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World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski provides details from both the domestic and global soybean supply and demand estimates for this month.

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The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will conduct the 2025 Organic Survey. In early December, NASS will mail survey codes to respondents with an invitation to reply online.

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Mike Stranz, Vice President of Advocacy for the National Farmers Union, discusses the challenges of hiring farm labor. 

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Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the week's top stories in agriculture.

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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a mix of temperature ranges and precipitation possibilities are in the nationwide weather forecast for the period of December 16 - 22.

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This NDSU Ag Minute features Carlos Pires, NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist. Pires has some soil management advice for producers as well details on a dirt workshop taking place January 14 and 15th. 

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According to Statistics Canada data, 2025 Canadian sunflower seed production is estimated at 69,128 metric tons, which is up 36% from 2024.

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The November Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer had an interesting question about financial assistance for farmers and what they would do with the funds to help their operations.

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The December World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report shows this month’s 2025-2026 U.S. corn outlook is for greater exports and lower ending stocks.

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Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce provides some of the information producers should know about the recently announced Farmer Bridge Assistance program.

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Following the success of its 40th music anniversary and food festival in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Farm Aid said it’s distributing over $1.3 million in grant funding this year to support family farmers.

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The federal truck weight limit hasn’t been updated since the 1980s and remains capped at 80,000 pounds.

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It’s time to rethink the farm safety net. That’s the conclusion of Mike Stranz, vice president of advocacy for the National Farmers Union.

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Mark Watne, North Dakota Farmers Union President, has the highlights of the upcoming 99th annual state convention. 

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Lori Stevermer, past president of the National Pork Producers Council, said the Farm Bill was a big topic of discussion during her year in the office.

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Michael Harvey, executive director of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, said the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement was a big focus of discussions during a recent trip to Washington D.C.

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Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says everyone is feeling the pinch, with some worse than others, but the meat industry is hanging on.

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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a dividing line for temperatures and a mix of precipitation possibilities are in the forecast for the period of December 9 - 15.

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Entities involved in ag trade market development and promotion are among those eligible to apply for funding under USDA’s recently announced America First Trade Promotion Program. Rod Bain with USDA has the story.

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Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the week's top stories in agriculture.

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USDA says inspections of corn for delivery declined week to week, while soybean assessments improved for the week ending on November 27. 

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During a recent phone call with Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall took the opportunity to discuss two important issues facing agriculture.

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Exports of kernel are down 7% from a year ago, from 3,235 metric tons to 3,014 MT from October 2024 to August 2025. Canada remains the top importer of U.S. sunflower kernel, importing 1,999 MT.

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North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring encourages farmers that have been affected by the Hansen-Mueller bankruptcy to file claims with the bankruptcy court. Hansen-Mueller is a nationwide commodity trading and logistics company that specializes in grain, oilseeds and feed ingredients.

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Jeff Hamre with Proseed talks more about the 2025 growing season.

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The U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council’s 2025-2026 Corn Harvest Quality Report contained some good news about this year’s large corn crop.

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A scheduled review of the USMCA trade pact is set for 2026.

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Austin Peiffer, Associate Attorney with Ag and Business Legal Strategies, says buying an expensive purchase to save on taxes may not be the best strategy.

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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative  will hold a public hearing this week, December 3-5, on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The hearing is in anticipation of a scheduled review of the trade pact set for 2026.

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Cattle supplies blamed for high beef prices remain tight, according to the latest USDA cattle reports. USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell has the details.

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Civil Eats reports that the flu has infected and killed more than 8.9 million turkeys, chickens, and ducks in the U.S. since September.

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What are some of the results to date of a recent USDA-led agricultural trade mission to Mexico? Rod Bain with USDA has the story.

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North Dakota Farmers Union will host its annual state convention Friday, Dec. 12, at the Bismarck Event Center.  The 110th South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention will take place in Huron on December 10 and 11.  

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Whitney Hemmer, a registered dietitian with Fareway Meat and Grocery, says pork opens the door to a variety of delicious options for the holiday meal.

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Nicole Wardner with the North Dakota Beef Commission talks about the value you get when purchasing beef.

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The Agri-Biz Show features the week's top stories in agriculture and agribusiness news, with Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich.

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A newly launched USDA web resource provides comprehensive data for the public and stakeholders on New World Screwworm prevention and detection efforts. Rod Bain with USDA has the story.

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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the final sunflower harvest progress numbers for this year.

