Podcasts by Growing Harvest Ag Network

Afternoon Ag News, December 13, 2023: Keeping the water clean from 2023-12-13T18:00

The Hypoxia Task Force says farmers and ranchers are succeeding in reducing nutrient losses into the Mississippi River Watershed.

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Mid-morning Ag News, December 13, 2023: Adverse weather impacts soybean production in Brazil from 2023-12-13T16:00

Adverse weather in Brazil is reducing yields, but the country is still expected to produce a record soybean crop.

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Morning Ag News, December 13, 2023: Consumer demand impacts cattle prices from 2023-12-13T11:00

Colton Vondra with Ever Ag says one important indicator has played a role in lower cattle future prices.

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Afternoon Ag News, December 12, 2023: Consumers eating more food away from home from 2023-12-12T18:00

Dining away from home is once again becoming a bigger part of America’s eating habits. Mike North, president of the producer division at ever.ag, says we’re consuming a lot of food away from hom...

Mid-morning Ag News, December 12, 2023: Producers begin to plan for the 2024 growing season from 2023-12-12T16:00

Matt Sowder, Director of Global Agronomy with The Mosaic Company, says producers are already planning for the 2024 growing season.

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Morning Ag News, December 12, 2023: Consumers eating more on the go from 2023-12-12T11:00

More than 50 percent of the food dollars in America are spent away from home at foodservice providers. Mike North of Ever.Ag says it’s a trend to keep an eye on.

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Afternoon Ag News, December 11, 2023: Total cheese output on the rise from 2023-12-11T18:00

USDA’s Monthly Dairy Products Report released this week shows total cheese output, excluding cottage cheese, was 1.19 billion pounds, in October. That figure is 0.8 percent above October 2022 an...

Mid-morning Ag News, December 11, 2023: Consumers spending more at restaurants from 2023-12-11T16:00

In 2022, more than a third of U.S. dollars spent on domestically produced food went to foodservice establishments, which includes restaurants and other food-away-from-home outlets.

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Morning Ag News, December 11, 2023: USDA offers online application for Direct Loan customers from 2023-12-11T11:00

USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small says the agency is trying to make things more convenient for U.S. producers.

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The Agri-Biz Show, Dec 10 2023: Sugarbeet growers celebrate record year, Rural Utilities leader visits region, NDSU Stop the Bleed training from 2023-12-10T13:00

In this week’s episode of the Agri-Biz Show, Rusty Halvorson shares information from this past week’s joint annual meeting of American Crystal Sugar Company and the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Gr...

Afternoon Ag News, December 8, 2023: U.S. cattle herd shrinking from 2023-12-08T18:00

t’s well-known by now that the U.S. cattle herd has been shrinking for the last several years. Brett Stuart, founder and president of Global AgriTrends, says there are many examples of smaller l...

Mid-morning Ag News, December 8, 2023: Podcast on farm stress now available from 2023-12-08T16:00

Season two of Penn State University Extension’s podcast called “Farm Stress Real Talk” is now available.

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Morning Ag News, December 8, 2023: USDA to contact hog and pig producers from 2023-12-08T11:00

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is contacting producers for the December Hogs and Pigs Survey.

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Afternoon Ag News, December 7, 2023: Farmer sentiment improves in November from 2023-12-07T18:00

For the second month, farmer sentiment improved as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed five points.

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Mid-morning Ag News, December 7, 2023: What's expected for ag trade in 2024 from 2023-12-07T16:00

The latest trade outlook from the Department of Agriculture forecasts less exports and more imports in 2024.

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Morning Ag News, December 7, 2023: A mild November for the Upper Midwest from 2023-12-07T11:00

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the Upper Midwest reflected a mild November weather-wise through above normal dryness.

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Afternoon Ag News, December 6, 2023: USDA to contact cattle producers in January from 2023-12-06T18:00

In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will survey about 41,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle in...

Mid-morning Ag News, December 6, 2023: Commodity prices down compared to 2022 from 2023-12-06T16:00

Commodity prices have been on the decline. The average price received by farmers for corn during October 2023 in Minnesota was $4.92 per bushel according to the latest USDA, National Agricultura...

Morning Ag News, December 6, 2023: Propane prices and demand from 2023-12-06T11:00

Michael Newland, the director of agriculture business development at the Propane Education Research Council, says inventories are at their highest levels in the last five years.

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Afternoon Ag News, December 5, 2023: New campaign promotes health benefits of wheat from 2023-12-05T18:00

Consumers want nutrition information, so the Wheat Foods Council launched a social media campaign that educates fitness professionals and trainers about the benefits of wheat foods in healthy di...

Mid-morning Ag News, December 5, 2023: Corn price hits three-year low from 2023-12-05T11:00

The University of Illinois Farm Policy News website says the price of corn recently hit a three-year low mark. Supplies from Brazil and the U.S. surged while demand stagnated because of the high...

Morning Ag News, December 5, 2023: What ag bankers would like to see in the next farm bill from 2023-12-05T11:00

Ed Elfmann, Senior Vice President of Agricultural and Rural Banking Policy for ABA, explains how he is supporting bankers and farmers with the upcoming Farm Bill.

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Afternoon Ag News, December 4, 2023: NFU promotes Fairness for Farmers from 2023-12-04T18:00

A recent initiative by National Farmers Union promotes Fairness for Farmers, an effort to fight what NFU calls the monopoly crisis in American Agriculture.

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Mid-morning Ag News, December 4, 2023: Farm income dropped between 2022 and 2023 from 2023-12-04T16:00

The USDA’s latest Farm Income Forecast Report shows a significant drop between 2022 and 2023. Danny Munch, an economist with the American Farm Bureau, says the picture is a little brighter than ...

Morning Ag News, December 4, 2023: A look at the ag economy in 2024 from 2023-12-04T11:00

What's in store for the agricultural economy in 2024? Dave Widmar of Agricultural Economic Insights talks about some of the things they’ll be watching next year.

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The Agri-Biz Show, Dec 3, 2023: Recap of the 2023 NDAA Agribusiness Expo, Avalon Events Center, Fargo from 2023-12-03T13:00

In this week’s episode of the Agri-Biz Show, Rusty Halvorson shares information from this past week’s 2023 North Dakota Agricultural Association Agribusiness Expo at the Avalon Events Center in ...

Afternoon Ag News, December 1, 2023: African swine fever impacts global pork market from 2023-12-01T18:00

The 2018 spread of African swine fever to China had reverberations in the global pork market, according to new data from USDA’s Economic Research Service. ASF caused an estimated loss of 27.9 mi...

Mid-morning Ag News, December 1, 2023: A look at the forecast for the beginning of December from 2023-12-01T16:00

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and near to below normal precipitation are part of the forecast for the period of December 5 - 11.

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Morning Ag News, December 1, 2023: USDA changes notice of loss requirements for two livestock programs from 2023-12-01T11:00

The Department of Agriculture has waived certain notice of loss requirements in 2023 for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish and the Livestock Indemnity Progr...

Afternoon Ag News, November 30, 2023: NFU backs "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act" from 2023-11-30T18:00

The National Farmers Union is one of many organizations backing the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act” in Washington, D.C. 

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 30, 2023: 2023 Minnesota Field Crop Trials published from 2023-11-30T16:00

The Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station and the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences have published the 2023 Minnesota Field Crop Trials.

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Farm Talk: Farm bill priorities for the North Dakota Corn Growers Association from 2023-11-30T16:00

Katie Vculek farms with her family in the Oakes area. Katie serves on the North Dakota Corn Growers Association board and is also starting her second year on the sought-after National Corn Growe...

Morning Ag News, November 30, 2023: Report shows African Swine Fever impact on China's swine industry from 2023-11-30T11:00

An Economic Research Service report shows the full impact of African Swine Fever in China, and the impact was likely more than Chinese officials reported.

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Afternoon Ag News, November 29, 2023: Farmers who hire H-2A laborers will be paying more in 2024 from 2023-11-29T18:00

Veronica Nigh, senior economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, talks about the increasing costs of farm labor.

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 29, 2023: USDA to contact producers nationwide from 2023-11-29T16:00

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will contact producers nationwide to gather final year-end crop production numbers and the amount of grain and oilse...

Morning Ag News, November 29, 2023: More U.S. pork and beef plants approved for export to China from 2023-11-29T11:00

U.S. beef and pork exports to China received a boost recently with new plant approvals.

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Afternoon Ag News, November 28, 2023: A look at the forecast for the week ahead from 2023-11-28T18:00

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to below normal temperatures and precipitation are expected for much of the country for the period of November 28 through December 4.

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 28, 2023: Swine industry prepares for Prop 12 to take effect from 2023-11-28T16:00

A new government tracker will help watch for hog compliance with recent state laws. Proposition 12 will soon go into effect and the U.S. Department of Agriculture now provides hog data on compli...

Morning Ag News, November 28, 2023: Farmers facing lower incomes from 2023-11-28T11:00

Heading into harvest in the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Banks’ District, farmers faced lower incomes because of falling commodity prices and rising production costs.

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Afternoon Ag News, November 27, 2023: Soil sampling is key from 2023-11-27T18:00

Making sure that crop gets off to the right start is vital. Stephanie Zelinko with AgroLiquid says soil samples are key.

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 27, 2023: Rising interest rates impact farm lending from 2023-11-27T16:00

Interest rates are becoming a big concern in farm country. Fallon Savage with Farm Credit talks more about land values and rising interest rates.

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Morning Ag News, November 27, 2023: Fewer farms on the landscape from 2023-11-27T11:00

It’s no secret the number of farms in the U.S. has dwindled over the years. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention.

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The Agri-Biz Show - Nov 26, 2023: Agribusiness updates from Trade Talk at #NAFB23 from 2023-11-26T13:00

In this week’s episode of the Agri-Biz Show, Rusty Halvorson shares agribusiness updates from folks with BASF about crop disease activity in 2023, a new award-winning tractor from Claas, details...

Afternoon Ag News, November 24, 2023: Sunflower harvest continues in the Dakotas from 2023-11-24T18:00

Lemmon, South Dakota grower Lance Hourigan is keeping busy working on sunflower harvest. 

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 24, 2023: USDA conducts 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey from 2023-11-24T16:00

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service mailed survey codes to a selected sample of irrigators across 50 states with an invitation to respond to the 2023 Irrigation and Water Managem...

Morning Ag News, November 24, 2023: National Farmers Union voices farm bill priorities from 2023-11-24T11:00

Mike Stranz with the National Farmers Union explains the top priorities for NFU as the next farm bill is crafted.

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Afternoon Ag News, November 23, 2023: Increasing demand for U.S. corn from 2023-11-23T18:00

Harold Wolle serves as President of the National Corn Growers Association. Wolle talks more about increasing demand for U.S. corn.

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 23, 2023: Time to register for the 100th USDA Ag Outlook Forum from 2023-11-23T16:00

The 100th USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum now has registration open for both its in person and virtual events February 15th and 16th of next year.

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Morning Ag News, November 23, 2023: Southern Minnesota corn harvest update from 2023-11-23T11:00

Tom Haag and Harold Wolle farm in southern Minnesota. We visit with them about this year's corn crop. 

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Afternoon Ag News, November 22, 2023: Producers concerned about input prices from 2023-11-22T18:00

The Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer was started in 2015. It’s a monthly survey of 400 different farmers every month. 

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 22, 2023: USDA works to expand export market opportunities from 2023-11-22T16:00

USDA has announced plans to utilize $1.3 billion from the Commodity Credit Corporation to fund a new export market development program called the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program or RAPP....

Morning Ag News, November 22, 2023: A look at the ag economy in 2023 from 2023-11-22T11:00

David Widmar, an economist with Agricultural Economic Insights, talks about some of the bigger stories of the year in agriculture.

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Afternoon Ag News, November 21, 2023: Thanksgiving Day staples make the perfect sandwich from 2023-11-21T18:00

Pumpkin pie, turkey, gravy, sweet potatoes, and green bean casserole are some of the time-honored foods found at most Thanksgiving tables. But a survey shows those are also some of the top day-a...

Farm Talk: RAPP developed to increase commodity exports from 2023-11-21T16:00

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Jean Henning, Executive Director of the North Dakota Corn Council, discusses the Regional Agriculture Promotion Program (RAPP) – a ...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 21, 2023: Ag credit conditions soften in third quarter from 2023-11-21T16:00

Agricultural credit conditions in the Kansas City Fed’s Tenth District softened during the third quarter of 2023.

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Morning Ag News, November 21, 2023: Turkey industry less dependent on holiday sales from 2023-11-21T11:00

Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst, saying that the turkey industry is less dependent than it used to be on holiday sales of whole birds.

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Afternoon Ag News, November 20, 2023: Protecting yourself from scams this holiday season from 2023-11-20T18:00

 A survey by AARP reveals a majority of U.S. consumers have experienced some type of fraud, and with the holidays arriving, scammers are ramping up their efforts. AARP Oklahoma State Director Se...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 20, 2023: Are rising interest rates impacting land sales? from 2023-11-20T16:00

Doug Hensley with Hertz Farm Management says it's been an overall solid year. But regardless of yield changes, the growing season looks to end with lower commodity prices, down 20 percent for co...

Morning Ag News, November 20, 2023: World Dairy Expo Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest from 2023-11-20T11:00

During the 2023 World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, Ben Styer competed with his teammates from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, who were named first-place overall team in the Colle...

The Agri-Biz Show, Nov 19, 2023: The 2023 Sugarbeet Review from 2023-11-19T13:00

In this week’s episode of the Agri-Biz Show, Rusty Halvorson reviews the 2023 production year for sugarbeets across the region featuring: Harrison Weber, Executive Director of the Red River Vall...

Afternoon Ag News, November 17, 2023: Fewer Christmas tree farms in Canada from 2023-11-17T18:00

 Christmas is still over a month away, but harvest season has started on Canada’s Christmas tree farms. 

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 17, 2023: Ensuring crops have the nutrients they need from 2023-11-17T16:00

Taylor Purucker, crop nutrition lead for the Mosaic Company, talks about the two types of sulfur.

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Morning Ag News, November 17, 2023: USDA to contact growers for survey from 2023-11-17T11:00

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will survey a sample of producers in 37 states, including North Dakota and South Dakota, as part of its 2023 Row Cro...

Afternoon Ag News, November 16, 2023: USDA focuses on specialty crop industry from 2023-11-16T18:00

Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small discusses outreach for specialty crop industry input on USDA efforts such as the recently announced Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative.

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 16, 2023: Harvest continues in the Northern Plains from 2023-11-16T16:00

The combines continue to roll in the Northern Plains. Farmers are working to get this year’s crop off the field. Brian Leier serves as Vice President of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association...

Morning Ag News, November 16, 2023: Minnesota hog farmer elected to lead U.S. Meat Export Federation from 2023-11-16T11:00

Members of the U.S. Meat Export Federation elected Minnesota grain and hog farmer Randy Spronk as their new chair at the group's Strategic Planning Conference in New Orleans.

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Afternoon Ag News, November 15, 2023: Making decisions for the next growing season from 2023-11-15T18:00

Some producers are still working on the 2023 harvest, but decisions are already being made for 2024. 

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Farm Talk: The 2018 Farm Bill is extended from 2023-11-15T16:00

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. We visit with Brian Leier from Linton. Leier serves as Vice President of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. 

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 15, 2023: New program purchases commodities for food aid from 2023-11-15T16:00

The Regional Agriculture Promotion Program is a newly established project focused on providing funding for purchasing commodities for food aid and export market development.

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Morning Ag News, November 15, 2023: How much damage can wind do to a corn crop? from 2023-11-15T11:00

Geospatial technology is a way to find out more about the fields, and accurate GPS coordinates combined with yield monitor data can now let scientists find out how much damage a wind storm may h...

Afternoon Ag News, November 14, 2023: Tillage considerations from 2023-11-14T18:00

Greg Endres, NDSU Extension Agronomist at the Carrington Research Extension Center, says it’s important to consider how much tillage you want to do.

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 14, 2023: CHS Inc. reports net income for 2023 from 2023-11-14T16:00

CHS Inc. reported net income of $1.9 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2023, compared to $1.7 billion for fiscal year 2022.

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Morning Ag News, November 14, 2023: Bridging the gap between farmers and consumers from 2023-11-14T11:00

Nutrien last week released Bridging the Agricultural Perception Divide, a research study on the perception gaps between farmers and consumers in North America on issues such as sustainability, t...

Afternoon Ag News, November 13, 2023: Ranchers and industry experts continue to watch for signs of beef herd rebuilding from 2023-11-13T18:00

USDA's October Cattle on Feed report has been a topic of discussion in the beef industry. The next Cattle on Feed Report will be released November 17.

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 13, 2023: A look at the forecast for the week ahead from 2023-11-13T16:00

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes a mixture of temperatures and near to above normal precipitation nationwide for the period of November 14 - 20.

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Morning Ag News, November 13, 2023: Pork industry faces challenges from 2023-11-13T11:00

Christine McCracken, senior animal protein analyst, talks about some of the highlights in the Rabobank Pork Quarterly Q4 Update.

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The Agri-Biz Show - Nov. 12, 2023: Ag bankers less concerned about inflation, foreign ownership of U.S. farmland, farm bill extension likely from 2023-11-12T13:00

In this week’s episode of the AgriBiz Show, it’s looking more likely that a one year extension of the Farm Bill will be needed. In a new survey, agricultural bankers are a little less concerned ...

Afternoon Ag News, November 10, 2023: More consumers are buying butter from 2023-11-10T18:00

The long-term demand trends for dairy products indicate butter, cheese and other full-fat dairy foods will continue to grow in sales and volume for the foreseeable future. U.S. consumers have sh...

Farm Talk: North Dakota Livestock Alliance working to enhance the state's livestock industry from 2023-11-10T16:00

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Amber Wood, Executive Director of the North Dakota Livestock Alliance, informs listeners about NDLA, as well as some of the...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 10, 2023: How much U.S. ag land is owned by foreign investors? from 2023-11-10T16:00

Recent data from the Department of Agriculture provides an update on foreign investment in U.S. agricultural lands. 

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Morning Ag News, November 10, 2023: Work on continues on the next farm bill from 2023-11-10T11:00

Brenda Elmer is the Executive Director of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. Elmer talks more about top priorities for the corn industry as work continues on the next farm bill. 

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Afternoon Ag News, November 9, 2023: American Sheep Industry Association to host annual convention from 2023-11-09T18:00

The 2024 American Sheep Industry Association’s Annual Convention will offer producers a closer look at two pieces of legislation that will greatly affect the industry.

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 9, 2023: Sunflower harvest continues from 2023-11-09T16:00

Kennedy, Minnesota grower Tom Dowdle was hoping to start harvesting his sunflowers last week until he received 8-9 inches of snow the previous week. 

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Morning Ag News, November 9, 2023: Ag Economy Barometer rises four points from 2023-11-09T11:00

The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose four points in October to 110. The modest improvement in farmer sentiment resulted from farmers' improved perspective on current conditi...

Afternoon Ag News, November 8, 2023: USDA mails ballots for FSA county committee elections from 2023-11-08T18:00

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is mailing ballots this week for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county and urban county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private l...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 8, 2023: TSC kicks off fundraising drive from 2023-11-08T16:00

Tractor Supply Company kicked off the second annual FFA Future Leaders Scholarship fundraising drive. The Tractor Supply Foundation established the fund last year with a $5 million commitment ov...

Corn is piling up at elevators across the region from 2023-11-08T15:30:02

Dylan Nelson of Embden Grain in eastern North Dakota says harvest was off to a good start until the snowy, wet weather slowed progress. But, he says the push is on to get the crop off.

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Morning Ag News, November 8, 2023: Impacts of California's Prop 12 from 2023-11-08T11:00

Canada’s livestock industry says California’s attempt to impose animal care orders on out-of-state farmers and on out-of-country farmers, are not allowed under Inter-State or International Trade...

Afternoon Ag News, November 7, 2023: Minnesota FFA member honored with American Star Award from 2023-11-07T18:00

Each year at the National FFA Convention & Expo, four FFA members are honored with American Star Awards for outstanding accomplishments in FFA and agricultural education.

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 7, 2023: China's soybean imports are likely to stay strong through 2023 from 2023-11-07T16:00

A University of Illinois FarmDoc report says China’s soybean imports are likely to stay high through the fourth quarter of this year, taking 2023 purchases to an all-time record.

