Growing Harvest Ag Network

USDA Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey says mild and showery weather is expected for much of the country for the period of November 3 - 9.

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This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Walcott farmer and North Dakota Corn Growers Association Board Member Ben Bakko recently participated in a policy roundtable hosted by U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak.

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U.S. soybean export inspections increased last week, while corn and wheat shipments headed overseas slowed, according to the latest USDA report. 

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The number of cattle in U.S. feedlots edged lower from a year ago, while placements fell to a record September low, according to the latest USDA Cattle on Feed Report. 

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USDA is investing $57 million dollars to boost American Meat Processing Capacity and Support our nation’s ranchers. Processers in 40 states are expected to receive $57 million to expand their capacity and create new and better markets through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP).

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Agriculture Department Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states reporting significant jumps in corn harvest progress as of October 25.

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The idea of using food as medicine is gaining traction among policymakers and health care leaders. During a discussion on nutrition and public health, Dr. Oz, who serves as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, argued that better diets could improve health outcomes while reducing health care costs.

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Farm income is not keeping up with the rising costs of groceries. Terri Moore, vice president of communications for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says farmers get a very small share of every dollar spent on food.

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A University of Illinois Extension educator has been studying the plight of small-town grocery stores. John Shadowens started looking at the subject five years ago. He says it’s a challenging business model, but he believes there is a future for those type of operations.

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The Trump administration announced it will provide $8 billion in relief for farmers getting squeezed during harvest by the high price of diesel fuel. John Newton, vice president of public policy and economic analysis for the American Farm Bureau, talked about the potential impact on farmers.

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