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USDA forecasts for increased wheat yields and production play a role in both larger ending stock numbers and a lower season-ending average price estimate.

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There are two methods that frozen, even partially, frozen turkeys should not be cooked from a food safety perspective at Thanksgiving, or any time. Rod Bain with USDA has the story.

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This Farm Talk segment features Jory Hansen, an industry representative for the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. Hansen works for Light House Commodities and discusses the current corn market, as well as the push for year-round E15.

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South Dakota State University Extension is inviting everyone to attend its virtual Annie’s Project workshops in January and February. 

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Nicole Wardner with the North Dakota Beef Commission offers some ideas on how you can add beef to your holiday gathering. 

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When it comes to proper thawing of a frozen or fresh turkey meant for the Thanksgiving meal, differing food safety considerations are needed for each. Rod Bain with USDA has the story.

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This NDSU Ag Minute features Ana Carcedo, NDSU Broadleaf Agronomist. Carcedo highlights the Getting It Right Crop Production webinars that will be starting December 3.   

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During a recent manufacturer’s conference in Ottawa, the talk turned to resuming trade talks between the U.S. and Canada. Pete Hoekstra, U.S. Ambassador to Canada, said it could be a challenge to get things going again.

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What were some of the takeaways from USDA's latest Cattle on Feed report issued Friday? Rod Bain with USDA has that story.

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USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline is 1-888-MPHotline. Food safety questions can also be e-mailed to mphotline@usda.gov.

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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a dividing line for temperatures, and above normal precipitation nearly nationwide, are the weather highlights for the period of November 25 - December 1.

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What documentation should producers eligible for upcoming farm disaster assistance like stage two of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program bring for upcoming signups? 

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The Environmental Protection Agency announced a new proposed Waters of the U.S. Rule, and the reaction from U.S. agriculture groups is mostly positive.

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World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over the November outlook for beef production and steer prices for this year and next.

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Mike Stranz, the vice president of advocacy for the National Farmers Union, shares the group’s perspective on the issue.

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Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the latest farm news headlines, along with a new installment of Auction Talk with Steffes Group - featuring Max Steffes.

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Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching. Julie Garden-Robinson, Professor and Food and Nutrition Specialist with NDSU Extension, offers some advice on how to safely prepare your stuffing. 

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This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Heidie Haugo with the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council gives a preview of The Northern Corn and Soybean Expo taking place February 3, 2026 at the Butler Machinery Arena in West Fargo. 

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Thanksgiving Day is one week away. Julie Garden-Robinson, Professor and Food and Nutrition Specialist with NDSU Extension, offers some tips on how to safely thaw your turkey. 

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Every year, volunteer shoppers from the American Farm Bureau Federation help determine the average cost of feeding ten people for a Thanksgiving meal. Faith Parum, an economist with AFBF, said consumers should expect some slight relief at the grocery store.

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What are some of the findings from USDA’s first crop progress report since late September? Rod Bain with USDA has the story.

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Data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers said U.S. sales of agricultural tractors dropped 19 percent in October 2025 compared to October 2024, while combine sales decreased 27 percent during the same time frame.

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This NDSU Ag Minute features Julie Garden-Robinson, Professor and Food and Nutrition Specialist with NDSU Extension. She offers some food safety tips for your upcoming holiday gatherings. 

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Dr. William Wilson, a distinguished professor in the Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department at North Dakota State University, recently undertook a study of the global grain trade.

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Fertilizer costs could come down after President Trump issued an Executive Order to remove import duties on potash and ammonia phosphates DAP and MAP.

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The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers released a new rule Monday on the Waters of the U.S. or WOTUS, law. Courtney Briggs, Senior Director of Government Affairs with the American Farm Bureau Federation, outlines some of the highlights.

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The USDA’s Farm Service Agency has extended the sign-up deadline for the Emergency Livestock Relief Program to Nov. 21, 2025.

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Members of the U.S. Meat Export Federation gathered in Indianapolis for the group's annual strategic planning conference and elected Jay Theiler as the organization's new chair.

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It’s been a wet growing season in much of central North Dakota. Tysen Rosenau farms east of Carrington and talks about the moisture in his area.

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A record-setting 73,000-plus attendees came to Indianapolis this year from across the country to attend the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo. 

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College students and recent graduates are encouraged to attend CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, February 3–5, 2026.

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Faith Parum, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, said increased biofuel production could be one avenue to increase farm revenue and boost the entire rural economy.

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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture expanded its Minnesota Ag Weather Network with the launch of another weather station in West Central Minnesota.

