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

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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a mix of temperature ranges and precipitation possibilities are in the nationwide weather forecast for the period of December 16 - 22.

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This NDSU Ag Minute features Carlos Pires, NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist. Pires has some soil management advice for producers as well details on a dirt workshop taking place January 14 and 15th.

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According to Statistics Canada data, 2025 Canadian sunflower seed production is estimated at 69,128 metric tons, which is up 36% from 2024.

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The November Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer had an interesting question about financial assistance for farmers and what they would do with the funds to help their operations.

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The December World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report shows this month’s 2025-2026 U.S. corn outlook is for greater exports and lower ending stocks.

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Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce provides some of the information producers should know about the recently announced Farmer Bridge Assistance program.

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Following the success of its 40th music anniversary and food festival in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Farm Aid said it’s distributing over $1.3 million in grant funding this year to support family farmers.

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