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RRFN Rural Perspectives #40

There was certainly no shortage of agricultural news this past week. The grain markets saw nice rallies all week long, along with the announcement from USDA on a second Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. In this edition of the Rural Perspectives podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen has the full details.

Episode 46 - Farm Safety

The fall harvest is right around the corner. With increasing amounts of farm activity, now is a great time to keep farm safety in mind. On this episode of the Rural Perspectives Podcast, we speak with Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center Outreach Coordinator Megan Schossow about how everyone can stay safe on and around the farm.

RRFN Rural Perspectives #39

Southern portions of Minnesota and North Dakota are wrapping up spring wheat harvest while corn and soybean harvest are a way off in the Norther Plains. The markets are keeping a close eye on corn and bean conditions. AgCountry Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen discusses this and more on the latest RRFN Rural Perspectives.

Episode 45 - International Trade Pt 2

In part two of our two-part conversation, we continue our conversation with Tamara Nelsen, executive director of the Minnesota AgriGrowth Council. Take a listen as we discuss tariffs, nationalism, and how long it takes for a trade deal to go from idea to official policy.

RRFN Rural Perspectives #38

Southern portions of Minnesota and North Dakota are wrapping up spring wheat harvest. While corn and soybean harvest are a ways off in the Norther Plains, AgCountry Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen says crop conditions are holding up. The markets are keeping a close eye on corn and bean conditions. Hear more in this edition of the RRFN Rural Perspectives.

Episode 44 - International Trade Pt 1

Access to foreign markets is critical for American farmers. International trade has come into focus as the Trump administration looks to renegotiate deals across the globe. In part one of our two-part conversation, we speak with Tamara Nelsen, executive director of the Minnesota AgriGrowth Council, about the current state of international trade.

Episode 43 - Political Update

Election season is right around the corner and there are some major races that will determine the future of ag policy in Washington, D.C. On this episode of the Rural Perspectives Podcast, we'll get a recap of the political happenings in Minnesota, North Dakota & Wisconsin from Howard Olson, SVP government & public affairs at AgCountry, while discussing some of the largest races coming up in November.

RRFN Rural Perspectives #37

Basis levels have remained steady this summer. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Education Specialist Katie Tangen says there are a couple reasons behind that. “One, as many people know, is because the 2019 crop wasn’t in particularly good quality. The reward for having that higher-grade crop is there.”