Growing Harvest Ag Network

Brazil is becoming less of a player in the global corn market as ethanol plant construction continues to expand across that country. Crossroads Co-op Regional Manager Brian Irey says China is driving that shift.

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Recent advancements in the Christmas Tree industry are providing producers with more diverse product and consumers with greater choice during the holiday season. Rod Bain with USDA has the story,

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As borrowing costs rise, what does increased reliance on credit say about the overall health of the farm economy? American Farm Bureau Economist Faith Parum breaks it down.

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Heath Perrine of the U.S. Forest Service explains the process to choose the 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.

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Row crop producers can now report planted acreage at Farm Service Agency offices across the country as a new modernization system is in place. Rod Bain with USDA has the story.

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Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary Richard Fordyce discusses the development of a modernized crop acreage reporting system from a pilot phase to implementation across the country.

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USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce says one long-term solution to rebuilding the nation's beef herd may be shifting more cattle production into regions with more dependable forage supplies.

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The National Sunflower Association has some advice to help reduce combine fires. Sunflower is an oil-based crop, and fine fibers from sunflower seeds pose a constant fire hazard. To help reduce the risk this harvest season, be sure to keep a clean work area when harvesting sunflower. Blow the combine and grain dryer setup with an air hose daily. Also, try nighttime harvesting, when humidity levels are higher and keep a small pressure sprayer filled with water on hand in the combine.

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Rising commodity prices are offering farmers a brighter revenue outlook for 2026 and ‘27, but escalating input costs continue to tighten margins.

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 South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar have introduced the bipartisan Rebuilding America's National Cow Herd, or RANCH, Act. It would create a voluntary grassland restoration program and make up to 20 million additional acres available for grazing. 

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