Michael Johnson
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North Dakota no-till pioneer Luther Berntson passes on
Luther Allen Berntson began no-till practices in a time and place that few were willing to attempt it. → Read More
Markets keep an eye on Argentina, Black Sea deal and weather at home
Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss what's going on in the agriculture market around the world on the Agweek Market Wrap. → Read More
Corn outlook and Brazil's mad cow case hit the markets
Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss what's going on in the agriculture market around the world on the Agweek Market Wrap. → Read More
A 'meat and potatoes' look at what made up the 2018 Farm Bill
About $428 billion supports the dozen chapters of the farm bill over five years. → Read More
What will the next farm bill look like? We asked some lawmakers who plan to play a part in crafting the bill
Agweek talked to Rep. Brad Finstad, Sen. John Hoeven, Rep. Dusty Johnson, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Sen. Tina Smith about their views on and goals for the next farm bill. → Read More
Trudging market led by failing weather conditions in Argentina
Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss what's going on in the agriculture market around the world on the Agweek Market Wrap. → Read More
South American weather, Mexico GMO ban and Russian retaliation impacting markets
Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss what's going on in the agriculture market around the world on the Agweek Market Wrap. → Read More
Next week's USDA report and South America weather expected to influence markets
Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss what's going on in the agriculture market around the world on the Agweek Market Wrap. → Read More
No magic needed to make rabbits appear on this central Minnesota farm
Even if it's not a lucrative venture, the hobby of raising rabbits continues at this farm near Sebeka, Minnesota. → Read More
Cow numbers continue to drop across the U.S.
The number of cows going to slaughter is far above the five-year average. Attendees of the annual Cow Calf Days tour in Minnesota heard the latest on cattle trends. → Read More
Grains finish higher, despite quenching rains in South America and southern Plains
Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss what's going on in the agriculture market around the world on the Agweek Market Wrap. → Read More
Malloy Farms is developing wagyu beef for northern Minnesota and beyond
The family is growing their commercial black Angus operation to include the exciting genetics that wagyu fans are hungry for. → Read More
Avian influenza at heart of shell-shocking egg price increases
Egg prices reached record highs in December 2022 and have now surpassed $5 per dozen in supermarkets across the region. → Read More
USDA reports cause a stir in market movements
Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss what's going on in the agriculture market around the world on the Agweek Market Wrap. → Read More
Markets droop following a ‘Christmas rally’
Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss what's going on in the agriculture market around the world on the Agweek Market Wrap. → Read More
Year ends on volatile note with wheat making ground
Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss what's going on in the agriculture market around the world on the Agweek Market Wrap. → Read More
Market awaits signal from China for expected soybean demand
Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss what's going on in the agriculture market around the world on the Agweek Market Wrap. → Read More
War, inflation and demand are all at play in the ag markets
Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss what's going on in the agriculture markets around the world on the Agweek Market Wrap. → Read More
New year may bring anticipated sales to commodities market
Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discussed what's going on in the agriculture market around the world on the Agweek Market Wrap. → Read More
In joining Agweek, I'm excited to help tell your stories
Michael Johnson joined the Agweek staff in December 2022 as the news editor. → Read More