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Runoff into the Missouri River Basin remains well below normal, prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to shorten this year's navigation season. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The USDA has accepted 2.2 million acres into the 2026 Conservation Reserve Program, providing farmers and landowners with conservation payments while protecting soil, water, and wildlife habitat. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer, CommonGround ND volunteers will be at farmers markets across the state serving free iced lattes to start conversations about agriculture, crop protection, sustainability, and how farmers make decisions on their farms. The message behind “Not a Latte” is that it doesn’t take a lot to protect our crops. We visited with volunteer Kaysie Wagner about the events.  Se...

A new report from the National Corn Growers Association shows U.S. growers often pay more for major seed and crop inputs than their Brazilian competitors, in some cases, double the price. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meteorologist Brad Rippey offers the latest USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report for our country's spring wheat crop. USDA Radio Newsline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America’s corn farmers generated an estimated $142 billion in economic activity in 2025, according to a new study from the National Corn Growers Association. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce discusses aspects of a new Farm Service Agency pilot program focused on modernizing acreage reporting. USDA Radio Newsline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driving pork demand and swine health remain top priorities for newly-elected National Pork Board President Chad Groves. He says the “Taste What Pork Can Do® campaign is helping position pork as a protein of choice for today’s consumers, and acknowledges the industry’s commitment to the turning point in swine health. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers says a food thermometer, not inner color, is the key to knowing if meat has reached a safe internal temperature during cooking. USDA Radio Newsline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pig farmers participating in the Pork Cares Farm Impact Report program securely provide data and receive a personalized on-farm report with in-barn and in-field metrics. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phase Four of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program is underway with funding applications being accepted through early August. Rural Business Cooperative Service Acting Administrator Victoria Collin explains the objectives of USDA's Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The USDA and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture have launched the American Farm Legacy 250 Program, a new national effort recognizing multi-generational farm families that have helped shape American agriculture. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exports of kernel are down 31% from a year ago, from 2,164 metric tons to 1,491 metric tons from October 2025 to April 2026. Canada remains the top importer of U.S. sunflower kernel. Source: National Sunflower Association  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can cattle producers do to keep their livestock cool in the middle of extreme heat events and avoid heat stress? Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio Newsline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a recent pseudorabies finding, Mexico closed its border to U.S. pork offal for more than a month, costing the U.S. industry about $7 million per week in exports. Source: U.S. Meat Export Federation  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the top stories in agriculture for July 5th, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This NDSU Ag Minute features NDSU Extension Horticulturist Tom Kalb. Kalb discusses natural insecticides for gardeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Triple A predicts about 61 million people will travel by car during the Fourth of July weekend. American drivers could collectively save more than $21 million this Independence Day weekend if they fill up with E15. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Backyard cooks should remember temperature, both internal temperature for cooked meats and how hot it is outside, when conducting Independence Day cookouts or during any hot summer day. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio Newsline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Ben Bakko of Walcott serves on the North Dakota Corn Growers Association's board of directors, as well as on the U.S. Grains Trade Policy team. Bakko explains the importance of USMCA to the corn industry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump administration is temporarily suspending countervailing duties on certain imported phosphate fertilizers, a move USDA says could significantly reduce fertilizer costs for American farmers. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the Governor’s Agricultural Summit in Pierre, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden said the state is “doubling down” on supporting value-added agriculture. Source: NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service estimated 95.3 million acres of corn planted in the U.S. for 2026, down 3%   from last year, according to the  Acreage report. Soybean area planted is estimated at 85.4 million acres, up 5%   from last year. Source: USDA's NASS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A “Super El Niño” has been a topic of conversation in weather forecasts for some time. Chad Merrill, senior meteorologist at AccuWeather, said El Niño arrived earlier this month. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cattle are spending more days than usual on feed, resulting in heavier weights at marketing. Dr. Derrell Peel, the extension livestock marketing specialist at Oklahoma State University, said those heavier weights are having an impact. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.