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Morning Ag News, November 7, 2023: Court orders EPA to follow the science from 2023-11-07T11:00

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a major victory to farmers when it ruled the Environmental Protection Agency must base its decisions on sound science and the law. 

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Afternoon Ag News, November 6, 2023: Low water levels on the Mississippi River impact barge traffic from 2023-11-06T18:00

Low water levels on the Mississippi River have slowed barge traffic and reduced loading capacity this harvest season, leading to similar delays and increased costs experienced by the grain indus...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 6, 2023: Beef industry advocates wanted from 2023-11-06T16:00

The Beef Checkoff-funded Trailblazers program is seeking applications for its next class of beef advocates. Trailblazers, developed by the National Cattlemen's Beef, takes advocacy to the next l...

Morning Ag News, November 6, 2023: A look at moisture totals across the Midwest from 2023-11-06T11:00

After a lengthy drought, some parts of the Upper Midwest have turned wet, but only in spots. Dennis Todey, director of the Midwest Climate Hub, says fall is typically a time when farm country se...

The Agri-Biz Show - Nov 5, 2023: Biden visits Minnesota, farm bill languishes, Mississippi River barge update, National Bison Day from 2023-11-05T13:00

In this week’s episode of the Agri-Biz Show, President Biden visited a family farm in Minnesota to highlight White House investments in rural America. With a new Speaker of the House, agricultur...

Afternoon Ag News, November 3, 2023: Pig farmers experiencing losses from 2023-11-03T17:00

Partners for Production Agriculture’s Economist Dr. Steve Meyer said pig farmers have been dealing with losses worse than 1998.

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 3, 2023: Pork options for the holiday season from 2023-11-03T15:00

Kevin Sheehan, Senior Director of Processing and Engagement at the National Pork Board, talks about pork options for families during the holiday season.

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Morning Ag News, November 3, 2023: Cattle markets react to recent USDA report from 2023-11-03T10:00

USDA released a Cattle on Feed report in October, showing cattle on feed at 11.5 million head, the second-highest figure on record. 

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Afternoon Ag News, November 2, 2023: Sunflower harvest progress continues from 2023-11-02T17:00

The snow and cold are making harvest challenging in the Northern Plains. Sunflower harvest has been running behind the five-year average in North Dakota. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 2, 2023: South Dakota officials work to expand ag export opportunities from 2023-11-02T15:00

A South Dakota ag official is a member on a trade mission in Singapore and Malaysia. 

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Morning Ag News, November 2, 2023: What an El Nino climate pattern means for livestock from 2023-11-02T10:00

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at what a winter of the El Nino climate pattern in the U.S. may mean for livestock this coming season.

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Afternoon Ag News, November 1, 2023: National Pork Board works to promote pork favorites at restaurants from 2023-11-01T17:00

Kiersten Hafer, vice president of strategy and domestic market development with the National Pork Board, explained that foodservice companies like Firehouse Subs have reintroduced some pork favo...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 1, 2023: Organic fresh produce sales continue to grow from 2023-11-01T10:00

For the second quarter in a row, organic fresh produce grew slightly in year-over-year sales and volume in the third quarter of 2023.

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Morning Ag News, November 1, 2023: Changes continue in the agriculture industry from 2023-11-01T10:00

The landscape of land ownership has evolved over the past 25 years as a generational transfer of ownership takes place.

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Afternoon Ag News, October 31, 2023: U.S. farmers expected to produce a big corn crop from 2023-10-31T17:00

Despite widespread drought across the Corn Belt during the growing season, the U.S. is positioned to produce one of the three largest corn crops on record.

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Farm Talk: Working to enhance the fertilizer industry in North Dakota from 2023-10-31T15:00

This Farm Talk Segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Our state’s farmers grow a lot of crops in North Dakota and it takes a lot of fertilizer to make all those bushels. Brenda Elmer, E...

Mid-morning Ag News, October 31, 2023: Corn and soybean export sales rise from 2023-10-31T15:00

USDA says corn sales to overseas buyers surged, and soybean sales hit a marketing-year high in the seven days ending on October 19.

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Morning Ag News, October 31, 2023: USDA to provide more than $3 Billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by 2022 natural disasters from 2023-10-31T10:00

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2022.

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Afternoon Ag News, October 30, 2023: What an El Nino climate pattern means for the U.S. from 2023-10-30T17:00

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at what precipitation might look like this winter across the country as a result of the El Nino climate pattern.

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Mid-morning Ag News, October 30, 2023: HPAI continues to impact flocks from 2023-10-30T15:00

Officials are warning poultry producers to step up their biosecurity measures. 

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Morning Ag News, October 30, 2023: Report shows fertilizer market is positive in the coming years from 2023-10-30T10:00

A recent report from Rabobank says the outlook for global fertilizer markets is positive in the coming years.

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Auction Talk with Steffes Group: Evidence shows drainage tile adds value and productivity to land from 2023-10-29T12:00

In this month's installment of Auction Talk with Steffes Group, Max Steffes and Levi Otis of Ellingson Companies talk about land values, drainage improvements, the history of drain tiling in the...

Afternoon Ag News, October 27, 2023: National Corn Growers Association launches annual scholarship program from 2023-10-27T17:00

The National Corn Growers Association this week announced the launch of its annual scholarship program for the 2024 academic year. The program is designed to support students who are passionate ...

Mid-morning Ag News, October 27, 2023: USDA releases final Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards from 2023-10-27T15:00

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the new final rules for organic livestock and poultry production are an important step forward for the organic industry.

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Morning Ag News, October 27, 2023: Americans love their chicken from 2023-10-27T10:00

Consumption of poultry has increased significantly with the rise of nutrition and meal simplicity. Annually, Americans consume over 100 pounds of poultry per person.

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Afternoon Ag News, October 26, 2023: Dakotaland Feeds donates to Raise the SHED Fundraising Campaign from 2023-10-26T17:00

The South Dakota State Fair Foundation is excited to announce Dakotaland Feeds has pledged $25,000 to the ‘Raise The SHED’ Fundraising Campaign.
 

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Farmers stay busy with fall tillage work before freeze up from 2023-10-26T16:26:24

Drew Courtney farms southwest of Oakes in southeastern North Dakota. He also serves as Secretary/ Treasurer for the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. We made a stop out in the field to visi...

Farm Talk: Farmers stay busy with corn harvest and fall tillage work from 2023-10-26T15:13

This Farm Talk Segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Tysen Rosenau farms east of Carrington. He serves as Chairman of the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. We made a stop out in t...

Mid-morning Ag News, October 26, 2023: Sunflower harvest progress from 2023-10-26T15:00

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey takes a look at sunflower harvest progress across the nation. 

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Morning Ag News, October 26, 2023: Taking safety steps this harvest season from 2023-10-26T10:00

Combine fires happen all too often. We will have more details on farm safety. 

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Afternoon Ag News, October 25, 2023: Changes made to brand inspection program in South Dakota from 2023-10-25T17:00

The South Dakota Brand Board has created a new supervisory model for its brand inspection program.

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Mid-morning Ag News, October 25, 2023: USDA provides billions of dollars to bolster international trade and food aid from 2023-10-25T15:00

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing $2.3 billion to help American producers maintain and develop markets for their commodities and use U.S. commodities to bolster international food ...

Morning Ag News, October 25, 2023: The push continues to wrap up row crop harvest from 2023-10-25T10:00

According to the latest crop progress report from USDA, in North Dakota soybean harvest was 85 percent complete and 45 percent of the state’s corn crop has been harvested.

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Afternoon Ag News, October 24, 2023: Canada farmland values remain strong from 2023-10-24T17:00

Farm Credit Canada, the country’s largest agricultural land and asset lending institution, has released its mid-year land evaluation report. The results show that, while there were major swings ...

Mid-morning Ag News, October 24, 2023: EcoField is a new agriculture sustainability product from 2023-10-24T15:00

Grey Montgomery, Senior Vice President and head of agriculture products and operations at DTN, says that the company has gotten into the agriculture sustainability space with a new product calle...

Morning Ag News, October 24, 2023: Live weights of cattle down in early 2023 from 2023-10-24T10:00

Live weights of both hogs and cattle ran below year-earlier weights for the early part of 2023. 

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Afternoon Ag News, October 23, 2023: Where at the commodity markets headed next? from 2023-10-23T17:00

Wars and weather are impacting commodity prices. Dan Basse, ag economist and president of AgResource Company, gives us his best guess on what 2024 will look like.

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Mid-morning Ag News, October 23, 2023: Low water levels on the Mississippi River impact barge traffic from 2023-10-23T15:00

Low water levels along the Mississippi River are causing transportation disruptions for agriculture, as the river saw record low levels earlier this month. The lower levels mean less product can...

Morning Ag News, October 23, 2023: USDA releases ASF response plan from 2023-10-23T10:00

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, just this month it came out with a revised ASF response plan.

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The Agri-Biz Show - Oct 22, 2023: Delegation travels 7,000 miles to see ND corn, combine fires, Black Sea grain situation from 2023-10-22T12:00

In this week’s episode of the AgriBiz Show, we get an area harvest update from Tanner McDaniel of Maple River Grain & Agronomy - where the KFGO crew handed out Harvest Snack Packs on Wednesd...

Afternoon Ag News, October 20, 2023: Shifts in the dairy market from 2023-10-20T17:00

Ben Laine, Senior Dairy Analyst at Terrain, says the past two years have brought changes in production, exports, pricing, and other factors that have forced the dairy industry to adapt and innov...

High winds elevate risk of combine and equipment fires from 2023-10-20T16:44:11

As growers press ahead with the harvest this weekend, very windy conditions Friday and Saturday may increase the risk of equipment and combine fires.

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Afternoon Ag News, April 21, 2022: Farmland Prices up 20% in 2022 from 2022-04-21T17:00

The stronger land prices of late 2021 continued in the first months of 2022. Farmers National Company reports sale prices took another jump higher because of the war in Ukraine and ongoing inflatio...

Mid-morning Ag News, April 21, 2022: Many Minnesota producers are waiting to plant from 2022-04-21T15:00

Cold soil temperatures have put spring planting on hold for many producers in Minnesota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Ag News, April 21, 2022: Many producers searching for hay from 2022-04-21T10:00

Barry McRea, owner of Valley Video Hay Markets in Scottsbluff, says they are down almost 95 percent, so there's not much hay out there and buyers will be competing for it. See omnystudio.com/liste...

Afternoon Ag News, April 20, 2022: NDSU Extension to host webinar series focused on local meat production from 2022-04-20T17:00

The North Dakota State University Extension small farms team is hosting a comprehensive and interactive Local Meat Production webinar series scheduled for Tuesday evenings in May. The five-part ser...

Mid-morning Ag News, April 20, 2022: National average gas price declines for fourth straight week from 2022-04-20T15:00

The nation's average gas price declined for the fourth straight week, falling 3.8 cents from a week ago to $4.06 per gallon. The national average is down 21.1 cents from a month ago and $1.21 per g...

Morning Ag News, April 20, 2022: Little planting being done across the Midwest from 2022-04-20T10:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says there has been very little corn planting progress for the week ending April 17th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Ag News, April 19, 2022: North Dakota Farmers Union Camp to offer discounts until May 15 from 2022-04-19T17:00

North Dakota Farmers Union announced that it is offering discounts to any youth who registers early for Farmers Union Camp between now and May 15. The organization’s summer camping program gets und...

Mid-morning Ag News, April 19, 2022: Meat packers agree to testify before Congress from 2022-04-19T15:00

The four CEOs of Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS, and National Beef Packing have agreed to testify before Congress. Reuters says the meatpacker bosses will discuss cattle markets and price increases for ...

Morning Ag News, April 19, 2022: Minnesota hemp growers need to apply for a license from 2022-04-19T10:00

Those wanting to grow and process hemp in Minnesota in 2022 must apply for a license with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) by April 30. To date, over 200 people have applied for an MDA...

Afternoon Ag News, April 18, 2022: A new program is working to find solutions to end the veterinarian shortage from 2022-04-18T17:00

Farm Journal Foundation is partnering with the Zoetis Foundation to launch a new program to find solutions for relieving student debt in the veterinary industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Morning Ag News, April 18, 2022: Farmers and industry leaders excited for summertime sales of E-15 from 2022-04-18T10:00

President Biden’s decision to allow summertime E15 sales on an emergency basis does more than increase sales of the higher blended fuel, according to the ethanol industry. Renewable Fuels Associati...

Mid-morning Ag News, April 15, 2022: One agronomist offers some weed control advice from 2022-04-15T15:00

Early season weed control is the best bet to get a handle on hard to control weeds in your fields. Dr. Jim Smart, Ag Spectrum Research and Teaching Agronomist, says waiting to control weeds later i...

Morning Ag News, April 15, 2022: LaMoure students earn third place honors in national competition from 2022-04-15T10:00

Three students at LaMoure Public School are third prize winners in C-SPAN’s national 2022 StudentCam competition for their documentary, “Vertically Challenged: Our Beef Industry and Their Struggle”...

Afternoon Ag News, April 14, 2022: Argentina and Brazil expected to plant more wheat from 2022-04-14T17:00

The war in Ukraine is expected to expand wheat production in Argentina and Brazil, the primary wheat-producing nations in South America. Agriculture and consumer economics experts from the Universi...

Farm Talk: E-15 sales in the summer is good news for corn producers from 2022-04-14T15:00

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Tysen Rosenau farms in the Carrington area. He was recently elected Chairman of the ND Corn Council. Rosenau e...

Mid-morning Ag News, April 14, 2022: USDA meteorologist says below normal temperatures are on the way for several areas in the country from 2022-04-14T15:00

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says below normal temperatures and near to above precipitation will apply to several parts of the country during the period of April 19 - 25. See omnystudio.com/list...

Morning Ag News, April 14, 2022: Western North Dakota ranchers battle snow and wind to keep livestock fed from 2022-04-14T10:00

A large snow system that is moving through the Northern Plains is making working conditions difficult for ranchers. Joel Opp ranches in the Hebron area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Afternoon Ag News, April 13, 2022: Tips to make sure your sump pump is working properly from 2022-04-13T17:00

Tom Scherer, NDSU Extension agricultural engineer, discusses ways to keep your sump pump working properly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid-morning Ag News, April 13, 2022: Summer sales of E15 allowed from 2022-04-13T15:00

A Tuesday announcement from the White House allows for summer sales of E15.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April blizzard impacts livestock producers across much of North Dakota from 2022-04-13T14:54:33

A large snow system that is moving through the Northern Plains is making calving  and caring for livestock difficult for ranchers. Joel Opp ranches in the Hebron area in western North Dakota. Opp t...

Morning Ag News, April 13, 2022: Global crop acres are up compared to acres in 2020 from 2022-04-13T10:00

The total number of global crop acres rose by 73 million during the last two years. Agricultural Economic Insights first observed an uptick in global acreage in 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Afternoon Ag News, April 12, 2022: Drought conditions are impacting different commodities across the U.S. from 2022-04-12T17:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at drought coverage for commodities across the continental U.S. for the period ending April 5th.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid-morning Ag News, April 12, 2022: Food Prices Set a Record During March from 2022-04-12T15:00

The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization says its Food Price Index set a record in March. The index averaged 159.3 points, up almost 18 points from February. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Morning Ag News, April 12, 2022: Ranchers in North Dakota prepare for spring storm from 2022-04-12T10:00

It’s calving season for many and blizzard warnings have ranchers preparing and moving livestock closer to home and well protected areas. Alicia Harstad, NDSU Extension Ag and Natural Resources Agen...

Afternoon Ag News, April 11, 2022: Anhydrous safety should be top concern this spring and every spring from 2022-04-11T17:00

Many farmers and applicators will soon apply anhydrous ammonia (NH3) prior to planting or sidedress after planting. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is providing tips to farmers and applicat...

Mid-morning Ag News, April 11, 2022: Farmer-funded effort works to get more cover crops planted from 2022-04-11T15:00

National Pork Board, with Checkoff funding, is partnering with the National Corn Growers Association and the United Soybean Board on the Farmers for Soil Health initiative. The FSH initiative is a ...

Morning Ag News, April 11, 2022: U.S. beef exports strong in February from 2022-04-11T10:00

U.S. beef exports posted another strong performance in February, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, led by excellent value growth in key Asian and L...

The AgriBiz Show: April 10, 2022 from 2022-04-10T12:00

Rusty Halvorson has a recap of this week's past news headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Ag News, April 8, 2022: One new children's book teaches kids about agriculture from 2022-04-08T17:00

 “I LOVE Strawberries,” is the newest title from Feeding Minds Press, the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s publishing venture. Author Shannon Anderson says the book offers a child’...

Mid-morning Ag News, April 8, 2022: A windy winter leads to soil erosion concerns from 2022-04-08T15:00

It’s been a windy winter. Dr. Abbey Wick, NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist, talks more about her concerns with soil erosion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Ag News, April 8, 2022: A look at next week's forecast from 2022-04-08T10:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook through the middle of April. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Ag News, April 7, 2022: One expert discusses the impacts of Russia's war on Ukraine from 2022-04-07T17:00

Both Russia and Ukraine are massive producers and exporters of oilseeds and grain, specifically wheat. Prices were already increasing prior to the invasion due to weather events, supply chain disru...

Farm Talk: "State of the Soil" virtual event to take place April 22 from 2022-04-07T16:00

This Farm Talk Segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. One virtual event is focusing on the “State of the Soil” Dr. Abbey Wick, NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist...

Mid-morning Ag News, April 7, 2022: Ag economy barometer inches lower from 2022-04-07T15:00

The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dipped to a reading of 113 in March, the weakest farmer sentiment reading since May 2020, which was in the early days of the pandemic. The March...

Morning Ag News, April 7, 2022: A look at how sugarbeet planting is progressing across the nation from 2022-04-07T10:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey takes a first look at sugarbeet planting for the 2022 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Ag News, April 6, 2022: ND Farmers Union President talks priorities for the next farm from 2022-04-06T17:00

Talks are already in the works for the next farm bill. Mark Watne with the North Dakota Farmers Union talks more about the priorities for the organization in the next farm bill. See omnystudio.com...

Mid-morning Ag News, April 6, 2022: Lamb prices on the rise from 2022-04-06T15:00

The U.S. Quarterly Lamb Retail Sales Report for the fourth quarter of 2021 shows lamb performed better last year than it did in 2020. Lamb has seen tremendous retail sales growth during the past tw...

Morning Ag News, April 6, 2022: What you need to know about HPAI from 2022-04-06T10:00

Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have now been confirmed in North Dakota. Mary Keena, NDSU Extension livestock environmental management specialist, discusses what poultry owners and the p...

Afternoon Ag News, April 5, 2022: Commodity prices in Minnesota up from 2021 from 2022-04-05T17:00

The average price received by farmers for corn during February 2022 in Minnesota was $5.86 per bushel according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Agricultural Prices re...

Mid-morning Ag News, April 5, 2022: Grassland Conservation Reserve Program sign up has begun from 2022-04-05T15:00

Producers and landowners can now enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program through May 13, 2022.  The program had its highest enrollment in history in 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Morning Ag News, April 5, 2022: Brazil's soybean harvest is coming to a close from 2022-04-05T10:00

The Brazil soybean harvest is close to ending, while the second-corn crop is all but in the ground. Dr. Michael Cordonnier is an agronomist with Corn and Soybean Advisor, Incorporated. He says Braz...

Afternoon Ag News, April 4, 2022: Larger dairy operations outpacing smaller operations from 2022-04-04T17:00

New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the U.S. dairy sector has experienced a gradual shift in milk production toward larger dairy operations. The research indicates that the shift i...

Mid-morning Ag News, April 4, 2022: CRP Grasslands Description and Sign-Up Details from 2022-04-04T15:00

Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow discusses the Conservation Reserve Program-Grasslands component, and improvements in the program for its latest acreage enrollment period going...

Morning Ag News, April 4, 2022: One turkey grower talks biosecurity efforts to protect their birds from HPAI from 2022-04-04T10:00

Poultry producers are on high alert as more cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza pop up across the country. Erica Sawatzke is a 6th generation turkey farmer from Kensington, Minnesota. Sa...

The AgriBiz Show: April 3, 2022 from 2022-04-03T12:00

Rusty Halvorson has a recap of this week's top headlines in AgriBiz News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Kidder County from 2022-04-01T17:25:18

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in Kidder County. Penny Nester, NDSU Extension Ag and Natural Resources Agent for Kidder County, talks more about how producers can protect thei...

