The nation's hog herd may be about to expand. Jason Franken from the University of Missouri says that because feed costs are the primary component of hog production, the hog-to-corn ratio can be used as an indicator of potential breeding herd expansion.

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Patrick DeHaan of Gasbuddy.com says the Trump Administration's change in relationship with OPEC allowed for more oil production, which he called a game-changer.

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June runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, was 3.3 million acre-feet, 60 percent of the average.

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The Renewable Fuels Association reports ethanol production in the United States continues to grow, with actual production climbing and capacity utilization at about 90 percent.

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This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Emily Grunewald, with the Red River Valley Fair, says the Ag Education Center is a highlight on the fairgrounds.

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American Farmland Trust awarded $2,820,250 in grants to 208 farmers and ranchers across the country through the 2025 Brighter Future Fund programs.

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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over the July 6th crop condition ratings for soybeans.

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Kent Bacus, serves as the executive director of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Bacus says the One Big Beautiful Bill has several positives for cattle producers.

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