Growing Harvest Ag Network

There were 637,000 workers hired directly by farm operators on the Nation's farms and ranches during the week of April 6-12, 2025, up 3 percent from the April 2024 reference week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers explains the importance of using a food thermometer when grilling meats to assure proper internal temperatures and food safe from food borne bacteria. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selected producers will participate in coming days in USDA's latest surveys to collect data for key reports in late June, and throughout the growing season. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Linville of StoneX talks more about China being one of the biggest suppliers of fertilizer. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new national survey commissioned by CropLife America reveals strong trust in American farmers and public recognition of the benefits pesticides provide in making food more affordable and accessible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax, informed USMEF members at their spring conference that the cattle herd rebuilding may finally be gaining traction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA’s latest dairy forecasts included updates to 2025 production and price outlooks, and the first look at 2026. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a mixture of temperatures and mostly above normal precipitation nationwide make up the forecast for the period of May 27 - June 2. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This NDSU Ag Minute features Samantha Lahman, State 4-H Animal Science Specialist. Lahman offers some tips for a successful 4-H youth animal project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the week's top headlines in agriculture, and Max Steffes of Steffes Group visits the studio for another installment of Auction Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States exported a record $2.6 billion of pork to Mexico in 2024. Mexican demand for U.S. pork has continued to expand in 2025, growing by 11 percent in the first quarter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent rainfall has put a pause on planting for many. Alicia Harstad serves as the NDSU Extension Ag and Natural Resources Agent for Barnes County. She says the moisture will a provide some benefits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This NDSU Ag Minute features Samantha Lahman, State 4-H Animal Science Specialist. Lahman offers some tips for a successful 4-H youth animal project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer grilling season is upon us and May is National Beef Month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins recently said farmers are suffering through tough times. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The agency will contact nearly 92,000 producers across the nation to determine crop acreage and stock levels as of June 1, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Elizabeth Burns-Thompson serves as Executive Director of the Modern Ag Alliance. She visits with listeners about the concerns surrounding MAHA and possible impacts to the ag industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers explains that the warmer the summer temperatures get, the greater the chance of foodborne bacteria contaminating perishable food, and the need to keep food safe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Thelen, owner of Long Prairie Livestock in Long Prairie, Minnesota, says dairy cattle continue to sell well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski looks at May's steer price forecast for 2025, as well as a first look at 2026 beef production and steer price forecasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acreage enrollment applications are now being accepted for two offerings within USDA's Conservation Reserve Program. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio Newsline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cattle ranchers have been experiencing record high prices, but how long can it last?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. is clamping down on the import of livestock from Mexico.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says temperature and precipitation conditions will vary across the country for the period of May 20 - 26.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As people kick off the summer by firing up the grill and serving food at a cookout, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service shares some tips to keep their celebrations safe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Krista Swanson, chief economist for the National Corn Growers Association, says India presents a remarkable export opportunity for U.S. corn growers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of this week's top stories in agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House Ways and Means Committee has passed a tax bill that includes several priorities backed by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association that are critical for producers trying to stay afloat in a volatile economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This NDSU Ag Minute features Eric Branch, Sugarbeet Specialist with NDSU and the University of Minnesota Extension. Branch discusses some of the top concerns sugarbeet growers should be watching for early in the growing season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. retail egg prices dropped from the record-high prices they hit earlier this year. Government data released on Tuesday showed the average price of a dozen Grade A eggs declined to $5.12 last month after reaching a record $6.23 in March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What will the potential impact of tariffs be on fertilizers, particularly those imported from China? Josh Linville is the vice president of Fertilizer for StoneX, and he says the U.S. hasn’t brought in Chinese fertilizer products for several years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red meat exports trended higher in March. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom, has the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Farm Talk Segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. The Red River Valley Fair’s Ag Education Center, presented by the Cass County Farm Bureau, allows students to learn about the region’s agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced several Conservation Reserve Program enrollment opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The USDA's WASDE Report, released this week, was the first to look at production for the upcoming growing season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will 2025 be the year for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling? South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds said that would be a great thing for U.S. consumersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers across the nation are making good planting progress. According to the latest crop progress report from USDA, in South Dakota nearly 70% of the corn and more than half of the soybeans have been planted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Dakota State Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources Hunter Roberts says South Dakota may be land-locked, but the state does export a lot of ag products. NAFB News SeriviceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top House Ag Democrat Angie Craig says her farmers claim Farm Service Agency offices are way understaffed, despite USDA Secretary Rollins’ vow to keep all FSA offices open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator John Hoeven, a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, reintroduced his legislation to strengthen crop insurance and make higher levels of coverage more affordable for producers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After weeks of speculation, OPEC made it official, announcing they will restore oil production at a faster clip than expected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brazil’s corn production is growing, and that rise is driven by the ethanol and animal protein industries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.