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The U.S. Cattle Inventory Report will be released on Friday. Dr. Derrell Peel, a livestock market economist for Oklahoma State University, said the industry may finally be reaching the end of its liquidation phase. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump said he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports by 25 percent. The BBC said Trump announced the move after accusing Seoul of not living up to the trade deal it reached with the U.S. in 2024. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 Advanced Crop Advisors Workshop held in Fargo on Tuesday and Wednesday featured alternative weed control options. Noel Anderson is a Technical Advisor to Grand Farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among USDA's Farm Service Agency loan programs are offerings that could assist producers with recovery in the event of a disaster. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025 edition of USDA's "Rural America at a Glance" offers a specific look at debt to income in rural locales, and implications for households and communities. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Institute of Medicine suggests that approximately 10 to 35 percent of your daily total calories should come from protein, and of that protein, they recommend about 20 to 30 grams per meal to help maintain muscle mass and function. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Median income trends in rural America are among the data points presented in USDA's latest report on rural areas. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While some progress has been made in stabilizing the farm economy through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program and Emergency Commodity Assistance Program, recent numbers show that farmers still need help. Faith Parum, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, said farm losses continue to pile up. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Momentum is building with the “Taste What Pork Can Do®” consumer brand campaign. José de Jesús, the assistant vice president of consumer marketing with the National Pork Board, says ground pork is gaining traction as a flavorful whole-food option for everyday meals. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been more than chilly. North Dakota State University Extension's Karl Hoppe explains the importance of feed for cattle in generating energy and body heat to combat extreme cold conditions. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a dividing line for temperatures and nationwide below normal precipitation are in the weather forecast for the period of January 28 to February 3. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans contained some good news for U.S. livestock producers, especially beef. Dr. Shalene McNeil, executive director of nutrition, science, health, and wellness for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, was excited by the new guidelines. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

This NDSU Ag Minute features Lisa Pederson, NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist. Pederson explains more about the Beef Quality Assurance program and how it helps to increase consumer confidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski looks at USDA's latest projections for dairy product prices for 2025 and 2026. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The farm economy continues to struggle in 2026, and farm groups are calling on Congress to act. Brian Glenn, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said many farmers are underwater financially. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracey Farrigan of the Economic Research Service talks about categories of industries and how they contributed to populations in rural counties, per USDA's recent edition of "Rural America at a Glance". USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Dakota State University Extension and University of Minnesota Extension will host the annual Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research Meetings at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Feb. 4, and at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Moorhead, Minnesota, on Feb. 5. Source: North Dakota State University ExtensionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA is out with its first World Supply and Demand Estimate for Global Wheat for the year. And the highlight was Argentina’s wheat production. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski explains more. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a tough go for the U.S. agricultural economy so far in 2026. Matt Clark, the interim executive director for Terrain Ag, said the livestock sector entered the year in better shape than the grain producers. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation is assisting U.S. pork exporters in responding to an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation by Mexico on hams and shoulders. US Meat Export Federation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, the near-term outlook for broiler production remains exceptionally strong. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over USDA January outlook for beef production and steer prices for both 2025 and 2026. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski covers some of the various sessions and focuses within the 2026 USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum scheduled for February 19 - 20. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm and Ranch Director Sarah Heinrich sits down with North Dakota Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring to discuss record high cattle prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fourth annual Tri-State Producers Conference recently brought together young farmers and ranchers from Oklahoma, North Dakota, and South Dakota. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market estimates show that Brazil surpassed the U.S. as the world’s number one beef producer in 2025. Reuters said that happened after Brazil beat output forecasts by hundreds of thousands of tons, easing a global supply squeeze and helping limit a surge in meat prices. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue traveled to Washington D.C. last week. While on Capitol Hill, Perdue visited with Senator John Hoeven about issues that are impacting farmers and ranchers in the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers said sales of ag tractors and combines in the U.S. fell in December 2025 compared to the same time last year. 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.

The U.S. agricultural land market is shifting after years of steady growth. Although land values are still historically high, current signs indicate a more complex situation driven by local and regional factors rather than nationwide trends. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Dakota Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring discusses the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whole milk will soon return to school menus. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With high fertilizer costs and low commodity prices many producers are looking at manure as a possible way to save some money. Mary Keena is an NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Management Specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The December Monthly Meat Demand Monitor from Kansas State University continues to show a high demand for protein at U.S. grocery stores. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many producers are making planting plans for 2026 while still wondering when to sell the 2025 crop. NDSU Crops Economist Frayne Olson offers some marketing advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains how USDA's off-season monthly reports provide data on various field related conditions from contributing states. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl Hoppe of North Dakota State University Extension notes how cattle will seek shelter from winds. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exports of U.S. pork posted a strong month in October, as U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom, explains. Source: USMEFSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the USDA Crop Production 2025 Summary corn for grain production in 2025 was estimated at a record high 17 billion bushels. Source: USDASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This NDSU Ag Minute features Frayne Olson, NDSU Crops Economist. Olson discusses more about how the corn and soybean markets are reacting to the USDA reports that were released this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agriculture leaders in North Dakota say growers are tapping new international markets for soybeans after disruptions from the 2025 trade war with China. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.