The “conflict” between the U.S. and Israeli forces against Iran has caused some uncertainty and volatility with some grain commodities, including spring wheat, which led to a bounce in prices toward the middle part of March before selling off from the peak.
Since the start of the “conflict” between the U.S. and Israeli forces against Iran began, there has been some uncertainty and volatility with some grain commodities, including corn, because of rising fuel and fertilizer costs.
U.S. agriculture is facing an “expense problem,” where production expenses relative to farm incomes are growing too fast and are likely unsustainable, according to Bryon Parman, NDSU ag finance specialist.
“It would be very challenging if this were year one.”
Commodity Classic’s general session drew record attendance Feb. 26 in San Antonio, Texas, as agricultural leaders gathered to discuss policy priorities, technology and market opportunities.
MENOKEN, N.D. – Sheep and cattle grazing together on Menoken Farm perennials are in the sixth year of the perennial and annual crop rotations at the demonstration soil health farm.
As calving season progresses across the region, now is a good time to start thinking ahead to breeding season preparations. Arguably one of the most important preparations a producer can invest in is a breeding soundness exam (BSE) on all bulls intended to be turned out for breeding.
Technology in the meat processing industry has been limited, but a team of visionaries is combining robotic automation and AI in a way that could change the food supply chain.
SHERIDAN, Mont. – As February wound to a finish in southwest Montana’s Ruby Valley, life remained more or less the same for the Mehlhoff family of 5L Red Angus. Which is to say, life remained busy as ever and cows were still calving.
BERTHOLD, N.D. – While Mason Lautenschlager took two bulls that were sold in Arrow L Ranch’s recent bull sale to the veterinarian in Minot, N.D., to sign off on health paperwork, he gave his report during the drive.
The bullish strength of oilseed markets recently is tied to the efforts of biofuel supporters on both sides of the border seeking to grow the industry and the expectation that government policy will be favorable for agricultural feedstocks. Soybean oil has been on a tremendous run in the pas…
For the past few months, there has been little, if any, change in durum prices, and until the Prospective Planting Report is released at the end of March, there is little news available that would move prices one way or the other.
After 2026 crop insurance price elections were announced early in March, market traders and producers were turning their attention to the highly anticipated Prospective Plantings Report from USDA on March 31.
While things have been generally steady on the cash front in the U.S. wheat market, there are some signs of strength in the futures.
Futures price levels for both corn and soybeans are higher than a year ago and provide an opportunity for producers, although the opportunity is better for soybeans than it is for corn.
The new Tallgrass Trailblazer carbon pipeline in Nebraska will be able to capture tax credits from the 45Z program, which could provide as much as 65 cents per gallon of additional revenue to ethanol plants, according to Dave Ripplinger, NDSU Extension bioproducts/bioenergy economist.
A wet year in 2025 led to increased white mold pressure in crops throughout the region, especially in soybeans and dry beans, and BASF is launching Zorina fungicide as a protective fungicide to control white mold.
The Agricultural Coalition for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) highlighted the agreement’s U.S. ag and rural economic boost in a press conference via zoom on Feb. 10.
Farmers facing a reduction in farm income have tough decisions to make when it comes to budgeting for family expenses.
White-flowered perennials swaying in a light breeze makes Haley Klosterman, owner and operator of Wild Roots Farm near Wyndmere, N.D., think of spring planting season and growing flowers.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) annual CattleCon took place Feb. 3-5 in Nashville, Tenn. The most anticipated seminar at the event – the annual CattleFax Outlook – was brimming with information for cattle producers to ponder in the early months of 2026. It seems drought, vol…
SHERIDAN, Mont. – The last time we checked in the Mehlhoff family of 5L Red Angus, they were in a holding pattern waiting for calving to truly begin. It turns out they didn’t have to wait too long before those calving flood gates burst open. The family’s first set of embryo transfer cows is …
BERTHOLD, N.D. – With spring-like weather settling into farms and ranches in the northwestern to north central regions of the state, Mason and Hannah Lautenschlager are planning to move their cowherd to stockpile grazing at Arrow L Ranch.
Canola prices have continued to strengthen in recent weeks as several positive events occurred. An announcement of a trade deal with India along with more news on 45Z regulations supportive to agricultural feedstocks drove soybean oil and canola prices up. Then, on Feb. 12, an announcement o…
After the final report on the 2025 durum crop from USDA in January, and before the Prospective Planting Report at the end of March, it’s typically a slow time for the markets. Even so, the durum market has continued on a steady path and prices in some locales have even inched up slightly.
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