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Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of this week's top stories in agriculture.

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Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen offers some year-end tax planning advice for farmers.

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This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Andrew Mauch is the immediate past president of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. He also serves on the National Corn Growers Association's Biofuels Action Team. Mauch discusses the small refinery exemptions that the EPA recently issued, as well as the continued push for E15. 

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North Dakota Farmers Union donated $500,000 to the Great Plains Food Bank, a leading hunger-relief organization and the state’s only food bank. The contribution is dedicated to the relief agency’s Harvesting Hope Campaign, which is focused on building a new statewide distribution center to expand food access across the state.

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Chinese purchases of soybeans from the U.S. appear to have stalled only two weeks after the U.S. touted a wide-ranging trade truce between the two countries. Bloomberg said it appeared to show a thawing in relations between the world’s biggest economies.

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Josh Linville analyzes the fertilizer marketplace for StoneX and says if the incoming Trump Administration imposes a 10 percent tariff on all goods coming into the U.S., it will do more than simply raise prices.

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Beef and pork variety meats are the centerpiece of a new promotion by the U.S. Meat Export Federation staff in Mexico.

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Annie’s Project is a program is designed for women in agriculture to gain knowledge and networking opportunities. The Annie’s Project-inspired webinars are open to all and will focus on managing risk in today’s agricultural environment. The first round will focus on livestock production and management.

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This NDSU Ag Minute features Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen. Haugen offers some year-end tax planning advice for farmers.

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Nathan Johanning of the University of Illinois Extension Service said there are more types of pumpkins than people may realize, and that starts with research and development.

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Kelly Leo, NDSU Extension Ag and Natural Resources Agent for Williams County, gives an update on the small grains harvest.

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Regent, North Dakota sunflower grower, Josh Greff  says they were hit with a very early frost that has affected some of his crops. He says that over half of his sunflower crop was hit with hail this summer. 

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The National Milk Producers Federation applauded the recent announcement from the Trump administration of new trade agreements in Southeast Asia. 

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Cattle backgrounding is a common practice this time of year in the Upper Midwest. Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, offers some advice for those feeding calves this fall. 

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For more than a decade, school children have been prevented from purchasing whole or 2 percent milk in schools. But, as American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Danny Munch tells us, reversing that decision could be a benefit to kids as well as a positive step for improving the farm economy.

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The American Sheep Industry Association has formally requested the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office initiate a global safeguard investigation into U.S. imports of lamb meat under the Trade Act of 1974.

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Tanner Ehmke, the lead economist for grains and oilseeds at CoBank, said farmers who used to typically sell their soybeans directly off the combine now have to find storage, either on-farm or at elevators charging higher fees.

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Jim Matheson, executive director of the National Bison Association, talks more about the factors impacting the industry and what’s being done to address them.

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The American Farm Bureau is expanding the reach of its landmark Farm State of Mind Initiative to a broader coalition of food and farm sector partners. AFB is joining forces with the Farm Family Wellness Alliance to launch the Farm State of Mind Alliance.

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Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the week's top stories in agriculture.

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October saw a modest rise in U.S. farmer sentiment as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index of 129 was three points higher than September’s reading.

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This NDSU Ag Minute features Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist. Hoppe offers some advice to producers looking to background their calves this year. 

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Minnesota beef producers will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed refundable increase of 50 cents per head to the state’s current beef checkoff. It’s been more than 30 years since the last checkoff increase, when the Federal checkoff was implemented for all U.S. beef producers at $1.00 per head.

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Steve Nicholson, Global Sector Strategist for Grains and Oilseeds with Rabobank, says their latest report indicates prices are currently in the bottom of a cycle.

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South Dakota State University Extension is partnering with Rising Hope Counseling to offer up to five free mental health counseling sessions for farmers and ranchers, their immediate family members, and agribusiness professionals. 

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Onida, South Dakota grower, Ryan Olson says the last three weeks the weather has been pretty good.

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The next student leaders of National FFA were elected to help guide this premier youth leadership organization during the coming year.

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Ag groups welcomed news of China’s renewed commitment to import U.S. agricultural products. But, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said there’s still a lot of work to do.

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Traces of long-banned pesticides persist in U.S. groundwater, a new U.S. Geological Survey study shows, even as concentrations of most chemicals generally declined. An analysis of 59 groundwater networks from 1993 to 2023 found only one pesticide — the insecticide DBCP, outlawed since 1977 — exceeded health benchmarks in a Central Valley site in California.

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