Growing Harvest Ag Network

When food safety issues make the news headlines, consumers take notice. Consumer confidence in an entire category can suffer, and that’s why the dairy checkoff makes food safety a big priority. 

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Cattle prices continue to be the bright spot in agriculture, but that doesn’t mean ranchers can let their guard down when it comes to costs. Nebraska Extension Livestock System Educator Brock Ortner says there are several ways cattlemen can keep their operations lean.

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As policymakers debate foreign ownership of U.S. farmland, questions remain about how much risk those foreign holdings actually pose.

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Staying safe on the farm should always be top priority, but when things get busy during the harvest season it’s even more important that producers take the time to slow down and use caution.

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Advanced planning can help home cooks make meals throughout the week versus takeout or eating out. Rod Bain with USDA has the story.

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The price of diesel remains near record-high levels, squeezing farmers’ profit margins. Gregg Ibendahl, Farm Management Specialist at  Kansas State University, says geopolitical issues have disrupted key areas like the Strait of Hormuz, as has the Russia and Ukraine war.

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

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USDA says rebuilding staffing levels in local Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service offices remains a priority. Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce says office staffing is a concern he’s hearing from farmers nationwide.

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How has recent innovations in artificial intelligence expanded efficiencies in beef inspection and grading? Rod Bain with USDA has the story.

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The United States has begun banning nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including certain dairy products, alcoholic beverages, and motorcycles.

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