Growing Harvest Ag Network

Last week's WASDE Report bumped the markets up in spite of its bullish nature. Palmetto Grains Market Analyst Brooks Shaffer has more details. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fertilizer prices aren’t at historic highs, but relative to last year’s prices and the current prices for crop commodities, they are elevated. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the 2025 Autonomous Agriculture Grant Program, a competitive funding opportunity offering up to $7.5 million to support transformative projects that advance autonomous agriculture in the state. ND Department of CommerceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott German farms in southeastern North Dakota and talks more about how the crops are looking in the Oakes area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fertilizer prices appear to be on the rise again. While they have not hit the record high they reached in 2022, Faith Parum, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says some products, like phosphates, are climbing higher. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frayne Olson, NDSU Crops Economist, offers some marketing advice to producers wondering what to do with this year's soybean crop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of Agri-Biz, Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of their audio from this past week's Big Iron Farm and Construction Show at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Those new to home canning may think they can improvise canning recipes like in cooking, but a Cooperative Extension expert explains why that is not a good idea. 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. Jason Strand of Portland was on the fairgrounds with the North Dakota Corn Council talking about the benefits of ethanol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This NDSU Ag Minute features Frayne Olson, NDSU Crops Economist. Olson offers some marketing advice for producers wondering what to do with this year's soybean crop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about drought coverage over the past few months and its impacts on both the nation's winter and spring wheat growing areas. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July was another solid month for U.S pork exports. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom has more details. Source: USMEF See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farming is a stressful occupation and harvest is one of the most stressful times of the year, but help is available. We visit with Sean Brotherson, NDSU Extension family science specialist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Livestock producers are being urged to exercise caution and vigilance as the New World Screwworm continues its march through Mexico toward the U.S. border. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many industry experts say the beef-on-dairy sector is booming, as are efforts to make these cows as profitable as possible for producers. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Butter prices recently tumbled to their lowest level since 2021. Ever.Ag dairy analyst Katie Burgess says the collapse is primarily because of record-high butterfat levels on U.S. dairy farms. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest Net Farm Income Forecast from USDA’s Economic Research Service predicts farm income to increase in 2025. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that funding is available through the Low Carbon Fuels Program to support ethanol facilities on eligible capital projects that increase the efficiency of a facility and decrease the carbon intensity of the production process, as authorized by the 69th Legislative Assembly. North Dakota Department of AgricultureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good news for U.S. dairy as exports surged higher in June, reaching 18.7 percent of domestic milk solids production, the highest level since 2022. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The USDA extended the public comment period for its controversial reorganization plan to September 30. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Allendale brokerage firm has released yield results collected from a recent survey of farmers. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country are expected during the period of September 10 – 16. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA economist Carrie Litkowski explains projections for ag production expenses from the September Farm Income Forecast. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist Carrie Litkowski looks at some of the sources of farm income and forecasted totals for USDA's September Farm Income Forecast. USDA Radio NewslineSee 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 watch is on for possible development of the La Nina climatic pattern later this year, but what is its potential to form, and how might it impact parts of the U.S.? Rod Bain with USDA has the story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. The North Dakota Corn Utilization Council will be serving up corn education and ice cream this Saturday at the Red River Market in Downtown Fargo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The European Commission has proposed legislation allowing some duty-free access for U.S. bison meat into the European Union. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joana Colussi, an agricultural economics instructor at the University of Illinois, said Brazil is one of the world’s biggest exporters. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over the latest progress with the U.S. spring wheat crop for the period ending August 31. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This NDSU Ag Minute features Wade Webster, NDSU Extension Soybean Pathology Specialist. Webster talks more about the problems that are popping up in soybean fields across the state this growing season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Court of Appeals has recently decided that President Donald Trump does not have the power to set tariffs on imports based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmer sentiment dipped for the third straight month in August. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 10 points to 125. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunflowers are blooming and it is never too early to think about blackbird control. Local birds cause a large amount of damage as petals begin to dry and drop. National Sunflower AssociationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A federal court has recently decided that elements of the 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate Rule should be eliminated. John Walt Boatright, Director of Government Affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the decision is a step in the right direction toward comprehensive labor reform. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins discusses issues of shortages of rural veterinarian as well as food animal vets within the federal government. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The USDA’s August 2025 Food Price Outlook forecasts overall food prices to increase by 2.9 percent in 2025. Food-at-home prices will rise by 2.2 percent, and food-away-from-home prices will increase by 3.9 percent. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and precipitation in much of the U.S. is expected from September 2 to 8. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and several other attorneys general are pushing for the correct use of a “Product of the USA” label for U.S. beef. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Pork Board’s strategic brand campaign is all about taste and flavor. Patrick Fleming, vice president of demand development, says the new tagline, “Taste What Pork Can Do™,” aims to strengthen consumers' connection with pork by highlighting its flavor and versatility. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are some tips to keep food at safe temperatures during a tailgate party, including the right amount of time and temperatures for your party fare? Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently seeking grant applications from gas stations looking to upgrade their infrastructure to offer E15, gasoline blended with 15% ethanol, at the pump. Minnesota Department of AgricultureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.