Agweek Podcast

The fundamentals had more to do with market response this week than a host of policy issues that could have come into play. Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management share more on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

Evolution Ag Summit connects food to farm. Cannabis plant nears opening in Minnesota. SDSU master's program helps students become global leaders. Minnesota vineyard wins international acclaim.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the market impact of U.S. Supreme Court's tariff decision, Ag Outlook Forum numbers and more.

South Dakota lawmakers take on lab-cultured meat. Ag expert says flexibility is key to farm survival. Minnesota farmers talks about his time as ASGA president. NDSU's Little I celebrates 100 years.

Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the optimism that's been built into the soybean market this week.

Expert insight on the ag economy. Feelings about the review of USMCA. Agweek Livestock Tour visits a ranch raising an unusual breed of cattle. A popular counselor keeps helping farmers in retirement.

Soybean prices are surging due to potential Chinese purchases. Read more on the news from Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management and Tyler Donaldson of the Red River Farm Network on the Agweek Market Wrap.

Latest products for beet and bean diseases. Minnesota business uses ancient technique for healthier tortillas. Tips for reducing soil compaction. Help for young people to start sheep flocks.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the way the market is responding to extreme weather events this week on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

Disappearing topsoil is a big problem for land and bottom line. Expert advice for picking the best bull genetics. Keeping cattle right where you want them. Protecting ag business from cyber crime.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss a quieter week in the markets and what's to come next week on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

New food guidelines could help livestock producers. Our Livestock Tour kicks off on a ranch that returned to sheep. A program trains workers for farm skills. Technology helps toy tractor collectors.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss screwworm news and some phenomenal grain exports this week on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

Concerns about the MAHA movement. Minnesota producers could benefit from biogas expansion. A visit to the South Dakota Tractor Museum and More. Land O'Lakes feeds hungry people in rural areas.

Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss upcoming USDA reports to be released on Jan. 12, export reports, a hot feeder cattle market and more.

We're taking a look at the evolution of the crops in the region and how crops have changed in recent years. We'll see how climate change is affecting farmers. We'll look at 2026 winter weather.

Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss what impacted 2025 markets and what's coming in 2026, including trade, weather and geopolitical events.

We'll take a look back at some of your favorite and our biggest stories of the past year, including sugarbeet growers reminiscing on the past, a school adding fresh food to its menu and Sutton rodeo.

A drop in exports increases importance of domestic markets. Will farmland rental rates follow commodity prices? The Nora Store welcomes Christmas carolers. A Minnesota food co-op expands.

Host Al Winmill spoke with Noah Wanzek, a risk manager at Sylvius Financial, who discussed his background and the firm's focus on agricultural risk management, including crop insurance and developing strategies for producers, while also providing an update on the current corn and soybean harvest. Key talking points included Sylvius Financial's risk management software that helps farmers visualize income per acre and identify risk zones, the positive impact of the "big beautiful bill" on farm programs and insurance subsidies, and the value of Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance.   www.silveusfinancial.com

Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss how soybeans continued to slip this week on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

In this episode, we look at details of Trump's ag bail out and how sugar prices are impacting farmers in the region. We take a look at the state of farm financing and look back at the 2025 markets. Plus, we visit the MN Farm Bureau Convention, look at U.S. wheat, and explore the increased demand for sheep.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss China purchase, bridge payments and more on the Agweek Market Wrap, Dec. 12.

This week on AgweekTV, the cattle industry is seeing historic highs, but what's being done to protect when the market dips? This may be a challenging year for negotiating farmland rental rates for both renters and landowners. We'll tell you why. An award-winning Christmas tree takes its place of honor at the Minnesota State Capital. And a Minnesota horse feed company started small but is galloping to success.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the ongoing concerns of China's absence and a strong corn export on the Agweek Market Wrap.

We look at sugar markets. We have advice for keeping horses healthy amid an equine herpesvirus outbreak. Farmers share agritourism tips. We look at how farmers help feed the hungry through donations.

