As you’re growing your farming operation or looking at forging into new markets, a little-known tax incentive could be just what you need to help finance your expansion. 

Big tools, especially power tools, are impressive, “manly” and sometimes fun to use when working on equipment.

Forage bean keeps food plot kitchen open

New products and technology connected to crops 

The purchase of Precision Planting would hurt competition and raise prices, they claim

Settlement in ADM case offers important reminders for farmer