Growing Harvest Ag Network

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.

This NDSU Ag Minute features Gautam Pradhan, Research Agronomist at the Williston Research Extension Center. Pradhan explains some current topics in dryland agronomy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA's June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and Crop Production Reports are scheduled for release Noon Eastern time on Thursday, June 12th. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brazil’s 2024-2025 corn harvest is expected to be the second largest in the country’s history, with a projected five million bushels. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam explains details about crop acreage reports including needed information and documentation. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment reached a four-year high in May. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Due in part to a sharp decline in shipments to China, April exports of U.S. beef and pork trended lower than a year ago, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee last week, Senator John Hoeven discussed key priorities for North Dakota ranchers with Michael Boren, the nominee to serve as the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The European Union says it is open to lowering tariffs on U.S. fertilizer imports as an offer in trade talks with the Trump administration but will not weaken its food safety standards in pursuit of a deal. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bayer executives have been warning in recent weeks that after losing billions of dollars to Roundup case settlements and jury awards, they may be ready to give up the fight and get out of the glyphosate business. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and precipitation is expected for much of the country for the period of June 10 - 16.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of FFA members from across the U.S. will be in Washington, D.C., June 3-July 11. The Washington Leadership Conference offers five week-long blocks that students can choose from.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mauch who farms in southeastern North Dakota talks more about the start of the 2025 growing season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of this week's top stories in agriculture from the KFGO Farm & Ranch team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rupak Karn, Precision Agriculture Specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center, talks more about his work focusing on drones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Farm Talk Segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Andrew Mauch serves as President of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. He talks more about the planting season as well as the recent release of the MAHA report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Corn Growers Association is partnering with the Farm Credit Council to launch a new mentor program called On Deck. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenneth Hartman, Jr., President of the National Corn Growers Association, says the NCGA is deeply concerned about the fallout from the MAHA Report. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If Congress doesn’t extend current tax provisions, America’s farmers and ranchers will be forced to pay up to $9 billion more in federal taxes every year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.