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What does USDA's latest meat outlook reveal regarding trends in production and prices? Rod Bain with USDA has the story.

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When making the switch from conventional farming to organic, overlooking the land lease agreement is done at both parties’ peril. Glennis McClure, Extension Farm and Ranch Analyst with the University of Nebraska, says there are many things to consider.

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Harvest is well underway in many parts of rural America. Dan Neenan, director of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety, said whether it’s county roads, state highways, or freeways, motorists will see a lot of slow-moving farm equipment out there.

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Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce provides examples of how growers utilize cover crops in their operation.

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Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of this week's audio from the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo.

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Twenty four leaders and producers of beef, pork, corn, and soybean organizations from across the U.S.  visited Japan as part of the U.S. Meat Export Federation's Heartland Team, including Travis Maddock of the North Dakota Beef Commission.

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This NDSU Ag Minute features Angie Johnson, NDSU Extension Farm and Ranch Safety Specialist. Johnson explains the importance of farm safety, not only during harvest season, but all year long. 

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Ethanol is a major topic of discussion right now as Guatemala prepares to launch its E10 program. The country imported 100,000 gallons of ethanol just last year, totaling more than 13 million gallons before the program's official launch.

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The Trump administration says allowing tariff-free beef imports could help lower consumer prices, but the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is questioning whether the move will actually make a difference. NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus says much of the imported product won't even end up in grocery store meat cases.

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This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. We visited with Jason Strand at Big Iron about the benefits of E15 has to offer. 

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