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Minnesota farm groups react to Walz VP nomination

Farm groups are reacting to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz being selected as the Democratic vice-presidential nominee.  Minnesota Farmers Union government relations director Stu Lourey says the Walz selection is good news for agriculture. “That is a depth of knowledge, experience, and relationships on the...

Farmers want to know if grain market has bottomed out

Farmers attending Minnesota Farmfest are wondering if a low is in for the grain markets.  CHS grain originator Patti Uhrich spoke on grain marketing Tuesday morning and took questions from the audience, including a farmer asking if a low is in. “Okay, is the...

Ethanol exports down on month, still all-time June high

U.S. ethanol exports dipped from May to June. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol exports of 145.9 million gallons were 6% below May, but still the largest on record for the month of June. Canada took in its lowest volume for 2024 to date,...

Chicken profits lead to third quarter rebound for Tyson Foods

Increased profits in chicken have helped Tyson Foods surpass third-quarter revenue expectations. The company’s third quarter net sales were $13.35 billion, up 1.6%. In a conference call Monday, company officials said adjusted operating income for chicken topped $307 million, for its best quarter in...

More ag export promotion funding available from USDA

The USDA says an additional $300 million is available in grants to grow exports through the Regional Ag Promotion Program and ag groups are responding positively. The U.S. Meat Export Federation was a recipient in the first tranche of RAPP funding. President Dan Halstrom...

US cropland values up 37% since 2020

Cropland values continue to rise, according to the USDA’s latest land values report. University of Missouri ag economist Scott Brown says nationally there was a 4.7 percent jump year-over-year, but there are differences regionally.  The southeast saw the biggest increase, up 7.2 percent.  “Meanwhile,...

Having a succession planning conversation

A research and extension specialist for Purdue University says for families who want to pass their operations onto the next generation, there needs to be a succession plan in place. Renee Wiatt says some farmers see it as a loss of control. “We know...

Find some joy!

Commentary. The text conversation went something like this: Jim: Have you seen the kitties yet? Me: No! I have tried to find them. You found them? Where are they? Jim: Under the flare bed wagon. Two of them. Both black with nickel-sized white crests...

Advanced crop nutrition pays

Research is showing advanced crop nutrition pays. Tryston Beyrer, crop nutrition lead with Mosaic, says farmers are seeing results managing their fertility beyond the basic N, P, & K. “In advanced crop nutrition, we basically encompass balanced crop nutrition plus biologicals, or understanding how...

Corteva lawsuit against Inari will move forward

A federal court in Delaware has ruled Corteva Agriscience can proceed with its lawsuit against Inari Agriculture. According to court records, US District Judge John Murphy denied Inari’s motion to dismiss the case on Monday. In September 2023, Corteva accused Inari of using a...

Ag lobbyist: Thompson could over-rule CBO

An ag lobbyist says House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson is expected to find a way to get more Commodity Credit Corporation funding to support changes to a new farm bill, but “we all should understand by this point this farm bill isn’t...
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