WASECA CTY: From Minnesota Corn via Facebook, VERBATIM: “On Tuesday night, Waseca County Corn & Soybean Growers Chair Craig Baxter represented the group at the Waseca County Farm Bureau’s Taste of the Farm event. Thanks to Craig for highlighting agriculture in his local community!” PHOTOS: https://fluence-media.co/4xtnuS3 (SPONSORED: Minnesota Corn Growers Association)
OUTSIDE IMPACTS
WAR: Via Red River Farm Network, VERBATIM: “Markets reacted quickly to the news of the potential end of this war. AgBull Trading President Tommy Grisafi said stock prices rose overnight.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/43B6Ke8
MORE: Via Successful Farming, VERBATIM: “Pro Farmer’s Bill Watts reported that ‘grain and soy complex futures opened modestly lower Sunday night after the U.S. and Iran announced a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz, setting the stage for further talks aimed at ending a four-month old conflict.’” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4eg5Po0
SCREWWORM: Via Brownfield, VERBATIM: “An extension livestock veterinarian encourages producers in the Upper Midwest to have a level-headed response to New World screwworm. Dr. Angie Varnum with the University of Minnesota calls detections of the parasitic pest an important issue for the country.” VARNUM: “But it’s not something that’s currently urgent for Minnesota beef, dairy, small ruminant, swine, or equine producers.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4vP0MCc
EXPLAINER: Via Stateline, VERBATIM: “The New World screwworm poses potentially life-threatening risks to pets, wildlife and livestock. While the risk is concentrated in a few states, experts say a massive invasion could ripple across the American economy through higher grocery prices.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4eui0hf
MORE: You can find MDA information about the screwworm HERE: https://fluence-media.co/4a3YgzL
TRADE IMPACT: Via Brownfield, VERBATIM: “Following the confirmation of New World screwworm in the United States, both Canada and Mexico have issued import restrictions on live cattle from the U.S. University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez says the impacts will vary.” MARTINEZ: “We probably do send more to Mexico than Canada in terms of just how we trade and the product that we’re sending just south of the border out of Texas,” he says. “When we say Canada, there’s probably not as many cattle going from Texas to Canada in terms of having really big impact on trade.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4oO3BBv
FLANAGAN: Via KVRR-TV, VERBATIM: “Minnesota’s Lieutenant Governor stopped by Moorhead this weekend for some face time with local farmers – and prospective voters. Peggy Flanagan is running for U.S. Senate, and as part of her campaign, she visited Prairie Rose Farm to learn more about agricultural business and local food systems.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4uCjT1q
PROUD TO CHAMPION ATHLETES EVERYWHERE: Minnesota’s 24,000 family corn farmers may come from different fields than the athletes participating in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, which are set for June 20-26 in Minnesota. But they share the same values, including dedication, hard work, and perseverance. This summer, Minnesota Corn salutes the talented athletes participating in the games. We’ll be cheering them on from our fields as they shine in yours. (SPONSORED: Minnesota Corn)
WEATHER
EL NINO: Via Brownfield, VERBATIM: “A crop protection specialist expects this summer’s El Nino to influence crop disease pressure. Tyler Harp with Syngenta says conditions in the southern U.S. are typically wetter than normal, with the northern tier of states warmer than average.” HARP: “We transitioned into El Nino from La Nina, probably one of the quickest on record. And so it’s going to be a quite strong one. If we have really wet conditions, we’ll see a lot of tar spot. We could see a lot of southern rust if it stays hot.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4uFM9Aq
BEETS: Via Ag Update, from Montevideo farmer Megan Horsager, VERBATIM: “Overall, it has been a successful start to the season on our farm. We had good windows for planting with well-timed rains to get the crops germinated timely and evenly. The long stretch of cold and wind in the middle of May put a damper on growth, but we managed to avoid significant frost damage. Since finally turning the corner into summer weather, things have been progressing well.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4ebP12Y
STORM DAMAGE: From MDA via X, VERBATIM: “Reminder: Federal disaster loan application deadline for losses caused by storms/winds on 6/21/25 is near for affected counties (Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Roseau).” TWEET: https://fluence-media.co/4edqvi0
MORE: Via Small Business Administration, more on disaster loans and how to apply. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4vQDzjd
PROJECTIONS: Via farm management analyst Kent Thiesse, VERBATIM: “The USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) Report released on June 11 did not change estimated 2026 corn or soybean production levels, and did not make any significant adjustments in the projected 2026-27 demand levels for either corn or soybeans. The only significant change in the June WASDE report from the May monthly report was a decline of 0.5 bushels per acre in the projected 2026 national average wheat yield, with a corresponding adjustment to the estimated 2026 wheat production and the 2026-27 ending stocks. There were no adjustments to the 2026-27 corn and soybean carryout levels.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4xwzzps
WHAT’S NEXT
THIS MONTH: Via MYLE, VERBATIM: “The seventh annual Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo (MYLE) Livestock Show will be held on June 25-28 at the Martin County Fairgrounds in Fairmont, Minnesota. The event will feature 4-H and FFA members, as well as other youth livestock exhibitors from throughout Minnesota, showcasing their top-notch beef, sheep, goat and rabbit projects. The MYLE Show is the largest youth livestock show in Minnesota outside of the Minnesota State Fair later this Summer.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3QineVq
NEXT MONTH: Via Worthington Globe, VERBATIM: “University of Minnesota Extension will host a free agrivoltaics webinar, ‘Keeping the farm in ‘solar farm’: Agrivoltaic logistics,’ at 7 p.m. July 14. Solar energy sites on rural landscapes are raising concerns about taking agricultural land out of production, but they can be developed to prioritize ag production, known as agrivoltaics. Building an agrivoltaic site is a logistical puzzle involving specialized site prep, complex operations management, and long-term land stewardship.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4ebO1Mg
NEXTGEN: Via West Central Tribune, VERBATIM: “Area schools in Renville County attended an Ag Day during the last month of the school year. Organized by Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom, the May 5 event drew more than 130 people including students, teachers and volunteers to a rural Renville farm, according to a news release, and participants left with a greater appreciation of agriculture education.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3Sd0l6e
MN / ND: Via Minnesota Lawyer, VERBATIM: “Minnesota and North Dakota play vital roles in the Upper Midwest’s agricultural economy. While the states share many industry characteristics, they differ in regulatory structures, enforcement priorities, and administrative processes. Agricultural and rural businesses operating across state lines must account for variations in jurisdiction, environmental compliance, employment regulation, real estate requirements, and legal enforcement. Without careful planning, these differences can lead to regulatory challenges, operational delays, or liability exposure.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4etlbpy
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FRIDAY: Via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “This Juneteenth, Frogtown Farm is inviting the community to gather under the evening sky for a free outdoor screening of Farming While Black, a powerful documentary about Black land stewardship, agricultural heritage, food sovereignty, and the enduring connection between land, liberation, and community.” READ/WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4gkvXAO
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