Cattle producers short on pasture and hay may have an unusual feed option: grazing standing corn. University of Nebraska Extension Educator Aaron Berger says drought and wildfires have left panhandle producers looking for ways to stretch feed supplies. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA is reminding farmers and ranchers that deadlines are approaching for several programs designed to help offset higher input costs, recover from disasters, and strengthen financial protection. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a rule that would eliminate diesel exhaust fluid, or DEF, derate requirements on certain diesel-powered equipment. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senate Agriculture Committee Democrats are warning that a proposed reorganization of USDA’s Rural Development mission area could limit access to critical programs in rural America. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Brian Leier serves as President of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. Leier discusses his recent trip to Washington D.C. for Corn Congress, as well as the need for rain in the Emmons County area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The USDA’s July Food Price Outlook said food prices will rise 3.1 percent this year. Food-at-home prices will rise by 2.7 percent, while the food-away-from-home category will climb 3.5 percent. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Carson Klosterman serves as Chairman of the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. We caught up with Carson while in Milwaukee at the U.S. Grains Council and BioProducts Annual Board of Delegates Meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. pork exports to Japan have rebounded impressively this year. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom discusses some of the factors driving this increase in demand. Source: U.S. Meat Export FederationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Soybean Board has approved a $122.5 million budget for fiscal year 2027, investing soybean checkoff dollars to expand markets and strengthen demand for U.S. soy. The farmer-led board says funding will support research, promotion, and education across food, feed, renewable fuels, industrial products, exports, and sustainable production. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What were some of the notable adjustments year over year in USDA's latest look at farm expenditures? Rod Bain with USDA has the story.  USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.