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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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