Afternoon Ag News, April 1, 2022: Turkey grower talks avian influenza concerns from 2022-04-01T17:00

Butch Brey is a turkey grower&Vice President of the Minnesota Turkey Research&Promotion Council.  He’s based in Brown County, near Sleepy Eye.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid-morning Ag News, April 1, 2022: Rep. Craig of Minnesota says biofuels can help ease the pain at the pump from 2022-04-01T15:00

Representative Angie Craig (D-MN) talks about the recently introduced bipartisan Home Front Energy Independence Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Ag News, April 1, 2022: Above normal temperatures expected for much of the country for the beginning of the month from 2022-04-01T10:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for early April. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Ag News, March 31, 2022: Confection sunflower prices setting new market highs from 2022-03-31T17:00

Recovering demand after Covid shutdowns has confection processors looking to add 2022 acres. Confection sunflowers have been one of the highest returns per acre options available for several years ...

Farm Talk: Poultry producers work to protect their flocks from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza from 2022-03-31T15:00

This Farm Talk Segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed in South Dakota and Minnesota. Amber Boeshans with the No...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 31, 2022: Swine university-level courses available online from 2022-03-31T15:00

Designated swine university-level courses are just a mouse click away. Through a collaboration of many universities and the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence, college students and pork producers can a...

Morning Ag News, March 31, 2022: Georgia Ports continue to add capacity from 2022-03-31T10:00

The Port of Savannah’s container volume grew nearly 18 percent in February, extending year-over-year increases to 19 consecutive months for the Georgia Ports Authority. In light of the sustained in...

Afternoon Ag News, March 30, 2022: Supreme Court to hear case against Prop. 12 from 2022-03-30T17:00

The Supreme Court has decided to hear a challenge to the law by Farm Bureau and the National Pork Producers Council. Travis Cushman, AFBF Senior Counsel for Public Policy, says the decision is a si...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 30, 2022: The COVID-19 pandemic cut restaurant sales in nearly half from 2022-03-30T15:00

New data from USDA's Economic Research Service shows restaurant transactions fell 47 percent in 2020, compared to 2019. In March of 2020, the federal government declared a national emergency in res...

Morning Ag News, March 30, 2022: Expert offers advice to poultry producers on how to protect their flocks from avian influenza from 2022-03-30T10:00

Dr. Carol Cardona is a professor of avian health at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. She has some advice for producers on how to best protect their own operations from th...

Afternoon Ag News, March 29, 2022: Farmers in Ukraine work to get some crops planted from 2022-03-29T17:00

Farmers in Ukraine, a major exporter of grains, have planted the first 371,000 acres of spring crops despite the Russian invasion that will likely cut down on the country’s available sowing area.Se...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 29, 2022: Survey shows consumers want U.S. grown food from 2022-03-29T15:00

Consumers say it’s important to purchase U.S.-grown food, including soybeans, in a new study from the United Soybean Board. USB Communication and Education Committee Chair and Maryland farmer Belin...

Morning Ag News, March 29, 2022: Drought concerns increase for areas of South Dakota from 2022-03-29T10:00

The climate outlook for the spring season has increased concern for drought to continue in South Dakota. On March 17, the U.S. Drought Monitor showed two-thirds of the state in either moderate or s...

Afternoon Ag News, March 28, 2022: USDA announces more resources to increase and expand meat and poultry processing capacity from 2022-03-28T17:00

Processors and applicants involved with the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program and the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) can access this technical assis...

LaMoure County producers receive beneficial fall rains and winter snow pack from 2022-03-28T15:00

Julianne Racine is the LaMoure County, Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources. Racine says while the county did receive some beneficial fall moisture and the melting snow pack is inf...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 28, 2022: U.S., Japan Reach Agreement on American Beef Import Targets from 2022-03-28T15:00

U.S. cattle groups applauded the announcement of an agreement between the U.S. and Japan on American beef imports. Both countries entered consultations after the beef tariff safeguard got triggered...

Morning Ag News, March 28, 2022: One expert says dairy producers are focused more on profit than production from 2022-03-28T10:00

From a worldwide perspective, our approach to milk production is impacted by factors that change by the minute. Global dairy strategist Mary Ledman joins us from Rabobank to share what milk product...

The AgriBiz Show, March 27: This week's look at innovations in agriculture, with host Rusty Halvorson from 2022-03-27T12:30

In this Week's episode of the AgriBiz Show, we talked with Rick Snyder, Vice President of Business Development, with FarmOp Capital, and Ben Voss, the director of sales for North America and Austra...

Afternoon Ag News, March 25, 2022: Feeding the Economy report highlights agriculture's impact on the U.S. economy from 2022-03-25T17:00

U.S. food and agriculture groups this week released the sixth annual Feeding the Economy report. The report's findings show that seven percent of the nation's economy and 29 percent of American job...

Farm Talk: One Carrington farmer is hopeful for a start in the field around Easter time from 2022-03-25T15:00

This Farm Talk Segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Tysen Rosenau farms east of Carrington and talks more about the current moisture conditions and high input cos...

Morning Ag News, March 25, 2022: Officials have farm bill discussion from 2022-03-25T10:00

 While officials are discussing the next farm bill, funding the legislation could be more challenging than in previous years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Ag News, March 24, 2022: Help Farm Rescue purchase another tractor for the field from 2022-03-24T17:00

Farm Rescue is accepting applications for the spring planting season. Farm Rescue Founder Bill Gross says if families are in need of help, there’s still time to apply. See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 24, 2022: 49-acre pop-up container facility to help ease delays for ag exports from 2022-03-24T15:00

The Department of Agriculture recently announced a new 49-acre pop-up container facility at the Port of Seattle to ease delays for agricultural exports headed to foreign markets. Seattle is the sec...

Morning Ag News, March 24, 2022: Americans continue to pay more at the pump from 2022-03-24T10:00

There no question Americans are feeling the pain at the pump as gas prices haven’t been this high in years. Mike Steenhoek is the Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, who says he...

Afternoon Ag News, March 23, 2022: Farmers need to tell their sustainability story from 2022-03-23T17:00

John Mesko says often when sustainability in agriculture comes up, farmers are expected to change their practices, or at the very least improve upon them. But, he noted what many in the non-ag comm...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 23, 2022: Eastern North Dakota ranchers are warned about the possibility of spring flooding from 2022-03-23T15:00

Ranchers in Eastern North Dakota are being advised to prepare for spring flooding. NDSU Extension specialists say those ranchers in the eastern part of the state should make plans for moving feed a...

Morning Ag News, March 23, 2022: The national average gas price is $1.37 per gallon higher than a year ago from 2022-03-23T10:00

For the first time in twelve weeks, the national average price of gasoline declined, down nine cents from a week ago. The national average gas price Monday was $4.24 a gallon, and the average diese...

Afternoon Ag News, March 22, 2022: Experts monitor avian influenza threat from 2022-03-22T17:00

The poultry industry in Minnesota is closely monitoring for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm Talk: Local producers participate in local educational opportunities from 2022-03-22T16:25:15

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Justin Quandt recently took part in a corn and ethanol education that took place in Fargo, ND and Alexandria, ...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 22, 2022: Drought conditions are likely to continue in parts of the western United States from 2022-03-22T15:00

A severe drought has gripped western parts of the U.S. since the middle of 2020. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says drought will likely persist or worsen in the spring due to ...

Morning Ag News, March 22, 2022: The war in Ukraine is causing food prices to rise in central Asia, the Middle East and North Africa from 2022-03-22T10:00

The United Nations says the war in Ukraine is already resulting in higher food prices and a shortage of staple crops in central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. The Russian invasion of Ukra...

Afternoon Ag News, March 21, 2022: 99th SDSU Little International to be held April 1 and 2 from 2022-03-21T17:00

South Dakota State University is inviting the public to attend the 99th SDSU Little International at the Animal Science Arena on campus in Brookings, April 1-2.  See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 21, 2022: USDA to livestream certain commodity reports from 2022-03-21T15:00

Joe Parsons of the National Agricultural Statistics Service explains one of the reasons for USDA's upcoming series of livestreams of certain Secretarial commodity briefing reports. See omnystudio....

Morning Ag News, March 21, 2022: Several factors pushing food prices higher from 2022-03-21T10:00

Food prices are continuing to rise. The most recent Consumer Price Index in February shows food prices rose 7.9 percent during the month.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Ag News, March 18, 2022: Dry conditions persist in western North Dakota from 2022-03-18T17:00

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, much of far western North Dakota is experiencing severe or extreme drought conditions. Sherry Meyer ranches with her family in southwestern North Dakota. Meye...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 18, 2022: EPA announces further label restrictions on over-the-top use of Dicamba in Minnesota and Iowa from 2022-03-18T15:00

The Environmental Protection Agency this week announced further label restrictions on over-the-top use of Dicamba in Minnesota and Iowa. The changes, requested by pesticide registrants in consultat...

Morning Ag News, March 18, 2022: Lumber prices soar from 2022-03-18T10:00

Lumber prices had a historic run last summer, and prices have been volatile again in recent weeks. The May futures contract rose more than 50% in February and has fallen more than 25% in the first ...

Afternoon Ag News, March 17, 2022: NDSU specialists to host drought webinars from 2022-03-17T17:00

Currently 36% of North Dakota is experiencing some level of drought as drought conditions continue to persist in the western part of the state. NDSU specialists will be hosting live webinars to hel...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 17, 2022: One economist says the ag economic outlook for 2022 remains solid from 2022-03-17T15:00

The agricultural economic outlook for 2022 remains solid. Cortney Cowley is a senior economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. She says while things look good on the surface, there wi...

Morning Ag News, March 17, 2022: Sunflower prices soar ahead of the 2022 growing season from 2022-03-17T10:00

According to the National Sunflower Association, processors are currently offering 2022 Act of God production contracts starting at a minimum of $40.00 and upwards per cwt. The crop insurance price...

Afternoon Ag News, March 16, 2022: U.S. beef exports soared in January from 2022-03-16T17:00

Coming off a record-breaking performance in 2021, U.S. beef exports remained red-hot in January, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Pork exports continued to trend lower in January, desp...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 16, 2022: Fischbach introduces Landowner Easement Rights Act from 2022-03-16T15:00

Representative Michelle Fischbach recently introduced the Landowner Easement Act. The legislation by the Minnesota Republican would prohibit the Department of the Interior from entering into a cons...

Morning Ag News, March 16, 2022: Sombke re-elected to serve as NFU Treasurer during the 2022 NFU Convention from 2022-03-16T10:00

Representing more than 20,000 family farmers and ranchers throughout South Dakota in his role as S.D. Farmers Union President, Doug Sombke was re-elected to serve as Treasurer of the national organ...

Afternoon Ag News, March 15, 2022: Cattle producers work to increase market transparency from 2022-03-15T17:00

The recently-passed Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations Package funds several programs important to cattle producers. It also maintains key provisions that the National Cattlemen’s Beef Associa...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 15, 2022: Ag Secretary Vilsack talks trade and fertilizer at Commodity Classic from 2022-03-15T15:00

Trade and fertilizer were big topics of conversation when Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed attendees at Commodity Classic in New Orleans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Ag News, March 15, 2022: Senators say energy inflation is crushing farm margins from 2022-03-15T10:00

Farm State U.S. senators say energy inflation compounded by the war in Ukraine is crushing farm profits, and the White House needs to reverse its energy policies, now. See omnystudio.com/listener ...

One expert offers tips for protecting your data from 2022-03-14T17:00

As the agriculture industry evolves, more and more information that was once stored on paper is now being stored on phones, tablets, on the cloud and online. Sarah Engstrom serves as the Chief Info...

Afternoon Ag News, March 14, 2022: Many Canadian grain farmers are hesitant to forward contract their 2022 crop from 2022-03-14T17:00

Numerous factors have many Canadian grain farmers hesitant to forward contract their crops at this point, despite grain and oilseed prices that are well above historic averages.  Bruce Burnette wit...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 14, 2022: Fuel prices continue at record levels from 2022-03-14T15:00

Fuel prices are at record levels, and fuel price spreads are also in uncharted territory. Scott Wilson, Energy Customer Risk Manager with GROWMARK, says fear is fueling the markets. See omnystudio...

Morning Ag News, March 14, 2022: Ag leaders collecting producer input on the next farm bill from 2022-03-14T10:00

The leaders of the National Association Wheat Growers, Corn Growers, Soybean Growers, and Sorghum producers held a press conference at Commodity Classic highlighting some of the challenges facing a...

Afternoon Ag News, March 11, 2022: Could warmer temperatures be on the way? from 2022-03-11T18:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for the third week of March. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid-morning Ag News, March 11, 2022: March 15 is the deadline for the Pandemic Cover Crop Program from 2022-03-11T16:00

Marcia Bunger, the administrator of the Risk Management Agency, talks about the Pandemic Cover Crop Program See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm Talk: North Dakota corn producers travel to New Orleans for Commodity Classic from 2022-03-11T14:00

This Farm Talk Segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. We visit with Jean Henning, Executive Director of the council, who's at Commodity Classic in New Orleans. Henn...

Morning Ag News, March 11, 2022: Supply chain problems continue across the globe from 2022-03-11T11:00

American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Dr. Roger Cryan says supply chain problems abound in America and around the world. He says the issues began when COVID-19 shut down dining and entert...

Afternoon Ag News, March 10, 2022: The restaurant industry continues to feel the impacts of the pandemic from 2022-03-10T18:00

Hudson Riehl, economist with the National Restaurant Association, describing for USDA's recent Outlook Forum two challenges facing the restaurant industry as it tries to come back from the damage d...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 10, 2022: North Dakota Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring talks about the current state of the ag industry from 2022-03-10T16:00

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is having a major impact in the ag industry. We visited with North Dakota Ag Commissioner about rising fuel and fertilizer costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Morning Ag News, March 10, 2022: Russian invasion of Ukraine impacts fertilizer prices from 2022-03-10T11:00

All eyes are on how an already disrupted supply chain is further impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war. Fertilizer is a key part of that conversation. Gaji Balakaneshan is the chief operating officer ...

Afternoon Ag News, March 9, 2022: One organization is formed to represent women in the meat industry from 2022-03-09T18:00

The Women’s Meat Industry Network was launched earlier this year to address underrepresentation of women in the meat industry and provide mentoring support. One of the co-founders of the organizati...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 9, 2022: North Dakota soybean growers can learn more about biofuels and marketing in March from 2022-03-09T16:00

There are several educational events taking place during the month of March for soybean growers to learn more about marketing and biofuels. We visit with Jena Bjertness with the North Dakota Soybea...

Morning Ag News, March 9, 2022: H5N1 discovered in South Dakota from 2022-03-09T11:00

The USDA reported outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in South Dakota and Maryland over the weekend, adding concerns that wild birds are still spreading the disease across the U.S. See o...

Afternoon Ag News, March 8, 2022: Commodity prices have been on the rise, but so have input costs from 2022-03-08T18:00

Fuel and fertilizer are just a few input costs that are costing producers more. Many producers are concerned about the costs associated with the 2022 growing season. We visit with North Dakota Ag C...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 8, 2022: China looks to the U.S. to make soybean purchases from 2022-03-08T16:00

Soybean and grain sales for overseas delivery dropped in the seven days ending on February 24. However, USDA says soybean sales for delivery in the 2022-2023 marketing year beginning on September 1...

Morning Ag News, March 8, 2022: Some signs of spring in the forecast from 2022-03-08T11:00

There is at least a chance for some precipitation in the drought-stricken parts of farm country during March. John Baranick, ag meteorologist with DTN, says it’s, unfortunately going to take more t...

Afternoon Ag News, March 7, 2022: Russia's invasion into Ukraine has some wheat buyers considering other sources from 2022-03-07T18:00

Wheat prices continue to climb as the Russian invasion of Ukraine is ongoing. A Rabobank analyst says the world’s biggest wheat buyers may need to reconsider whether they’ll continue buying grain f...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 7, 2022: This week is Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week from 2022-03-07T16:00

This week is Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week. Carrie Walker, American Farm Bureau Federation Director of Member Engagement, says it’s all about promoting safety on the farm. See omnystu...

Morning Ag News, March 7, 2022: Drought conditions increase in three areas of the country from 2022-03-07T11:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses three areas of the country where drought has increased in recent weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Ag News, March 4, 2022: Bottlenecks and transportation issues cost the dairy industry billions of dollars from 2022-03-04T18:00

William Loux, with the U.S. Dairy Export Council, giving an estimate of losses in export sales this past year due to port bottlenecks and other transportation issues.  See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Farm Talk: Ethanol education event taking place March 15-16 from 2022-03-04T16:00

This Farm Talk Segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Jean Henning with the council talks more about an ethanol education event that begins March 15 at 2 pm at the ...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 4, 2022: Researchers work to develop an ASF rapid test from 2022-03-04T16:00

A grant from the National Animal Health Laboratory Network and the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program will help develop rapid testing for African swine fever. Quick identific...

Morning Ag News, March 4, 2022: A look at the weather forecast for the week ahead from 2022-03-04T11:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for the second week of March. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Ag News, March 3, 2022: The dairy industry partners with Mayo Clinic to explore the benefits of dairy from 2022-03-03T18:00

The dairy checkoff recently announced a five-year collaboration with Mayo Clinic to explore research and consumer outreach efforts to improve public health and advance the benefits of dairy.  See ...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 3, 2022: Farmer sentiment rises during recent grain market rally from 2022-03-03T16:00

The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose six points in February to 125, matching the sentiment reading from December.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Ag News, March 3, 2022: Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring speaks to EPA's recent announcement on discounting the use of chlorpyrifos on food from 2022-03-03T11:00

North Dakota Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring has advised the EPA that the North Dakota pesticide program, Project Safe Send, doesn't have the resources or funding to accept large quantities of chlorp...

Afternoon Ag News, March 2, 2022: Logistical challenges continue for U.S. red meat exports from 2022-03-02T18:00

U.S. Meat Export Federation Economist Erin Borror outlined some challenges at USDA’s Agricultural Outlook Forum, noting that Asian shippers are incentivized to get empty containers back quickly, ra...

North Dakota Beef Checkoff to promote beef during state high school tournaments from 2022-03-02T16:00

The North Dakota Beef Checkoff is using some checkoff dollars to air ads during the state high school boys and girls basketball tournaments to help promote the benefits of beef. We visit with Nicol...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 2, 2022: South Dakota and Minnesota dairy producers can apply for the Dairy Business Builder Grant from 2022-03-02T16:00

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance is now accepting applications for its Dairy Business Builder Grant. Dairy farmers, entrepreneurs, and processors in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, a...

Morning Ag News, March 2, 2022: Ukraine's sunflower oil exports slow from 2022-03-02T11:00

Russia’s invasion into Ukraine is having a major impact on the agriculture industry. John Sandbakken with the National Sunflower Association says Ukraine is a major exporter of sunflower oil. See ...

Afternoon Ag News, March 1, 2022: Ag real estate values continue to climb higher from 2022-03-01T18:00

Agricultural real estate values continued to increase at a rapid pace across farm country through the end of last year. The increase in the value of farmland has accelerated in recent quarters alon...

Mid-morning Ag News, March 1, 2022: South Dakota Farmers Union members travel to Denver for national convention from 2022-03-01T16:00

South Dakota family farmers and ranchers are in Denver to support grassroots policy during the 2022 National Farmers Union Convention. Photo Credit: South Dakota Farmers UnionSee omnystudio.com/li...

Morning Ag News, March 1, 2022: One expert discusses the indicators that point to a possible strong farm economy in 2022 from 2022-03-01T11:00

Nathan Kauffman of the Federal Reserve Kansas City discusses some of the indicators that point to possibly a strong farm economy for 2022 and longer term. Kauffman discusses potential risk that cou...

Afternoon Ag News, February 28, 2022: Port of Savannah to grow capacity by 60 percent from 2022-02-28T18:00

Griff Lynch, Georgia Ports Authority’s executive director, recently unveiled plans to expand the port’s container capacity by 60 percent. The enhancements will bring the Port of Savannah’s annual c...

Mid-morning Ag News, February 28, 2022: The value of field crops in Minnesota and North Dakota up from 2020 from 2022-02-28T16:00

The production of Minnesota’s field and miscellaneous crops was valued at $14.1 billion in 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Crop Values 2021 Summary. The valu...

