Whereas yield projections for this year’s U.S. corn crop differed from USDA and private analysts, which gave a boost to corn prices, projections for this year’s U.S. soybean crop are not that different. Still, soybean prices, like corn, have seen a nice improvement.
For the past few months, unlike other grain commodities that have seen prices fluctuate up or down depending in part on what’s happening in other markets, durum prices have continued to be stuck in a trading range with prices between $5.25 to $5.50 catching most bids for top-end milling qual…
Population decline remains an issue for rural communities, though some have seen growth in recent years.
All commodity markets under the watch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), including the sunflower market, were waiting for new data ahead of the department’s supply and demand and crop progress reports on Sept. 11, looking for some direction.
Harvest of the 2026 spring wheat crop is wrapping up, which continues to put pressure on the market, but geopolitical issues are also having an impact.
A free concert will once again be offered at this year’s Big Iron Farm and Construction Show on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Performing this year will be a pair of American country music bands, Eli Young Band and LANCO.
BOONE, Iowa — USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a new project Sept. 1 at the annual Farm Progress Show to upgrade farm information reporting.
In late August, conflicting yield estimates for this year’s U.S. corn crop caused a positive reaction in corn prices. Since then, prices have come down slightly but are still at a nice level.
WEST FARGO, N.D. – Educational programs have always been an important part of the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show, and this year will be no different as there are several educational opportunities for those attending the show.
September is recognized as farm safety month, a fitting time considering so many agriculturalists are generally in the throes of some form of harvesting – be it crops or livestock. Even during a good year, fall tends to be a period of high stress for most producers, but in a challenging prod…
WEST FARGO, N.D. – With around 365 companies registered, representing more than 800 booth spaces, as well as training sessions, demonstrations and countless opportunities to connect with peers, the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show is the place to be for farmers looking to immerse themselv…
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WASHBURN, N.D. – Individual producers are the primary buyers of large spray drones in 2026, not commercial application co-operatives, according to Jay Sorg, account manager at Agri Spray Drones, who farms in southern Minnesota.
Across the state, producers have been harvesting small grains in dry conditions. Out in the crop fields, soybeans, corn, and sunflowers will soon be maturing and drying down, and fall harvest will be in full swing in a few weeks.
More consumers want to put a face to the food they buy.
With drought conditions in the state affecting hay growth and pastures, as well as water quality and quantity, the State Water Commission (SWC) decided to double the initial $2 million in cost share dollars it released earlier to help cow/calf producers rebuild water systems.
Light rains in mid-August are relieving dry conditions in a few areas of the state, but the U.S. Drought Monitor shows most of the state remaining in some level of drought as producers finish spring wheat and canola harvest. Soybeans, corn and sunflowers have had plenty of sun this month, bu…
BOONE, Iowa — USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a new project Sept. 1 at the annual Farm Progress Show to upgrade farm information reporting.
FOXHOLM, N.D. – At Bock Farms, most of the early spring crops have been harvested, and the fall crops received a nice rain.
DRAKE, N.D. – Scott and Rachel Spear dove right into canola harvest on Aug. 20, the same day the last acre of spring wheat was cut and hauled to the bin.
HARVEY, N.D. — The North Dakota Auctioneers Association (NDAA) is inviting FFA members from across the state to learn the art of the chant at its first-ever Fall Bid-Calling Camp, set for Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Steffes Auctioneers in West Fargo. The one-day camp builds toward a live student…
Uncertainty crept into the canola market recently, as an escalating U.S.-Canada trade war and a looming EPA decision on small refinery exemptions both threaten to reshape canola demand just as harvest gets underway across the region. Neither issue has been resolved, and the outcome of either…
As drought conditions continue to impact ranchers across the Northern Plains, Farm Rescue is launching Operation Hay Lift, an effort to help farm and ranch families secure the feed they need to care for their livestock.
As soybean harvest gets a little closer, the market is dealing with some volatility that may carry on for the next few weeks.
Unlike other grain commodities that have seen a lot of volatility in recent weeks, durum prices continue on a steady flat line.
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