Growing Harvest Ag Network

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

A Cooperative Extension expert provides advice on how to stretch your season through the fall months if you happen to grow vegetables in your garden. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Kyle Courtney farms in the Oakes area and is currently working to build an ag data cooperative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Prillaman of the National Agricultural Statistics Service provides the summary for this year's spring wheat crop acreage, yield, and production totals. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach Weimortz of Keg River Chemical says sulfur is essential for crop yield, protein quality, and helping plants efficiently use those other key nutrients. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The past few years have been challenging for farmers in the Federal Reserve’s Ninth District. The latest Minneapolis Fed Ag Credit Survey shows the pressure is growing on the district’s producers, with slumping incomes and worsening financial conditions over the last two years. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Bernt Nelson says USDA’s latest Turkeys Raised Report gives us some important insight on the size of the U.S. flock ahead of Thanksgiving. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This NDSU Ag Minute features Jeff Stachler, Cropping Systems Specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center. Stachler discusses some of the yields and progress with this year’s soybean harvest in North Dakota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harvest is rolling on throughout the region. Jeff Stachler, Cropping Systems Specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center discusses some of the yields and progress with this year’s soybean harvest in North Dakota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Charles Martinez, an assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics at the University of Tennessee, says struggles in the overall U.S. economy don’t seem to be affecting demand, at least for now. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carol Connell of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System discusses the many nutrients associated with pumpkin, and why it is considered a nutrient superfood. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Meredith Petersen, director of swine health for the National Pork Board, said they’re keeping an eye on multiple diseases, including African Swine Fever. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam discusses eligibility requirements and documents associated with sign up of the second phase of the Emergency Livestock Relief Program. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam discusses the purpose of the Conservation Reserve Program, and some of the acreage enrollment and reenrollment numbers connected to CRP sign-up this year. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thursday, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins spoke on the current state of the farm economy in the United States and addressed the ways President Trump is supporting American agriculture. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures is expected for much of the nation, while most areas should experience near to above normal precipitation for the period of September 30 – October 6. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Molly Fern with the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council discusses more about the funds that are available to help advance the corn industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers, particularly those raising grain crops, are struggling economically due to a number of key challenges. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent announcement from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has upset the nation’s soybean farmers. In a post on X, Bessent said the U.S. will offer financial support to Argentina to help prop up its ailing economy. Argentina is a key competitor of American producers in the world soybean market. Almost immediately after the post, a reported 20 shiploads of Argentine soybeans were purchased by China after the Argentine government announced it would waive taxes on soybean exports. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

USDA has updated its farm sector income forecast for 2025 and projects rising incomes countered by rising costs. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The years-long process of updating Federal Milk Marketing Orders finally concluded earlier this year, when final changes went into effect. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new study from Iowa State University sheds surprising light on the evolving landscape of agricultural conservation in the state. It found that many farmers who adopted two key conservation practices, including cover crops and no-till, didn’t continue using those practices over time. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 21 through 27 is National Farm Safety and Health Week - * The connection between an annual farm safety and health awareness campaign and the yearly crop harvest is intentional, according to a farm safety expert who discusses the history of this event. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This NDSU Ag Minute features Leigh Ann Skurupey, Assistant Director of the NDSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program. Skurupey discusses some of the highlights of National 4-H Week, as well as the growth within the 4-H program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Dakota Stockmen’s Association members will be setting the organization’s direction, celebrating achievements, learning from industry experts and selecting new leaders during its 96th Annual Convention & Trade Show, “Think Big, Achieve More,” Sept. 24-26 at the Grand Hotel in Minot, N.D.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has released a report showing the benefits of precision agriculture in the U.S. NAFB News RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski offers the Agriculture Department’s September forecasts for both broiler production and prices for this year and next. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith Parum, economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, explains that the Department of Agriculture has a definition for what can be considered a small farm. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miquela Hanselman, Director of Regulatory Affairs with the National Milk Producers Federation, says the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act currently before Congress would give kids even more choices for the nutrition they need. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and precipitation is expected for most of the nation from September 23 - 29. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the fiscal year 2026 Agriculture Growth, Research, and Innovation Livestock Investment Grant Program. Minnesota Department of Agriculture See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week announced acceptance of 1.78 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through 2025 General, Continuous, Grassland, and Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program enrollments.  USDA Farm Service Agency See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski provides this month's price forecasts for steers and hogs for both 2025 and 2026. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kendall and Greg Peterson of the Peterson Farm Bros talk more about sharing their passion for farming with consumers. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NDSU Extension Horticulturist, Tom Kalb offers some advice to homeowners who are getting their lawns ready for the upcoming winter months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the week's top stories on the farm and ranch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Buckley of the U.S. Forest Service in Nevada explains the nearly year long process to select this year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. The North Dakota Corn Growers Association's newest board member, Chase Dewitz of Steele, traveled to Washington D.C. this week to join national corn states in a fly-in event to build stronger markets for corn, as well as push for year-round E15.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are considerations both farm equipment operators and motorists should have regarding safety during harvest season? Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cool start to the growing season left many of the corn and soybean acres playing catchup in 2025. Jeff Hamre with Proseed talks more about how the corn and soybean crops are looking across the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Watne, North Dakota Farmers Union President, was one of the individuals who attended the fly-in. Watne discusses key points North Dakota producers voiced in Washington D.C.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.