Growing Harvest Ag Network

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at current extreme heat events over corn and soybean growing areas, and what impacts may have occurred. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Milk production in the 24 major milk-producing states in the U.S. totaled 19.1 billion pounds, up 1.7 percent from May 2024. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This NDSU Ag Minute features Angie Johnson, NDSU Extension Farm and Ranch Safety Coordinator. Johnson talks more about the Youth Farm Safety Camps that took place across the state this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angie Johnson, NDSU Extension Farm and Ranch Safety Coordinator, talks more about the Youth Farm Safety camps that took place across the state this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said the agency is trying to enhance its ability to detect, control, and eliminate the New World Screwworm pest. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Andrew Mauch farms in southeastern North Dakota near Mooreton. Mauch talks more about crop progress in his area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CEO of Regional Livestock Exchanges in eastern Australia, recently made a trip to the United States. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Convenience snacks featuring U.S. pork have become a new avenue for pork sales in Mexico. US Meat Export FederationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers are putting a wrap on spring planting. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses this year's sunflower crop with planting nearing completion as of June 22nd. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Texas to Montana, Reuters says farmers cut some losses early this year across the U.S. Wheat Belt. Many farmers chose to bale the wheat into hay, plow some fields under, or turn them over to grazing animals. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service mailed the July cattle survey to about 18,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public listening sessions on the future of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule have wrapped up, and the Trump administration said it plans to have the rule completed by the end of the year. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says despite the trade uncertainty from the president’s on-again-off-again tariffs, USDA is working to boost US farm exports, especially soy. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the path of a weekend derecho event. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iowa State University Economist Chad Hart discusses the impact tariffs are having on the ag economy. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fertilizer Institute announced that almost 65 million acres of U.S. farmland are being actively managed using the 4R Nutrient Stewardship practices. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracey Olson, COO at Guardian Energy Management and NDCGA Industry Representative, discusses the EPA's announcement of proposed RFS volume obligations for 2026 and 2027.See 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 meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation should be predominant weather patterns in the U.S. for the period of June 24 - 30. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Farm Talk segment features Tracey Olson, COO at Guardian Energy Management and North Dakota Corn Growers Association Industry Representative. Olson discusses the recent EPA announcement of proposed RFS volume obligations for 2026 and 2027. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The USDA June Meat Price Forecasts show livestock and poultry prices at adjusted levels higher than the prior month. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses USDA's June steer price forecasts, which indicate record highs for both 2025 and 2026. USDA Radio Newsline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a record performance in 2024, U.S. beef exports to Central America have continued to climb this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producers who have stored seed are reminded to keep a close eye on seed moisture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pingree Transload LLC hosted an open house of their grain handling and transportation facility located one mile north of Pingree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

County fairs are being held across the state. This NDSU Ag Minute features Jeff Gale, NDSU Extension Ag and Natural Resources Agent in Foster County. Gale talks more about the Foster County 4-H program and the youth exhibits at this year's fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kara Lee, Director of Producer Engagement at Angus Certified Beef, says 2024 was a great year. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant applications are now being accepted for USDA's Local Agriculture Market Program, and its subset of offerings focused of various local and regional food programs. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June is National Dairy Month, and U.S. dairy producers got good news when the Senate Ag Committee approved a bill expanding milk options in school lunch menus. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oklahoma State University Ag Economics Professor Dr Darrell Peel told a webinar audience last week the beef industry in the US is cyclical and has been for 150 years. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers are turning to post-emergent herbicides, but concerns about certain weeds, such as waterhemp, last until harvest. Waterhemp continues to be a major weed problem for soybeans in North Dakota, with confirmed resistance to glyphosate, group 2 herbicides, and group 14 herbicides in many counties. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil prices have held steady for the past couple of months, thanks to economic news that seems to balance itself out; for every story pushing oil prices up, we get another pulling those prices down. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump, citing pressure from the agriculture and hospitality sectors, says farmworkers who are in the country illegally shouldn’t be deported and reiterated that the administration would be taking action on the issue. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Hart, an agricultural economist at Iowa State University Extension, explains some of the challenges surrounding farm transitions. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates report for June says the 2025-2026 U.S. corn outlook didn’t change much from last month. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Renewable Fuels Association today welcomed the release of proposed renewable volume obligations for 2026 and 2027, calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft rule a “very positive signal” for America’s ethanol industry and farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the week's top headlines in Ag News!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about the current progress farmers are making harvesting the U.S. winter wheat crop. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Leah Thvedt, NDCGA Grower Services and Communications Specialist highlights their summer event schedule and encourages growers to take part in the fun events. Corn Classic – Wednesday, June 25 at the Jamestown Country Club in Jamestown, ND Clay Shoot - Wednesday, July 9 at Capital City Sporting Clays in Bismarck Corn Classic – Tuesday, August 19 at the Maple River Golf Course in Mapleton, ND See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures for most of the country and a dividing line between below and above normal precipitation is expected for the period of June 17 – 23. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Kuehl is Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade and is holding town hall meetings across the country to discuss the tariff war and its impacts. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regent, ND area producer Josh Greff says he is done planting this year’s sunflower crop. His planting conditions this year were pretty good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.