Mid-morning Ag News, February 28, 2022: USDA is predicting another year of record exports from 2022-02-28T11:00

The Department of Agriculture released its export forecast during its Agricultural Outlook Forum. American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Economist Veronica Nigh says the projections spell good news...

Afternoon Ag News, February 25, 2022: A look at the spring weather forecast from 2022-02-25T18:00

Dennis Todey, director of the Midwest Climate Hub in Iowa, says spring temps may come quicker to some parts of farm country than others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid-morning Ag News, February 25, 2022: More cold weather expected through the beginning of March from 2022-02-25T16:00

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the National Weather Service's look into the beginning of next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Ag News, February 25, 2022: Cattlemen's Beef Board releases 2021 Annual Report from 2022-02-25T11:00

The Cattlemen’s Beef Board this week released its 2021 Annual Report. The 2021 report includes information about projects and results within each of the organization's program areas, including prom...

Afternoon Ag News, February 24, 2022: NDSU Soybean Symposium to take place March 17-18 from 2022-02-24T18:00

The second annual 2022 NDSU Soybean Symposium is set for March 17 and 18 at the North Dakota State University Memorial Union in Fargo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local FFA Chapters celebrate National FFA Week Feb. 19-26 from 2022-02-24T16:00

Each year, FFA chapters from across the country celebrate National FFA Week. The Medina FFA Chapter is celebrating the week with different events and community service projects. See omnystudio.com...

Mid-morning Ag News, February 24, 2022: Finding new uses for U.S. soy from 2022-02-24T16:00

Synthetic grass made from U.S. soybeans is just one of many different soy-based products supported through soy checkoff-funded research. United Soybean Board Director Tom Griffiths says there are m...

Morning Ag News, February 24, 2022: Farmers prepare for the upcoming growing season from 2022-02-24T11:00

As producers enter the 2022 growing season, there are lessons to learn from the previous growing season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Ag News, February 23, 2022: Ag tractor sales in the U.S. and Canada rising into January from 2022-02-23T18:00

Ag tractor sales in the U.S. and Canada continued rising into January 2022, while combine harvesters slowed for the month. The monthly data recently announced by the Association of Equipment Manufa...

Mid-morning Ag News, February 23, 2022: The number of farms and ranches in North Dakota total 26,000 from 2022-02-23T16:00

North Dakota's number of farms and ranches remained unchanged during 2021, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. The number of farms and ranches in the state, at 26,000, was...

Morning Ag News, February 23, 2022: 2021 U.S. Hemp Production Worth $824 Million from 2022-02-23T11:00

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the results of the 2021 Hemp Acreage and Production Survey in the agency’s National Hemp Report. Planted area for industrial hemp grown ...

Afternoon Ag News, February 22, 2022: Multi-seed processing plant to be built near Mitchell, South Dakota from 2022-02-22T18:00

The South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC announced plans to construct a multi-seed processing plant near Mitchell, South Dakota  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid-morning Ag News, February 22, 2022: USDA to contact producers to determine their plans for the 2022 growing season from 2022-02-22T16:00

As the 2022 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will contact producers nationwide to determine their plans for the upcoming ...

Morning Ag News, February 22, 2022: Time for farmers to make crop insurance decisions from 2022-02-22T11:00

Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2022 crop year have until March 15, 2022, to sign a contract. The U.S. Depa...

Afternoon Ag News, Feb 21, 2022: High Quality U.S. Soybeans from 2022-02-21T18:00

International Customers can now assess the economic benefits of U.S. Soybean Meal compared to other producers around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid-morning Ag News, Feb 21, 2022: Crop Weather Concerns in South America from 2022-02-21T16:00

Dr. Michael Cordonnier with Corn and Soybean Advisor, Inc., says areas of Argentina and Brazil are struggling with crop weather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Ag News, Feb 21, 2022: A better soybean from 2022-02-21T12:00

Doug Winter, U.S. Soybean Export Council Vice Chair talks about a Nutrient Value Calculator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Ag News, February 18, 2022: Deadline extended for the for National Agricultural Classification Survey from 2022-02-18T18:00

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service wants recipients of the National Agricultural Classification Survey to know that there is still time to respond. This week, USDA NASS extended the re...

Mid-morning Ag News, February 18, 2022: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza found in multiple states from 2022-02-18T16:00

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has shown up in Indiana, Virginia, and Kentucky. Denise Spears is communications director for the Indiana Board of Animal Health. She says Indiana’s outbreak began...

Morning Ag News, February 18, 2022: Forecast outlook through the end of February from 2022-02-18T11:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook through the end of February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Ag News, February 17, 2022: More consumers demanding U.S. pork from 2022-02-17T18:00

Since 2010, the demand for U.S. pork has risen more than 50 percent in volume and 60 percent in value, in part to the consistency, quality and pricing of the product. 2021 year-end export data show...

Mid-morning Ag News, February 17, 2022: Tractor sales in Canada and the U.S rise into January from 2022-02-17T16:00

Overall ag tractor sales in the U.S. and Canada continued rising into January 2022, while sales of combine harvesters slowed for the month. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers recently relea...

Morning Ag News, February 17, 2022: Producers work to finalize crop insurance decisions from 2022-02-17T11:00

As agriculture faces new challenges and a changing climate, crop insurance remains the number one risk management tool for America’s farmers and ranchers. Kendall Jones is chair of National Crop In...

Afternoon Ag News, February 16, 2022: NDSU Extension to host Design Your Succession Plan workshops virtually this March from 2022-02-16T18:00

Recognizing the educational needs of farming and ranching families, North Dakota State University Extension will offer Design Your Succession Plan workshops virtually this March. The curriculum inc...

Mid-morning Ag News, February 16, 2022: USDA to resume in person trade missions from 2022-02-16T16:00

Daniel Whitley, Administrator of USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service, talks about the importance of trade missions and the special nature of the upcoming mission. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Morning Ag News, February 16, 2022: U.S. red meat exports reach new levels in 2021 from 2022-02-16T11:00

U.S. red meat exports reached unprecedented levels in 2021, with export value totaling $18.7 billion. Trade agreements played a major role in this success story, explains U.S. Meat Export Federatio...

Fueling Your Farm Workshops highlight the benefits of using biodiesel from 2022-02-15T19:19:42

Fueling Your Farm Workshops are taking place across the state. The workshops focus on educating producers about the benefits of biodiesel. A list of times and locations can be found on the North Da...

Afternoon Ag News, February 15, 2022: Economist sees good things ahead for farm economy from 2022-02-15T18:00

A Wells Fargo economist predicted a rosy future ahead for American commodities during the next several years. Michael Swanson says the only thing that could seriously derail that prediction is the ...

Mid-morning Ag News, February 15, 2022: Wheat and soybean export sales rise from 2022-02-15T16:00

The USDA says export sales of wheat and soybeans rose while corn sales declined during the week ending on February 3. Wheat sales that week totaled 84,800 metric tons, up 48 percent compared to the...

Morning Ag News, February 15, 2022: Crop insurance premium benefit available for cover crops from 2022-02-15T11:00

Producers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from the USDA if they planted cover crops during the 2022 crop year. Producers must report their co...

Afternoon Ag News, February 14, 2022: Ethanol production plunges to it's lowest level in four months from 2022-02-14T18:00

The Energy Information Administration says ethanol production plunged to its lowest level in four months during the week ending February 4. Production dropped under one million barrels a day, finis...

Morning Ag News, February 14, 2022: Weather concerns continue in South America from 2022-02-14T11:00

Weather concerns continue to lower the anticipated corn and soybean harvest in South America. Dr. Michael Cordonnier is an agronomist with Corn and Soybean Advisor, Incorporated. He says Argentina ...

Mid-morning Ag News, February 14, 2022: American beef exports shatter previous volume and value records from 2022-02-14T06:00

American beef exports shattered previous volume and value records in 2021, surpassing $10 billion for the first time. Analysis from the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows pork exports finishing slig...

Afternoon Ag News, February 11, 2022: FSA covid staffing restrictions discussed on Capitol Hill from 2022-02-11T18:00

Ag lawmakers on Capitol Hill say it’s time for USDA to end covid staffing restrictions at FSA offices. Top House Ag Republican Glenn Thompson says it's time to go back to work.  See omnystudio.com...

Mid-morning Ag News, February 11, 2022: The Central Minnesota Farm Show is taking place later this month in St. Cloud from 2022-02-11T16:00

The 54th Annual Central Minnesota Farm Show will take place February 22 and 23.  Audio: Learfield NewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Ag News, February 11, 2022: Fertilizer prices skyrocket in recent months from 2022-02-11T11:00

Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service details the increase in fertilizer prices. Fertilizer represents an average of 36 percent of a farmer’s operating costs for corn, 35 percent for wheat, an...

Afternoon Ag News, February 10, 2022: Latest WASDE report details from 2022-02-10T18:00

According to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demands Estimates report, this month’s 2021/22 U.S. corn supply and use is unchanged relative to last month. The season-average farm price rema...

Mid-morning Ag News, February 10, 2022: U.S. Agriculture posts its highest annual export levels from 2022-02-10T16:00

U.S. Agriculture posted its highest annual export levels ever recorded in 2021. The final 2021 trade data published by the Department of Commerce Tuesday shows that exports of U.S. farm and food pr...

Morning Ag News, February 10, 2022: New NCBA President talks current state of the cattle industry from 2022-02-10T11:00

There is no shortage of obstacles to navigate the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association through as new Don Schiefelbein steps into his new role as NCBA president. Possibly the most talked-about top...

Afternoon Ag News, February 9, 2022: NDSU Extension releases it 2022 short and long term ag planning price projections for ND from 2022-02-09T18:00

Planning for the future can be a very frustrating process especially in times of market volatility. To make the planning process easier, North Dakota State University Extension has released its 202...

Mid-morning Ag News, February 9, 2022: Gas prices continue to climb higher from 2022-02-09T16:00

For the sixth straight week, the nation’s average gas price is up, rising eight cents from a week ago and stands at $3.42 per gallon. The national average is up 12.3 cents from a month ago and 97.5...

Morning Ag News, February 9, 2022: Ag groups comment on proposed changes to the Waters of the U.S. Rule from 2022-02-09T11:00

The American Farm Bureau Federation submitted comments this week to the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers regarding proposed changes to the Waters of the U.S. Rule.  See ...

Afternoon Ag News, February 8, 2022: U.S. beef exports top the $10 billion mark from 2022-02-08T18:00

Mark Swanson, CEO of Birko Corporation and currently serving as chair of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says expanding U.S. beef exports is important to the entire supply chain, and surging globa...

Mid-morning Ag News, February 8, 2022: FSA Administrator provides details on educational webinars from 2022-02-08T16:00

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux provides details on upcoming webinars on income tax treatment of livestock sales and disaster losses.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Morning Ag News, February 8, 2022: An editorial in the New York times is shedding a negative light on the U.S. beef industry from 2022-02-08T11:00

 A Midwest U.S. lawmaker has a ‘beef’ with the New York Times over its editorial alleging the beef industry is destroying the planet. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the New York Times ...

Afternoon Ag News, Feb 7, 2022: NCBA approves policy priorities in Houston from 2022-02-07T18:00

During the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Houston, TX, cattle producers approved the organization's policy priorities.  Rusty Halvorson reports. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Mid-morning Ag News, Feb 7, 2022: Exports top of mind at Cattle Industry Convention from 2022-02-07T16:00

Export numbers for beef have been impressive this past year, and U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom expects growth to continue in the year ahead.  Rusty Halvorson reports. ...

Morning Ag News, Feb 7, 2022: JBS agrees to settle litigation for $52.5 million from 2022-02-07T11:00

Global meatpacker JBS SA has agreed to pay $52.5 million to settle litigation accusing companies of conspiring to limit supplies.  Rusty Halvorson reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

Afternoon Ag News, February 4, 2022: Commodity prices in Minnesota are stronger in December 2021 than December 2020 from 2022-02-04T18:00

The average price received by farmers for corn during December 2021 in Minnesota was $5.22 per bushel according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service - Agricultural Prices re...

Mid-morning Ag News, February 4, 2022: Best of the Best in Wheat Research and Marketing meeting to be held in Minot from 2022-02-04T16:00

North Dakota State University Extension has set the 2022 Best of the Best in Wheat Research and Marketing meeting in western North Dakota for Feb. 10 at the Grand Hotel in Minot. See omnystudio.co...

Morning Ag News, February 4, 2022: Grants available to help Minnesota service stations who want to offer customers greener options at the pump from 2022-02-04T11:00

A new Minnesota Department of Agriculture grant will help Minnesota service stations who want to offer customers more and greener options at the pump. The Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovat...

Afternoon Ag News, February 3, 2022: NDFB to host Farm and Ranch Conference this weekend in Dickinson from 2022-02-03T18:00

Farmers and ranchers are gearing up for the NDFB Farm and Ranch Conference, February 4-5, 2022 in Dickinson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid-morning Ag News, February 3, 2022: Ag industry weathering the impacts of the pandemic from 2022-02-03T16:00

The economy has been a challenge over the past two years and continues to be moving into a new year. But agriculture has weathered the storm without the damage once feared when the pandemic started...

Morning Ag News, February 3, 2022: On-Farm Sustainability Reports being used to help benefit the hog industry from 2022-02-03T11:00

Sustainability for America’s pork producers is about doing what’s right for people, pigs and the planet by following the industry’s We Care ethical principles. Cody Toothaker is the feed mill and a...

Afternoon Ag News, February 2, 2022: U.S. pork exports to Mexico will set a new record in 2021 from 2022-02-02T18:00

The final numbers are still being tallied, but pork exports to Mexico will set a new record in 2021, surpassing the previous highs reached in 2017.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Mid-morning Ag News, February 2, 2022: Tips for starting calves off on the right hoof from 2022-02-02T16:00

It's been cold and snowy for some, especially for ranchers in eastern North Dakota. Dr. Gerald Stokka, NDSU Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist, talks more about the impact ...

Morning Ag News, February 2, 2022: Farmers are making crop insurance decisions from 2022-02-02T11:00

One expert offers some advice when it comes to choosing between ARC and PLC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Ag News, February 1, 2022: Getting-It-Right in Canola Production webinar to be held Feb. 15 from 2022-02-01T18:00

Farmers and crop advisers interested in canola production management updates should plan to participate in the 2022 Getting-it-Right in Canola Production virtual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, from 8...

Mid-morning Ag News, February 1, 2022: Keeping your hay bales in good condition throughout the winter months from 2022-02-01T16:00

During times like these, when hay is so expensive, proper hay practices are critical to help minimize costs. Marty New, an Oklahoma State University extension area livestock specialist, goes over s...

Morning Ag News, February 1, 2022: Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation discusses 2022 legislative session from 2022-02-01T11:00

The 2022 Minnesota legislative session is underway.  Some of the actions that will take place over the next few months at the state Capitol will have an impact on the ag industry. Amber Glaeser ser...

AgriBiz News: Peterson Farms Seed offering Identity-Preserved Soybean Contracts on Conventional Acres from 2022-01-31T22:51:29

Peterson Farms Seed is contracting with regional farmers for identity-preserved conventional soybean acres.  Rusty Halvorson visits with Carl Peterson about the opportunity for farmers to claim add...

Afternoon Ag News, January 31, 2022: Expert offers grain marketing advice to growers from 2022-01-31T18:00

As farmers are now planning for the year ahead, many are continuing to grapple with some of the challenges from last year. Tim Andriesen, Managing Director of Agricultural Products at CME Group say...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 31, 2022: Tips when using manure as fertilizer on fields from 2022-01-31T16:00

Rising fertilizer costs have many producers looking at putting that manure pile to good use this spring. Mary Keena, NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Management Specialist, offers some advice...

Morning Ag News, January 31, 2022: CRP sign up information from 2022-01-31T11:00

Ag producers and landowners can sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program, better known as CRP. Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator of USDA's Farm Service Agency, says farmers should call ahead for C...

Afternoon Ag News, January 28, 2022: Sub-zero temperatures and snow add extra stress to ranchers' daily duties from 2022-01-28T18:00

It’s been a challenging winter for ranchers, as they’ve dealt with snow and many days of sub-zero temperatures. Wendy Windman ranches with her family in north central North Dakota near Buchanan and...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 28, 2022: ARC and PLC webinar to take place February 3 from 2022-01-28T16:00

Farmers will have the opportunity to learn more about the upcoming Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage election and the decisions the programs entail during a webinar that North Dakot...

Morning Ag News, January 28, 2022: Weather outlook through the first week of February from 2022-01-28T11:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's Outlook for the first week of February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Ag News, January 27, 2022: Ranchers have until Jan. 31 to sign up for LFP from 2022-01-27T18:00

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reminding ranchers and livestock producers that they may be eligible for financial assistance through the Livestock Forage Disaster Program for 2021 grazing lo...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 27, 2022: Analyst expects more U.S. soybean sales in 2022 from 2022-01-27T16:00

Smaller than expected South American soybean crops likely mean more soybean export business for the U.S. in 2022. Reuters says Oil World, an oilseeds analyst, says major soybean export business wil...

Morning Ag News, January 27, 2022: Consumers continue to pay more at the grocery store from 2022-01-27T11:00

Matt MacLachlan, USDA economist, gives the new USDA 2022 food price forecast, starting with the expected increase for all types of food taken together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Afternoon Ag News, January 26, 2022: High input costs impacting ag industry from 2022-01-26T18:00

Dr. Steve Meyer with Partners for Production Agriculture says livestock and crop producers are experiencing higher input costs due to rising worldwide commodity crop prices. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 26, 2022: Making the most of the 2022 growing season from 2022-01-26T16:00

The 2021 growing season has come and gone and all eyes are on the 2022 growing season, but that doesn’t mean producers should forget about what was learned this past year. We visit with Scott Walke...

Morning Ag News, January 26, 2022: Tips to protect your business from cyber attacks from 2022-01-26T11:00

Cyber breaches hit a record high $4.2 million in 2021. The food and agriculture sector found itself in the crosshairs of multiple cyber-attacks in 2021. The most notable were on JBS beef plants and...

Morning Ag News, January 25, 2022: Apprenticeship pilot program open for younger commercial motor vehicle drivers from 2022-01-25T18:00

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced it is accepting applications from motor carriers for the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot program. The program was signed into law Nov....

Mid-morning Ag News, January 25, 2022: Ag land values strong from 2022-01-25T16:00

We spoke with Randy Dickhut with Farmers National Company, at the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Convention, at the end of November about the land market. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Morning Ag News, January 25, 2022: Anhydrous ammonia prices on the rise from 2022-01-25T11:00

Canada is a big crop fertilizer importer and one of the the most important is Anhydrous Ammonia. Anhydrous contains 82 percent nitrogen, the highest amount of any commercially available nitrogen-ba...

Afternoon Ag News, January 24, 2022: One expert offers producers marketing advice from 2022-01-24T18:00

Market price trends and how to manage farm revenue is a big topic of conversation in farming. Mike Rusch of Total Farm Marketing by Stewart-Peterson says it goes hand in hand with managing risk. S...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 24, 2022: Water usage declines on irrigated farmland from 2022-01-24T16:00

Information updated last week from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows per-acre water usage is declining on irrigated farmland. Since 1969, the amount of water used per acre irrigated has decrea...

Morning Ag News, January 24, 2022: Participants from six states attend the NDSU Feedlot School from 2022-01-24T11:00

Participants from six states attended the two-day NDSU Feedlot School in Carrington, North Dakota. Feed additives, ration balancing and marketing were a few items on the agenda. See omnystudio.com...

Northarvest Bean Growers Association: Bean Day is Back from 2022-01-21T19:33

The Northarvest Bean Growers Association annual Bean Day was back in-person on Friday at the Holiday Inn of Fargo.  Rusty Halvorson caught up with President Eric Samuelson and Executive Director Mi...

Afternoon Ag News, January 21, 2022: Funding available for producers through USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program from 2022-01-21T18:00

Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby discusses the two forms of funding available through USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 21, 2022: USDA meteorologist expects a "pretty quiet end" to the month of January from 2022-01-21T16:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's forecast through the end of this month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Ag News, January 21, 2022: Soy checkoff invests in soybean research projects from 2022-01-21T11:00

Each year, the soy checkoff invests millions of dollars for research projects designed to increase the value and preference for U.S. Soy, while also helping with resiliency on the farm. The researc...

