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…
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.
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.
Along with America’s milestone birthday this summer, lovers of Targhee sheep celebrated some big anniversaries for this all American breed.
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.
FOXHOLM, N.D. – At Bock Farms, with hot and dry weather continuing, crops are maturing, while Brandon Bock has been working in the shop, preparing his combines and other farm machines for harvest.
DRAKE, N.D. – With widespread 90- to 100-degree temperatures during the last half of July, Scott Spear said his crops – spring wheat, canola, soybeans and corn – are showing signs of being stressed by the heat.
Brooke Rollins made her first trip to Minnesota as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture when she spoke at Farmfest Tuesday morning, Aug. 4, but she’s no stranger to Minnesota farm country.
July’s heat wave brought prime conditions for small grain harvest across much of South Dakota.
Old crop canola supplies in North Dakota are indicated at very low levels as canola basis levels have improved significantly in July. Basis for current month and early August delivery at local crush plants in North Dakota ranges from $25 to $55 over the ICE canola futures prices.
As the adage goes, “soybeans are made in August.” That’s why any major weather event at that time can have a major impact on the market. But this year is a little different in that long stretches of intense heat followed by a fast-moving rainstorm in July is causing volatility in the soybean…
Farmfest returns to Gilfillan Estate near Redwood Falls, Minnesota, Aug. 4-6 with new educational programming, expanded family activities and opportunities for producers to learn about emerging technologies while connecting with exhibitors from across the agriculture industry.
Though durum and spring wheat are both classes of wheat, fundamentally they are different. And while spring what prices have been able to rally somewhat because of recent weather conditions, durum has not followed.
For farm families, finding healthcare coverage is an important but challenging task.
As the 2026 sunflower crop continues to develop under very hot conditions, sunflower prices also are getting hot and enjoying a nice rally.
Many of the commodity markets have been dominated by weather lately, as well as geopolitical issues, and those have helped boost spring wheat prices in late July.
Each growing season typically includes a period when weather is the main market factor influencing direction, creating a “weather market.” For corn, this “usually” happens in early July, but this year is different.
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Why not use the genetics from soybean varieties that have been topping the country in yields? That’s what Carrie Miranda Dottey, NDSU soybean breeder, did to develop some of her new NDSU soybean releases, and the new releases are coming soon – within the next couple of years.
During the first half of July, several momentous events in the southwestern region of North Dakota impacted agriculture.
FOXHOLM, N.D. – As temperatures rose during a mid-July heat wave that hit the state, Brandon and Jessie Bock were preparing Bock Farms for a weekend of extremely high temperatures, forecasted to be more than 100 degrees.
DRAKE, N.D. – With weather turning hot in mid-July, Scott Spear was back in his John Deere sprayer once again and spraying his flowering spring wheat fields.
Canola prices have increased in recent weeks, partly due to a war premium after the talks between the U.S. and Iran broke down again. With crude oil rising on the news, canola and soybean oil have both trended up with their link to biofuel production. News of China purchasing more soybeans h…
Agricultural economist David Widmar opened his presentation at the South Dakota Governor's Ag Summit with a story that had little to do with commodity markets.
As with corn, current weather patterns have helped improve soybean prices as well as news of China again re-entering the market to purchase U.S. soybeans.
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