Growing Harvest Ag Network

This Farm Talk segment features corn grower Greg Amundson of Gilby. Amundson has the details on two golf tournaments and a clay shoot that are being hosted by the North Dakota Corn Growers Association.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says mixed temperature patterns nationwide, and near to above normal precipitation across the country, are in the weather forecast for the period of June 23 to 29. USDA Radio Newsline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. corn export inspections slowed last week, while soybean and wheat assessments moved higher, according to the latest USDA report. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA increased global corn production this month, but only one nation contributed to the projected increase, and a country one may not associate with growing corn. Rod Bain with USDA has the story.  USDA Radio Newsline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Farm Credit System remains financially strong despite growing stress in parts of the farm economy, according to information presented to the Farm Credit Administration board. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This NDSU Ag Minute features Rupak Karn, Precision Agriculture Specialist at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center. Karn visits with listeners about the precision ag research taking place in Carrington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feed is one of the largest input costs in pork production, making it critical to understand where feed loss occurs and how to prevent it. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Farmers Union is working on strengthening the farm safety net. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial stress is mounting in Brazil's farm sector as auctions of creditor-seized farmland continue to climb. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are roughly 300,000 acres of irrigated land in North Dakota. NDSU Extension Water Engineer Laxmi Prasad offers some advice to growers regarding early summer irrigation.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins admits the farm economy is in rough shape, but pushed back at last week’s Senate Ag hearing on the extent of farm bankruptcies. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The USDA is accepting applications for its fiscal year 2027 agricultural trade promotion programs, providing producers and commodity groups with opportunities to expand export markets and boost demand for U.S. products overseas. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Hale, the owner of Western Livestock in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, said the industry is in a better position after the initial shock of the first confirmation. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This NDSU Ag Minute features NDSU Extension Water Engineer Laxmi Prasad. Prasad offers some advice to growers regarding early summer irrigation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Agriculture Secretary is among those citing ethanol as an example how value added farm and food exports play a significant role in expanding U.S. ag opportunities. 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.

A new study from Purdue University suggests the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement has helped keep food costs lower for American consumers while creating additional market opportunities for U.S. agriculture.  NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes varying temperatures nationwide, yet most places reporting above normal precipitation for the period of June 16 - 22. USDA Radio Newsline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Kelly Marczak from MEG Corp discusses the benefits ethanol has to offer, especially as we head into the summer driving season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Argentina and Ecuador received recent visits from representatives of a USDA led, rapid response ag trade mission. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio Newsline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AgTech Week in underway in the Fargo area. The top ag officials from the Dakotas and Minnesota acknowledged the challenges facing agriculture at the Midwest Ag Summit - which took place Tuesday morning in the Butler Building at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Efforts to secure year-round nationwide sales of E15 ethanol fuel remain active in the U.S. Senate, offering renewed hope for corn growers seeking expanded demand for their crop. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weather is typically the main driver of commodity market activity this time of year. However, Darrin Newsom, the senior market analyst for Barchart, said that’s not necessarily the case in 2026. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Pork Board is welcoming five appointed pork producers to serve three-year terms beginning in June on the NPB Board of Directors. Source: Pork Checkoff See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA's June Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates are scheduled for release Thursday, June 11. USDA Radio Newsline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.