Hot topics in ag at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention. Insight into beef and turkey prices. Produce donations go to feed kids. Pardoned turkeys have a new life in Minnesota.

Ethanol plants work hard to keep up with corn harvest. Sugarbeet harvest wraps up in the Red River Valley. We look at cattle market fluctuations. North Dakota Farm Bureau will have a new leader soon.

Expert advice on adapting to expensive ag tech that could save money. Whether to sell or store soybeans. A high-tech soybean production facility. Several generations running their farm together.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss large ups and downs in ag markets this week on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

Food banks struggle in government shutdown. Study shows conservation adoption. U.S. cattle industry speaks out on beef import plan. A Minnesota farm has a line of healthy sunflower oils.

Soybeans are out of the doldrums, cattle are attempting to claw back losses. Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management share more on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

Government shutdown hurts farmers. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz meets with farm leaders on ag challenges. Central North Dakota rancher changed to bison 30 years ago. Farmers Union groups help with hunger.

Sugarbeet harvest is underway. Conservation practices that can help with profitability. A look at the High Plains Processing Plant. A look at corn and beans in north central North Dakota.

A government shutdown means less information from USDA, but Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management tells Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network that's not all a bad thing.

This week on AgweekTV, harvest on an unusual crop wraps up on this South Dakota farm. A pilot program to make ammonia for fertilizer from air and water is going up in Minnesota. As our Agweek Corn and Soybean tour continues, we'll see how corn is faring after getting nearly a foot of rain in a storm earlier this summer. And as Halloween draws near, it's time for a visit to pumpkin patch.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss cattle creeping higher and the lack of reports for grain markets on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

Grain company develops storage after storms. Corn and Soybean Tour visits eastern North Dakota. Sugarbeet growers help a friend harvest after ALS diagnosis. Minnesota farm to grow crops year-round.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss how a government shutdown leaves holes in agriculture information on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

Music legends gather for 40th anniversary Farm Aid concert. Changes may be coming to H-2A. R.D. Offutt holds potato dig days. A rancher and her niece team up to raise a unique breed of sheep.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss ongoing news that is so far doing little to move grain markets on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

Expert tips for mitigating market risk. Why the timing of avian influenza's return could make it worse. A garlic farm in South Dakota. Minnesota cereal company cares for people and the planet.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss market response to USDA reports, lacking trade deals on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

We bring you to the Big Iron Farm Show. We visit a South Dakota farm that's making a business of beef tallow. We check on the eastern South Dakota soybean crop. We meet Minnesota's new Princess Kay.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss news headlines that are moving the markets Friday, Sept. 12, on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, we'll show you the latest equipment for teaching producers how to make lambing safer. We'll tell you what the government is doing to promote hemp production in the upper Midwest. We'll take you to the South Dakota State Fair for a look at the new sheep facility. And we'll tell you about a program that pairs volunteers with small farms that need some help.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss weather, exports, trade deals and if cattle are nearly topping on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, opponents of two large dairies planned for North Dakota speak out about their environmental concerns. We'll show you a unique effort to draw attention to the importance of conservation efforts on the farm. We'll take a closer look at the effects of wind erosion near Westport, Minnesota. And it's sunflower season — we'll talk to a farmer who says it's his most profitable crop.  

This week on AgweekTV, ag leaders speak out on how the Trump administration's proposed tariffs will hurt their global trade. We take a closer look at one of Riverview's Minnesota dairies as their controversial plans for two big cattle facilities in North Dakota continue. We'll meet this year's Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year. And we'll visit a young couple making wildflower honey on their farmstead, from their own bees.  

Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss crop tours, interest rates and soaring cattle prices during the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says innovation will help overcome uncertainties in ag. We'll meet some women who are working to improve mental health among those who work in agriculture. A tour celebrating 100 years of one of the biggest names in big equipment makes a stop in West Fargo. And we'll meet a couple getting ready to retire from farming after more than 70 years in the field.