Afternoon Ag News, January 20, 2022: NDSU Extension agent offers winter horse care tips from 2022-01-20T18:00

It’s cold outside and horse owners should take some extra steps to be sure their horses are performing well in this winter weather. We visit with Penny Nester, NDSU Extension Ag and Natural Resourc...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 20, 2022: USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator outlines administration's trade policy from 2022-01-20T16:00

Dan Whitley is the administrator of the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. He recently spoke at the American Farm Bureau’s annual convention in Atlanta and outlined the administration’s trade pol...

Morning Ag News, January 20, 2022: National Pork Board staff explains changes to Common Swine Industry Audit from 2022-01-20T11:00

The Common Swine Industry Audit task force made up of producers, packers, processors and retailers have made three, proactive changes to the audit effective in 2022. Director of Animal Welfare with...

Afternoon Ag News, January 19, 2022: Ag group says the U.S. needs to work for more trade deals from 2022-01-19T18:00

The U.S. must get more aggressive on trade deals, an American Farm Bureau official says, after the UK and India just launched talks on a free trade agreement. AFB Senior Director of Congressional R...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 19, 2022: Demand for U.S. ethanol remains strong from 2022-01-19T16:00

World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski sums up some balancing factors in January's domestic balance sheet for corn.

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Morning Ag News, January 19, 2022: Expert offers winter tree care tips from 2022-01-19T11:00

Even though most trees go dormant in winter time, environmental injury from cold weather and animals can occur. Joe Zeleznik, NDSU Extension forester, discusses how to keep your trees healthy and s...

Afternoon Ag News, January 18, 2022: U.S. pork now eligible for export to India is good news for U.S. meat industry from 2022-01-18T18:00

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that after many years of negotiations, U.S. pork is now eligible for export to India.

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NDFU President talks meat supply chain from 2022-01-18T17:41:17

We sit down with North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne to discuss the recent announcement from the White House in regards to The Biden-?Harris Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, ...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 18, 2022: North Dakota Dairy Convention to be held January 19 from 2022-01-18T16:00

The 54th Annual North Dakota Dairy Convention will take place January 19th, 2022 at the Ramada Bismarck. The event is hosted by the Milk Producers Association of North Dakota, with the goal to crea...

Morning Ag News, January 18, 2022: A veterinary patient/client relationship will be required to purchase antimicrobials in the future from 2022-01-18T11:00

Livestock producers and veterinarians are keeping an eye on June 2023, when a directive from the Food and Drug Administration concerning antimicrobials will take full effect. 

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Afternoon Ag News, January 17, 2022: AEM highlights details on tractor and combine sales in 2021 from 2022-01-17T18:00

Nearly 360,000 total tractors and combines left dealer lots in 2021 in North America. U.S. and Canadian unit sales of ag tractors and combines finished 2021 with gains of more than ten percent in n...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 17, 2022: Prohibited food products seized in the New York City area from 2022-01-17T16:00

Jenny Moffitt, Under Agriculture Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, talking about the seizures in the New York City area of prohibited food products.

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Morning Ag News, January 17, 2022: NDSU webinar focuses on production costs from 2022-01-17T11:00

North Dakota State University Extension hosted an online webinar last week regarding the “Ag Market Situation and Outlook for 2022."

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Afternoon Ag News, January 14, 2022: Nigeria accepts U.S. sausage from 2022-01-14T18:00

The United States now can export sausage and similar products to Nigeria, which has announced it is partially opening its market to U.S. pork. The National Pork Producers Council welcomed the move ...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 14, 2022: Consumers continue to pay more for food from 2022-01-14T16:00

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.5 percent in December on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.8 percent in November. The all-items index increased 7.0 percent bef...

Morning Ag News, January 14, 2022: NSA leader believes 2022 will be a good year for sunflower from 2022-01-14T11:00

John Sandbakken, with the National Sunflower Association, talks more about price and demand for the upcoming sunflower crop. 

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Afternoon Ag News, January 13, 2022: Fueling Your Farm Workshop Series to take place in January and February from 2022-01-13T18:00

With more alternative fuel choices coming to the market, producers may have questions when choosing which fuel is best for their farm. The North Dakota Soybean Council is hosting a Fueling Your Far...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 13, 2022: Expert offers remarks on latest WASDE Report from 2022-01-13T16:00

While the January report has been a market-mover in the past, Ben Kasch of Bower Trading says this year’s report is more neutral.

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Morning Ag News, January 13, 2022: Rising fertilizer prices are causing concerns for farmers from 2022-01-13T11:00

A new economic analysis released by researchers at Texas A&M University has corn growers raising concerns that pending tariffs on nitrogen fertilizers will create shortages and cause prices to incr...

Afternoon Ag News, January 12, 2022: The South Dakota Quarter Horse Association has named their Producer of the Year from 2022-01-12T18:00

The South Dakota Quarter Horse Association 2021 Producer of the Year is Lauing Ranch Quarter Horses. 

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North Dakota Soybean Council to host Fueling Your Farm Workshops across the state in January and February from 2022-01-12T16:00

Fuel experts will cover everything farmers need to know about diesel, renewable diesel, and biodiesel. Farm and Ranch Director Sarah Heinrich visits with Jena Bjertness with the North Dakota Soybea...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 12, 2022: American Farm Bureau members discuss WOTUS at their annual meeting from 2022-01-12T16:00

The administration wants to go back to an earlier rule that Farm Bureau says will bring the heavy hand of the federal government onto farmers’ lands

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Morning Ag News, January 12, 2022: COVID-19 is having a major impact on the meat packing industry from 2022-01-12T11:00

Meat companies and union officials tell Reuters that rising COVID-19 infections among workers are forcing meat plants to slow production and the government to replace slaughter inspectors. 
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Afternoon Ag News, January 11, 2022: USDA economist highlights key numbers in 2021 from 2022-01-11T18:00

Bart Kenner, USDA economist, with some key agricultural numbers for the first eleven months of 2021.

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52nd Annual Sugarbeet Research Reporting Session Underway in West Fargo from 2022-01-11T17:56

Researchers and Extension specialists from North Dakota State University, the University of Minnesota, USDA, as well as European researchers are providing updates on current sugarbeet research at t...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 11, 2022: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem earns "Champion of Agriculture Award" from 2022-01-11T16:00

The American Agri-Women proudly presented South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem with the “Champion of Agriculture Award” at their recent convention in Phoenix, Arizona.




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Morning Ag News, January 11, 2022: AFBF economist says past issues are spilling into 2022 from 2022-01-11T11:00

2021 may not have been a normal year, but it was good for farmers, according to American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Roger Cryan. And Cryan says 2022 is already not particularly normal w...

Afternoon Ag News, January 10, 2022: Update on the work being done on the Southern Mississippi River from 2022-01-10T18:00

Work continues to lower the depth of the southern Mississippi River from 45 to 50 feet. Mike Steenhoek is the Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. The work began in September 202...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 10, 2022: Dairy producers are invited to attend I-29 Moo University Winter Workshops from 2022-01-10T16:00

SDSU Extension encourages dairy producers to register for one of the upcoming I-29 Moo University Winter Workshops on January 11 and January 12. This year’s workshops will focus on trends and strat...

Morning Ag News, January 10, 2022: Work on the Southern Mississippi River is expected to improve U.S. export opportunities from 2022-01-10T11:00

Work continues to lower the depth of the southern Mississippi River from 45 to 50 feet. Mike Steenhoek is the Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. He says the work continues on a...

Afternoon Ag News, January 7, 2022: Farmers planting more cover crops from 2022-01-07T18:00

Farmers continue to plant more cover crops. Reuters says those include everything from grasses like rye and oats to legumes and radishes. Some of them get converted to biofuels or fed to cattle, bu...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 7, 2022: New insurance option available for corn farmers who “split-apply” nitrogen from 2022-01-07T16:00

Corn farmers who “split-apply” nitrogen now have another option for insurance coverage. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency Wednesday announced the details of its Post Appli...

Morning Ag News, January 7, 2022: Vilsack explains Canada's tariff-rate-quotas for U.S. dairy from 2022-01-07T11:00

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses Canada’s tariff-rate-quotas for U.S. dairy in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, how it is designed to increase our nation’s dairy exports to that market,...

Afternoon Ag News, January 6, 2022: Dangerously cold temperatures and blowing snow make extra work for ranchers from 2022-01-06T18:00

Karissa Daws ranches with her husband David in northeastern North Dakota near Michigan. Karissa says they’ve been out in the barn checking on those momma cows day and night.

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Mid-morning Ag News, January 6, 2022: USDA meteorologist discusses the forecast outlook into the middle of January from 2022-01-06T16:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook into the middle of this month.

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Morning Ag News, January 6, 2022: South American crops impacted by unfavorable growing conditions from 2022-01-06T11:00

South America’s soybean production numbers continue to shrink due to unfavorable weather. Dr. Michael Cordonnier, an agronomist with Soybean and Corn Advisor, Incorporated, says some fields are too...

Afternoon Ag News, January 5, 2022: Commodity prices in Minnesota were stronger in 2021 than 2020 from 2022-01-05T18:00

The average price received by farmers for corn during November 2021 in Minnesota was $5.19 per bushel according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service - Agricultural Prices re...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 5, 2022: Wheat market strong to start 2022 from 2022-01-05T16:00

Wheat prices at the farm level rose substantially in 2021, but the changes did not result in correspondingly higher prices for consumer products made from wheat.

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Rancher works to save newborn calves during dangerous cold snap from 2022-01-05T15:55

Wind chill warnings, as well as blowing and drifting snow makes life more challenging for all of us. But, imagine if you had to take care of newborns being born in these tough weather conditions. K...

Morning Ag News, January 5, 2022: Renewable energy once again one of the top topics on Capitol Hill from 2022-01-05T11:00

Renewable energy will again join top farm issues this year, as Congress and the administration grapple with climate and sustainability needs, and the American Farm Bureau weighs in.

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Afternoon Ag News, January 4, 2022: A look back at the livestock markets in 2021 from 2022-01-04T18:00

One market analyst was disappointed at how the livestock markets played out during 2021. Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics in Atchison, Kansas, says he saw some disappointment in...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 4, 2022: Farmers need good crop nutrition for good yields from 2022-01-04T16:00

Ryan Ridder with Corteva Agriscience talks about the importance of farmers being efficient in every aspect of agriculture.

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Morning Ag News, January 4, 2022: Expert offers tips to help reduce food waste from 2022-01-04T11:00

It’s believed that nearly three Million tons of food is wasted in Canada every year. That means that more than half of all food is lost, spoiled or wasted every year across the Canadian food chain ...

Afternoon Ag News, January 3, 2022: Ranchers work through cold, snowy weather conditions to keep livestock fed from 2022-01-03T18:00

Cold and snowy conditions have arrived in much of the state of North Dakota. Alicia Harstad is the NDSU Extension Ag and Natural Resources Agent for Stutsman County. She says all that snow means ex...

Mid-morning Ag News, January 3, 2022: Time for producers to choose ARC or PLC from 2022-01-03T16:00

Farmers can elect coverage and enroll in crop-by-crop Agricultural Risk Coverage-County or Price Loss Coverage programs within each Farm Service Agency farm unit, or ARC-Individual for the entire f...

Morning Ag News, January 3, 2022: Consumer spending on food dropped 10 percent in 2020 from 2022-01-03T11:00

During COVID-19 and the economic recession of 2020, the share of consumers’ disposable personal income spent on food dropped 10.1 percent from the previous year to 8.62 percent. The USDA says that’...

Afternoon Ag News, December 31, 2021: Break-even prices for grain farmers are expected to be higher in 2022 from 2021-12-31T18:00

The University of Illinois’ Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics set its corn and soybean break-even prices for 2022.

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Mid-morning Ag News, December 31, 2021: Information needed for Cattle Report to be released January 31 from 2021-12-31T16:00

In January, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will survey about 41,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventori...

Morning Ag News, December 31, 2021: A look at the nationwide forecast for the beginning of January from 2021-12-31T11:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says consistent temperatures and near to above normal precipitation are in the nationwide weather forecast for the period of January 4th - 10th.

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Afternoon Ag News, December 30, 2021: Farmers face supply chain challenges from 2021-12-30T18:00

The supply chain is a major concern for many growers across the country, as they prepare for the upcoming growing season.

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Mid-morning Ag News, December 30, 2021: One program is encouraging women to get involved in ag from 2021-12-30T16:00

More than one-third of America’s farmers and ranchers are women. The American Farm Bureau Federation offers the Women’s Leadership program to help women with growth opportunities and leadership dev...

Morning Ag News, December 30, 2021: Details on the soybean processing plant to be built near Casselton, ND from 2021-12-30T11:00

CGB Enterprises, Inc. and Minnesota Soybean Processors recently announced that they have formed a joint venture for the construction of a state-of-the-art soybean processing plant near Casselton, N...

Afternoon Ag News, December 29, 2021: Will strong commodity prices hold? from 2021-12-29T18:00

Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist, says he hopes some of his projections for 2022 commodity prices and income turn out to be wrong.

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Mid-morning Ag News, December 29, 2021: Dairy Checkoff drives 2021 sales growth from 2021-12-29T16:00

Despite the challenges brought on by COVID-19, the Dairy Checkoff continued to help its foodservice partners to grow sales of U.S. dairy foods. 

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Morning Ag News, December 29, 2021: Omicron COVID variant poses unknowns for January’s ag economy from 2021-12-29T11:00

American Farm Bureau Economist Shelby Myers says producers have already faced a year-and-a-half of supply chain delays and soaring costs. Now, they could face more.

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Afternoon Ag News, December 28, 2021: Market hog numbers up in North Dakota from 2020 from 2021-12-28T18:00

In North Dakota inventory of all hogs and pigs on December 1, 2021, was 148,000 head. That's up 3% from December 1, 2020. Market hog inventory, at 113,000 head, was up 6% from last year.

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Mid-morning Ag News, December 28, 2021: Phase One Trade Deal coming to an end from 2021-12-28T16:00

The Phase One Trade Deal between China and the U.S. comes to an end in early 2022. Veronica Nigh, senior economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says this year’s numbers are better in 20...

Morning Ag News, December 28, 2021: Fertilizer prices soar from 2021-12-28T11:00

An American Farm Bureau economist says soaring fertilizer and other input costs may continue into next spring before they stabilize, posing a continuing challenge to the nation’s producers.
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Afternoon Ag News, December 27, 2021: Farmers should be on disease and weed watch in 2022 from 2021-12-27T18:00

Disease, weeds and yields are common factors on a farmer’s mind. Kelly Liberator, Technical Marketing Manager for Fungicides with BASF, says the drought did help reduce disease pressure for some pr...

Mid-morning Ag News, December 27, 2021: 52nd annual Sugarbeet Research Reporting Session to be held in West Fargo from 2021-12-27T16:00

Researchers and Extension specialists from North Dakota State University, the University of Minnesota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as well as from European research institutes and universit...

Morning Ag News, December 27, 2021: Supply chain challenges impact producers from 2021-12-27T11:00

Supply chain challenges are impacting nearly every industry across the globe. Robbie Upton with BASF talks more about the supply chain challenges farmers are facing.

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Afternoon Ag News, December 24, 2021: Producers making seed selection decisions before year-end from 2021-12-24T18:00

Don Gehrls, U.S. Marketing Lead, Pioneer Soybeans, talks more about producers making seed selections and supply chain disruptions.

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Mid-morning Ag News, December 24, 2021: Retreats focused on farm couples to held in Minnesota from 2021-12-24T16:00

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture encourages farmers and ranchers to consider attending one of three free upcoming couples’ retreats scheduled for early 2022.

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Morning Ag News, December 24, 2021: New developments in the college of ag on the NDSU campus from 2021-12-24T11:00

Dr. Greg Lardy, VP for Ag Affairs, visits with Farm and Ranch Director Sarah Heinrich about some of the new developments on the NDSU campus. 

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Afternoon Ag News, December 23, 2021: NDFB offers scholarship opportunities from 2021-12-23T18:00

NDFB scholarship opportunities are available for high school students preparing for college, undergraduates, and students majoring in agriculture. NDFB will be awarding $1,000 scholarships. 
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Mid-morning Ag News, December 23, 2021: Applications for the 2022 Dairy Margin Coverage program are open from 2021-12-23T16:00

Farm Bureau Associate Economist Danny Munch says the program provides risk protection to dairy farmers when milk prices are low and feed costs are high.

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Morning Ag News, December 23, 2021: One expert offers tips on keeping cows in good condition prior to calving from 2021-12-23T11:00

Carl Dahlen, NDSU Department of Animal Sciences associate professor, explains the importance of making sure cows have the nutrients they need.

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Afternoon Ag News, December 22, 2021: November milk production in Minnesota up two percent from last year from 2021-12-22T18:00

Milk production in Minnesota during November 2021 totaled 851 million pounds, up 2 percent from the previous November according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service - Milk P...

Mid-morning Ag News, December 22, 2021: Fuel prices decline from 2021-12-22T16:00

The nation's average gas price declined for the sixth straight week, down 2.9 cents from a week ago at $3.30 per gallon. 

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Morning Ag News, December 22, 2021: Food Date Labeling Act focuses on reducing food waste from 2021-12-22T11:00

The Food Date Labeling Act was recently reintroduced in both the House and the Senate. Supporters of this bipartisan legislation say it is designed to end confusion regarding food freshness. The Ac...

Afternoon Ag News, December 21, 2021: U.S. Senators press USDA official to distribute $10 billion in disaster assistance from 2021-12-21T18:00

Senators John Hoeven and Jon Tester last week spoke with U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie to press USDA to expedite distribution of ...

Mid-morning Ag News, December 21, 2021: U.S. Senator asks for investigation into the fertilizer industry from 2021-12-21T16:00

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley sent a letter to Attorney General Garland calling for the Department of Justice to investigate the fertilizer industry.

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Morning Ag News, December 21, 2021: Supply chain disruptions hurting ag industry from 2021-12-21T11:00

The Biden Administration is stepping up pressure on ocean carriers to relieve supply chain disruptions that are costing dairy and other exporters a bundle. 

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Afternoon Ag News, December 17, 2021: Soybean checkoff working to improve transportation system from 2021-12-17T18:00

The soybean checkoff is teaming up with commodity partners to propose funding for the pre-engineering and design work needed to enhance and maintain Lock & Dam #25 on the Upper Mississippi River. Listen

Mid-morning Ag News, December 17, 2021: Improving the beef processing system from 2021-12-17T16:00

Cameron Mulrony, Executive Vice President of the Idaho Cattle Association, says it’s not just about hook space, but also finding people to work in the processing plants.

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Morning Ag News, December 17, 2021: NDSU Feedlot School to be held January 19-20 from 2021-12-17T11:00

Cattle producers, feeders, backgrounders, and feed industry personnel will have an opportunity to learn more about feedlot production, facilities, nutrition, manure management, budgets and marketin...

Afternoon Ag News, December 16, 2021: Applications sought for renewed effort to assist farmers from 2021-12-16T18:00

American Farmland Trust is accepting applications to help farmers nationwide to improve farm viability, access, transfer or to permanently protect farmland or adopt regenerative agricultural practi...

Mid-morning Ag News, December 16, 2021: U.S. trails competitors in number of trade agreements from 2021-12-16T16:00

The Corn Refiners Association Tuesday released a new report revealing the United States is behind its competitors in reducing global trade barriers. The report, which tracked trade agreements since...

Morning Ag News, December 16, 2021: Global factors impacting commodity markets from 2021-12-16T11:00

The Northern Crops Institute hosted a Market Update on Wednesday with  Dr. Frayne Olson of North Dakota State University. Olson is watching dryness in South America.



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Kulm, North Dakota farmer to serve as treasurer of the American Soybean Association from 2021-12-15T19:13:29

North Dakota’s Josh Gackle has been elected treasurer of the American Soybean Association. We visit with him about his involvement on the board.

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Afternoon Ag News, December 15, 2021: Western Dakota Crops Day to be hosted Thursday Dec. 16 from 2021-12-15T18:00

Regional agronomy research results, managing alfalfa pests and incorporating cover crops into western Dakota’s crop rotations will be featured topics at the 38th annual Western Dakota Crops Day, ho...

Mid-morning Ag News, December 15, 2021: South Dakota Farmers Union prepares for state convention from 2021-12-15T16:00

South Dakota Farmers Union and its 20,000 members invite you to attend the 2021 annual convention held Dec.16-17 in Huron. 

