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Jeff Gale, NDSU Extension Ag and Natural Resources Agent for Foster County, says interest in organic farming is growing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski with the latest average steer price forecasts for 2024 and 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wet conditions are raising concerns about wheat scab across the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The United Soybean Board recently met in Baltimore to set priorities for the upcoming year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brazil's farmers are expected to harvest 4.561 billion bushels of corn in the 2023-2024 season, including the country's first, second, and third crops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the latest Crop Progress Report from USDA, in Minnesota corn and soybean condition rated 58 percent good to excellent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The North Dakota Stockmen's Association, North Dakota Beef Commission and North Dakota CattleWomen will be joining forces to salute servicemen and women and their families during the 19th annual Beef Industry Military Appreciation Day July 23 at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot, N.D.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota farmers looking to add safety equipment to their on-farm grain storage facilities can now apply for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Grain Storage Facility Safety Grant program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The #100KPorkChop Challenge is a contest that celebrates restaurants in the Washington, D.C., Capital Beltway area that features unique and delicious pork chop recipes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. soybeans are facing a tough global market situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Dakota State University Extension and University of Minnesota Extension have partnered with the Livestock Marketing Information Center to provide a lamb market outlook webinar. The webinar begins at 7:30 p.m. CDT on July 10.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moderna will get 176 million dollars in federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a human vaccine against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures across most of the country and a mixture of precipitation levels are expected weather-wise for the period of July 9 - 15.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmer sentiment lowered in June as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading of 105 was three points below May's level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service is asking everyone to take the proper precautions during food prep. Thaw the meat or poultry first. Marinate your protein in the refrigerator. Do not marinate on the counter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Pew Research Center survey shows some Americans are driving a decline in America's support for renewable energy. While solar and wind power remain popular, support for expanding them is dropping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are some signs of strength in the dairy cattle market. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American Lamb Board is helping make American Lamb a more mainstream at-home dinner choice through partnerships with two virtual cooking class programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabobank's 2024 July 4th Barbecue Index reached an unprecedented level this year. Hosting a ten-person barbecue on the Fourth of July will cost $99, the highest total on record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flooding in several northern states is a reminder that weather events impact crop growth and the ability to transport that crop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The governors of Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota have all issued emergency declarations as heavy rains that began late last week flooded several rivers in the Upper Midwest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Secure Pork Supply Plan is a voluntary initiative helping pork producers prepare for a potential foreign animal disease outbreak, in addition to guiding the development of a site-specific enhanced biosecurity plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor shortages continue to plague U.S. farmers and ranchers. Details on a letter AFBF sent to government agencies on the matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, whose frustration is echoed by the American Farm Bureau and those it represents. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new soy product on the market benefits both firefighters and the environment. Steve Reinhard, Chair of the United Soybean Board, talks about a new soy foam that firefighters can use to put out their fires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Michael Cordonnier, an agronomist with Soybean and Corn Advisor, says the damage wasn't limited to crops still in the field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been recent progress toward a 2024 Farm Bill, but is it fast enough? Farm Policy News from the University of Illinois says lawmakers have hinted that passage of a full farm bill this year is growing more unlikely. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food shoppers got a bit of good news on the food price front last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rio Grande do Sul, a major crop producer and agribusiness zone in Brazil, has been hard hit by unprecedented flooding. Record rainfall has affected more than 90 percent of the state, an area comparable to the United Kingdom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agricultural producers should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency office to complete crop acreage reports before their application deadline after planting is complete.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports are showing a surprising tax change in Brazil has the potential to make soy grown in the world's largest soybean exporter less competitive with supplies from the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a full room at the Midwest Agriculture Summit in West Fargo at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Farmers and industry leaders gathered to learn more about industry insights, hear from ag experts about ag policy, the farm bill as well as commodity markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nation's top ag retailers responded to a CropLife Survey on their 2024 outlook. The survey asked retailers about their overall outlook on the 2024 growing season based on market performance through spring fieldwork and planting time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The USDA's first balance sheets for 2024-2025 supply and demand came out last month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The average price received by farmers for corn during April 2024 in Minnesota was $4.22 per bushel according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Agricultural Prices report. This was 4 cents below the March price and $2.27 below April 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunflowers can be planted until late June in the Dakotas. The final planting dates for crop insurance purposes for sunflower vary by state and county. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American Lamb Board is kicking off its new summer promotion highlighting delicious and nutritious American lamb, perfect for grilling, smoking, and outdoor entertaining. ALB is recruiting nine consumers from across the country who love to cook and entertain those summer parties and compete in the Lambventures Grill-off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest pork expo in the world is about to begin at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Doug Fricke with the National Pork Producers Council says they are excited for the June 5th and 6th show at the 2024 World Pork Expo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is projected to increase again to $32 billion in fiscal year 2024, a $1.5 billion increase from the February projection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Masters of Beef Advocacy program is a free, self-guided online course that provides members of the beef community with the tools and resources needed to become an advocate for the beef community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food and farm exporters interested in participating in USDA's agricultural trade mission to Vietnam in September only have days remaining to apply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell discusses some of his takeaways from the latest Cattle on Feed report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CattleFax CEO Randy Blach spoke at the U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. Blach commented on the current state of cattle markets. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the weather warms, it's time to get out and get cooking. Neal Hull, director of domestic market development with the National Pork Board, talks about ways to pair fresh flavors with pork this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid-morning regional forecast May 26, 2024 by VPR

May is World Trade Month, and this is World Trade Week on the calendar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Export markets are an important sales outlet for American food and agricultural production. Since 2008, an average of 20 percent of the value of all U.S. agricultural output has been shipped to destinations in other countries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers have been getting some seed in the ground. According to the latest crop progress report from USDA, in North Dakota 33 percent of the soybeans, 71 percent of the spring wheat and roughly half of the corn has been planted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid-morning regional forecast May 18, 2024 by VPR