Growing Harvest Ag Network

Biofuels are a very important topic in U.S. agriculture. Ever wonder what the rest of the world thinks about biofuels? Doug Berven, vice president of corporate affairs for POET, offers some thoughts on the question. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Record diesel prices are creating new challenges for agriculture and transportation alike. Matt Wells, vice president of the Mid-West Truckers Association, says several factors came together at once to tighten fuel supplies and push diesel prices higher. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Agriculture and Interior Secretaries Tuesday announced a new agreement designed to create uniformity in regulations for livestock grazing permits on federally managed lands. Rod Bain has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ServiceSee 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 ServiceSee 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 ServiceSee 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 NewslineSee 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 NewslineSee 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 privacy information.