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Morning Ag News, December 15, 2021: Expert offers tips for year-end tax planning from 2021-12-15T11:00

Ron Haugen, NDSU Extension Farm Management Specialist, talks more about the benefits of year-end tax planning.

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Afternoon Ag News, December 14, 2021: The U.S. farm economy continues to struggle with supply chain disruptions from 2021-12-14T18:00

CoBank suggests the U.S. farm economy will continue to struggle with the ongoing supply chain dysfunction and cost inflation issues that emerged in the summer of 2021.

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Mid-morning Ag News, December 14, 2021: Minnesota corn grower speaks to recent EPA announcement from 2021-12-14T16:00

The EPA's announcement of the 2020, 2021 and the 2022 RVO's has drawn mixed reactions from those in agriculture. Richard Syverson serves as the First Vice-President with the Minnesota Corn Growers....

Morning Ag News, December 14, 2021: ASA elects leadership for 2022 from 2021-12-14T11:00

During its annual meeting in St. Louis last week, the American Soybean Association elected the leaders who will steer the organization. Brad Doyle of Arkansas will serve as 2022 ASA president. The ...

Afternoon Ag News, December 13, 2021: Minnesota Department of Agriculture to implement state-specific use restrictions for dicamba for the 2022 growing season from 2021-12-13T18:00

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will work with the makers of four dicamba herbicide products and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement state-specific use restrictions for Mi...

Mid-morning Ag News, December 13, 2021: More consumers are craving U.S. meat from 2021-12-13T16:00

October was another strong month for U.S. red meat exports as beef export value continued to soar, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. October pork e...

Mid-morning Ag News, December 10, 2021: Minnesota Department of Agriculture to host virtual Industrial Hemp Forum from 2021-12-13T16:00

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture invites anyone interested in hemp and hemp production to its 2022 Industrial Hemp Forum. The half-day virtual evert will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2022,...

Morning Ag News, December 13, 2021: The House of Representatives passes two bills to provide more transparency in the cattle markets from 2021-12-13T11:00

Last week, the House of Representatives passed a pair of bills to provide certainty and transparency in cattle markets. H.R. 5609, the Cattle Contract Library Act, was introduced by Livestock and F...

Central Dakota Ag Day taking place December 16 in Carrington from 2021-12-13T11:00

This week, the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center is hosting the Central Dakota Ag Day. Throughout the day attendees will learn about crop production, weed management, carbon credits, grazin...

Afternoon Ag News, December 10, 2021: Buckley selected as NDSU Little International Agriculturist of the Year from 2021-12-10T18:00

A former NDSU Extension Ag and Natural Resources Agent from Morton County has been selected as this year’s 96th Little International Agriculturist of the Year. Jackie Buckley was raised on a Regist...

Morning Ag News, December 10, 2021: Pork producer talks prices and demand from 2021-12-10T11:00

Scott Phillips with the National Pork Board talks more about the current state of the hog industry after an extremely challenging year in 2020.

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Afternoon Ag News, December 9, 2021: Officials prepare to respond to a possible foreign animal disease outbreak from 2021-12-09T18:00

If a foreign animal disease such as African swine fever was confirmed on a farm in the U.S., notification would come from state and federal animal health officials. 

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Mid-morning Ag News, December 9, 2021: Supply chain issues are a focus for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation from 2021-12-09T16:00

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors recently set its 2022 legislative session priority issues for the organization. The issues are established in Farm Bureau policy set by our m...

Morning Ag News, December 9, 2021: USDA prepares for the 2022 Census of Agriculture from 2021-12-09T11:00

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service mails the National Agricultural Classification Survey this month.

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Afternoon Ag News, December 8, 2021: The Cattlemen's Beef Board launches The Drive in Five from 2021-12-08T18:00

The Cattlemen’s Beef Board has launched a new web series designed to help beef producers learn how their Checkoff dollars are being used to increase beef demand.

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Mid-morning Ag News, December 8, 2021: One chemical helps crops perform in drought conditions from 2021-12-08T16:00

Researchers, led by a University of California Riverside team, have come up with a way to help crops flourish in drought as well as “normal” conditions. It’s a chemical called Antabactin.

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Morning Ag News, December 8, 2021: Fertilizer prices on the rise from 2021-12-08T11:00

Rising input costs are top of every producer’s mind. From fertilizer to chemical to fuel, it’s going to get expensive to plant a crop in 2022.  Doug SIbbitt with Nutrien Premium Fertilizer Technolo...

Afternoon Ag News, December 7, 2021: Central Dakota Ag Day to be held December 16 from 2021-12-07T18:00

Next week, NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center is hosting the Central Dakota Ag Day. Throughout the day attendees will learn about crop production, weed management, carbon credits, grazing st...

Mid-morning Ag News, December 7, 2021: A detailed look at drought conditions across the nation from 2021-12-07T16:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks more about moisture conditions across the country.

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Morning Ag News, December 7, 2021: 2021 proves to be a big year for U.S. grain exports from 2021-12-07T11:00

2021 has proved itself to be a record year for U.S. grain exports. Ryan LeGrand, President and CEO for the U.S. Grains Council, explains more.

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Afternoon Ag News, December 6, 2021: Emergency feed transportation assistance program deadline extended from 2021-12-06T18:00

The deadline for applications for the emergency feed transportation assistance program has been extended until Jan. 21, 2022.

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Mid-morning Ag News, December 6, 2021: Changes to sunflower crop insurance from 2021-12-06T16:00

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency will be allowing sunflower enterprise and optional units to be insured by type under the sunflower crop insurance system. 

 
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Morning Ag News, December 6, 2021: Northern Hemp Summit to be held Dec. 13-14 in Fargo from 2021-12-06T11:00

The Northern Hemp Summit will provide those interested in hemp an opportunity to learn about the crop, its uses, legal and financial considerations, current hemp market conditions, and state and fe...

Afternoon Ag News, December 3, 2021: Pesticides playing a role in protecting public health and improving sustainability of our food supply from 2021-12-03T18:00

Chris Novak serves as President and CEO of Crop Life America. He says one thing consumers may not be aware of is the impact of government decisions on agricultural inputs, like pesticides and havin...

Mid-morning Ag News, December 3, 2021: Farm sector profit projections expected to increase in 2021 from 2021-12-03T16:00

USDA’s Economic Research Service updated farm sector profit projections Wednesday, which are expected to increase in 2021. ERS forecasts inflation-adjusted net cash farm income, which is gross cash...

Morning Ag News, December 3, 2021: Expert describes what infrastructure investment means for rural America from 2021-12-03T11:00

 Senior Advisor to the President & Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu say one component of this bill is a large investment in broadband, which is key for all economic progress...

Afternoon Ag News, December 2, 2021: Advanced crop nutrition information after a drought year from 2021-12-02T18:00

Tryston Beyrer with The Mosaic Company offers some advice to growers in the Northern Plains who dealt with drought conditions this past growing season.



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Mid-morning Ag News, December 2, 2021: Expert offers cattle marketing advice from 2021-12-02T16:00

Kent Beadle with CHS says because of COVID there’s more freezer space to fill.

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Morning Ag News, December 2, 2021: Expert offers grain marketing advice from 2021-12-02T11:00

Kent Beadle with CHS offers some advice to producers on marketing this year’s crop.

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Afternoon Ag News, December 1, 2021: Nominations being sought for the 2022 South Dakota Governor's Ag Ambassador Award from 2021-12-01T18:00

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking nominations for the 2022 South Dakota Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award. The Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award recognizes an in...

Mid-morning Ag News, December 1, 2021: It's Christmas tree season in Minnesota from 2021-12-01T16:00

It's a busy time of year for tree farms across Minnesota.

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Morning Ag News, December 1, 2021: Stop the Truck from 2021-12-01T11:00

Lisa Pederson, NDSU Extension beef quality assurance specialist, discusses the NDSU Extension program, Stop The Truck, aimed at helping beef producers make decisions about the livestock they are se...

Afternoon Ag News, November 30, 2021: AgMag to have fall and spring editions for every Minnesota elementary grade level from 2021-11-30T18:00

For 35 years, a free, agricultural education magazine has been sharing the stories of real farmers from across the state and the food, fuel, and fiber they grow with Minnesota students to help them...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 30, 2021: South Dakota vets invited to register for BQA Trainer Certification Course from 2021-11-30T16:00

Licensed veterinarians across the state are invited to register for the upcoming South Dakota Beef Quality Assurance Trainer Certification course. Veterinarians that are current trainers, or those ...

Morning Ag News, November 30, 2021: NDFU to host state convention in Bismarck from 2021-11-30T11:00

North Dakota Farmers Union, the state’s largest farm organization, will kick off its 95th annual state convention Friday, Dec. 10, at the Bismarck Event Center. 

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Afternoon Ag News, November 29, 2021: Temperatures expected to stay mild into the beginning of December from 2021-11-29T18:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's Outlook into the first week of December.

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 29, 2021: Food prices on the rise from 2021-11-29T16:00

Carolyn Chelius, USDA economist, reviewing what food prices have done so far this year and the forecast for all of this year.

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Morning Ag News, November 29, 2021: Growth Energy frustrated with EPA regarding Renewable Volume Obligations from 2021-11-29T11:00

Growth Energy says the Environmental Protection Agency took action on Renewable Volume Obligations by not actually taking any action. Emily Skor is the CEO of Growth Energy.

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Afternoon Ag News, November 26, 2021: Consumers can shop local to help alleviate supply chain problems from 2021-11-26T18:00

Dr. Roger Cryan, Chief Economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says consumers can help ease some supply chain issues by shopping closer to home.

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Farm Talk: North Dakota Corn Utilization Council mails annual report to growers from 2021-11-26T16:00

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Heidie Haugo is the Communications Director for the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. She talks more abou...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 26, 2021: Red River Commodities expands Suntein ingredient line from 2021-11-26T16:00

Red River Commodities has expanded its SunteinTM ingredient line to include a Ready-to-Eat option. SunteinTM is a sustainable, non-GMO alternative to soy, wheat, whey or other allergenic plant-base...

Morning Ag News, November 26, 2021: Analyst talks grain markets from 2021-11-26T11:00

Bryan Doherty, Senior Market Advisor & Vice President of Brokerage Solutions for Total Farm Marketing, talks more about the current commodity markets.

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Afternoon Ag News, November 25, 2021: We visit with AFBF's new chief economist from 2021-11-25T18:00

We visit with Dr. Roger Cryan, Chief Economist, about some of the top priorities of the American Farm Bureau Federation. 

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 25, 2021: Protecting your 2022 crop from 2021-11-25T16:00

We visit with Sam Ohman of Heartland Commodities and Securities Inc. about markets and adding protection to your 2022 crop as inputs remain uncertain.

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Morning Ag News, November 25, 2021: The cost of your Thanksgiving Day dinner is up from 2020 from 2021-11-25T11:00

A holiday meal with family and friends is a highlight for families across the country. But this year, that meal might be a little more expensive, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. A...

Afternoon Ag News, November 24, 2021: USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack talks shipping crisis concerns from 2021-11-24T18:00

At the NAFB annual convention in Kansas City, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack joined broadcasters virtually to discuss some of the transportation issues being addressed to help alleviate the current shi...

Enlist system from 2021-11-24T18:00

Steve Synder, Enlist Field Specialist, talks more about the Enlist system. 

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 24, 2021: NDDA Soil Health Cover Crop Grant Program now open from 2021-11-24T16:00

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture Soil Health Cover Crop Grant Program is now open for applications. The program was made possible through funding provided by the 67th Legislative Assembly...

Morning Ag News, November 24, 2021: NDSU Extension expert offers some advice on backgrounding calves from 2021-11-24T11:00

Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension livestock specialist, has some advice for producers wanting to use some alternative feed sources to background their calves.  

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Afternoon Ag News, November 23, 2021: Cooperative Ventures to focus on advancing ag technologies from 2021-11-23T18:00

GROWMARK and CHS have announced the formation of Cooperative Ventures, a new capital fund that will focus on creating advancements in breakthrough technologies for the agriculture industry. 
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Mid-morning Ag News, November 23, 2021: Legislation introduced to suspend Brazilian beef imports to the United States from 2021-11-23T16:00

U.S. Senator Jon Tester of Montana introduced legislation to suspend Brazilian beef imports to the United States. The move comes after repeated issues with delayed reporting of BSE, or mad cow outb...

Morning Ag News, November 23, 2021: Possible Tax Credit Ahead for Soy Oil-Based Aviation Fuel from 2021-11-23T11:00

Lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow soybean oil-based jet fuel to qualify for an unprecedented tax credit.

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Afternoon Ag News, November 22, 2021: NCGA promotes benefits of using ethanol from 2021-11-22T18:00

Kathy Bergren is the director of public policy and renewable fuels for the National Corn Growers Association. Gas prices are as high as they’ve been in years. She says ethanol has a role in helping...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 22, 2021: Ellendale ranch receives 2021 North Dakota Leopold Conservation Award from 2021-11-22T16:00

The Sand Ranch of Ellendale is the recipient of the 2021 North Dakota Leopold Conservation Award. Brad Sand, a rancher from Ellendale in Dickey County, will be presented with $10,000 and a crystal ...

Morning Ag News, November 22, 2021: Rising input costs are a major concern for commodity groups from 2021-11-22T11:00

Jean Henning with the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council says rising fertilizer costs are a top concern for the corn industry.

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Afternoon Ag News, November 19, 2021: Farmers work to wrap up corn harvest from 2021-11-19T18:00

The push is on to finish this year's corn harvest. Jean Henning with the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council talks more about this year's spotty yields.

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Farm Talk: North Dakota ag commodity groups meet in Bismarck from 2021-11-19T16:00

This Farm Talk Segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Jean Henning with the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council discusses some of the top topics that were discuss...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 19, 2021: National Corn Yield Contest seeking entries from 2021-11-19T16:00

As farmers across the country wrap up harvest, NCGA reminds them to submit their yield results in the 2021 National Corn Yield Contest. Harvest results must be submitted by November 30 to be includ...

Morning Ag News, November 19, 2021: Study looks at public health impact of hog production from 2021-11-19T11:00

National Pork Board invested Checkoff dollars with researchers at the University of Minnesota to re-evaluate a 2018 study that has been widely cited by journalists and others in the industry, raisi...

Afternoon Ag News, November 18, 2021: White House Tribal Nations Summit from 2021-11-18T18:00

USDA Office of Tribal Relations Director Heather Dawn Thompson explains the Department's priorities for Tribal Nations as expressed at the White House Tribal Nations Summit.

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 18, 2021: Irrigation workshop to be held in Bismarck, North Dakota from 2021-11-18T16:00

To help farmers with their irrigation management, NDSU Extension is holding an irrigation workshop in conjunction with the North Dakota Irrigation Association on Thursday, Dec. 9 at the Best Wester...

Morning Ag News, November 18, 2021: 2021 North Dakota wheat crop proves to be high quality from 2021-11-18T11:00

Jim Peterson with the North Dakota Wheat Commission says many wheat acres in the central and western part of the state were low yielding or didn’t make it to harvest, but he says the bushels that w...

Afternoon Ag News, November 17, 2021: Dairy industry meeting focuses on shipping crisis from 2021-11-17T18:00

The National Milk Producers Federation is hosting its annual meeting this week in Las Vegas, with a focus on top issues for the dairy industry, including the ongoing shipping crisis.

 
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Wheat market on the move from 2021-11-17T16:00

With nearly every area of North Dakota experiencing drought conditions this growing season, it made it challenging for producers to grow a crop. Jim Peterson with the North Dakota Wheat Commission ...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 17, 2021: USDA to contact producers for year-end crop production numbers from 2021-11-17T16:00

As the 2021 growing season comes to an end, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will contact producers nationwide to gather final year-end crop production ...

Morning Ag News, November 17, 2021: Farm parents needed for a farm safety study from 2021-11-17T11:00

Do news reports about farm injuries to children affect parents’ knowledge, attitude and behavior toward child safety on farms? The National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and S...

Afternoon Ag News, November 16, 2021: Drought conditions and input costs put pressure on producers' pocketbooks from 2021-11-16T18:00

A historic drought followed by rising input costs have been extremely stressful for many North Dakota farmers. Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring talks more about the state of current ag economy.
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Mid-morning Ag News, November 16, 2021: Farmers need more information on carbon markets from 2021-11-16T16:00

A new survey shows farmers need more information and guidance to take advantage of carbon markets. Jack Cornell, United Soybean Board Director of Sustainable Supply, says carbon conservation progra...

Morning Ag News, November 16, 2021: Tractor and combine sales remain strong from 2021-11-16T11:00

Overall unit sales of both ag tractors and combines continued their growth above an already-rapid pace set last year. The latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says U.S. total...

Afternoon Ag News, November 15, 2021: Syngenta donates more than $12,000 to local FFA chapters from 2021-11-15T18:00

Syngenta is donating $12,050 to local chapters of the National FFA Organization to help support ongoing training and programming for future agriculture leaders and their communities.

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 15, 2021: Expert offers tips to find the right generator for the winter season from 2021-11-15T16:00

Ken Hellevang, NDSU Extension agricultural engineer, talks about how to pick out the right generator for your needs and how to stay safe when using one.

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Morning Ag News, November 15, 2021: Bayer and Luke Bryan team up to fight hunger from 2021-11-15T11:00

Food banks have been hit particularly hard over the last year by the pandemic. Through a partnership between Bayer and Luke Bryan, they are working to raise awareness of the growing need and to sup...

Afternoon Ag News, November 12, 2021: Farm Bureau supports Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act from 2021-11-12T18:00

The Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act introduced this week seeks to provide fairness in cattle markets. Farm Bureau Congressional Relations Director Scott Bennett says the legislation is ...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 12, 2021: Butter sales on the rise from 2021-11-12T16:00

As?friends?and family gather for the holidays,?Americans are expected to purchase 161 million pounds of butter from the second week in November through Christmas. While butter sales usually increas...

North Dakota Soybean Council hosts Fueling Your Farm Workshop series from 2021-11-12T16:00

The North Dakota Soybean Council is partnering with MEG Corp to host a series of workshops titled “Fueling Your Farm.” Jena Bjertness, NDSC Director of Market Development, explains more about these...

Morning Ag News, November 12, 2021: Farmers working on field work before freeze up from 2021-11-12T11:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes some of the Corn Belt states where reductions in surplus moisture were favorable for field work.

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Afternoon Ag News, November 11, 2021: TSC's 2021 Fall Paper Clover Campaign raises over $1.3 million for 4-H youth from 2021-11-11T18:00

Tractor Supply Company announced its 2021 Fall Paper Clover Campaign raised a record-setting total of just over $1.3 million for 4-H youth around the country. Program contributions support 4-H memb...

Farm Talk: North Dakota Corn Utilization Council helping to promote U.S. beef and pork industries from 2021-11-11T17:57

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. The U.S. Meat Export Federation Strategic Planning Conference and Board of Directors Meeting got underway Nov....

Mid-morning Ag News, November 11, 2021: South Dakota farmer is hopeful for this year's sunflower crop from 2021-11-11T16:00

Onida, South Dakota grower Chuck Todd says he hopes to start harvesting his sunflowers this week. A neighboring farmer has started to harvest and is experiencing good yields, in some areas 3,100 po...

Morning Ag News, November 11, 2021: National Weather Service's outlook from 2021-11-11T11:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook that includes the weekend before Thanksgiving.

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Afternoon Ag News, November 10, 2021: Current fertilizer prices have producers worried from 2021-11-10T18:00

We sit down and visit with North Dakota Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring about current fertilizer prices.

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 10, 2021: Money available to assist producers in protecting livestock from wolves from 2021-11-10T16:00

New money is available to Minnesota livestock producers to help prevent wolf attacks. A total of $60,000 will be awarded by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture through the Wolf-Livestock Confli...

Morning Ag News, November 10, 2021: Input expenses on the rise from 2021-11-10T11:00

Input expenses have been on the rise and have many farmers concerned to enter the 2022 growing season. During a recent State of the Economy event, NDSU experts offered some advice to producers abou...

Afternoon Ag News, November 9, 2021: U.S. beef and pork exports on a record pace through September from 2021-11-09T18:00

Both U.S. beef and U.S. pork exports are on a record pace through September. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom notes that Japan, South Korea and China/Hong Kong are all on ...

