Growing Harvest Ag Network

The U.S. Meat Export Federation celebrated the return of duty-free access for U.S. beef in the United Kingdom with two launch events in London and a tour of key retail outlets. USMEF Chair Jay Theiler of Agri Beef sees new opportunities, not only in restaurants, but also the British retail sector.

Source: USMEF

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Wenkel, the chief operating officer of the National Potato Council, said some of the industry’s biggest concerns mirror other segments of agriculture.

NAFB News Service

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. export demand for key crops showed mixed signals in the latest weekly report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with shipments of corn, soybeans, and wheat all dropping more than 20 percent week-over-week, even as some sales improved.

NAFB News Service

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A late-season cold snap is expected to sweep across much of the eastern U.S., raising concerns for farmers and ranchers as crops enter a critical growth period.

NAFB News Service

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new USDA dashboard is available for those in the stocker and feeder cattle segments of the cattle industry to obtain data to make both immediate and long-term decisions. Rod Bain with USDA has the story.

USDA Radio Newsline

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NDCGA Secretary / Treasurer Adam Ladwig talks more about the work of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High input costs continue to be a concern for farmers across the country. The USDA is working with multiple agencies to address the issue. Sam Kieffer is the CEO of the National Wheat Growers Association.

NAFB News Service

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Pork Board President and Minnesota Producer Dr. Gordon Spronk says the checkoff was originally designed to generate funds for promotion, research, and consumer education, with a strong focus on production from the producer’s perspective.

NAFB News Service

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drought conditions have expanded across large sections of the United States, increasing concern for pastureland, livestock producers and summer crop prospects.

NAFB News Service

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.