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Rollins defends Trump decision to import beef

Rollins defends Trump decision to import beef

  • By Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defended President Donald Trump’s decision to allow more imported ground beef into the country, saying it will help Americans shrink their grocery bills.

Soil health workshop features legumes for crops, grazing

Soil health workshop features legumes for crops, grazing

  • Sue Roesler

Cow/calf and crop producers, agronomists, and community members are invited to the free “2026 Soil Health Workshop: The Value of Legumes and Livestock Grazing on Soil Health” to be held on Thursday, Sept. 10, in the morning from 8-10:45 a.m. at DSU’s agriculture building auditorium, Room 104…

Ag technology continues to refine inputs

Ag technology continues to refine inputs

  • Benjamin Herrold

Emerging technologies in robotics, as well as improvements to the capabilities of existing equipment such as drones, will push farming to new levels.

Fuel costs strain farmer budgets in 2026

Fuel costs strain farmer budgets in 2026

  • Benjamin Herrold

Farmers are facing higher input costs, including fuel costs. Even within this growing season, farmers have seen significant movement in fuel prices.

Ag advisor: Hone your farm plans

Ag advisor: Hone your farm plans

  • Tim Kenyon

COLFAX, Iowa — Speakers at Becknology Day in central Iowa urged producers to be hyper vigilant to keep their farming operations in the black.

National, state policymakers invited to Black Leg Ranch for regenerative ag experience

National, state policymakers invited to Black Leg Ranch for regenerative ag experience

  • Sue Roesler

STERLING, N.D. – Fourth-generation ranchers Jerry and Renae Doan, along with several natural resources and grazing groups, will host “Advancing Soil Health for a Healthy America Summit” on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The event offers a full-day ranch experience and immersion into regenerative ag and…

Bocks finish harvesting peas, begin cutting spring wheat

Bocks finish harvesting peas, begin cutting spring wheat

  • Sue Roesler

FOXHOLM, N.D. – Combines are rolling on Bock Farms as the Bock family begins cutting spring wheat on Friday, Aug. 7, for the 2026 harvest season under slightly cooler but still warm temperatures and dry conditions. 

Rounds legislation would seed cropland back to grass

Rounds legislation would seed cropland back to grass

  • Janelle Atyeo

U.S. Senators from South Dakota and Minnesota are backing legislation that would add up to 20 million acres of grazing lands by seeding marginal cropland to grass.

Scott and Rachel Spear both operating combines, cutting wheat

Scott and Rachel Spear both operating combines, cutting wheat

  • Sue Roesler

DRAKE, N.D. – After returning from a short working vacation with other corn growers in St. Louis, Scott and Rachel Spear were preparing to start spring wheat harvest on their farm in August.

Canola harvest begins in North Dakota

Canola harvest begins in North Dakota

  • By BARRY COLEMAN, Northern Canola Growers Association

Canola harvest has begun in North Dakota as the USDA reports that two percent of the crop has been harvested as of Aug. 9. Initial yield reports from growers are much lower than last year due to the intense heat over the entire region in the past month. The heat is widely reported to have ta…

Soybean market considering crop expectations

Soybean market considering crop expectations

  • Mark Conlon

The U.S. soybean crop has the potential to be another big one, so the market was waiting and watching for the August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A close watch was also in China, which is back buying U.S. soybeans.

Durum market dealing with lack of fundamental news

Durum market dealing with lack of fundamental news

  • Mark Conlon

A general lack of any new fundamental news has kept durum prices locked in a trading range that’s remained steady over the past several weeks.

Sunflower prices bucking the trend

Sunflower prices bucking the trend

  • Mark Conlon

While other commodity markets have been experiencing a lot of volatility with prices fluctuating up and down over the past few weeks, sunflower prices are bucking that trend and have actually risen.

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Wheat market futures feeling harvest pressure

Wheat market futures feeling harvest pressure

  • Mark Conlon

Wheat harvest is a special time of year. The sights, sounds, and smells bring a flood of memories to anyone who has spent time working long hours behind the wheel of a combine or grain truck, shoveling grain or maneuvering augers. Besides the sights, sounds and smells, there’s always pressur…

Corn market caught between production, demand

Corn market caught between production, demand

  • Mark Conlon

The corn market wasn’t moving much as it was awaiting the next supply and demand report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, caught between the potential of a big corn crop and good export demand.

Ag education teacher/FFA advisor not just a career - a passion

Ag education teacher/FFA advisor not just a career - a passion

  • Sue Roesler

A career as an ag education teacher/FFA advisor is not only a rewarding career choice, but it’s a vocation that brings smiles to the entire North Dakota FFA organization. Agriculture teachers/FFA advisors are sorely needed in the state, especially with agriculture being a major industry in N…

Golden Valley County FFA participates in national event

Golden Valley County FFA participates in national event

  • Sue Roesler

BEACH, N.D. – The Golden Valley County FFA chapter was the only FFA chapter in North Dakota invited to take part in the inaugural National FFA Catalyst Conference in mid-June in Indianapolis. North Dakota and 23 other states were represented at the conference, and each chapter was asked to s…

Dakota Lakes demonstrates long-term benefits of healthy soils

Dakota Lakes demonstrates long-term benefits of healthy soils

  • Katelyn Winberg

When Dakota Lakes Research Farm was established in 1990, its mission was to tackle one of central South Dakota's biggest agricultural challenges: keeping water in the soil instead of watching it run off.

New ‘six-pack’ grain system erected near Page after derecho

New ‘six-pack’ grain system erected near Page after derecho

  • Sue Roesler

PAGE, N.D. – In the path of a tornado and derecho last summer, Philip Johnson, a corn, soybean and edible bean grower, watched through his living room window as grain bins and other structures were destroyed and crops were decimated on his farm.

EEE Inc. techs replace, rebuild grain storage and handling systems after storm

EEE Inc. techs replace, rebuild grain storage and handling systems after storm

  • Sue Roesler

PAGE, N.D. – A family owned and operated grain storage system company, EEE Inc., and their skilled technicians were involved in replacing and installing advanced GSI grain systems for corn and soybean growers in the Page, ND, area who lost grain storage bins and grain handling equipment in a…

Cattle market absorbs onslaught of late July reports

Cattle market absorbs onslaught of late July reports

  • By MORGAN GARRISON

The cattle industry absorbed an onslaught of reports on Friday, July 24 – some expected, some not. First to roll out was the July Cattle on Feed Report (COF), and it did not offer anything overly surprising. In fact, when analyzed, the report merely seemed to quantify the reality being lived…

Drought brings increased risk of livestock nitrate poisoning

Drought brings increased risk of livestock nitrate poisoning

  • From NDSU Extension

As drought intensifies, many farmers are deciding to harvest drought-stressed crops for livestock forage. In some areas of the state, farmers have already harvested small grains as hay.

Sheep that work: Milestone Targhee show celebrates America’s breed

Sheep that work: Milestone Targhee show celebrates America’s breed

  • Janelle Atyeo

Along with America’s milestone birthday this summer, lovers of Targhee sheep celebrated some big anniversaries for this all American breed.

Super El Niño coming this fall, winter

Super El Niño coming this fall, winter

  • Sue Roesler

With North Dakota experiencing high heat throughout July, including stretches of days in the triple-digits, some are asking whether there’s a super El Niño on the way.

Reduce risk of combine fires with regular preventative maintenance

Reduce risk of combine fires with regular preventative maintenance

  • From NDSU Extension

Small grain harvest is beginning in North Dakota, and with the current dry conditions, there is an increased risk of combine fires early in the season.

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