USDA Delivers Immediate Relief to Farmers, Ranchers and Rural Communities Impacted by Recent Disasters

FARGO, ND – April 22, 2025 — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide $340.6 million in disaster assistance to support farmers, ranchers, and rural communities affected
Corn and Soybean Planting Advances Slightly Last Week

(FARGO, ND) — The latest Crop Progress report from USDA indicated a slight advancement in spring planting activity for the week ending Sunday, April 20th. Nationwide corn planting is 12% complete which is slightly ahead of the
Important Crop Deadlines Drawing Closer

The USDA reminds agricultural producers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is quickly approaching for summer planted crops, annual forage, and forage seeding. Sales closing dates vary
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 Podcast

Soybeans were higher on the day while corn and wheat moved slightly lower as planting progress starts to pick up across the Midwest. Meantime, cattle and hog futures had a strong day on Tuesday. Cory Bratland with