Producers prepare for the 2022 growing season from 2021-11-09T17:31:02

DEKALB Asgrow Technical Agronomist Derrick Pruitt focuses on post-harvest issues and offers some words of advice for growers.

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 9, 2021: Supply chain issues not expected to end soon from 2021-11-09T16:00

The USDA says export sales were higher across the board during the week ending on October 28. Corn sales in those seven days totaled 1.22 million metric tons, up 37 percent over the previous week a...

Morning Ag News, November 9, 2021: U.S. export sales higher at the end of October from 2021-11-09T11:00

The USDA says export sales were higher across the board during the week ending on October 28. Corn sales in those seven days totaled 1.22 million metric tons, up 37 percent over the previous week a...

Afternoon Ag News, November 8, 2021: Reduced turkey production leads to higher wholesale prices from 2021-11-08T18:00

How much will that turkey cost to put on your table for Thanksgiving Day? Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst, talks about reduced turkey production leading to lower stocks and significantly high...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 8, 2021: One expert offers advice to growers on carbon programs from 2021-11-08T16:00

Dr. Dave Ripplinger, Associate Professor in the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics at NDSU, talks more about the questions that farmers should ask before they choose to participate in...

Morning Ag News, November 8, 2021: Sunflower yields better than expected for many growers from 2021-11-08T11:00

Despite extremely dry conditions across much of the tri-state region, sunflower yields have been better than expected for many growers. That's according to John Sandbakken, Executive Director of th...

Afternoon Ag News, November 5, 2021: One mobile app is connecting consumers with where there food comes from from 2021-11-05T17:00

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture this week announced a new mobile app to connect consumers with agritourism venues. Launching next spring, Foundation Education Outreach Director ...

Farm Talk: What farmers need to know about carbon programs from 2021-11-05T15:00

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Dr. Dave Ripplinger, Associate Professor in the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics at NDSU, talk...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 5, 2021: Forecast outlook into the middle of November from 2021-11-05T15:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for weather into the middle of November.

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Morning Ag News, November 5, 2021: U.S. exports to China surge in 2020 from 2021-11-05T10:00

The U.S.-China Business Council says America’s exports to China in 2020 surged by $18.5 billion, an 18 percent gain over 2019. Doug Barry is the director of communications for the council. As the e...

Afternoon Ag News, November 4, 2021: Dry conditions force cattle producers to make hard decisions from 2021-11-04T17:00

Kelly Leo is the Ag and Natural Resources Agent for NDSU Extension Williams County. Leo talks more about the impacts the drought conditions have had on ranchers and cattle producers in the northwes...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 4, 2021: Producers paying more for fertilizer from 2021-11-04T15:00

Retail fertilizer prices continue to skyrocket into historical price ranges.

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Morning Ag News, November 4, 2021: U.S. connecting with other countries through trade missions from 2021-11-04T10:00

Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley discusses his excitement and the importance of U.S. agricultural trade missions..

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Afternoon Ag News, November 3, 2021: 2021 Minnesota Ag and Food Summit taking place November 4 from 2021-11-03T17:00

The 2021 Minnesota Ag and Food Summit hosted by AgriGorwth is taking place Thursday, November 4 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. AgriGrowth, a nonprofit, works for sustainability, competitiven...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 3, 2021: Expert offers advice on feeding lower quality forages from 2021-11-03T15:00

After this year’s drought, many cattle producers are heading into the winter feeding season with lower-quality hay supplies - like CRP hay or corn stover. NDSU Extension Specialist Janna Block says...

Northwestern North Dakota remains extremely dry from 2021-11-03T15:00

While recent moisture has benefited many areas of the state, the northwestern corner of North Dakota remains in the extreme drought category according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor Map. Kelly ...

Morning Ag News, November 3, 2021: U.S. beef and pork exports to Central America up from 2020 from 2021-11-03T10:00

Central America has been a star performer for U.S. beef and pork exports in 2021. Through August, beef exports to the region were nearly 60% above last year, while pork exports were up 46% from the...

Retail Fertilizer Prices Continue to Rise, What Can Producers Do? from 2021-11-02T19:25:49

Retail fertilizer prices continue to rocket higher, and the world's top producers like Nutrien and Mosaic expect the price surge will continue into next year.  Rusty Halvorson talks with NDSU Exten...

Afternoon Ag News, November 2, 2021: Hog herd growth expected to slow in 2022 from 2021-11-02T17:00

Hog prices around the world have dropped as a recovery in production has outpaced rebounding demand. A Rabobank report says herd growth will slow in 2022 due to dropping prices, labor shortages, an...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 2, 2021: More drivers on the road push profit margins higher for ethanol producers from 2021-11-02T15:00

After a COVID-19 slowdown in fuel demand, global energy prices have hit seven-year highs, and gasoline consumption is improving. Reuters says that means surging profit margins for ethanol producers...

Morning Ag News, November 2, 2021: 2021 grain prices up from 2020 from 2021-11-02T10:00

The average price received by farmers for corn during September 2021 in Minnesota was $5.58 per bushel according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service - Agricultural Prices r...

Afternoon Ag News, November 1, 2021: Expert talks benefits of fall fertilizer application from 2021-11-01T17:00

It’s time to start thinking about next season’s soil health. The Mosaic Company’s Crop Nutrition Lead, Taylor Purucker, says the right management practices now will make sure your soil health is to...

Mid-morning Ag News, November 1, 2021: Registration opens for the 2022 Agricultural Outlook Forum from 2021-11-01T15:00

Registration is open for the 98th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, the largest annual meeting of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The two-day event will be held virtually on February 24-25, 20...

Morning Ag News, November 1, 2021: Delegates of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord meet from 2021-11-01T10:00

Last week during the 30th annual meeting of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord, state delegates from the U.S. and Mexico discussed concerns regarding recent decisions by Mexico’s federal governme...

Afternoon Ag News, October 29, 2021: Applications due by Oct. 31 for reimbursement for organic certification costs from 2021-10-29T17:00

The application deadline for reimbursement for organic certification costs is Oct. 31, 2021. Applications will be accepted for reimbursement of organic certification costs through the Organic Certi...

Mid-morning Ag News, October 29, 2021: States receive funding to support mental health from 2021-10-29T15:00

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture this week announced $25 million for 50 grants supporting Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network State Department of Agriculture projects.
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Morning Ag News, October 29, 2021: Crop farmers receive 65% of PPP loans for agriculture in 2020 from 2021-10-29T10:00

Information updated by USDA’s Economic Research Service shows 65 percent of Paycheck Protection Program 2020 agriculture funds went crop farms, with the latter for livestock. 

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Afternoon Ag News, October 28, 2021: Bismarck grower says sunflower yields higher than expected from 2021-10-28T17:00

Bismarck, North Dakota grower Clark Coleman says he is experiencing higher yields than expected for his sunflowers this year. Throughout the growing season Coleman’s area experienced extreme drough...

Mid-morning Ag News, October 28, 2021: NDFB convention theme "Your Competitive Edge" from 2021-10-28T15:00

Agriculture is ever-changing and with current challenges facing producers it is important to keep North Dakota agriculture strong. On November 19 and 20, NDFB members will gather at the Holiday Inn...

Farm Talk: Pink at the Pump raises funds for breast cancer awareness from 2021-10-28T14:00

Nineteen Unleaded88 fuel retailers across the state are participating in the third annual Pink at the Pump campaign to raise funds for breast cancer awareness, while increasing consumer awareness a...

Morning Ag News, October 28, 2021: 2021 Thanksgiving Dinner Will Cost More from 2021-10-28T10:00

While last year’s cost of a Thanksgiving Day dinner was the lowest it had been since 2010, this year could be quite a bit different.  A New York Times report says it could be the most expensive din...

Afternoon Ag News, October 27, 2021: Gas prices continue to climb from 2021-10-27T17:00

The nation’s average gas price increased 3.8 cents from a week ago to $3.36 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. The national average is up 17.1 cents from a month ago and $1.21 per gallon higher tha...

Mid-morning Ag News, October 27, 2021: New opportunities available through NRCS from 2021-10-27T15:00

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service announced new assistance opportunities are ahead in 2022 for some of the agency’s key programs. Terry Crosby, the administrator of the NRCS, says i...

Morning Ag News, October 27, 2021: Keeping flock health top of mind this fall season from 2021-10-27T10:00

This time of year is well known for sales of livestock and the movement of large livestock, but we also see quite a bit of movement in poultry. 

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Afternoon Ag News, October 26, 2021: Tips for being safe around anhydrous ammonia from 2021-10-26T17:00

Many farmers and applicators will soon apply anhydrous ammonia after harvest.  The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is providing the following tips to farmers and applicators so they can safely ...

Mid-morning Ag News, October 26, 2021: NOAA predicts below-normal temperatures along the northern tier of the U.S. from 2021-10-26T15:00

As La Niña climate conditions are back for a second-straight winter, above-average temperatures will show up in the South and most of the eastern U.S. 

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Morning Ag News, October 26, 2021: High-speed internet coming to more rural Americans from 2021-10-26T10:00

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says his agency is making funding available to bring a significant expansion of access to high-speed internet, health care, and educational services for millions of America...

Afternoon Ag News, October 25, 2021: A coalition of ag groups write to EPA regarding revocation of chlorpyrifos from 2021-10-25T17:00

A large coalition of agriculture groups wrote to the Environmental Protection Agency asking it to postpone revocation of chlorpyrifos until it can consider their formal objections to the rule.
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Mid-morning Ag News, October 25, 2021: Potential 2022 Supply Chain Issues for Herbicides from 2021-10-25T15:00

Supply chain disruptions and material shortages are fueling speculation about a herbicide shortage for the 2022 agriculture growing season. 

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Morning Ag News, October 25, 2021: Farmers finishing up soybeans and working on corn harvest in eastern North Dakota from 2021-10-25T10:00

Farmers have been working hard this fall to get this year’s crop off the field. We have some harvest updates from eastern North Dakota.

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Afternoon Ag News, October 22, 2021: Harvest update from southeastern North Dakota from 2021-10-22T17:00

Drew Courtney farms in southeastern North Dakota, south of Oakes with his family. He serves as the North Dakota Corn Growers Association Secretary/Treasurer and has a harvest update from his area.<...

Corn and soybean harvests progress in central North Dakota from 2021-10-22T16:45:05

2021 has been a trying year for North Dakota farmers. Many areas across North Dakota have gone from too little rain during the growing season, to too much rain during the harvest season. Jeff Gale ...

Farm Talk: Oakes area farmer provides row crop harvest update from 2021-10-22T16:32:20

This Farm Talk Segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Farmers have been working hard this fall to get this year’s crop off the field. Justin Quandt, ND Corn Council...

Mid-morning Ag News, October 22, 2021: Harvest update from central North Dakota from 2021-10-22T15:00

Jeff Gale is the NDSU Extension Ag and Natural Resources Agent for Foster County and explains more about the harvest progress across the county. 

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Morning Ag News, October 22, 2021: What's in store for next week's weather? from 2021-10-22T10:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook through the end of this month.

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Afternoon Ag News, October 21, 2021: Pet food industry eating up corn bushels from 2021-10-21T17:00

One study found that corn and corn gluten meal are the top two most used plant-based ingredients in pet food products. 

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Mid-morning Ag News, October 21, 2021: More farmland being sold from 2021-10-21T15:00

The amount of farmland being sold increased since the first of the year and charged ahead during the pre-harvest time frame recently. The increased selling will continue through the fall land sales...

Foster County farmers work to put a wrap on the 2021 harvest from 2021-10-21T14:00

2021 has been a trying year for North Dakota farmers. Many areas across North Dakota have gone from too little rain during the growing season, to too much rain during the harvest season. Jeff Gale ...

Morning Ag News, October 21, 2021: Producers can help those in need through the Harvest for All program from 2021-10-21T10:00

With the holidays around the corner and an increased focus on food insecurity across the nation, farmers and ranchers can help those in need through Farm Bureau’s Harvest for All program. 

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Afternoon Ag News, October 20, 2021: Grower provides sunflower harvest update from southwestern North Dakota from 2021-10-20T17:00

Regent, North Dakota grower Josh Greff started sunflower harvest last week. He believes that by the time he is done harvesting his oil sunflower fields they will average about 1,800 pounds across t...

Mid-morning Ag News, October 20, 2021: FSA Administrator explains FSA's new soil carbon monitoring initiative from 2021-10-20T15:00

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux explains three partner-driven projects within FSA's new soil carbon monitoring initiative.

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Morning Ag News, October 20, 2021: Corn Council Executive Director offers North Dakota corn harvest update from 2021-10-20T10:00

It’s a busy time of year as many producers are working hard to move this year’s crop from the field to the bin. Jean Henning serves as Executive Director of the North Dakota Corn Utilization Counci...

Afternoon Ag News, October 19, 2021: USDA sends first Hemp Acreage and Production Survey to North Dakota producers from 2021-10-19T17:00

On Oct. 18, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service sent its first Hemp Acreage and Production Survey to North Dakota producers. The hemp survey will collect information on the total plante...

Mid-morning Ag News, October 19, 2021: Ethanol output tops the million-barrel mark from 2021-10-19T15:00

The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol output topped the million-barrel a day mark for the first time in two months during the week ending on October 8.

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Morning Ag News, October 19, 2021: Fall is the preferred time for soil testing from 2021-10-19T10:00

Fall soil testing is an important tool providing the data and information needed to assess the season after harvest and plan for the next growing season. Fall soil testing is the most practical bec...

Afternoon Ag News, October 18, 2021: Food prices on the rise from 2021-10-18T17:00

Food prices in the nation’s grocery stores continued to climb in September, helping to push the overall Consumer Price Index higher. The food index increased .9 percent in September, following a sm...

Mid-morning Ag News, October 18, 2021: Steps being taken to address shipping crisis from 2021-10-18T15:00

The Biden Administration announced a series of steps in the private and public sectors to help address the continuing supply chain crisis in the U.S. Forbes says the White House actions are intende...

Morning Ag News, October 18, 2021: Western Caucus Fall Mini Agriculture Summit Roundtable held in Bismarck from 2021-10-18T10:00

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven and Representative Kelly Armstrong attended the Western Caucus Fall Mini Agriculture Summit Roundtable in Bismarck on Friday. Some of the topics discussed...

Afternoon Ag News, October 16, 2021: North Dakota state feed transportation cost-share program delayed from 2021-10-15T17:00

Applications for a state program that will reimburse eligible producers for a portion of feed transportation expenses have been delayed while awaiting details of a similar federal program. The emer...

Mid-morning Ag News, October 15, 2021: Crookston, MN farmer finishes sunflower harvest with impressive yields from 2021-10-15T15:00

According to the National Sunflower Association, Crookston, MN grower Kevin Capistran says he finished harvesting his sunflowers on October 1st. He had no disease issues this year and due to the wa...

Morning Ag News, October 15, 2021: Research being done on the benefits of switching up the typical corn-soybean rotation from 2021-10-15T10:00

Two Iowa State University researchers will join a five-year project that seeks to make Midwestern agriculture more resilient by moving away from the dominant corn-soybean rotation. The $10 million ...

Afternoon Ag News, October 14, 2021: New research on helping stressed calves gain from 2021-10-14T17:00

When stocker cattle arrive at their new home they are stressed from travel and most likely have not relaxed enough to properly eat or drink water for several days. That creates a negative energy ba...

Mid-morning Ag News, October 14, 2021: USDA pegs 2021 sunflower production down from 2020 from 2021-10-14T15:00

This week, USDA pegged 2021 sunflower production at 1.90 billion pounds, down 36 percent from the revised 2020 production of 2.98 billion pounds. 

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Morning Ag News, October 14, 2021: One expert talks grain markets and shipping logistics from 2021-10-14T10:00

Delaney Howell, host of the Ag News Daily podcast, offers some insight on some of the global factors impacting grain markets.

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Afternoon Ag News, October 13, 2021: Gas prices on the rise from 2021-10-13T17:00

Oil prices reached a seven-year high last week, pushing fuel prices higher. The national average price of gas jumped 5.2 cents to $3.25 a gallon, and the price of diesel increased 10.4 cents to $3....

Mid-morning Ag News, October 13, 2021: Supply chain issues likely to continue into 2022 from 2021-10-13T15:00

Supply chains are arguably in the most dire condition since the start of the pandemic, as lead times for manufacturing inputs recently reached record highs. 

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Morning Ag News, October 13, 2021: African Swine Fever vaccine advancements from 2021-10-13T10:00

FSA office staffing amid the president’s vaccine mandate and new vaccines against African Swine Fever were among other issues raised at last week’s House Ag livestock hearing.

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Afternoon Ag News, October 12, 2021: Funds available for Minnesota farmers wanting to improve safety on their farms from 2021-10-12T17:00

Minnesota farmers who want to improve safety on their farms can now apply for funding through two programs from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture that help with the cost of buying, shipping, ...

Frayne Olson offers producers some grain marketing insight from 2021-10-12T16:25

We visit with Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension Crop Economist/Marketing Specialist, about the current grain markets. 

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Mid-morning Ag News, October 12, 2021: U.S. beef exports set new value record from 2021-10-12T15:00

U.S. beef exports set another new value record in August, topping the $1 billion mark for the first time, while pork exports posted another strong month and remain ahead of the record pace establis...

Corn rootworm pressure on the rise from 2021-10-12T13:45:48

Travis Coffman, Bayer corn and regional crops trait marketing manager, highlights some of the benefits of SmartStax PRO with RNAi Technology, including corn rootworm protection.

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Morning Ag News, October 12, 2021: Expert offers marketing advice from 2021-10-12T10:00

It’s harvest time. As the grain rolls into the hopper, many producers eyes are on the markets. We visit with Dr. Frayne Olson, Crop Economist/Marketing Specialist with the North Dakota State Univer...

Afternoon Ag News, October 11, 2021: Soybean farmers working to reduce worldwide hunger with soy protein from 2021-10-11T17:00

Through WISHH, the American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program, soybean farmers are addressing hunger and creating demand for U.S. soybeans in unique ways.
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Mid-morning Ag News, October 11, 2011: Grazing now could impact 2022 grazing from 2021-10-11T15:00

Late August and September rains have left drought stressed pasture and rangeland in some areas of North Dakota looking green and lush. Leading ranchers to wonder if they should take advantage of th...

Morning Ag News, October 11, 2021: USDA's first-ever Hemp Acreage and Production survey to take place from 2021-10-11T10:00

Data collection will soon begin for USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Services’ first-ever Hemp Acreage and Production survey. Later this month, USDA NASS will mail survey codes to thousands ...

Expert talks farm stress with North Dakota bankers and lenders from 2021-10-08T22:34

Markets, weather, drought conditions and harvest all make it a stressful time on the farm. Sean Brotherson, NDSU Extension family life specialist, spoke with lenders at the North Dakota Bankers Ass...

Morning Ag News, October 8, 2021: Dry weather allows for harvest progress across the region from 2021-10-08T22:00

The soybeans are in the bin and now it’s time to move into the corn. That’s the story at Jason Rayner’s farm near Finley in eastern North Dakota.

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Afternoon Ag News, October 8, 2021: More hay headed west from 2021-10-08T17:00

Hay and forage producers in the Midwest are sending more hay west this year to states hit by drought.

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Mid-morning Ag News, October 8, 2021: Dakotaland Feeds LLC named 2021 SDSU Friend of the Beef Industry from 2021-10-08T15:00

Dakotaland Feeds LLC has been named the 2021 South Dakota State University Friend of the Beef Industry. The feed manufacturer and distributor based out of Huron, South Dakota, strives to support th...

Afternoon Ag News, October 7, 2021: Ag Economy Barometer declines from 2021-10-07T17:00

Sentiment among agricultural producers weakened in September as the Ag Economy Barometer declined 14 points to a reading of 124. This is the weakest farmer sentiment reading since July 2020, when t...

Farm Talk: Soybeans in the bin, eastern North Dakota farmer now harvesting corn from 2021-10-07T15:00

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council.  Jason Rayner, Chairman of the ND Corn Council, farms near Finley and has finished harvesting soybeans and is ...

Mid-morning Ag News, October 7, 2021: ISU Research Suggests Reducing Fall Fertilizer Applications from 2021-10-07T15:00

Research from Iowa State University shows during drought years like this one, there is higher than normal nitrogen stored in soils. 

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Morning Ag News, October 7, 2021: Soybean harvest is well underway in central North Dakota from 2021-10-07T10:00

According to the latest Crop Progress Report from USDA, soybean harvest in North Dakota is nearly half done. We visit with Penny Nester, NDSU Extension Ag and Natural Resources Agent, about how har...

