The Rural Development Finance Corporation has issued its first loan through the Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program, which offers low-interest financing for the start-up, expansion or operation of regional meat processing facilities, to Kramlich-Deede Meats in Medina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

The last couple of years have seen outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the spring and fall as temperatures change. However, this year has seen an unusual outbreak of the virus among dairy cattle. Bernt Nelson, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, provides an update See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation will be predominant across much of the nation during the period of April 30 - May 6. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

U.S. sunflower oil exports in the first five months of the marketing year stand at 11,045 metric tons (MT) a slight decrease of 1,407 MT from the same time a year ago.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

The U.S agricultural industry is entering the growing season, which means things will get busy. The National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all uncrewed aircraft system operators (or drones) to be mindful of low-altitude crewed or manned agricultural aircraft operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

This Farm Talk Segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Registration is open for a free 2-day workshop for North Dakota teachers – Feeding and Fueling the World. The workshop is focused on integrating the science of modern food production into their classrooms and career technical education programs. Heidie Haugo with the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council has the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom explains that with support from USDA and the Beef Checkoff Program, USMEF is finding new opportunities for underutilized cuts in a wide range of international markets. These efforts, along with marketing of beef variety meats, help maximize the value of every animal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers will host the Modern Ag on the Mall event next month in Washington, D.C. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, a beef cattle specialist with Oklahoma State University, says the HPAI cases underscore a need for vigilance in protecting cattle from wildlife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam explains a marker in measuring marketing of cattle in feedlots, and how it could indicate current trends in cattle inventory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more