Growing Harvest Ag Network

The November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates showed lower corn production, domestic use, exports, and ending stocks. Corn production is forecast at 15.9 billion bushels, down 141 million from last month. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American Bankers Association held its annual Agricultural Bankers Conference in Minneapolis last week, and they had a lot to discuss. Jackson Takach, the chief economist for Farmer Mac, said they had a lot of ground to cover. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Idaho State Veterinarian Scott Leibsle says increased migration means increased opportunities for the H5N1 to spread from wild birds to ducks, chickens or any other birds you have on your property. The first thing bird owners need to do is limit the interaction with wild waterfowl. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This NDSU Ag Minute features Madeleine Smith, NDSU Extension Pesticide Specialist. Smith discusses the pesticide certification requirements for the 2027 growing season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Various USDA trade promotion programs play a key role in boosting U.S. ag exports and expanding customer base in overseas markets. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio Newsline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agriculture Department Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the changes in the U.S. Drought Monitor from September 29th to November 3rd. USDA Radio Newsline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association Executive Director of Government Affairs, Sigrid Johannes, says they are questioning whether or not funding announced from USDA for the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers, or Spur Program, which is intended to support small and regional meat processors, is the best use of funding right now. NAFB News Service   See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. North Dakota Corn Growers Association President Brian Leier recently attended an agriculture roundtable hosted by U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer. Leier shares more about the event that focused on the benefits of regenerative agriculture.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exports of U.S. beef rose in September. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom says U.S. beef saw broad global demand. Source: USMEF See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual Ag Banker’s Conference took place last week in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus at Virginia Tech University, spoke during the conference and said margin management was a big topic this year because of high input costs for production agriculture. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and a mixture of precipitation conditions make up the weather forecast for the period of November 10 - 16. USDA Radio Newsline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conducting holiday shopping online? Keep in mind shipping details through the retailer you are purchasing from to assure arrival in time for gift giving. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio Newsline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Democratic gains in several farm states are setting the stage for a major shift in congressional agriculture leadership following Tuesday’s midterm elections.  NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. soybean farmers spend considerably more per acre on production inputs than their counterparts in Brazil, according to a new Farmdoc daily report. The report estimates total input costs average 616 dollars per acre in the United States, compared with 416 dollars in Brazil. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a long run of higher prices, the cattle markets dropped sharply in recent weeks. Dr. Derrell Peel is the livestock marketing specialist for Oklahoma State University. Looking back at the high prices, he said the fundamentals driving the market didn’t change until recently. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As tighter margins pressure farm finances, lenders are seeing producers rely more heavily on borrowed capital to cover operating expenses. At the same time, higher interest rates are increasing the cost of carrying that debt, making cash flow management increasingly important. Chad Gent is senior vice president of retail credit with Farm Credit Services of America. NAFB News Service See omnystudio...

An Extension expert shares advice on cooking multiple, home cooked meals, and in turn, saving money in food costs. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio Newsline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking back on 2026, one constant for growers, regardless of commodity, was the jump in fertilizer prices. Whether nitrogen, phosphate, or potash, growers have suffered sticker shock after prices jumped 20, 30, 40 percent, or more this year alone. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a long time coming, but one ag economist very familiar with the process says Congress could very likely pass a Farm Bill before Christmas. Dr. Bart Fischer, Co-director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University, has been involved in every major ag policy development in Washington, D.C. since the 2014 Farm Bill. Fischer says House and Senate staffers are...

Competitive Markets Action and its affiliated political action committee are shutting down after three and a half years of advocating for independent farmers and competitive agricultural markets.  NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agriculture Department Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at some states reporting a slower pace than average in harvest of their corn crop as of November 1. USDA Radio Newsline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The deadline is approaching to sign up for Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Insurance, or PRF, for 2027.  NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The September USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, known as NASS, Crop Production Estimates led to some of the largest single-day declines in December corn futures during 2026. But the numbers were not accurate. Faith Parum, the deputy chief economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, talked about the corrections. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

This NDSU Ag Minute features Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist. Hoppe discusses best practices for backgrounding calves.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.