WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NOT? 📈📉
Rice and cattle are showing strength, while corn, soybeans and wheat remain under pressure.
Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management says harvest pressure, fund selling and Brazil's election are weighing on grain markets.
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RRFN TOP 3 | OCT. 26
1- Minnesota and North Dakota Make FFA History
For the first time, both states will have representatives serving together on the National FFA officer team.
2- USDA Outlines $8 Billion Farm Fuel Relief Program
Farmers will receive assistance in two rounds, with payment rates for major program crops expected in November.
3- Cattle Placements Fall to Record Low
September feedlot placements dropped 12 percent from a year ago, the lowest September total since records began in 1996.
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RRFN TOP 3 | OCT. 23
1 | Strong winds and warm temperatures raise harvest fire danger.
2 | Fertilizer prices climb as USDA backs domestic production projects.
3 | Beef labeling and cattle markets headline I-BAND’s annual meeting this weekend in Bismarck.
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More growers are considering corn-on-corn for 2027. In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Strategic Account Manager Cole Ehrlin says that is a sound strategy, but management strategies should be adopted. "Residue management is a huge factor," said Ehrlin. "The best I've seen is a fall vertical tillage followed by deeper tillage to bury as much residue as possible. Strip till is also a good option." Nitrogen management and corn rootworm control are also considerations
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RRFN TOP 3 | OCT. 22
1- Farm payments could reach a record $55.4 billion this year.
2- Rising fertilizer costs add pressure to farm budgets.
3- Regional FFA members compete and lead at National Convention.
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FFA members from North Dakota and Minnesota are still in the running for National FFA office. The original 41 candidates have been cut 27 for Phase II of selection process. Teagan Erbele of Napoleon, North Dakota and Cameron Addington of Cannon Falls are continuing through the process. The six National FFA officers will be named on Saturday. @NDFFA @MNFFAFoundation RRFN is in Indy and will have coverage from the @ffa_expo
In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, @PioneerSeeds Strategic Account Manager Cole Ehrlin says yields vary considerably with the weather extremes this season. "One thing I'm seeing a lot with the warm temperatures this fall is corn that is actually overdry in the fields," said Ehrlin. "I've had reports of corn as low as 11 to 12 percent moisture coming out of the field, which drastically increases harvest loss."
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RRFN TOP 3 | OCT. 20
1- President Trump has announced $8 billion in new assistance is coming to farmers to offset diesel costs during harvest. The FSA will distribute the Harvest Fuel Relief Program payments.
2- As of Sunday 44 percent of the U.S. corn crop and 64 percent of the soybeans have been harvested.
3- The 99th National FFA Convention and Expo officially begins tomorrow, although the Blue Wave has already hit Indy. RRFN will offer exclusive coverage.
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Connecting the Dots | Market Insights with Tommy Grisafi
RRFN’s Don Wick joins @AgBullMedia’s Tommy Grisafi to talk agriculture, commodity markets, and what producers are watching.
Full conversation: rrfn.com/2026/10/19/connecti…
📈 What's Hot, What's Not?
Cattle remain strong, but grain markets are struggling. Martinson Ag Risk Management's Randy Martinson says wheat has lost more than $1 since August, while soybeans are testing key support levels.
Could more downside be ahead?
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RRFN TOP 3 | OCT. 19
1- Record $14 Billion in Farm Payments
Farmers are receiving their 2025 ARC and PLC payments, with higher payment limits providing additional support.
2- China Steps Up U.S. Soybean Purchases
Chinese buyers purchased another 10 to 13 cargoes of U.S. soybeans, bringing total purchases closer to the annual trade target.
3- National FFA Convention Begins This Week
More than 70,000 FFA members, advisors and supporters are expected in Indianapolis for the 99th National FFA Convention.
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RRFN TOP 3 | OCT. 16
1- North Dakota's temporary diesel tax relief may offer limited savings for farmers. NDSU estimates a typical 2,000-acre corn and soybean operation could save just $170 this fall.
2- China is stepping up U.S. soybean purchases, buying an estimated 520,000 to 650,000 metric tons this week. Brazil is forecasting a record soybean crop.
3- Improving weather could help harvest resume across the Northern Plains this weekend. Dry conditions and temperatures in the 60s and low 70s are expected.
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RRFN TOP 3 | OCT. 15
1- Winds of 40-55 miles per hour today could put corn to the test today. Frost and freezing conditions are expected by tomorrow morning.
2- Environmental groups are suing EPA over the water quality standards for atrazine.
3- Two container ships have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. fuel prices have surged nearly 70 percent since the war began.
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In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, @PioneerSeeds Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen offers recommendations for fall fertility. "Pull your soil samples," said Sundeen. "Knowing your actual P, K and residual N number field by field is the difference between guessing and placing the right rate in the right spot." Sundeen also encourages growers to consider seed decisions for 2027. rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/…
RRFN TOP 3 | OCT. 13
1- Combines remain parked again today due to wet conditions. Rain and cooler temperatures delay harvest across the Northern Plains.
2- A group of bipartisan senators is accusing the White House of violating federal law and demanding President Trump end his plan to import Russian diesel fuel. Trump continues to defend his decision.
3- The International Monetary Fund warns the global economy could face another major shock as emergency oil supplies run low and government debt continues to rise.
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In today's Pioneer Agronomy Update, @PioneerSeeds Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen offers a harvest update on corn, soybeans and canola. "Black leg and verticillium stripe have been common in fields and have caused standability issues." Soybean yields in northeast North Dakota have been good, but there has been a lot of variability
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Today, we recognize the hard work and dedication of farmers who keep agriculture moving. Thank you for all you do!
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RRFN TOP 3 | OCT. 12
1- Rain Slows Harvest
Rain and cooler temperatures delay harvest across the Northern Plains.
2- USDA Report Pressures Markets
Corn futures fall nearly 30 cents following higher USDA yield estimates.
3- Farmers Seek Diesel Relief
Farm groups push for relief as diesel prices reach $6 per gallon.
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USDA surprised the trade by increasing its corn yield by 2.7 bushels to 181.2 bushels per acre. Corn production is forecast at just over 16 billion bushels and stocks came in at 1.8 billion, both at the high end of trade expectations. In the USDA report, soybean yields are projected at 53.1 bushels per acre, up from the pre-report estimate of 52.9 bushels. U.S. soybean production was put at 4.5 billion bushels, which is in line with trade expectations.