Agweek Podcast

How world events are affecting crop choices. North Dakota's Grand Farm takes the lead in a national ag tech program. Dairy numbers climb. SDSU basketball partners with Dakota Layers on egg donation.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson, president of Martinson Ag Risk Management, discuss another volatile week in grain markets related to the war in Iran on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

How to get ahead of weeds. Efforts in the U.S. House to bring transparency to the fertilizer industry. SDSU's 103rd Little International. Where farmers can find help for mental health struggles.

A cheese plant expansion ramps up production in South Dakota. How egg producers are faring after facing avian influenza. How rising fertilizer prices are affecting crop decisions. What is a beefalo?

Randy Martinson, president of Martinson Ag Risk Management and Tyler Donaldson of the Red River Farm Network discussed the grains and livestock markets Friday, March 27, during the Agweek Market Wrap. 

Will an El Niño system disrupt the region's growing season? New research explores if eating beef can prevent diabetes. A visit to Pearly Valley Shorthorns. A new tool could save money on fertilizer.

Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management and Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network discuss the implications of the Iran war on markets on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

House passes farm bill with pesticide changes. Minnesota schools add meat processing. Sugarbeet co-op wants to add autonomous trucks in Minnesota. How soil tarping can improve your garden or farm.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss upcoming trade talks, Iran war, Brazil soybean issues and more on the Agweek Market Wrap for Friday, March 13, 2026.

How higher interest rates are impacting farming. Farmers who raise deer are at odds with the state of Minnesota. Organic farmers weather a tough ag economy. Cut flower industry blooms in South Dakota.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management talk about rising fertilizer costs, Iran and the topping of the cattle market on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

What the tariffs decision means for farmers. What farmers need to know about dicamba changes. Ag concerns in Minnesota after the ICE surge. University of Minnesota has a new variety of oats.

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.