Afternoon Ag News, October 6, 2021: Farmers can expect to pay more for fertilizer in the upcoming growing season from 2021-10-06T17:00

Due to increasing natural gas prices, nitrogen fertilizer prices are relatively high compared to recent years and are expected to remain high and possibly increase through next spring, says Dave Fr...

Farmers working on soybean harvest in Kidder County from 2021-10-06T15:00

According to the latest Crop Progress Report from USDA, soybean harvest in North Dakota is nearly half done. We visit with Penny Nester, NDSU Extension Ag and Natural Resources Agent, about how har...

Morning Ag News, October 6, 2021: Expert offers tips on preparing your fields for the next growing season from 2021-10-06T10:00

Carl Johnson is a UPL Sales Representative in South Dakota. He talks about what herbicide strategies farmers should be looking at to get ready for the next wheat crop.

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Afternoon Ag News, October 5, 2021: NDSU Extension expert offers fall lawn and garden tips from 2021-10-05T17:00

Everyone wants the perfect lawn, but using chemical herbicides to maintain your lawn has benefits and risks. Tom Kalb, NDSU Extension horticulturist, offers some fall lawn care advice.

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Mid-morning Ag News, October 6, 2021: Beef industry scholarships available for high school and college students from 2021-10-05T15:00

The National Cattlemen’s Foundation is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship. Ten scholarships of $1,500 each will be given to outstanding students pursuing c...

Mid-morning Ag News October 5, 2021: Cattle HQ podcast now available from 2021-10-05T15:00

Four South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialists are excited to announce the launch of a new podcast titled, “Cattle HQ.” The podcast will also routinely host an “In t...

Morning Ag News, October 5, 2021: Grain prices up from 2020 from 2021-10-05T10:00

The average price received by farmers for corn during August 2021 in Minnesota was $6.13 per bushel according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service - Agricultural Prices repo...

Afternoon Ag News, October 4, 2021: Labor shortages continue in the U.S. pork processing industry from 2021-10-04T17:00

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen longstanding labor shortages in the U.S. pork processing industry. Because the production of deboned products requires more labor, associated prices are hi...

Mid-morning Ag News, October 4, 2021: Farmers working on corn and soybean harvests in central North Dakota from 2021-10-04T15:00

Tysen Rosenau, Vice-Chairman of the ND Corn Council, farms east of Carrington. He talks more about yields in his area.

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Morning Ag News, October 4, 2021: North Dakota Beef Commission focusing checkoff dollars on the next generation from 2021-10-04T10:00

With beef demand at a 33-year high, the North Dakota Beef Commission is focusing beef checkoff dollars on educating the next generation of beef consumers. Consumer research reveals close to 80% of ...

Mid-morning Ag News, October 1, 2021: USDA Announces Investment Package on Climate, Agriculture from 2021-10-01T15:00

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week announced a $3 billion comprehensive set of investments to address challenges facing farmers and ranchers. USDA says the investments will support drought...

Farm Talk: Harvest update from the field from 2021-10-01T14:00

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. We head to the field for a harvest update with Tysen Rosenau, Vice-Chairman of the ND Corn Council. Rosenau fa...

Morning Ag News, October 1, 2021: Many areas still in need of moisture from 2021-10-01T10:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has details on where in the country the greatest topsoil moisture shortages are and takes a detailed look at which states have pastures in the poorest condition. Listen

Afternoon Ag News, October 1, 2021: SDSU growing leaders in the dairy industry from 2021-10-01T05:00

The future of agriculture relies on experts in all production fields — from the farm to manufacturing and retail.  At South Dakota State University, students are experiencing the dairy supply chain...

Afternoon Ag News, September 30, 2021: Beyond Meat plans to add more products to grocery store shelves from 2021-09-30T17:00

Beyond Meat this week announced it is debuting its Beyond Chicken Tenders at select retailers nationwide. In addition to the retail rollout of the plant-based chicken tenders, Beyond Meat is also i...

Mid-morning Ag News, September 30, 2021: SDSU Extension to Host BeefUP Sessions in Watertown and Pierre from 2021-09-30T15:00

Experts at both two-day sessions will discuss the impacts that calving distribution has on profitability and how management decisions can dictate calving and improve future returns on calves. 
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Morning Ag News, September 30, 2021: Changes to crop insurance could be on the way for sunflower growers from 2021-09-30T10:00

Lawmakers are asking for improvements in crop insurance coverage for sunflower growers. 

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Afternoon Ag News, September 29, 2021: Expert talks farm finances from 2021-09-29T17:00

Financing a farm is no easy task. One expert talks about the return on investment with farming operations.

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Mid-morning Ag News, September 29, 2021: Pork industry works to gain more space on the grill this tailgate season from 2021-09-29T15:00

Neal Hull, Director of Channel Marketing with the National Pork Board, says third-party Pork Checkoff-funded research indicates sausage and brats are top grilling items, but other forms of promotio...

Morning Ag News, September 29, 2021: Much of South Dakota continues to experience drought conditions from 2021-09-29T10:00

Soil moisture conditions remain dry in South Dakota. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards has the details.

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Afternoon Ag News, September 28, 2021: Sheep specialist offers nutrition advice from 2021-09-28T17:00

Travis Hoffman, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sheep specialist, offers some advice for producers wanting to feed soybeans to their flock.

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North Dakota, South Dakota Delegations Urge USDA to Improve Sunflower Crop Insurance from 2021-09-28T16:58

Lawmakers are urging the Risk Management Agency to improve the sunflower crop insurance system by allowing enterprise units to be insured by type.  Rusty Halvorson discussed the topic with John San...

Mid-morning Ag News, September 28, 2021: Drivers reminded to keep safety top of mind during fall harvest from 2021-09-28T15:00

Harvest season is underway. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to watch for large, slow moving farm equipment.

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Morning Ag News, September 28, 2021: New Executive Director to lead South Dakota Cattlemen's Association starting October 1 from 2021-09-28T10:00

University of South Dakota Law School Grad Taya Runyan has been chosen to lead the cattle group starting in October.

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Corn and soybean harvests getting underway across the region from 2021-09-27T17:58

Soybean and corn harvests are getting underway across the state. Derek Pruitt, Dekalb/Asgrow technical agronomist, talks more about his expectations for harvest in the upcoming weeks.

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Afternoon Ag News, September 27, 2021: Gov. Walz announces a $10 million drought relief package to support Minnesota producers from 2021-09-27T17:00

Governor Tim Walz has announced a $10 million drought relief package to support Minnesota farmers and livestock producers impacted by severe drought conditions during the 2021 growing season. 
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Mid-morning Ag News, September 27, 2021: NFU announces the Fairness for Farmers campaign from 2021-09-27T15:00

National Farmers Union last week announced the Fairness for Farmers campaign as members gathered for a virtual fly-in. The effort seeks to rally Americans to urge lawmakers and the Biden administra...

Morning Ag News, September 27, 2021: Legislation is introduced to help further precision ag technology from 2021-09-27T10:00

Becoming more efficient is nothing new to agriculture. In reaching those goals, the purchase of precision agriculture equipment can and has played an important role. But, it can come with a hefty p...

Afternoon Ag News, September 24, 2021: Connecting farmers to how their soy checkoff dollars are being used from 2021-09-24T17:00

Farmers can explore the Soy Hopper, a digital hub with shareable content highlighting results of checkoff investments across market growth, production research and more. Additionally, farmers can s...

Mid-morning Ag News, September 24, 2021: Organic vegetable seed in high demand from 2021-09-24T15:00

Bayer this week announced it will expand its vegetable seeds offerings under the Bayer umbrella to include organically produced seed. The launch will focus on certified organic production in three ...

Farm Talk: Dry conditions lead to more grasshopper problems across North Dakota from 2021-09-24T13:32

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Dr. Janet Knodel, Professor & Extension Entomologist at North Dakota State University, discusses the correlati...

Morning Ag News, September 24, 2021: Report: EPA Proposing Cuts to Biofuel Blending Requirements from 2021-09-24T10:00

A new report from Reuters claims the Environmental Protection Agency will propose cuts to blending requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard. 

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Harvest progress underway in northern Cass county from 2021-09-23T17:49

We visit with a farmer in the Page area about crop conditions and harvest progress. 

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Afternoon Ag News, September 23, 2021: Sunflower crop looking good despite drought from 2021-09-23T17:00

Crookston, MN grower Kevin Capistran says his sunflowers look good compared to his other crops. He says he planted 3-4 weeks earlier this year and desiccated his field September 8th. 

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Morning Ag News, September 23, 2021: Dry weather allows for harvest progress from 2021-09-23T10:00

As harvest continues to ramp up, DTN meteorologist John Baranick says a lot of rural America should be looking at a stretch of dry weather.

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Afternoon Ag News, September 22, 2021: State officials working to end veterinarian shortage from 2021-09-22T17:00

It’s a problem that grows larger with time as more and more production animal veterinarians retire with no new generation to replace them. Scott Leibsle, Idaho State Veterinarian, says many young p...

Mid-morning Ag News, September 23, 2021: Low interest rates are good news for farmers from 2021-09-22T15:00

Jackson Takach, Chief Economist for Farmer Mac, says farmers are benefitting from current low interest rates.

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Mid-morning Ag News, September 22, 2021: Biden announces nomination of Trevino as chief ag negotiator from 2021-09-22T15:00

President Biden recently announced the nomination of Elaine Trevino to serve as chief agriculture negotiator for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

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Morning Ag News, September 22, 2021: Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program deadline extended to October 12 from 2021-09-22T10:00

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux discusses details pertaining to USDA's Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program, with the sign-up deadline extended to October 12th.

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Farmers Organize Sugarbeet Harvest Effort for Olsonawski Family from 2021-09-21T21:55

Farmers in the northern Red River Valley are organizing an effort to harvest sugarbeets near Hallock, Minnesota, for the family of Paul Olsonawski, a lifelong Lancaster area farmer that passed away...

Afternoon Ag News, September 21, 2021: Ag Secretary talks trade with China from 2021-09-21T17:00

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks more about the current trade conditions with China.

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Mid-morning Ag News, September 21, 2021: Corn and soybean harvests getting underway from 2021-09-21T15:00

For some harvest has started, while for others jumping into some of the soybean and corn fields isn’t far off.

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Afternoon Ag News, September 20, 2021: U.S. beef exports are on a record pace in 2021 from 2021-09-20T17:00

U.S. beef exports are on a record pace in 2021, reaching $5.58 billion through July. South Korea is this year's leading value market at $1.29 billion, up nearly 30% from a year ago and likely to to...

Mid-morning Ag News, September 20, 2021: Tips to avoid combine fires during sunflower harvest from 2021-09-20T15:00

According to information from the National Sunflower Association, sunflower is an oil-based crop, and fine fibers from sunflower seeds pose a constant fire hazard. To help reduce the risk this harv...

Morning Ag News, September 20, 2021: FSA Administrator discusses work being done to assist farmers and ranchers through drought from 2021-09-20T10:00

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux recently traveled to Bismarck, North Dakota to outline the permanent expansion of the Emergency Assistance for Livestock Program (ELAP) to provide ...

North Dakota Soybean Council Encourages Renewable Diesel on the Farm from 2021-09-17T20:49

The North Dakota Soybean Council is planning workshops to encourage the use of renewable diesel on the farm, with some incentives to embrace 'going green.'  Rusty Halvorson visited with Jena Bjertn...

Afternoon Ag News, September 17, 2021: Food prices on the rise from 2021-09-17T17:00

The monthly Consumer Price Index shows a further increase in food prices. The food index increased 0.4 percent in August after larger increases in recent months. The food at home index increased 0....

Farm Talk: National Corn Growers Association discusses top industry issues at meetings in D.C. from 2021-09-17T16:46

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Jean Henning, Executive Director of the North Dakota Corn Council, recently traveled to Washington D.C and sha...

Mid-morning Ag News, September 17, 2021: USDA extends PLIP deadline from 2021-09-17T15:00

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing additional time for livestock and poultry producers to apply for the Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program (PLIP). Producers who suffered losses durin...

Morning Ag News, September 17, 2021: Farmers prepare for soybean harvest from 2021-09-17T10:00

Soybean harvest is getting underway across the region. Jim Thompson farms in the Ayr area and talks more about soybean harvest in his area.

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Afternoon Ag News, September 16, 2021: Expert offers a look at the latest meat trade outlook for 2021 and 2022 from 2021-09-16T17:00

USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses the latest meat trade outlook for both 2021 and 2022.



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Mid-morning Ag News, September 16, 2021: Spring wheat yields outperform expectations in some areas from 2021-09-16T15:00

Despite extremely dry conditions throughout most of the growing season, spring wheat yields in some areas were surprisingly good.Corey Dathe with Agri Pro explains more.

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Morning Ag News, September 16, 2021: South Dakota corn crop ranked one of the worst in the nation from 2021-09-16T10:00

Despite rain in many parts of the state, South Dakota’s corn crop is still ranked the worst in the nation according to this week’s (Sept. 13, 2021) USDA National Ag Statistics Service update.
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Afternoon Ag News, September 15, 2021: Soy Delish Recipe Contest offers consumers a variety of recipes to try from 2021-09-15T17:00

The recent Soy Delish Recipe Contest offered consumers the chance to share versatile recipes that include soy.

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Mid-morning Ag News, September 15, 2021: Sheep Management workshop to be held in Hettinger on September 18 from 2021-09-15T15:00

New shepherds will have an opportunity to learn more about sheep management during a workshop set for Sept. 18 at North Dakota State University’s Hettinger Research Extension Center.

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Morning Ag News, September 15, 2021: Golden Harvest introducing 19 new corn hybrids from 2021-09-15T10:00

With corn harvest preparations just around the corner, many farmers already have their sights set on the 2022 growing season. To put the odds for maximum yield potential in farmers’ favor, Golden H...

Big Iron: Ashland Industries honors memory of Bob Eder with earthmover auction and scholarship from 2021-09-14T18:12:59

Ashland Industries, an exhibitor at the Big Iron Farm show, is displaying a cancer awareness pull-type earthmover in memory of a valued work family member, Bob Eder, who lost a long battle with mul...

Afternoon Ag News, September 14, 2021: Advice for finding the right sprayer nozzle from 2021-09-14T17:00

Selecting the right sprayer nozzle for the job is critical to ensure your spray applications work as expected. David Mills, Case IH Aftermarket Solutions product marketing manager for sprayer parts...

Mid-morning Ag News, September 14, 2021: Bayer donates one meal for every #HerestotheFarmer from 2021-09-14T15:00

After donating close to 5 million meals across the United States, Bayer will continue its partnership with five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan in 2021 to celebrate America’s farmers and he...

Morning Ag News, September 14, 2021: Expert offers advice for dealing with mental stress on the farm from 2021-09-14T10:00

Working in agriculture is often accompanied by managing a variety of stresses on a regular basis. Sean Brotherson, NDSU Extension family life specialist, explains what signs you should be looking f...

Afternoon Ag News, September 13, 2021: Farmers applying split nitrogen will have a new option for insurance coverage from 2021-09-13T17:00

Corn farmers who “split apply” nitrogen will soon have another option for insurance coverage. Beginning in crop year 2022, the USDA Risk Management Agency will offer the Post Application Coverage E...

Mid-morning Ag News, September 13, 2021: All Breeds Cattle Tour October 4-5 from 2021-09-13T15:00

Fourteen of the region’s premier seedstock operations will be featured on the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s 34th annual All Breeds Cattle Tour Oct. 4-5 in the Devils Lake, N.D., area. 
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Morning Ag News, September 13, 2021: Corn and soybean harvests aren't far off from 2021-09-13T10:00

Combines are starting to roll on soybeans and it won’t be long before some of this year’s corn will make its way to the bin. Terry Wehlander, Secretary Treasurer of the ND Corn Council and farmer f...

Afternoon Ag News, September 10, 2021: U.S. beef exports remain strong from 2021-09-10T17:00

U.S. beef exports set another value record in July. Data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows export value climbed 45 percent from a year ago to just over $939 mil...

Mid-morning Ag News, September 10, 2021: Resources are available to help farmers take care of their mental health from 2021-09-10T15:00

Thom Peterson of Minnesota's Department of Agriculture discusses the importance of farmers taking care of their mental health. 

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Farm Talk: Southeastern North Dakota farmer provides a corn crop update from Sargent county from 2021-09-10T15:00

This Farm Talk Segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Terry Wehlander, Secretary Treasurer of the ND Corn Council and farmer from Delamere, discusses how the corn c...

Morning Ag News, September 10, 2021: More moisture is needed in many areas before freeze up from 2021-09-10T10:00

This is a critical time for soil, especially drought-stricken soil, to gather moisture before it freezes. That’s according to USDA Meteorologist, Brad Rippey.

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Afternoon Ag News, September 9, 2021: Farm Bureau says tax proposals put future of American farms at risk from 2021-09-09T17:00

The American Farm Bureau Federation, along with 46 state Farm Bureaus and 280 organizations representing family-owned agribusinesses, sent a letter today to congressional leaders urging them to lea...

Mid-morning Ag News, September 9, 2021: Gas, Diesel Prices at Highest Point in Seven Years from 2021-09-09T15:00

Gas Buddy reports that oil production is lagging behind the recovery and demand related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that may continue to be the case for the weeks and months ahead.

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Morning Ag News, September 9, 2021: Record Value for July Beef Exports; Pork Value also Strong from 2021-09-09T11:00

U.S. beef exports set another new value record in July, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.  Pork exports in July were steady with last year at 221,8...

Afternoon Ag News, September 8, 2021: American Farm Bureau is asking USDA to address critical supply chain issues from 2021-09-08T17:00

The American Farm Bureau recently sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack detailing a list of solutions to address critical supply chain issues facing America's farmers and ranchers.
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Mid-morning Ag News, September 8, 2021: National Biodiesel Board awaits renewable volume obligations under the RFS from 2021-09-08T15:00

The Northern Crops Institute recently hosted a webinar featuring Scott Fenwick, Technical Director for the National Biodiesel Board, to talk about the path forward for renewable fuel production und...

Morning Ag News, September 8, 2021: Red meat buyers gather in Costa Rica from 2021-09-08T11:00

More than 130 red meat buyers from 21 countries across Central and South America and the Caribbean gathered in Costa Rica for the 10th anniversary edition of the U.S. Meat Export Federation "Latin ...

Afternoon Ag News, September 7, 2021: Farm safety should always be top of mind for producers from 2021-09-07T17:00

Harvest time is a busy time on the farm. It’s also that time of year for farmers to slow down and think about safety on their farms. Angie Johnson, NDSU Extension Agent -Steele County, has some tip...

Mid-morning Ag News, September 7, 2021: USDA Seeks Comments on Labeling Meat Derived from Animal Cells from 2021-09-07T15:00

The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments regarding the labeling of meat and poultry products made using cultured cells derived from animals.

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Morning Ag News, September 7, 2021: Recent rains prove to be beneficial for crops from 2021-09-07T10:00

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses parts of the country that saw appreciable rainfall which in turn decreased drought coverage regionally. 

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Afternoon Ag News, September 6, 2021: Tractor supply supporting FFA from 2021-09-06T17:00

Tractor Supply Company has launched it's seventh annual FFA T-shirt Fundraiser nationwide. The T-shirts are available in stores and online.

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Mid-morning Ag News, September 6, 2021: September is National Family Meals month from 2021-09-06T15:00

September is National Family Meals Month, a perfect time to encourage families to have one more meal together at home each week. 

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Morning Ag News, September 6, 2021: Congestion at the ports causing export and import troubles from 2021-09-06T10:00

While U.S. beef and pork exports have achieved impressive volumes in 2021, port congestion and other shipping obstacles continue to frustrate exporters. Travis Arp, U.S. Meat Export Federation seni...

Afternoon Ag News, September 3, 2021: Many growers in need of rain from 2021-09-03T17:00

Brighton, Colorado producer Tom Kirkmeyer states that his moisture condition is terrible. He has only received a quarter of an inch of rain in the last month.

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Mid-morning Ag News, September 3, 2021: NASS to Review Acreage Earlier for Corn, Soybeans and Sugarbeets from 2021-09-03T15:00

The Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service announced this week it will review planted and harvested acreage for select crops earlier than normal. 

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