AGRI-BIZ May 5, 2024: Planting into cool/wet soils, NDSU sheep auction, GREET model implications for biofuels, AI in agriculture
In this week's episode of AGRI-BIZ, Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich cover the top headlines in agriculture. Planting in cool and wet soils, GREET model guidelines for biofuels released this week, predictive AI in agriculture, NDSU sheep auction, buying local at Alsager Meats, and more.
Afternoon Ag News, May 3, 2024: Active U.S. weather pattern
Spring weather has been very active in parts of farm country. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey explains more about the expected weather pattern.
Mid-morning Ag News, May 3, 2024: Culver's donating to local FFA chapters
For the tenth straight year, Culver’s is offering guests a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard in exchange for a $1 donation to local FFA chapters and other agricultural education organizations.
Morning Ag News, May 3, 2024: USDA offers Farm Loan Programs to support climate-smart practices
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency reminds agricultural producers that Farm Loan Programs can be used to support a variety of climate-smart practices.
Farm Talk: Biden Administration Releases SAF Tax Credit Rules
This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. The Biden administration released guidance on its sustainable aviation fuel subsidy program that allows corn-based ethanol to qualify for the program if it’s sourced from farms using climate-friendly growing techniques. Andrew Mauch ser…
Afternoon Ag News, May 2, 2024: Dairy markets holding
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has affected dairy herds in several states. Mike North, Producer Division President with Ever.Ag, talks about how the markets have reacted to the news. NAFB News Service
Mid-morning Ag News, May 2, 2024: National Farmers Union voices priorities for the next Farm Bill
Mike Strantz, vice president of advocacy with the National Farmers Union, talks about areas inside the bill that are important to the National Farmers Union. NAFB News Service
Morning Ag News, May 2, 2024: Differences in Brazil's soybean production numbers
The difference in Brazil’s soybean production estimates from USDA and Brazil’s counterpart is quite large in 2024. NAFB News Service
Buying Local: Sustainability is a way of life for family-owned Alsager Meats
More consumers are placing growing importance on buying sustainable, local food products - including at the meat counter. Rusty Halvorson recently talked with fifth generation rancher Josh Alsager of Walcott, North Dakota, about his family's long history in sustainable beef production. Alsager i…
Afternoon Ag News, May 1, 2024: Farmers in the tri-state area make planting progress
Farmers in Minnesota are making some planting progress. According to the latest crop progress report from USDA, corn planting was 30 percent complete, 14 percent of the soybeans are in the ground, and half of the oats and spring wheat crops have been planted.