Growing Harvest Ag Network

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a mixture of temperatures and near to above normal precipitation is forecasted for the period of September 15 - 21.

USDA Radio Newsline

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U.S. grain exporters have started the 2026-27 marketing year with corn accounting for the largest share of export inspections, although early corn and soybean totals remain behind last year's pace.

NAFB News Service

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

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China's soybean processors are facing higher costs and tightening supplies ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected U.S. visit, potentially putting American soybean purchases back in the spotlight.

NAFB News Service

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Farmers across the country are reporting difficulty obtaining federal conservation assistance following substantial staffing reductions at USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. NRCS lost nearly one-quarter of its workforce nationally during 2025, according to reporting by Investigate Midwest and Harvest Public Media.

NAFB News Service

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The value of exports of U.S. beef climbed in July. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom has the details.

Source: USMEF

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This Farm Talk segment features Paul Thomas, North Dakota Senator and North Dakota Corn Growers Association Board member. Thomas discusses the recent special session. 

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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey gives national soybean crop progress figures for the period ending September 6.

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The North Dakota Auctioneers Association is inviting FFA members from across the state to learn the art of the chant at its first-ever Fall Bid-Calling Camp, set for Wednesday, September 16, at Steffes Auctioneers in West Fargo. The one-day camp builds toward a live student auctioneering contest at 3:45 p.m. that afternoon - held at the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show in West Fargo. Rusty Halvorson visited with Ben Stiegelmeier, on behalf of the NDAA.

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Onida, SD grower Ryan Olson says his sunflowers are ahead of normal. Petals are off and heads are pointed down. He expects below average yields.

National Sunflower Association

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